The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy

The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy

It’s funny. Recently I found myself wondering where all the good Medievals had gone. I find the occasional winner at Harlequin, but it’s been ages since I’ve read a good, meaty Medieval historical. And then, as soon as I wished it, one landed in my review pile. If you’ve been looking for a strong Medieval…

Twilight Magic by Shari Anton

Twelfth century England has always been one of my favorite historical time periods, so when I saw that Twilight Magic was set in 1145 during the civil war between Empress Matilda and King Stephen, I thought it was probably worth a shot. Fortunately, Anton’s latest is a good romance, as well as an historical novel…

To the Castle by Joan Wolf

Looking for a medieval romance with historical accuracy and characters who belong in their time? Joan Wolf delivers in satisfying fashion with To the Castle. Eleanor de Bonevile, daughter to the Earl of Lincoln, was raised in a convent and is set to take her vows when she turns eighteen in six month’s time. When…

Falcon’s Desire by Denise Lynn

Oddly enough, Falcon’s Desire is a throwback to the historical romance novels of yesteryear – I say “oddly enough” because it’s the debut romance for a new author. It’s as if all the in-between progress in terms of nuanced plots and character development have been forgotten and we’re left with a derivative amalgam of Woodiwiss…

The Bride Bed by Linda Needham

In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that I don’t read a lot of Medievals, so when you’re evaluating my evaluation of this book, I think that’s something you should consider. For, even though her behavior might have been reasonable within the constraints of her time, the heroine of The Bride Bed…

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