Review: Very Enjoyable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 6, 2011
When I get a book, I normally don't bother with the author. So I was surprised to realize that I had enjoyed Julie Andersen's other books as well.This book takes place in the year 1153. It was the era when the King or Queen had the power to force their subjects to do anything. Even get married against their will for King & Country. Which is how Simon & Gwyneth meet.I love, both Simon & Gwyneth. They are total opposites. Simon is a typical Male. He is very knowledgeable about what he does. Good at what he does. Has a sixth seance about danger and can read his opponents quite well. But he is totally clueless when it comes to society. He cant remember any female's name that has no association with him. Doesn't pay attention to what they are wearing. Doesn't believe someone outside the battle field, particularly in the ballrooms, can connive to be evil. He is a bit of an innocent, in that regard.He has no time for frivolous stuff and does not particularly like to socialize. He has no social attributes and can be very rude & abrupt.Enter, his wife to be, Gwyneth. She has a lot of backbone. Understands people around her. Sees the danger and deceit in the Kings court. Her sixth seance is strong in this area. Has a good memory for facts and faces. She is quiet, but not submissive. What Simon lacks in character, social grace and smarts of the world around him, Gwyneth make up for it.This story has everything. A strong & silent Hero. A beautiful & graceful Heroine. Romance with just the right amount of sex. Villains & heroes. Mystery & suspense. Betrayal & loyalty. Real friends & jealous so called friends.Once I started, I couldn't put it down.A bit of a warning. Even though I have enjoyed one or two of Julie Andresen's other books, not All her books are 5 or even 4 star books. I am in the middle of one of her other books( Tangled Dreams) and I cannot bring myself to finish it.