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The Sword and the Cross Chronicle #2
Revelation
King Richard needs a royal wedding…
Richard’s niece, the feisty and resourceful Lady Ariane is to be his pawn. Though she has spent the last ten years living with the infidels in the Holy Land, Richard plans to turn her into a pious Christian lady, one fit to marry the nephew of King Phillip of France and, thus, seal a lucrative contract between the two countries.
But she needs the right teacher.
Proud and fierce, Templar Knight, Julian de Maury believes he has been chosen by God to free the holy city of Jerusalem from Saladin’s evil grip. But when Richard orders Julian to return to England with Lady Ariane and oversee her Christian education, he’s angry and terrified; he has been denied his destiny and England holds a dark secret better left buried. Now he must come to terms with his past and his attraction to the forbidden Lady Ariane.
Richard’s niece, the feisty and resourceful Lady Ariane is to be his pawn. Though she has spent the last ten years living with the infidels in the Holy Land, Richard plans to turn her into a pious Christian lady, one fit to marry the nephew of King Phillip of France and, thus, seal a lucrative contract between the two countries.
But she needs the right teacher.
Proud and fierce, Templar Knight, Julian de Maury believes he has been chosen by God to free the holy city of Jerusalem from Saladin’s evil grip. But when Richard orders Julian to return to England with Lady Ariane and oversee her Christian education, he’s angry and terrified; he has been denied his destiny and England holds a dark secret better left buried. Now he must come to terms with his past and his attraction to the forbidden Lady Ariane.
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298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2015
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About the author
Olivia Rae
11 books175 followersOlivia Rae spent her school days dreaming of knights, princesses and far away kingdoms; it made those long, boring days in the classroom go by much faster. Nobody was more shocked than her when she decided to become a teacher. Besides getting her Master’s degree, marrying her own prince, and raising a couple of kids, Olivia decided to breathe a little more life into her childhood stories by adding in what she’s learned as an adult with her first Christian romance series, The Sword and the Cross Chronicles. When not writing, she loves to travel, dragging her family to old castles and forts all across the world.
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March 27, 2019
Once again, I have finished a book in this series with mixed feelings. On the one hand it turned out to be a good story, with live, intrigue and adventure.
On the other hand, it was hard for me to take this seriously as any kind of 'historical' fiction. Another reviewer on here would say it could almost have been fantasy, and I agree. There was so many silly historical errors and inaccuracies that at times, I wondered if the author had read a single book on the Crusades, or 12th century History.
People thinking the Scots were 'barbarians', the idea they thought bathing was sinful, and the Knights Templar referring to themselves as the 'Order of the Templar' were just a few examples. That was not their name, and I don't think its even grammatically correct. Their correct name was the Knights of the Temple of Solomon, Templar is just an abbreviation of that.
Most inaccurate I felt though, was the assumption that all nobles at this time spoke primarily in English, so a we have a young woman captured by Saracens would have been taught English. No. This was the 12th century. English was considered the language of the commoners. The aristocracy, even those who came from England would have spoken French as their first language.
Now, I am not suggesting the author should have had characters speaking old French or something: but treating English as some kind of internationally recognized Lingua Franca in a novel set in the 12th century is just- really silly.
Also, no Muslim woman would have worn a transparent veil. Seriously, veils were worn for the specific purpose of covering the hair: a see through one defeats that purpose. Transparent veils and headscarves are a silly movie trope. There were other common tropes as well: such as the idea that almost all Templars and practically all of the Medieval Catholic church was evil and corrupt.
Also, I did not feel there were any real conception of the different between Christianity and Islam. Ariane is supposed to have been kidnapped by Saracens and raised as a Muslim for 10 years, but apart from a few references to Allah, she seemed to have almost no understanding of that religion. Also, I very much doubt any Muslim woman would have been openly living as a mistress: or in a harem. Muslim women would normally have been subject to much higher standards as far as sexual morality was concerned.
Ariane's moaning about 'not allowing anyone to control her life' was also rather gratingly modern.
