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A Memory of Love
A tale of stunning passion, reckless danger, and the fierce will of a remarkable woman who can wield a sword as powerfully as any man–and who dares to fight for her most uninhibited desires. . . .
Spirited, iron-willed Rhonwyn is the bastard child of the Prince of Wales, raised more boy than girl, able to ride and fight with the best. Against her wishes, she is married off to an English lord, Edward de Beaumont, who is stunned to discover that his lovely gilt-haired bride is a fiery wildcat with a mind of her own. Slowly, he wins her trust and her heart, and she accompanies him on the Crusades to North Africa. But when Edward falls ill, Rhonwyn boldly leads his troops, only to become a captive of the sensual Emir of Cinnebar, a man who will teach her the ways of erotic love–passions that will be put to the test when she returns to England to battle once more . . . this time for the man who rules her heart.
Spirited, iron-willed Rhonwyn is the bastard child of the Prince of Wales, raised more boy than girl, able to ride and fight with the best. Against her wishes, she is married off to an English lord, Edward de Beaumont, who is stunned to discover that his lovely gilt-haired bride is a fiery wildcat with a mind of her own. Slowly, he wins her trust and her heart, and she accompanies him on the Crusades to North Africa. But when Edward falls ill, Rhonwyn boldly leads his troops, only to become a captive of the sensual Emir of Cinnebar, a man who will teach her the ways of erotic love–passions that will be put to the test when she returns to England to battle once more . . . this time for the man who rules her heart.
432 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Bertrice Small
216 books1,128 followersBertrice Williams was born on December 9, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the daughter of Doris S. and David R. Williams, both broadcasters. She studied at Attended Western College for Women and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. On October 5, 1963, she married George Sumner Small, a photographer and designer with a History Major at Princeton. They had a son Thomas David. She lived on eastern Long Island for over 30 years. Her greatest passions were her family; Finnegan and Sylvester, the family cats; Nicki, the elderly cockatiel who whistles the NY Mets charge call; her garden; her work, and just life in general.
Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.
Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.
Published since 1947, Bertrice Small was the author of over 50 romance novels. A New York Times bestselling author, she had also appeared on other best-seller lists including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and the L.A. Times. She was the recipient of numerous awards including Career Achievement for Historical Romance; Best Historical Romance; Outstanding Historical Romance Series; Career Achievement for Historical Fantasy; a Golden Leaf from the New Jersey Romance Writers chapter of Romance Writers of America; an Author of the Year (2006) and Big Apple Award from the New York City Romance Writers chapter of RWA, and several Reviewers Choice awards from Romantic Times. She had a "Silver Pen" from Affair De Coeur, and an Honorable Mention from The West Coast Review of Books. In 2004 she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by ROMANTIC TIMES magazine for her contributions to the Historical Romance genre. And in 2008 she was named by ROMANTIC TIMES along with her friends Jennifer Blake, Roberta Gellis and Janelle Taylor, a Pioneer of Romance.
Bertrice Small was a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, PAN, and PASIC. She was also a member of RWA's Long Island chapter, L.I.R.W., and is its easternmost member on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island.
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July 23, 2024
Five grateful stars to Bertrice Small who, once again, was able to lift me out of a seemingly unbreakable book slump. Listen, she is not for everybody, but I love her. A Memory of Love beautifully scratched the itch I had for a juicy medieval romance, complete with a warrior heroine worthy of my admiration and a swoon-worthy hero.
December 17, 2021
Per quanto molti aspetti di questo romanzo non rientrassero tra quelli che normalmente apprezzo (lo dico subito: certe scene di sesso inserite così, a casaccio, e dove il personaggio maschile, al solito, è l'onnisciente cultore della materia che si prodiga a convincere lei che, se non prova nulla, è dovuto unicamente alla inesperienza del corpo, ma comunque lui riuscirà, prima o poi, a accendere anche quel fuoco...), queste 400 pagine contengono una trama talmente vasta, sia per luoghi che per accadimenti, e tanto insolita, che ero davvero curiosa di vedere dove mi avrebbe portato.
In effetti, non ho letto altro della Small (questo è in assoluto la sua prima opera per me), ma è riuscita a condensare praticamente tutte le tematiche che immagino andassero per la maggiore oltre vent'anni fa.
Tematica medievale, con scontro normanni/inglesi/gallesi? Presente.
Crociate? Ci sono.
Uno sceicco impetuoso e passionale? Lo abbiamo.
La protagonista è titubante sul vero amore e vuole, come dire, restare libera di mutare relazione in corso? La Small ci regala più di un esemplare maschile, ciascuno con qualità e difetti, così possiamo valutare anche noi se Rhonwyn compie la scelta giusta.
E poi non si risparmia sulle ambientazioni, partendo da inizio in un Galles cupo e misero, trasportandoci nella vita di un castello, sul campo di battaglia, nell’harem, alla corte inglese, con amore e morte, menestrelli, badesse, cavalieri… cosa 😦 manca ancora?
Aggiungo che se la storia a volte eccede nel susseguirsi degli eventi e in certi passaggi un po' forzati, viene resa invece benissimo quella sensazione di un medioevo freddo e tragico, dove ogni momento potevi morire di fame, di parto, di veleno, di dissenteria, o per un attacco dei briganti mentre ti recavi nel paese vicino, e dove una ragazza non contava niente di niente, ma era solo merce per matrimoni o alleanze, e aveva valore solo se produceva figli e portava una dote.
Ed era vista con sospetto appena aveva un minimo di istruzione o non si adeguava in fretta all'obbedienza.
Quasi quattro stelline: lettura interessante.
