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Knights of de Ware #0.5
The Handfasting
When Sir Noёl de Ware comes from France to claim his betrothed—the most beautiful heiress in the Highlands—he's sure he's been given the best holiday gift ever…until he discovers the spirited lass he's wedded and bedded is not the right sister. Ysenda of Rivenloch never intended to be a counterfeit bride, and when she begins to fall in love with her handsome husband, she becomes trapped in her own deception. Only true love and a Yuletide wish can set things straight and grant them a happily ever after.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2015
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GLYNNIS CAMPBELL is a USA Today bestselling author of swashbuckling "medieval action-adventure romances," mostly set in Scotland, and a charter member of The Jewels of Historical Romance--12 internationally beloved authors. She has over two dozen books published in eight languages. Glynnis once rocked in an all-girl band called The Pinups on CBS Records, did voiceovers for the MTV animated series, "The Maxx," Diablo and Starcraft videogames, and Star Wars audio adventures, and is married to a rock star. She loves to transport readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, the land is lush and untamed, and chivalry is alive and well!
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BOOK LIST
The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch
The Shipwreck
A Yuletide Kiss
Lady Danger
Captive Heart
Knight's Prize
A Rivenloch Christmas
The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch
The Storming
Bride of Fire
Bride of Ice
Bride of Mist
My Champion
My Warrior
My Hero
The Warrior Lairds of Rivenloch
Laird of Steel
Laird of Flint
Medieval Outlaws
The Reiver
Danger's Kiss
Passion's Exile
Desire's Ransom
Scottish Lasses
The Outcast
MacFarland's Lass
MacAdam's Lass
MacKenzie's Lass
California Legends
The Stowaway
Native Gold
Native Wolf
Native Hawk
GLYNNIS CAMPBELL is a USA Today bestselling author of swashbuckling "medieval action-adventure romances," mostly set in Scotland, and a charter member of The Jewels of Historical Romance--12 internationally beloved authors. She has over two dozen books published in eight languages. Glynnis once rocked in an all-girl band called The Pinups on CBS Records, did voiceovers for the MTV animated series, "The Maxx," Diablo and Starcraft videogames, and Star Wars audio adventures, and is married to a rock star. She loves to transport readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, the land is lush and untamed, and chivalry is alive and well!
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BOOK LIST
The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch
The Shipwreck
A Yuletide Kiss
Lady Danger
Captive Heart
Knight's Prize
A Rivenloch Christmas
The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch
The Storming
Bride of Fire
Bride of Ice
Bride of Mist
My Champion
My Warrior
My Hero
The Warrior Lairds of Rivenloch
Laird of Steel
Laird of Flint
Medieval Outlaws
The Reiver
Danger's Kiss
Passion's Exile
Desire's Ransom
Scottish Lasses
The Outcast
MacFarland's Lass
MacAdam's Lass
MacKenzie's Lass
California Legends
The Stowaway
Native Gold
Native Wolf
Native Hawk
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January 19, 2020
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A fun little read. But was a little corny at the end.
Noel had never met Ysenda or Cathalin, but he knows the woman his king betrothed him too is known to be the most beautiful in the Highlands. So when he first sets eyes on Ysenda, he thinks that she is the most beautiful and not Cathalin, her spoiled sister, who is actually his betrothed. Their father wants Cathalin to marry a Highlander, and so he encourages the mistake, forcing Ysenda to comply.
It's a cute little story but the ending was too simplistic and convenient. The father who was such a baddy in the beginning, is just kinda brushed aside.
I did laugh at the little comeuppance for the snobby sister at the end ; )
Safety is quite good
A fun little read. But was a little corny at the end.
Noel had never met Ysenda or Cathalin, but he knows the woman his king betrothed him too is known to be the most beautiful in the Highlands. So when he first sets eyes on Ysenda, he thinks that she is the most beautiful and not Cathalin, her spoiled sister, who is actually his betrothed. Their father wants Cathalin to marry a Highlander, and so he encourages the mistake, forcing Ysenda to comply.
It's a cute little story but the ending was too simplistic and convenient. The father who was such a baddy in the beginning, is just kinda brushed aside.