So, ultimately this novel was OK, but it could have been set at almost any time in history. Even the fact that Julian was supposed to be a Templar only seems to have been put in because of the fascination with all things related to the Knights Templar these days.
I did feel that is sort of dragged towards the end as well, as things got rather far-fetched and contrived to keep the characters apart, or to keep the danger and drama to a high level. It could have ended about 40-50 pages earlier, but there had to be one more misunderstanding or fight scene.
I would read the next book in the series, but I have read better novels set during the period of the 3rd Crusade. Although, I would say the Crusade is not the primary focus, its more of a Romance.
On the other hand, it was hard for me to take this seriously as any kind of 'historical' fiction. Another reviewer on here would say it could almost have been fantasy, and I agree. There was so many silly historical errors and inaccuracies that at times, I wondered if the author had read a single book on the Crusades, or 12th century History.
People thinking the Scots were 'barbarians', the idea they thought bathing was sinful, and the Knights Templar referring to themselves as the 'Order of the Templar' were just a few examples. That was not their name, and I don't think its even grammatically correct. Their correct name was the Knights of the Temple of Solomon, Templar is just an abbreviation of that.
Most inaccurate I felt though, was the assumption that all nobles at this time spoke primarily in English, so a we have a young woman captured by Saracens would have been taught English. No. This was the 12th century. English was considered the language of the commoners. The aristocracy, even those who came from England would have spoken French as their first language.
Now, I am not suggesting the author should have had characters speaking old French or something: but treating English as some kind of internationally recognized Lingua Franca in a novel set in the 12th century is just- really silly.
Also, no Muslim woman would have worn a transparent veil. Seriously, veils were worn for the specific purpose of covering the hair: a see through one defeats that purpose. Transparent veils and headscarves are a silly movie trope. There were other common tropes as well: such as the idea that almost all Templars and practically all of the Medieval Catholic church was evil and corrupt.
Also, I did not feel there were any real conception of the different between Christianity and Islam. Ariane is supposed to have been kidnapped by Saracens and raised as a Muslim for 10 years, but apart from a few references to Allah, she seemed to have almost no understanding of that religion. Also, I very much doubt any Muslim woman would have been openly living as a mistress: or in a harem. Muslim women would normally have been subject to much higher standards as far as sexual morality was concerned.
Ariane's moaning about 'not allowing anyone to control her life' was also rather gratingly modern.
So, ultimately this novel was OK, but it could have been set at almost any time in history. Even the fact that Julian was supposed to be a Templar only seems to have been put in because of the fascination with all things related to the Knights Templar these days.
I did feel that is sort of dragged towards the end as well, as things got rather far-fetched and contrived to keep the characters apart, or to keep the danger and drama to a high level. It could have ended about 40-50 pages earlier, but there had to be one more misunderstanding or fight scene.
I would read the next book in the series, but I have read better novels set during the period of the 3rd Crusade. Although, I would say the Crusade is not the primary focus, its more of a Romance.
March 24, 2016
Templar Knight Julian de Maury has vowed to love and serve his God for a lifetime; loyalty to his Lord faintly eclipsed by his dedication to King Richard. Imagine Julian's surprise when he is ordered by the king to leave their impending Middle East crusades for the purpose of accompanying a beautiful Muslim captive, the long lost Lady Ariane, back to Europe; instructing her in Christian theology and delivering her safely to the nephew of the King of France, who has requested to marry her, thus securing peace between the two countries.
Ariane is determined to escape the "butcher" who calls himself a man of God. She fights valiantly, but unsuccessfully to escape transport and finds herself desperately alone in a country she barely remembers from her childhood. Treachery cunningly follows them and it becomes obvious that traitors to the king wish to hinder Julian's mission. In spite of herself, Ariane is magnetically drawn to the honorable knight, and finds his courage and compassion often directed towards her, frustrating her callous desire to continually outwit him.