In effetti, non ho letto altro della Small (questo è in assoluto la sua prima opera per me), ma è riuscita a condensare praticamente tutte le tematiche che immagino andassero per la maggiore oltre vent'anni fa.
Tematica medievale, con scontro normanni/inglesi/gallesi? Presente.
Crociate? Ci sono.
Uno sceicco impetuoso e passionale? Lo abbiamo.
La protagonista è titubante sul vero amore e vuole, come dire, restare libera di mutare relazione in corso? La Small ci regala più di un esemplare maschile, ciascuno con qualità e difetti, così possiamo valutare anche noi se Rhonwyn compie la scelta giusta.
E poi non si risparmia sulle ambientazioni, partendo da inizio in un Galles cupo e misero, trasportandoci nella vita di un castello, sul campo di battaglia, nell’harem, alla corte inglese, con amore e morte, menestrelli, badesse, cavalieri… cosa 😦 manca ancora?
Aggiungo che se la storia a volte eccede nel susseguirsi degli eventi e in certi passaggi un po' forzati, viene resa invece benissimo quella sensazione di un medioevo freddo e tragico, dove ogni momento potevi morire di fame, di parto, di veleno, di dissenteria, o per un attacco dei briganti mentre ti recavi nel paese vicino, e dove una ragazza non contava niente di niente, ma era solo merce per matrimoni o alleanze, e aveva valore solo se produceva figli e portava una dote.
Ed era vista con sospetto appena aveva un minimo di istruzione o non si adeguava in fretta all'obbedienza.
Quasi quattro stelline: lettura interessante.
November 17, 2024
This was by far my favorite Beatrice Small book
October 19, 2018
Books like this make me wish we'd had more standalones from Bertrice Small, because Lady Small sure did know how to pack a single story with enough adventure, drama, history and romance to leave the reader with a memorable heroine who is more than up to whatever life throws her.
Rhonwn definitely fits the bill. Her journey from wild child, to reluctant wife, to warrior woman, concubine, and, at last, a woman in charge of her own destiny will keep readers turning pages. As with many Bertrice Small novels, Rhonwyn has more than one love interest, but hero who finally wins her heart is her perfect match.
Rhonwn definitely fits the bill. Her journey from wild child, to reluctant wife, to warrior woman, concubine, and, at last, a woman in charge of her own destiny will keep readers turning pages. As with many Bertrice Small novels, Rhonwyn has more than one love interest, but hero who finally wins her heart is her perfect match.
May 4, 2023
I read this incredibly beautiful and exciting book so many years ago! The heroine is a strong young lady and the men in her life varied until she meets her one true love!
I listened to it on Audible and enjoyed it so much! Bertrice Small is my ultimate favorite author!
I listened to it on Audible and enjoyed it so much! Bertrice Small is my ultimate favorite author!
July 5, 2008
Excellent read! My 1st book by Bertrice Small. I will be reading more Bertrice Small books.
December 9, 2018
SENSATIONAL
This story is so real to me and I loved it. All of it. I had not read anything recently by Ms. Small, I have no idea why, however, this story was captivating, erotic & sexy. To have had two outstanding lovers in a lifetime, is what dreams are made of. Sign me up. You go B, you never ever let me down.
This story is so real to me and I loved it. All of it. I had not read anything recently by Ms. Small, I have no idea why, however, this story was captivating, erotic & sexy. To have had two outstanding lovers in a lifetime, is what dreams are made of. Sign me up. You go B, you never ever let me down.
August 6, 2019
A memory of good romance.....
I've been reading books from this author since I was a teenager forty years ago starting with Skye O'Malley series, this is one I haven't gotten to yet. Loved it! Can't find a good sexy scene like this author writes that makes me melt. If this storyline would have made me cry, it would have five stars!
I've been reading books from this author since I was a teenager forty years ago starting with Skye O'Malley series, this is one I haven't gotten to yet. Loved it! Can't find a good sexy scene like this author writes that makes me melt. If this storyline would have made me cry, it would have five stars!
August 21, 2019
I love this book! This is probably the third or fourth time I’ve read it, I think of it often, the heroine truly makes this book, and I love that it still has some historical facts sprinkled in!
May 23, 2021
Repeated rapes presented as passionate sexytimes. Gross, no thanks.
June 21, 2021
To było złe, nie mówmy o tym.
December 10, 2021
Molto bello. Da leggere.
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November 18, 2023Have 2 hardcovers published in 2000 and a soft cover
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January 8, 2024After the main guy raped her I stopped
June 16, 2015
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. A very interesting historically based novel. I enjoyed reading it very much. Rhonwyn is an excellent, strong character, and not many women are like her. She triumphs over many difficulties, and the acts that some condemn her for save the day in the end. I really liked her aunt and Glynn. But Rafe seemed to be the bad guy at the beginning, but turned into the one? I had 2 totally different views of him by the end. A very good read, and one I would recommend.
May 3, 2011
This book was refered to me by a good friend (Charlie), thanks!!! Read it in one night. It was also my second novel by Beatrice Small, I'm a fan. It captures you right from the start. Its about Love lost and won!! Very good book.
June 8, 2013
I love a strong heroin, and I found one in Rhonwyn. Beautiful and brave with a sharp tongue that gets her into as much trouble as it gets her out of. Can't wait to get my hands on more by Bertrice Small.
July 4, 2012
I have read most of her novels and have read this one before and enjoyed it then as I do now
January 8, 2023
Adoro questo libro non sono riuscita a scollarmi da esso se non con la forza.
May 1, 2016
A racy tale with a fairly good storyline. Not a typical for me but was fun
April 2, 2014
Good read.
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