I did laugh at the little comeuppance for the snobby sister at the end ; )
Safety is quite good
September 5, 2021
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful: 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Eu adorei... Curiosa para ler os demais livros dessa série... 🤩
Noël Ware e Ysenda of Rivenloch ....
Um pai que deveria encontrar a lamina de um guerreiro, por dedicar sua vida a somente um dos filhos, e tratar os demais com se não fosse nada... Mas bem que gostaria de ver ele perder tudo e sua princesinha se ferrar... 🤣🤣
Mas o foco aqui é o casal, principal que mesmo começando com base da mentira e do medo, encontraram a felicidade... Um irmão que mesmo contendo uma deficiência é forte e merece um final feliz, adoraria ler a história de amor dele, com uma lady que veria sua força e beleza... 🤩🤩
Lindo e encantador, uma ótima leitura...
Happy reading, and until the next reading!! 😘😘
Wonderful: 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Eu adorei... Curiosa para ler os demais livros dessa série... 🤩
Noël Ware e Ysenda of Rivenloch ....
Um pai que deveria encontrar a lamina de um guerreiro, por dedicar sua vida a somente um dos filhos, e tratar os demais com se não fosse nada... Mas bem que gostaria de ver ele perder tudo e sua princesinha se ferrar... 🤣🤣
Mas o foco aqui é o casal, principal que mesmo começando com base da mentira e do medo, encontraram a felicidade... Um irmão que mesmo contendo uma deficiência é forte e merece um final feliz, adoraria ler a história de amor dele, com uma lady que veria sua força e beleza... 🤩🤩
Lindo e encantador, uma ótima leitura...
Happy reading, and until the next reading!! 😘😘
November 11, 2018
I read this novella in the Once Upon A Bride bundle.
As a non English person, Yuletide time is something rather foreign to me.
It was a lovely story of love at first sight, even with unspoken things and miscommunications, Ysenda and Noël were able in this holly time to go past them and find a way to be together when they must have been torn apart.
I do love the heroines Glynnis Campbell writes, they might be not the strongest ones but they are not weak, they do not let be cowed nor they do not hide, they use their wits and brain to try to extricate themselves from the bad situations they might encounter.
Ysenda is a nice caring woman, she has tried all her life to protect her crippled brother to fall under their father’s fists. Why to protect him from her father’s wrath, she accepted to take part to this masquerade of a marriage.
But soon she discovers her husband-not-for-long is more than she could have hope and dream in a man. Why she tries to grasp any fiber of happiness she can get from him before it is too late.
Noel has come to do his duty and follow his Kong’s order. He never expected to be tricked and fooled with the one and only bride he would have dreamed. He is an amazing man, for this time period, he respects women and even any human being who is belittled by others.
I loved that Caimbeul was not shown as only a mean to an end but that he is also part of Ysenda and Noël’s romance.
As a non English person, Yuletide time is something rather foreign to me.
It was a lovely story of love at first sight, even with unspoken things and miscommunications, Ysenda and Noël were able in this holly time to go past them and find a way to be together when they must have been torn apart.
I do love the heroines Glynnis Campbell writes, they might be not the strongest ones but they are not weak, they do not let be cowed nor they do not hide, they use their wits and brain to try to extricate themselves from the bad situations they might encounter.
Ysenda is a nice caring woman, she has tried all her life to protect her crippled brother to fall under their father’s fists. Why to protect him from her father’s wrath, she accepted to take part to this masquerade of a marriage.
But soon she discovers her husband-not-for-long is more than she could have hope and dream in a man. Why she tries to grasp any fiber of happiness she can get from him before it is too late.
Noel has come to do his duty and follow his Kong’s order. He never expected to be tricked and fooled with the one and only bride he would have dreamed. He is an amazing man, for this time period, he respects women and even any human being who is belittled by others.
I loved that Caimbeul was not shown as only a mean to an end but that he is also part of Ysenda and Noël’s romance.
December 13, 2018
I purchased The Handfasting as part of an anthology.
Ysenda of Rivenloch was the youngest daughter of the Laird; from the time of her warrior mother's death she kept her promise to her mother to protect her older brother, who was a cripple. She went to live with him in a cottage, protected him and found tutors to help him learn and stimulate his keen mind.