Thick inconceivable, insurmountable barriers lie between the devout knight and the seemingly pagan Ariane; might divine "revelation" be needed to convince either of them to graciously accept God's will for their lives? This mesmerizing tale of life, love and liberty during the late 1100's is fascinating to read and thrilling to consider; beautifully captured between the pages of this spell binding book.
Ariane is determined to escape the "butcher" who calls himself a man of God. She fights valiantly, but unsuccessfully to escape transport and finds herself desperately alone in a country she barely remembers from her childhood. Treachery cunningly follows them and it becomes obvious that traitors to the king wish to hinder Julian's mission. In spite of herself, Ariane is magnetically drawn to the honorable knight, and finds his courage and compassion often directed towards her, frustrating her callous desire to continually outwit him.
Thick inconceivable, insurmountable barriers lie between the devout knight and the seemingly pagan Ariane; might divine "revelation" be needed to convince either of them to graciously accept God's will for their lives? This mesmerizing tale of life, love and liberty during the late 1100's is fascinating to read and thrilling to consider; beautifully captured between the pages of this spell binding book.
September 6, 2015
I love being swept into another time and place and Olivia Rae does it so well. The story of Lady Ariane and Templar Knight, Julian de Maury, touched me on so many levels – hope, love, faith, and finding one's true destiny. I laughed and cried! I really enjoy this series and will be watching for the next book.
June 1, 2018
My review today is on the Medieval Romance, Revelation. This is the second book of the Sword and Cross Chronicles. This book was sent to me by the author. I really like her work. This is an awesome book and I know you will love it. This book is well written, intriguing, and well researched. You need to get a copy right a way.
Brother Julian de Maury is a member of the Order of the Templars. He is a devout Christian. He's been in the Crusade to the Holyland for ten years and is known as God's Avenging Angel. King Richard comes to meet Brother Julian to send him on a special mission. Julian is thrilled until he finds he is to escort the king's brother's niece to England, She is to marry a Frenchman to bring peace. The girl had been captured by the Moslims years ago. She has been raised to be an infidel. Julian is upset. All he wanted is to take Jerusalem. The girl is filthy and has nothing to wear but rags. She is vicious and makes every attempt to escape. How is he to care for her and keep her safe? He has never been attracted to a woman until she is forced into his life. How could his body betray him like this?
Lady Ariane has been living with the infidels the last ten years. She was forced to learn the Moslem religion. She is now captured by the Christian butchers. They are to take her to England and then to France to marry a man she doesn't know. She isn't about to let that happen. The man in charge is the man who once killed her nurse, the only woman who had ever cared for her. She wouldn't fall for his lies. She hid the fact that she spoke English. Her secret is a tool she can use against them. Why did the man have to be so beautiful?
A journey that changed both of their lives. God has a plan for these two. Not the plan that either of these two had in mind; a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too; a plan for a hope and a future. God is so good. Let Him move in your life today.
Brother Julian de Maury is a member of the Order of the Templars. He is a devout Christian. He's been in the Crusade to the Holyland for ten years and is known as God's Avenging Angel. King Richard comes to meet Brother Julian to send him on a special mission. Julian is thrilled until he finds he is to escort the king's brother's niece to England, She is to marry a Frenchman to bring peace. The girl had been captured by the Moslims years ago. She has been raised to be an infidel. Julian is upset. All he wanted is to take Jerusalem. The girl is filthy and has nothing to wear but rags. She is vicious and makes every attempt to escape. How is he to care for her and keep her safe? He has never been attracted to a woman until she is forced into his life. How could his body betray him like this?
Lady Ariane has been living with the infidels the last ten years. She was forced to learn the Moslem religion. She is now captured by the Christian butchers. They are to take her to England and then to France to marry a man she doesn't know. She isn't about to let that happen. The man in charge is the man who once killed her nurse, the only woman who had ever cared for her. She wouldn't fall for his lies. She hid the fact that she spoke English. Her secret is a tool she can use against them. Why did the man have to be so beautiful?
