Mary Wine

Acclaimed author Mary Wine's intensive historical research brings readers a Knight in shining armor... MEDIEVAL ROMANCEBefore his last crusade, Richard the Lionheart tasks Ramon de Segrave with seducing Isabel of Camoys, Lady of Thistle Keep, a valuable estate on England's volatile Welsh border. Ramon is not pleased to be left behind--and it doesn't help that Isabel won't yield. Her bold defiance inflames him as much as it intrigues him... Isabel has a shrewd mind for running her estate. When theland becomes valuable, she knows she needs a protector with an army that can defend her--and Ramon is the only true knight left around. But can she defend her heart against him?

A Sword for His Lady

Lover of Romance 

Summary 
  
 
Ramon de Segrave, has fought side by side with King Richard the Lionheart, has won many battles and proved himself a man of honor and courage. Richard is planning another Crusade, and has command Ramon to stay in England, and win the hand of Isabel of Camoys so he can be a baron and gain her land and Richard is trusting him to guide his brother John while he is away. Ramon is ready to battle, but the battle against Lady Isabel will be more fierce than any he has fought. Isabel is a widow, and using her brains she has led her people and kept them out of harms way, despite having no protection. She has paid off Richard with the feathers of her geese for his arrows. Now she is independent and doesn't need or want another husband. She already had a husband that had no care for her and treated her as an object to be used and discarded. When Ramon arrives, she is not ready for his pursuit of her, but Ramon is determined to win her hand and convince her their match would be true and full of passion. But there is a threat to Isabel and the land she holds, and soon Ramon and Isabel and thrown a curve on the path to finding true love.
 
  
    The Hero 
  
 
Ramon de Segrave, is a man of honor. He lost his trust in woman a long time ago. He was once married, but she used him as a cuckold while he was away at war, and he has no trust when it comes to a woman's cunning. He has fought for Richard the Lionheart for as long as he can remember, and is close to the man. When he is commanded to marry Isabel he refuses, but is persuaded to give her a chance. Ramon is a hero that just make you burn. Boy was he a sexy beast...very literally. He is very alpha male, commanding and likes control, but he is honest and true to his word. He has good intentions, and is very determined when he wants something to be done. He doesn't let anything stand in his way. I love that even though he is a hardened warrior, he isn't like many men of his time. He respects women despite how he has been treated in the past. He is playful at times, and is confident in himself and others. I adored his treatment of Isobel, it was so much better than I thought, and I loved how he didn't take her seriously, but embraced her defiance and loved her spirit and tenacity.
 
  
    The Heroine 
  
 
Isobel, is a woman of confidence and independence. She learned under her fathers wing how to handle falcons and geese. She has brains and knows how to use them. She was married to a man who used her in the worst ways. And their marriage only last a season, which she was grateful. Isobel is a leader of her people, and has worked hard alongside those she leads to protect and makes sure everyone has their needs met. She is loyal and stubborn and has this inner strength to be admired. What I found most intriguing about Isobel is how spirited she could be and the way she defies Ramon at every turn, considering how her last marriage turned out. It was quite illuminating seeing a heroine that stood on her own (in this time period when most women were passive), and you could see how much she believed in herself and didn't back down from a fight, even knowing there could be consequences.
 
  
    Plot and Story Line 
  
 
A Sword For His Lady  was a remarkable read and what a story!! Oh my goodness, I couldn't put this one down. Apparently I haven't read this author in the longest time, I have only read one of her other books, and reading this story reminded me how much I love her story. What was most endearing about A Sword For His Lady was how this brought history to life for me. This story is set in the late 1100's, where Richard the I or also known as Richard the Lionheart, is King, and is on the war of the Crusades. I love this time period, and Mary Wine wrote it perfectly in detail and certain aspects of description where she makes this time come virtually alive for the reader. This is what I love most about historical romance, this is what made me fall in love with it in the first place...is the HISTORY. History and romance just go so great together especially with such talent as Mary Wine. From the beginning of Isobel and Roman's meeting of each other, there is sparks and boy what sparks, I was so enthralled by the connection they have with each other. I was slowly seduced into a story of history and passion and world of danger and intrigue, and survival. We see many unique facets in this story come to life, we deal with a villain and his consort, a kidnapping, some battles, charming supporting characters, a small boy who is battling with honor and what is the right thing to do, and a love story that comes alive in these pages. Oh so many things to savor in this book and boy what a winner of a romance this was. It is stories like this that wins me over and keeps me reading this genre!! It is a book that will endear you to a time of war and passion in ways you wouldn't ever expect. I can't wait for the second book....should be a winner if its anything like this one!! I highly recommend this to any historical romance fans or a reader that is charmed by a love story rich in history and solid in her creativity of storytelling that wraps around you like the sun in the summer heat.
 
  
    The Cover 
  
 
GORGEOUS!! That is all I have to say, I mean seriously...who wouldn't love the rich colors, Her dress looks authentic and I love the rich colors.
 
  
    Overall View 
  
 
A Sword For His Lady is a powerful telling of a love story that has rich historical context, characters that spark full of energy, and a plot that guarantees the reader never a dull moment....passionate and sparkles with sensuality!!


  


 

"I conform to what many men in this world think I should on enough issues. On this one, I intend to do as I feel," Ramon interrupted her. He brushed her cheek before lying down and pulling her against him.

"There is no place I would be. In truth, I need to have you beside me."

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

A Sword for His Lady

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