Sir Noёl de Ware, French knight comes with orders from his King and an agreement with the King of Scotland to wed 'the most beautiful heiress in the Highlands' and in doing so he would inherit the lands and clan and deepen the alliance between Scotland and France. Upon entering the hall, Sir Noёl mistakes Ysenda for her sister. He finds her sweet disposition, show or bravery and pretty stormy eyes much more attractive than her haughty sister with the perfect hair style and unpleasant manner. The Laird, sees an opportunity to force The Handfasting on the unsuspecting Frenchman.
The romance is sweet, the truth is revealed and with a touch of magic, the help of her brother and Sir Noёl, the three of them all find a way to a happy ending.
Ysenda of Rivenloch was the youngest daughter of the Laird; from the time of her warrior mother's death she kept her promise to her mother to protect her older brother, who was a cripple. She went to live with him in a cottage, protected him and found tutors to help him learn and stimulate his keen mind.
Sir Noёl de Ware, French knight comes with orders from his King and an agreement with the King of Scotland to wed 'the most beautiful heiress in the Highlands' and in doing so he would inherit the lands and clan and deepen the alliance between Scotland and France. Upon entering the hall, Sir Noёl mistakes Ysenda for her sister. He finds her sweet disposition, show or bravery and pretty stormy eyes much more attractive than her haughty sister with the perfect hair style and unpleasant manner. The Laird, sees an opportunity to force The Handfasting on the unsuspecting Frenchman.
The romance is sweet, the truth is revealed and with a touch of magic, the help of her brother and Sir Noёl, the three of them all find a way to a happy ending.
December 31, 2019
Sir Nöel de Ware, a French knight had been promised the bonniest lass of Scotland and heiress to her father's land by the French and Scottish king. The Laird was not eager to leave his land to a Frenchman and gave him the hand of the wrong sister...
Well written, steamy and entertaining book that I recommend!
Well written, steamy and entertaining book that I recommend!
December 19, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. The author gave us an enjoyable romance. I really loved Noel, Ysenda, Caimbeul, and booed when the villains made appearances. A fun read.
August 23, 2017
"La sua forza di volontà era più debole che mai. Non solo desiderava quel cavaliere normanno dal bel viso, i capelli neri ribelli e gli splendidi occhi blu. Lo adorava anche. Lui la faceva ridere. La faceva sentire bella. La faceva sentire amata."
Avevo vari ebook di quest'autrice, mai letta prima, ma ho deciso di iniziare da questo principalmente perché rappresenta un po' l'anello di congiunzione tra le sue due serie e anche perché essendo un racconto breve se non mi fosse piaciuto almeno lo strazio sarebbe durato poco XD Per fortuna non è stato questo il caso, anzi nonostante l'atmosfera natalizia non molto adatta al periodo di lettura (Agosto) sono riuscita comunque ad immergermi nella storia è mi sono piaciuti molto sia i due protagonisti (lei è dolce e combattiva ma senza esagerare e lui è un guerriero passionale e romantico *ç*) sa i personaggi secondari (un fra tutti il povero, ma neanche tanto, Caimbeul XD). Il metodo "magico" finale con cui l'autrice ha deciso di risolvere ogni problema non mi ha convinto molto, mi è sembrato più un "rimandiamo il problema a quando si presenterà" ma del resto in qualche modo questo happy ending doveva pur esserci XD Sono curiosa di leggere altro della Campbell, è raro trovare storici di qualità ultimamente! >.<
Avevo vari ebook di quest'autrice, mai letta prima, ma ho deciso di iniziare da questo principalmente perché rappresenta un po' l'anello di congiunzione tra le sue due serie e anche perché essendo un racconto breve se non mi fosse piaciuto almeno lo strazio sarebbe durato poco XD Per fortuna non è stato questo il caso, anzi nonostante l'atmosfera natalizia non molto adatta al periodo di lettura (Agosto) sono riuscita comunque ad immergermi nella storia è mi sono piaciuti molto sia i due protagonisti (lei è dolce e combattiva ma senza esagerare e lui è un guerriero passionale e romantico *ç*) sa i personaggi secondari (un fra tutti il povero, ma neanche tanto, Caimbeul XD). Il metodo "magico" finale con cui l'autrice ha deciso di risolvere ogni problema non mi ha convinto molto, mi è sembrato più un "rimandiamo il problema a quando si presenterà" ma del resto in qualche modo questo happy ending doveva pur esserci XD Sono curiosa di leggere altro della Campbell, è raro trovare storici di qualità ultimamente! >.<
February 2, 2016
Youngest daughter of Rivenloch, Ysenda has always been suborned by her beautiful and very spoilt sister, Cathalin: caretaker of her imperfectly perfect elder brother Caimbeul, and the sense of reason who sees her father, the Laird Gillie, as a hard, unforgiving and detestable being. The Yule celebrations are afoot, and celebrations have brought the clan together. Suddenly, strangers appear, and Ysenda is bound and determined to discover just who they are.