A journey that changed both of their lives. God has a plan for these two. Not the plan that either of these two had in mind; a good plan and not for evil. God has a plan for you too; a plan for a hope and a future. God is so good. Let Him move in your life today.
August 13, 2022
Words cannot express my disappointment. It started so well with history, characters, but then...the romance cranked up. To summarize my feelings without getting too sad or angry, I will list the points below.
1.) Arianne was so rude to everyone, especially the knights, for no reason. I believe she hit them in the nose at least five- eight times. I'm tired of the tough female getting away with being a huge jerk.
2.) The history began to be edged out by the romance! I was so sad after loving book one, but this one took it too far in so many ways. I want personal growth and history WITH a side or sub plot of romance. Not crammed in my face every page.
3.)Julian completely changed character halfway through. What happened to the valiant hard Templar knight? He just lost all his convictions?
4.) The strange romantic sentences. For example: " the softness of his earlobe..." I'm sorry, I did crack up laughing.
Now, that you know the reasons I could not finish this book, please don't think I ever enjoyed not finishing it. Can I tell you all how much I adore all things medieval, no matter the century it is. I'm just so sick and tired of all the 'christian medieval' books I pick up completely turning cliche or being eaten by sloppy writing, history research, or romance that could be more subtle or different than those before it. I so desire to see a revival in this era as we have seen for WWll and Regency. With that said, I still highly recommend book one, Salvation.
Not sure if I can continue any further though. Does anyone have good medieval recs?
1.) Arianne was so rude to everyone, especially the knights, for no reason. I believe she hit them in the nose at least five- eight times. I'm tired of the tough female getting away with being a huge jerk.
2.) The history began to be edged out by the romance! I was so sad after loving book one, but this one took it too far in so many ways. I want personal growth and history WITH a side or sub plot of romance. Not crammed in my face every page.
3.)Julian completely changed character halfway through. What happened to the valiant hard Templar knight? He just lost all his convictions?
4.) The strange romantic sentences. For example: " the softness of his earlobe..." I'm sorry, I did crack up laughing.
Now, that you know the reasons I could not finish this book, please don't think I ever enjoyed not finishing it. Can I tell you all how much I adore all things medieval, no matter the century it is. I'm just so sick and tired of all the 'christian medieval' books I pick up completely turning cliche or being eaten by sloppy writing, history research, or romance that could be more subtle or different than those before it. I so desire to see a revival in this era as we have seen for WWll and Regency. With that said, I still highly recommend book one, Salvation.
Not sure if I can continue any further though. Does anyone have good medieval recs?
May 4, 2019
SENSUALITY RATING: No PROFANITY; Yes SEXUAL ENCOUNTER only perceived.
GENRE: Historical Romance; Inspirational Romance; CLEAN.
SETTING: 12th Century ENGLAND; Crosswind Keep.
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: LADY ARIANE - Strong in her faith of Allah; Beautiful beyond words; bold and a fighter in more ways than one; a she devil of sorts; a pretender.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: LORD JULIANNE de MAURY - Brother in the Order of the Templars; leading fighter with a sword; puts God first in everything he does.
SYNOPSIS: This book leads with Julianne, the brother of Breanna who is one of the main characters in book one of this series He is ordered by the King to see that Lady Ariane gets safely to England. The King has promised her to a cousin in France that she has never met. Julianne has been charged in giving her lessons on becoming a Christian as all she has ever known is Allah. That is all she wants to know is Allah.
WHAT I LIKED: Trying to teach a person that rejects Christianity can be quite trying. I appreciate Guy's ability to deform his body and fool others.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: I would like more to have been written about Simon. Romance was a little slow before the action started in the book.
OVERALL RATING: (5) stars because very well written. As with book one, scripture begins with each chapter that is applicable to the events in the chapter. This is a great book for adults and a safe YA read. Now one to Book 3 because so far I love this series.
GENRE: Historical Romance; Inspirational Romance; CLEAN.
SETTING: 12th Century ENGLAND; Crosswind Keep.
