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The ethereal Lady Aurinia lived in danger from the powerful who would use her for their own ends.
And yet she freely aided those in need, even knowing that love was forever denied her!
Powerful in ways unspoken, the warrior Macsen had breached the mystical defenses surrounding Lady Aurinia's ancient hall, for desperation drove him to seek the help of her healing hands—and her open heart!
But could the bond they'd formed—fine as gossamer, strong as steel—withstand the firestorm of a marauding Viking horde?
And yet she freely aided those in need, even knowing that love was forever denied her!
Powerful in ways unspoken, the warrior Macsen had breached the mystical defenses surrounding Lady Aurinia's ancient hall, for desperation drove him to seek the help of her healing hands—and her open heart!
But could the bond they'd formed—fine as gossamer, strong as steel—withstand the firestorm of a marauding Viking horde?
347 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2006
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Helen Kirkman
25 books12 followersHelen Kirkman has always written stories - at home, at school, during the lunch break at her local government job, on the back of an envelope in a queue at the bank...
Her sister was the first audience for adventure stories inspired by "Ivanhoe" (knights in armour) "Robin Hood" (rogues) and Star Trek (where no man has gone before). Through each step in Helen's life - travelling, a university degree in languages, marriage, various administration jobs - the stories kept coming.
When her two sons got a little older, she decided the moment for a career change had arrived at last. The "breakthrough" came when Helen won the Clendon Award for best unpublished romance manuscript. Harlequin bought her story and she now writes colourful historical stories for their mainstream romance imprint HQN Books.
Helen’s passion for colorful history provides the perfect backdrop for the powerful emotion in her writing. All About Romance nominated her as a Desert Isle Keeper and she recently finalled in the Australian Romantic Book of the Year Award. The Historical Romance Writers website called her work both emotional and memorable, “with attention to historical detail that brings the past to life in a way only Helen Kirkman can”.
Helen’s early life was spent in England near the ancient walled city of Chester. She now lives in New Zealand and still travels (writing provides the perfect excuse!). She recently spent some time back in Britain, where she visited a Viking battle site, spent fascinated hours at the British Museum and ate too many pub lunches. She fell in love with the vibrancy of New York on the way home.
Her sister was the first audience for adventure stories inspired by "Ivanhoe" (knights in armour) "Robin Hood" (rogues) and Star Trek (where no man has gone before). Through each step in Helen's life - travelling, a university degree in languages, marriage, various administration jobs - the stories kept coming.
When her two sons got a little older, she decided the moment for a career change had arrived at last. The "breakthrough" came when Helen won the Clendon Award for best unpublished romance manuscript. Harlequin bought her story and she now writes colourful historical stories for their mainstream romance imprint HQN Books.
Helen’s passion for colorful history provides the perfect backdrop for the powerful emotion in her writing. All About Romance nominated her as a Desert Isle Keeper and she recently finalled in the Australian Romantic Book of the Year Award. The Historical Romance Writers website called her work both emotional and memorable, “with attention to historical detail that brings the past to life in a way only Helen Kirkman can”.
Helen’s early life was spent in England near the ancient walled city of Chester. She now lives in New Zealand and still travels (writing provides the perfect excuse!). She recently spent some time back in Britain, where she visited a Viking battle site, spent fascinated hours at the British Museum and ate too many pub lunches. She fell in love with the vibrancy of New York on the way home.
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May 28, 2010
I have really enjoyed the Kirkman's Dragon Banner series, set during the Viking invasions of England. Although the characters in the series appear in many of the novels, it is not necessary to read the series in order, as each book works as a stand alone and doesn't rely on complicated leftover plotlines. Untamed features Mascen the Briton, whose uncanny abilities of prophecy lead him to the Lady of Wytch Heath, Aurinia, who is more a healer than a reputed sorceress. Their love is passionate and sweet and tender and direct, unlike many of the contrived "should-I-or-shouldn't-I?" angsty plotlines of some romances. I enjoyed this one tremendously and look forward to the next.
February 1, 2023
Malefica81 - per RFS
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Bentornate Fenici!
Continuiamo la serie della Kirkman con un nuovo libro che questa volta vede come protagonista Macsen e la “strega” Aurinia e come ambientazione sempre l’’Inghilterra dell’ 876 d.C.
Macsen è un Britanno discendente degli antichi romani che avevano invaso l’isola al seguito di Cesare e Aurinia, invece, vive a Wytch Heath isolata da tutti, ed è una guaritrice che tutti guardano con diffidenza a causa dell’epoca dove le streghe e tutto quello che non poteva essere spiegato con fatti concreti era bollato come male e proveniente dal diavolo etc.
Aurinia “vede” in sogno Macsen, sanno di appartenersi, come se fosse una sorta di legame mistico che trascende l’umana comprensione. Per salvarle la vita, soprattutto dal giovane sovrano Alfredo ma anche dai Danesi che stanno facendo il bello e il cattivo tempo, dice che è sua moglie e così lei lo segue. Il loro è un rapporto complicato, lei ha paura di essere abbandonata da tutti e soprattutto dal guerriero dai capelli corvini, lui, invece, è combattuto sul dovere verso il suo sovrano, i giuramenti prestati e un peso che si porta sul cuore e sull’amore ma se ne frega di ciò che pensa suo padre, un uomo a cui avrei voluto dare tante di quelle mazzate sui denti!
Lo stile dell’autrice è come sempre fresco, riesce a coinvolgerti nell’epoca dove si svolgono i fatti e questo libro l’ho trovato più spirituale, dato che Macsen ha dei poteri così come Aurinia. Troverete anche gli altri personaggi della serie ma si possono leggere come libri a sè stanti.
Alla prossima
Un saluto dalla vostra Mal.
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Bentornate Fenici!
Continuiamo la serie della Kirkman con un nuovo libro che questa volta vede come protagonista Macsen e la “strega” Aurinia e come ambientazione sempre l’’Inghilterra dell’ 876 d.C.
Macsen è un Britanno discendente degli antichi romani che avevano invaso l’isola al seguito di Cesare e Aurinia, invece, vive a Wytch Heath isolata da tutti, ed è una guaritrice che tutti guardano con diffidenza a causa dell’epoca dove le streghe e tutto quello che non poteva essere spiegato con fatti concreti era bollato come male e proveniente dal diavolo etc.
Aurinia “vede” in sogno Macsen, sanno di appartenersi, come se fosse una sorta di legame mistico che trascende l’umana comprensione. Per salvarle la vita, soprattutto dal giovane sovrano Alfredo ma anche dai Danesi che stanno facendo il bello e il cattivo tempo, dice che è sua moglie e così lei lo segue. Il loro è un rapporto complicato, lei ha paura di essere abbandonata da tutti e soprattutto dal guerriero dai capelli corvini, lui, invece, è combattuto sul dovere verso il suo sovrano, i giuramenti prestati e un peso che si porta sul cuore e sull’amore ma se ne frega di ciò che pensa suo padre, un uomo a cui avrei voluto dare tante di quelle mazzate sui denti!
Lo stile dell’autrice è come sempre fresco, riesce a coinvolgerti nell’epoca dove si svolgono i fatti e questo libro l’ho trovato più spirituale, dato che Macsen ha dei poteri così come Aurinia. Troverete anche gli altri personaggi della serie ma si possono leggere come libri a sè stanti.
Alla prossima
Un saluto dalla vostra Mal.
July 18, 2023
2.5 noioso,lento, una noia mortale
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