Sir Noёl de Ware is an honorable man, and after months of being fobbed off after a treaty arrangement between Fance and Scotland’s Kings, mandating he marry the “most beautiful lass’ in Scotland, heir to her family’s estate and clan, he’s come to claim his bride. Ysenda is the one who caught his eye: beautiful, intriguing and unafraid to confront him, he’s smitten.
With Ysenda’s father clearly willing to risk the King’s wrath and war by claiming that Ysenda, not the beauteous Cathalin, is the bride he seeks. Threatening Caimbeul’s life with his dagger, Ysenda takes the safe option: agreeing if Noёl will postpone the consummation for a day. She feels certain she can talk sense into her father, and Cathalin will be a more than acceptable substitute.
Things never quite go according to plan, and Ysenda finds herself guilt ridden and more than a bit in love with Noёl: he’s honorable, kind, appreciates her wit and seems to find her attractive. I loved their conversations and Noёl’s honest and open attempts to get to know her. He truly did epitomize a “knight” in all things he acted with honor, wracked with guilt when he felt her sadness, determined to aid Caimbeul and boost his confidence even risking Ysenda’s wrath and displeasure as she had coddled and protected Caimbeul since her mother’s death. Laird Gillie behaves as expected throughout, and with a huge secret that dwarfs even the fact that Ysenda is not, in fact, his intended bride, the story takes a leap into happy ever after. I’m now finding that I want to know more of these two, see the growth of Caimbeul that will highlight his strengths and will to overcome his disabilities, and most importantly, return to this world that Campbell has so beautifully described.
I received an eBook copy of the title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. This review was originally posted on I am, Indeed
Sir Noёl de Ware is an honorable man, and after months of being fobbed off after a treaty arrangement between Fance and Scotland’s Kings, mandating he marry the “most beautiful lass’ in Scotland, heir to her family’s estate and clan, he’s come to claim his bride. Ysenda is the one who caught his eye: beautiful, intriguing and unafraid to confront him, he’s smitten.
With Ysenda’s father clearly willing to risk the King’s wrath and war by claiming that Ysenda, not the beauteous Cathalin, is the bride he seeks. Threatening Caimbeul’s life with his dagger, Ysenda takes the safe option: agreeing if Noёl will postpone the consummation for a day. She feels certain she can talk sense into her father, and Cathalin will be a more than acceptable substitute.
Things never quite go according to plan, and Ysenda finds herself guilt ridden and more than a bit in love with Noёl: he’s honorable, kind, appreciates her wit and seems to find her attractive. I loved their conversations and Noёl’s honest and open attempts to get to know her. He truly did epitomize a “knight” in all things he acted with honor, wracked with guilt when he felt her sadness, determined to aid Caimbeul and boost his confidence even risking Ysenda’s wrath and displeasure as she had coddled and protected Caimbeul since her mother’s death. Laird Gillie behaves as expected throughout, and with a huge secret that dwarfs even the fact that Ysenda is not, in fact, his intended bride, the story takes a leap into happy ever after. I’m now finding that I want to know more of these two, see the growth of Caimbeul that will highlight his strengths and will to overcome his disabilities, and most importantly, return to this world that Campbell has so beautifully described.