CENTRAL FEMALE CHARACTER: LADY ARIANE - Strong in her faith of Allah; Beautiful beyond words; bold and a fighter in more ways than one; a she devil of sorts; a pretender.
CENTRAL MALE CHARACTER: LORD JULIANNE de MAURY - Brother in the Order of the Templars; leading fighter with a sword; puts God first in everything he does.
SYNOPSIS: This book leads with Julianne, the brother of Breanna who is one of the main characters in book one of this series He is ordered by the King to see that Lady Ariane gets safely to England. The King has promised her to a cousin in France that she has never met. Julianne has been charged in giving her lessons on becoming a Christian as all she has ever known is Allah. That is all she wants to know is Allah.
WHAT I LIKED: Trying to teach a person that rejects Christianity can be quite trying. I appreciate Guy's ability to deform his body and fool others.
WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: I would like more to have been written about Simon. Romance was a little slow before the action started in the book.
OVERALL RATING: (5) stars because very well written. As with book one, scripture begins with each chapter that is applicable to the events in the chapter. This is a great book for adults and a safe YA read. Now one to Book 3 because so far I love this series.
June 16, 2018
Revelation is a wonderful addition to the inspirational series author, Olivia Rae, began with Salvation. This tale explores the life of Julian, a Templar knight devoted to God and the church,who is given a mission to deliver Lady Ariane to her betrothed. The journey the two take from the Holy Land to England is filled with a battles of will and wits. The author pens a well written novel that was never predictable and how she resolves the conflict at the end of the book was very creative and entertaining. I felt like I was living the story with the characters. It's a must read!
January 17, 2019
Really 3.5 stars
The first half of the book developed the characters and captured your attention. You wondered how the dilemmas could be resolved. The last few chapters sort of manufactured villians and convenient escapes, while Ariane, became "dense" and illogical. All in all, still enjoyable and entertaining.
The first half of the book developed the characters and captured your attention. You wondered how the dilemmas could be resolved. The last few chapters sort of manufactured villians and convenient escapes, while Ariane, became "dense" and illogical. All in all, still enjoyable and entertaining.
February 14, 2017
Loved it!!!!!
: I fell in love with the sword and the cross chronicles, I read all three books in a few days I was sad when I came to the end of redemption but then I saw resurrection lol I searched all over for it til I realised it has not been released yet! I can't wait til it comes out! Great characters and story line full of excitement and a very morally sound story line.. finally something I can read , I love the way you add scripture and the way the characters grow in their faith of Christ our Lord. Write on good Lady I can't wait for resurrection to come out.
: I fell in love with the sword and the cross chronicles, I read all three books in a few days I was sad when I came to the end of redemption but then I saw resurrection lol I searched all over for it til I realised it has not been released yet! I can't wait til it comes out! Great characters and story line full of excitement and a very morally sound story line.. finally something I can read , I love the way you add scripture and the way the characters grow in their faith of Christ our Lord. Write on good Lady I can't wait for resurrection to come out.
February 13, 2018
I give the book 2 and a half stars.
March 26, 2016
What I liked:
Julian. He is the reason I wanted to read this book. Seriously. I read the excerpt on Amazon and I loved the dynamic that is Julian. He is both a literal warrior and a spiritual one. Spiritually, he’s extremely bound to the rules and adheres them faithfully…and not necessarily in a good way. But that was part of the reason that he drew me in…because I wanted to see him break his rules (obviously not in a sin-against-God kind of way, but in a you-don’t-have-live-like-that way).
Ariane. I’m not gonna lie folks, in medieval romance novels, it is so common to have the heroine running away from her duty to the point where I rarely read them anymore. And Ariane is a runner. But. It worked for me in this book, because she was not raised in the English culture but instead in the Arab culture. And so her desire to run was in direct correlation of the Crusades and all that went along with it.
Secondary characters. There were quite a few secondary characters that had rich, complex stories making them fascinating people.
History. I learned a lot about a time period that is often brushed over, and in a way that made it feel natural to the story.
