pink princess book reviews

Rating: 5

Synopsis: Like a pagan god, Rolfe the Relentless rode into Castle Aelfgar to claim it as his prize—and Lady Alice as his bride. Lauded for his bravery in France, in England he was the hated enemy. Once ensconced in his new domain, Rolfe became determined to tame the Saxon beauty Ceidre, Alice's illegitimate sister, whose spirit and sensuality make him risk treason to have her—not Lady Alice—in his bed...

Mysterious and seductive, she was no lady but a spy for the rebel cause of her noble half brothers. Refusing to bow to this arrogant warrior who ignited her forbidden passion, Ceidre was swept into a dangerous liaison tied to the fate of England and kings. Yet with his kisses on her lips, his skillful hands on her body, she would have to struggle not to surrender to... The Conqueror.

Review: Though this was published in 1990, this book has some very "1980's" elements. If you know what I mean. Somehow it worked, and worked well. A word of warning: This is not a comfort read. And Brenda Joyce does not typically adhere to the usual formulas and "rules of romance". It is at times shocking and appalling. There were moments where I had to stop and kind of laugh at the hero. His standards were just all kinds of all over the place, and it was either laugh or be pissed off at him. I preferred to laugh, myself. I found it good old bodice ripper raunchy fun, and I look forward to reading more deWarrens.