I received an eBook copy of the title from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility. This review was originally posted on I am, Indeed
May 14, 2016
You will fall in love with Noel and Ysenda as their eyes met for the first time and both are taken back. He sees her sister first and thinks oh yes she is beautiful and the fairest in the land that is until he sees Ysenda and knows she is his bride to be as she out shines her sister in every way. Ysenda tries her best to tell him he has the wrong sister as her father lets him believe he has the right one. What a mess this turns out to be as they are married right away and passion gets out of hand. There wasn’t supposed to be a bedding he promised but passion takes over and before they know it that have one wild night to remember.
You are going to love her brother who is a broken man as you watch him grow into a strong loving man who can stand on his own. Noel is a true night in shinning armor that stands for the truth and doing the kings bidding. The truth must come out and lord help them all when he finds out he has the wrong bride. When the kings finds out what has happen there will be hell to pay. These two love each other and must give the other up to keep peace with a nation. Can love win or will the evil father and younger sister be the winners?
This is a lovely delightful read I could not put down, I loved the plot and all the characters. I believe this is part of a series that might tell how things end when the father dies who will inherit the land and title. You will find lots of steamy passion along with a few twists that will keep you holding your breath waiting for the other shoe to drop. It is touch and go how this will end with two people who love each other but can find no way to be together. If you are looking for a wonderful historical read that will entertain you, hold your interest and not wanting to story to end you have found it. I hope you will give this series a try.
You are going to love her brother who is a broken man as you watch him grow into a strong loving man who can stand on his own. Noel is a true night in shinning armor that stands for the truth and doing the kings bidding. The truth must come out and lord help them all when he finds out he has the wrong bride. When the kings finds out what has happen there will be hell to pay. These two love each other and must give the other up to keep peace with a nation. Can love win or will the evil father and younger sister be the winners?
This is a lovely delightful read I could not put down, I loved the plot and all the characters. I believe this is part of a series that might tell how things end when the father dies who will inherit the land and title. You will find lots of steamy passion along with a few twists that will keep you holding your breath waiting for the other shoe to drop. It is touch and go how this will end with two people who love each other but can find no way to be together. If you are looking for a wonderful historical read that will entertain you, hold your interest and not wanting to story to end you have found it. I hope you will give this series a try.
January 19, 2016
The Handfasting (The Knights of De Ware Book 0) by Glynnis Campbell.
Who would have thought that life can be so complicated in the year of 1199 during Yuletide?
I am hooked on this story, captivated to read the whole series. I fell in love with the characters and can’t wait to read more about them. This story is what true love can be, it can happen. There were no pictures back then, so when Sir Noel de Ware from France came looking for his betrothed, he assumed since he heard she was the most beautiful woman around and somehow he was mistaken the wrong sister. The father didn’t want his first born daughter to marry this man, and so he let him assume his second daughter was the first. I loved how the story went up and down the with the emotions.
The writing is awesome and I can’t wait to read more in this series. I am so hooked on historical fiction; I wonder how our ancestors where back then. How did they manage to live? This is a wonderful story with the Highlanders and the Norman’s from France. Well not really wonderful (wonderful in how the author wrote this story), but interesting how the history worked back in the 12 century.
This is a quick read, and after you read this book if you’re like me you will want to read more of their story.
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author and want to thank her. This book is definitely worth 5 stars.
Who would have thought that life can be so complicated in the year of 1199 during Yuletide?
I am hooked on this story, captivated to read the whole series. I fell in love with the characters and can’t wait to read more about them. This story is what true love can be, it can happen. There were no pictures back then, so when Sir Noel de Ware from France came looking for his betrothed, he assumed since he heard she was the most beautiful woman around and somehow he was mistaken the wrong sister. The father didn’t want his first born daughter to marry this man, and so he let him assume his second daughter was the first. I loved how the story went up and down the with the emotions.
The writing is awesome and I can’t wait to read more in this series. I am so hooked on historical fiction; I wonder how our ancestors where back then. How did they manage to live? This is a wonderful story with the Highlanders and the Norman’s from France. Well not really wonderful (wonderful in how the author wrote this story), but interesting how the history worked back in the 12 century.
This is a quick read, and after you read this book if you’re like me you will want to read more of their story.
I was gifted a copy of this book by the author and want to thank her. This book is definitely worth 5 stars.