Spiritually, I enjoyed watching Julian get a better grasp of faith and Ariane learning what a relationship with Christ is.
What I didn’t like:
The one thing that really stood out to me was how quick most of the characters were to act on their emotions. Sometimes there was very little planning or thought and it drove me crazy. Half of the negative situations they found themselves in was due to the fact that they never stopped and considered and planned but instead always reacted. It was oftentimes very emotion-driven.
Romantic Scale: 8
Overall, I enjoyed Revelation. It is well-written and very intriguing!
*I received a copy from the author to review.*
Julian. He is the reason I wanted to read this book. Seriously. I read the excerpt on Amazon and I loved the dynamic that is Julian. He is both a literal warrior and a spiritual one. Spiritually, he’s extremely bound to the rules and adheres them faithfully…and not necessarily in a good way. But that was part of the reason that he drew me in…because I wanted to see him break his rules (obviously not in a sin-against-God kind of way, but in a you-don’t-have-live-like-that way).
Ariane. I’m not gonna lie folks, in medieval romance novels, it is so common to have the heroine running away from her duty to the point where I rarely read them anymore. And Ariane is a runner. But. It worked for me in this book, because she was not raised in the English culture but instead in the Arab culture. And so her desire to run was in direct correlation of the Crusades and all that went along with it.
Secondary characters. There were quite a few secondary characters that had rich, complex stories making them fascinating people.
History. I learned a lot about a time period that is often brushed over, and in a way that made it feel natural to the story.
Spiritually, I enjoyed watching Julian get a better grasp of faith and Ariane learning what a relationship with Christ is.
What I didn’t like:
The one thing that really stood out to me was how quick most of the characters were to act on their emotions. Sometimes there was very little planning or thought and it drove me crazy. Half of the negative situations they found themselves in was due to the fact that they never stopped and considered and planned but instead always reacted. It was oftentimes very emotion-driven.
Romantic Scale: 8
Overall, I enjoyed Revelation. It is well-written and very intriguing!
*I received a copy from the author to review.*
January 2, 2022
I had planned on reading only the first book in the series, but after finishing it, I couldn’t resist jumping into the second. I loved the premise, and was curious to learn about Breanna’s brother, Templar Knight Julian de Maury, only hinted at in the first book.
Julian is thoroughly disappointed to learn of his new order from King Richard: to find, teach, and escort Lady Ariane safely back to England so she will be fit to marry the nephew of France’s King Phillip. Julian sees this command as several steps beneath his life’s calling, which is to serve God by fighting for Jerusalem.
I loved that Julian had to face his own fears, pride, and attraction to Ariane, who is meant for another. Yet part of me was puzzled about that attraction. Though intelligent and clever, with a difficult past to overcome, Ariane is over the top with her antics and rage. I had difficulty liking her until closer to the end.
But I enjoyed the immersion into 12th century England through the world of the Knights Templar. Suspense grew with each chapter, and every event had me guessing. Readers of medieval romance will enjoy this. Though this is second in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
Julian is thoroughly disappointed to learn of his new order from King Richard: to find, teach, and escort Lady Ariane safely back to England so she will be fit to marry the nephew of France’s King Phillip. Julian sees this command as several steps beneath his life’s calling, which is to serve God by fighting for Jerusalem.
I loved that Julian had to face his own fears, pride, and attraction to Ariane, who is meant for another. Yet part of me was puzzled about that attraction. Though intelligent and clever, with a difficult past to overcome, Ariane is over the top with her antics and rage. I had difficulty liking her until closer to the end.
But I enjoyed the immersion into 12th century England through the world of the Knights Templar. Suspense grew with each chapter, and every event had me guessing. Readers of medieval romance will enjoy this. Though this is second in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
December 9, 2015
AMAZING
It was really wonderful to read this book immediately after Book One. The characters struggled with the changes around them, and often the most pious find change the most challenging. The Avenging Angel was ordered by his king to deliver a member of the royal family stolen by the infidels and now she is to be reunited with her heritage and married off. It all sounded so simple but do not let me spoil your reading.
