Wednesday 19 November 2014

BOOK OF THE DAY: The Red Wolf's Prize by Regan Walker

by Regan Walker
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
"Medieval romance at its best!"

HE WOULD NOT BE DENIED HIS PRIZE

Sir Renaud de Pierrepont, the Norman knight known as the Red Wolf for the beast he slayed with his bare hands, hoped to gain lands with his sword. A year after the Conquest, King William rewards his favored knight with Talisand, the lands of an English thegn slain at Hastings, and orders him to wed Lady Serena, the heiress that goes with them.

SHE WOULD LOVE HIM AGAINST HER WILL

Serena wants nothing to do with the fierce warrior to whom she has been unwillingly given, the knight who may have killed her father. When she learns the Red Wolf is coming to claim her, she dyes her flaxen hair brown and flees, disguised as a servant, determined to one day regain her lands. But her escape goes awry and she is brought back to live among her people, though not unnoticed by the new Norman lord.

Deprived of his promised bride, the Red Wolf turns his attention to the comely servant girl hoping to woo her to his bed. But the wench resists, claiming she hates all Normans.

As the passion between them rises, Serena wonders, can she deny the Norman her body? Or her heart?
 

AUTHOR BIO

 


Bestselling author Regan Walker loved to write stories as a child, particularly those about adventure-loving girls, but by the time she got to college more serious pursuits took priority. One of her professors encouraged her to pursue the profession of law, which she did. Years of serving clients in private practice and several stints in high levels of government gave her a love of international travel and a feel for the demands of the "Crown" on its subjects. Hence her romance novels often involve a demanding sovereign who taps his subjects for "special assignments." In each of her novels, there is always real history and real historic figures.

You can see the trailers for her novels on her website: http://www.reganwalkerauthor.com/novels.html. Regan loves to hear from her readers--you can also email her via her website.
 

REVIEWS
Format:Kindle Edition
WOW! WOW! WOW! The Red Wolf's Prize is an absolutely spectacular medieval read! Totally got swept off my feet! Loved it!

Beware this book is definitely one for the keeper shelf as it was captivating, fascinating and yet charming and enchanting at the same time!I love when medieval romance fiction authors incorporate some real history in their unique, original, imaginative books. Which is a big part of why I love reading historical romance genre so much ! This book was fast paced with many twists and turns which I personally love and makes a really 'fun read. This is my first time reading Regan Walker, but it definitely won't be the last, I really love her style of writing.

This both is set in medieval England 1068, a couple years after the infamous conquest which earned him the name William The Conqueror. When King William I,,the Conqueror and Duke of Normandy has pretty much conquered England, but still needs to put some rebellious Saxon's in their place that still won't accept him as King. As he still wants to put them in their place and puts his stamp all over England by building these humongous castles. This is to remind everyone who is the King they must swear their fealty and allegiance to. He awards the Saxon's titles, lands and sometimes their heiress daughters as well to his Knights, as rewards for being ever faithful and fighting for him.

In this book the hero is Norman Sir Renaud de Pierrepont also known as (the "Red Wolf) after killing a wolf with his bare hands and always wearing the red pelt in battle which most of his foe's tried to avoid as he has the reputations of being unbeaten and fearless warrior in battle. Sir Renaud is now was awarded by King William the Conqueror a new holding, title and lands as the new Norman lord and Earl of Talisand. Which also includes a Saxon bride, whom is Serena of Talisand whom was the former Theigns daughter, the beloved Theign , whom was killed at Battle of Hastings. This new Norman lord might of killed the Theign of Talisand by his own sword for all the former Theign's heiress daughter knew.

The Saxon Bride-To- Be and heroine of this story is Serena of Talisand they who hates and despises all Normans and refuses to marry her peoples enemy a Norman! Serena will not acknowledge or bow to the bastard King after killing her father, and so many people of of the English. Serena needs to escape and hide which isn't very easy with her pale blonde hair and violet eyes. She also fears for her women servants in her keep, as rape is known to be prevalent along with ravaging their keeps and lands by burning them to the ground. This is known among some of these Norman invaders, she doesn't know her husband to be one who forbids any of this type of behavior from any of his men which is against his rules. To break his rules the punishment is severe too.

Serena, whom had no taste to take the veil as some of the titled daughters have to avoid a marriage to a Norman. As Serena still has dreams of becoming a wife and mother one day and married to a Saxon too, no matter how unrealistic that might be. So it is decided she is to be disguised as a servant with her flaxen hair dyed a flat brown to hide her hair and escape to try to follow her brother and former King into Scotland. The problem is she had never been one for womanly pursuits as she is probably the best archer is England though she can sing like an angel but she knows nothing of needle point etc, cooking, cleaning, but can hunt game with her precision with her arrows.

As she develops feelings for this Norman Serena is conflicted and feels she is betraying her family and people. What will she do? Meet with her brother in Scotland or confront and act on her feelings what she feels in her heart toward this handsome knight? As Serena's servants and people of Talisand are all in on Serena's disguiuse which all her people keep secret too. When Renaud sees her he is instantly attracted to to the servant called Sarah which is highly I unusual for him as he is teased and called Priest by his fellow Knight. He does notice that Sarah does not act like a servant he starts to putting the pieces together. Yet even though you feel the chemistry Serena tries so hard to deny, yet she does enjoys his kisses and companionship. What will happen when Renaud realizes her deception? Will he be furious? Force her to his will?

This book has so many elements in it too mystery, suspense, betrayal, unrequited love. mistrust, death and love. I loved many of the secondary characters such as Jamie the orphan, Cassie, Serena's best friend and handmaiden and some of the knights such as Sir Maurin, Sir Geoffroi, and Sir Alain whom were very endearing characters as well. I adored Mauris the wise one whom seems to have the sight and bit of a sly fox too if you ask me.

This wonderful book will be released on October 1st. A real page turner I absolutely loved "The Red Wolf's Prize" By Regan Walker and highly recommend this magnificent book! ~B
 

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3 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for featuring The Red Wolf's Prize! I do hope your UK followers discover this story and find this time in England's history as fascinating as I did.

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  2. Thank you so much for honoring me with putting my review of The Red Wolf's Prize in your article. I absolutely loved this book as you can tell. Thanks again.
    Barb Batlan-Massabrook

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