June 12, 2017
THE HANDFASTING by Glynnis Campbell
When her cruel father threatens her older, but disabled brother Caimbeul with death, Ysenda is forced to trick her sister's betrothed into marrying her instead. By the time her husband, Sir Noel de Ware, discovers he has wedded (and bedded) the wrong sister, they have developed deep feelings for one another, and it is up to the three of them to find a solution that will satisfy everyone, including the two kings who ordered the marriage. This is a lovely story, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing as to how they will arrive at their HEA.
When her cruel father threatens her older, but disabled brother Caimbeul with death, Ysenda is forced to trick her sister's betrothed into marrying her instead. By the time her husband, Sir Noel de Ware, discovers he has wedded (and bedded) the wrong sister, they have developed deep feelings for one another, and it is up to the three of them to find a solution that will satisfy everyone, including the two kings who ordered the marriage. This is a lovely story, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing as to how they will arrive at their HEA.
October 27, 2020
A great beginning to the deWare Knights series that pulls you into the fascinating word of the Scottish highlands. Novellas are sometimes too short, but it's a good one. Sir Noel de Ware, a Norman knight, comes to the highlands to claim his bride, but he think her younger sister is his bethroded one. The girls father forces Ysenda, the younger one, to continue the deception. She has no choices but to handfast to Noel...their desire for each other manifests in their marriage bed....a book full of plots and twists, humor, love and empathy to keep you captivated.
July 19, 2016
**I received this book as part of an ARC for The "Once Upon a Bride" anthology in exchange for my honest review**
The Hand Fastening is the connecting novella of "The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch" and "The Knights of DeWare" series from Glynnis Campbell. It is a story of mistaken identity that ultimately leads to love.
This was my first time reading any of this authors work, but it certainly won't be the last!
The Hand Fastening is the connecting novella of "The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch" and "The Knights of DeWare" series from Glynnis Campbell. It is a story of mistaken identity that ultimately leads to love.
This was my first time reading any of this authors work, but it certainly won't be the last!
January 24, 2020
Keeps you wondering what comes next!
Love at first sight! It is real because that is what happened to my husband and myself. It shows that women are strong and very protective of their love ones. Sometimes love does conquer all!
Love at first sight! It is real because that is what happened to my husband and myself. It shows that women are strong and very protective of their love ones. Sometimes love does conquer all!
January 5, 2019
This is one of my favorite short story ever and it is one of my rereads when I need to escape from the normal world!!
January 20, 2019
Good Story!!
August 27, 2019
so enjoyed this book,has many great moments
January 3, 2020
Short but sweet
Loved this! I'm a huge fan of knights and ladies. Even though this was a quick read, it was very very good. You won't be disappointed. Lori=^.^=
Loved this! I'm a huge fan of knights and ladies. Even though this was a quick read, it was very very good. You won't be disappointed. Lori=^.^=
January 4, 2020
Great story
I really enjoyed the characters and plot. It was different, and I wondered how the plot would be solved for the hero and heroine.
I really enjoyed the characters and plot. It was different, and I wondered how the plot would be solved for the hero and heroine.
July 20, 2020
Wonderful writer!
Draws you in with every word! Her love scenes are more detailed than I personally like, but everything else is great!
Draws you in with every word! Her love scenes are more detailed than I personally like, but everything else is great!
November 6, 2020
Very fun
Very enjoyable introduction to the knights de ware. Super quick, fun read. Definitely peeked my interest for reading the rest of the books.
Very enjoyable introduction to the knights de ware. Super quick, fun read. Definitely peeked my interest for reading the rest of the books.
March 4, 2021
Nice
It was a typical sell off a daughter for peace until they switched daughters. I enjoyed reading the story. Good karma ending. 😏
It was a typical sell off a daughter for peace until they switched daughters. I enjoyed reading the story. Good karma ending. 😏
August 27, 2022
When Ysenda of Rivenloch takes her sister's place as Sir Noёl de War betrothed, she doesn't mean to deceive him for long. She's not the prettier sister, and she tries many times to tell him the truth. Yet, she consistently fails. It isn't until she shows him what he means to her that he realizes he might have claimed the right sister after all.