The author, Olivia Rae has not only a fine mind, but is a mighty wielder of the pen. Her strong vision of life in other times can only hold the readers interest by her fine penmanship. I am so hoping there Will be a book three in this series as I have become so involved in the plot I want to know more! That's a sign of a great author, well done Olivia Rae!
It was really wonderful to read this book immediately after Book One. The characters struggled with the changes around them, and often the most pious find change the most challenging. The Avenging Angel was ordered by his king to deliver a member of the royal family stolen by the infidels and now she is to be reunited with her heritage and married off. It all sounded so simple but do not let me spoil your reading.
The author, Olivia Rae has not only a fine mind, but is a mighty wielder of the pen. Her strong vision of life in other times can only hold the readers interest by her fine penmanship. I am so hoping there Will be a book three in this series as I have become so involved in the plot I want to know more! That's a sign of a great author, well done Olivia Rae!
December 11, 2015
Loving historical fiction is a plus for me, but since this is actually speculative history,I can appreciate the research that must have gone into the work to produce, regarding the Crusades.
As a writer of wholesome literature, I can heartily applaud the author's efforts, since there is far too little wholesome literature promoted. Aside from the fact that I loved the intertwining of her faith, the story line was credible and drew me into the action.
Though there were some minor typographical errors, they did not interrupt the flow of the story or distract.
I have not read the other books, but this one inspires me to do so.
This book was gifted to me for an honest review.
As a writer of wholesome literature, I can heartily applaud the author's efforts, since there is far too little wholesome literature promoted. Aside from the fact that I loved the intertwining of her faith, the story line was credible and drew me into the action.
Though there were some minor typographical errors, they did not interrupt the flow of the story or distract.
I have not read the other books, but this one inspires me to do so.
This book was gifted to me for an honest review.
March 26, 2016
Bravo for Olivia Rae
What an excellent writing skill. Loved all the characters in the story and how each got what they deserved. I was glued to the tale to see what would happen next. Now I want to know when the next book in the series will be available. Don't make us wait too long. Olivia is a great Christian historical fiction author!
What an excellent writing skill. Loved all the characters in the story and how each got what they deserved. I was glued to the tale to see what would happen next. Now I want to know when the next book in the series will be available. Don't make us wait too long. Olivia is a great Christian historical fiction author!
June 19, 2021
Totally engrossing
Although the 2nd in the series, it can be read alone. Love the characters, the humour, the tension...am buying the series now. Highly recommended for lovers of historical medieval romance.
Although the 2nd in the series, it can be read alone. Love the characters, the humour, the tension...am buying the series now. Highly recommended for lovers of historical medieval romance.
September 2, 2015
This is the second book I've read from Olivia Rae and once again it's a story where you find yourself really relating to and rooting for the main characters. Can't wait for the next!!
October 16, 2015
Revelation
I love these books that have biblical truth in the storyline. This series also stand alone if you have not read the earlier ones. Very talented author.
I love these books that have biblical truth in the storyline. This series also stand alone if you have not read the earlier ones. Very talented author.
October 31, 2015
A lot of twists and turns in this one. Beautiful Chritian message. Great writing. Julian and Ariane will stay in my mind for a long time.
January 12, 2016
When heaven intervenes man should choose to follow.
Julian desires to follow the Savior, but does it his way, but romance steals the show with just a little help.
Julian desires to follow the Savior, but does it his way, but romance steals the show with just a little help.
October 4, 2015
From a guy's prospective, it kept my interest. A great Christian romance.
December 20, 2017
This novella is quite entertaining with engaging repartee, adventure, intrigue, evil to be overcome and a happily-ever-after to be won. But that said, my spirit chafed at the great harm that befell so many people in those times because of the Catholic Church and its many corrupted leaders and false proponents of its ways. That sad period of the world's history makes for a not so pleasing backdrop for this story. It's a wonder that virtue and truth could survive in that cesspool but it did.
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