I spent a weekend just reading these wonderful stories. I love the Knights of de Ware and the Warrior Women of Rivenloch, and sometimes, it's just fun to escape into their world for a moment. This was another wonderful story - a little bait and switch - that had me chuckling and warmed my heart. I look forward to reading more of these fantastic adventures.
I spent a weekend just reading these wonderful stories. I love the Knights of de Ware and the Warrior Women of Rivenloch, and sometimes, it's just fun to escape into their world for a moment. This was another wonderful story - a little bait and switch - that had me chuckling and warmed my heart. I look forward to reading more of these fantastic adventures.
December 22, 2023
This was my favorite read in this yuletide series of books! I loved Yesenda, and her brother. Sir Noël was a gentleman and sexy warrior! I hated Laird Giller and Cathlain! I emphatically hate people/characters who make fun of, torture and abuse someone bc of an illness, birth defect, speech, religion or color of their skin! I hated how the Laird treated his oldest son and youngest daughter, I hated how I didn't GWT to see them get what they deserved! But I guess in the end both Yesenda and Camphail ( I know I'm spelling these names wrong...sue me) had the last laugh even though the Laird and Cathlain aren't aware of it yet! I didn't want the story to end, making this a Good short read! Recommended!✌
December 12, 2017
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With this being such a short tale I won't re-tell the story and give away any of the plot. The synopsis gives you a good idea of what the story was about. I will say that it was filled with misunderstandings, confusion, deception, lust. lies and a whole lot of inta-love. Set during the holiday season this story had a hint of magic within the snow covered Highlands that added to the charm and festive atmosphere. Yes it was a little far fetched and unbelievable but it was cute and entertaining all the same. I think this genre is starting to grow on me.
With this being such a short tale I won't re-tell the story and give away any of the plot. The synopsis gives you a good idea of what the story was about. I will say that it was filled with misunderstandings, confusion, deception, lust. lies and a whole lot of inta-love. Set during the holiday season this story had a hint of magic within the snow covered Highlands that added to the charm and festive atmosphere. Yes it was a little far fetched and unbelievable but it was cute and entertaining all the same. I think this genre is starting to grow on me.
December 3, 2023
Dreams and wishes can come true
This is a story where dreams came true for Caimbeul, Ysenda, and Noel. Noel unknowingly thought Ysenda was his betrothed and she couldn't tell him in order to protect Caimbeul. A great story where a lie and wish brought all their greatest joy at Yuletide. It gets your attention from the start and keeps hope alive to the surprise ending. I highly recommend it.
This is a story where dreams came true for Caimbeul, Ysenda, and Noel. Noel unknowingly thought Ysenda was his betrothed and she couldn't tell him in order to protect Caimbeul. A great story where a lie and wish brought all their greatest joy at Yuletide. It gets your attention from the start and keeps hope alive to the surprise ending. I highly recommend it.
March 10, 2021
Delightful, Deceit & Romance
Ysenda is terrified at what is to come when Sir Noel finds out that she deceived him.
Sir Noel is wondering what Caimbeul is to Ysenda (Cathalin) is he who she wanted to be with? Even though Cambeul is deformed to a certain level.
The Cruelty of the Father had me seeing red.
Regardless, I really enjoyed this Novella.
Ysenda is terrified at what is to come when Sir Noel finds out that she deceived him.
Sir Noel is wondering what Caimbeul is to Ysenda (Cathalin) is he who she wanted to be with? Even though Cambeul is deformed to a certain level.
The Cruelty of the Father had me seeing red.
Regardless, I really enjoyed this Novella.
December 20, 2023
Another beautiful story by Glynnis Campbell. Noël de Ware, understanding that his intended is the most beautiful woman, mistakes her sister for her. The girls’ father uses this to his advantage. There is a lovely sense of humour that underpins the story. Noël is everything that you would want a hero to be and Ysenda is a strong female character.
May 17, 2019
A well rounded out Novella. I found the aspect of the plot regarding inheritance a little far-fetched, in light of the fact there was an older brother, even if he did have a physical disability. However, it was still a cute and entertaining read and Noel was really quite lovable.
August 21, 2020
A Norman knight arrives in Scotland to marry his bride chosen by two kings. Unaware, he is tricked into marrying the wrong daughter. Immediately falling in love, the two lovers make a wish to find a way to be together. A true romantic love story.
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