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The Jewels of Kinfairlie #2
The Rose Red Bride
Following up "The Beauty Bride," this second title in Delacroix's trilogy about the three sisters of Alexander, Laird of Kinfairlie in medieval Scotland, finds Alexander arranging the abduction of stubborn Vivienne to guarantee a marriage for her. Original.
448 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 1, 2005
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Claire Delacroix
123 books519 followersNew York Times bestselling author Claire Delacroix sold her first book in 1992, an historical romance called ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Since then, she has published over sixty romance novels and novellas, and has also been published under the names Claire Cross and Deborah Cooke. She has an honours degree in history, with a focus on medieval studies. She is an avid reader of medieval vernacular literature, fairy tales and fantasy novels.
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April 11, 2018
Esta trilogía está muy buena. Hace poco leí el primer libro de Las Joyas de Kinfairlie y me divertí tanto que no me aguanté y ya terminé el segundo, La rosa de hielo, que me gustó incluso más que el primero.
En esta segunda entrega es el turno de Vivienne que, al igual que su hermana mayor, también es víctima de los ardides de su hermano Alexander, laird de Kinfairlie, para encontrarle marido. Por segunda vez también, el pobre Alexander vuelve a caer en su propia trampa, esta vez al ser engañado por el supuesto pretendiente, en una situación de lo más original y divertida.
Erik y Vivienne son dos personajes para atesorar: él en una lucha permanente entre su verdadero temperamento y las acciones a las que lo obligan las circunstancias, y ella todo amor, fortaleza y optimismo.
Me gustó también la relación secundaria que se teje transversalmente por detrás de las historias principales de los dos libros que llevo. Espero que en la última entrega también se resuelva esa historia.
Quizá la valoración más justa es 3,5 pero lo he pasado tan bien que la subo a 4 estrellitas. Es una novela muy recomendable, con mucha más aventura y con un hada maligna con quien no conviene enemistarse.
En esta segunda entrega es el turno de Vivienne que, al igual que su hermana mayor, también es víctima de los ardides de su hermano Alexander, laird de Kinfairlie, para encontrarle marido. Por segunda vez también, el pobre Alexander vuelve a caer en su propia trampa, esta vez al ser engañado por el supuesto pretendiente, en una situación de lo más original y divertida.
Erik y Vivienne son dos personajes para atesorar: él en una lucha permanente entre su verdadero temperamento y las acciones a las que lo obligan las circunstancias, y ella todo amor, fortaleza y optimismo.
Me gustó también la relación secundaria que se teje transversalmente por detrás de las historias principales de los dos libros que llevo. Espero que en la última entrega también se resuelva esa historia.
Quizá la valoración más justa es 3,5 pero lo he pasado tan bien que la subo a 4 estrellitas. Es una novela muy recomendable, con mucha más aventura y con un hada maligna con quien no conviene enemistarse.
November 30, 2018
This is the first full-length installment we've had from Delacroix that links back to the True Love Brides and the Jewels of Kinfairlie series (there is a winter novella that starts this series). Needless to say, I was super excited to return. Finally, Ross Lammergeier gets his story.
I'll admit, when the blurb first came out, I was a bit disappointed. I'm not a fan of stories with "intrepid" heroines who do foolish things in the name of independence and spunk. However, Delacroix rarely disappoints and usually has lovely characters so I dove in with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the heroine does do something foolish at the beginning of the novel which sets up the rest of the plot. Now, it should be noted the heroine is only 18. I went with this and allowed for a final impulsive choice at her age and was impressed with the rest of the novel and how Aiofe (pronounced EE-fa) grew up to know her own mind, recognize her foolish initial choice, and then make subsequent brave and intelligent choices to get herself back on the right path through the course of the novel. If you are on the fence about this book because of the heroine's "test" as mentioned in the blurb, don't be. It does play out as the blurb says, but then the story evolves in a satisfying way that is ripe with Delacroix's signature chivalry, adventure, intrigue, unexpected heroes, strong heroines, and deep-rooted family loyalty.
In this tale, Aiofe is betrothed to the Hawk's eldest son and heir, Nigel, who is an honorable man, but has a very stunted view of women and their strength, completely unlike his father (I see room for an eye-opening experience in his future). Aiofe recognizes Nigel's shortcomings (though he is not cruel, has a sense of justice, and would treat her well) and decides to have one grand adventure before she is wed. She sneaks out of Inverfyre, unaware of the rebels in the forest, and soon regrets her choice. Ross is attracted to Aoife from the beginning and knows he needs to keep his distance. However, upon seeing her sneaking out of the keep at dawn, he follows to keep her safe and soon is pulled into a quest to rout the rebels and try to stay alive.
After her initial mistake, Aoife proves to be a resourceful, brave woman who does whatever it takes to protect those she cares about, see justice done, and learn the art of healing to meet her ultimate goal of being desired for more than just her beauty (which fades) and her womb (which may not be fruitful). It was an interesting way to portray a heroine's free thinking and one that fit in with the mores of the time. While I think she was allowed more leeway than most women of the time, Kinfairlie and Inverfyre have been set-up with strong women at the core and Aoife fit right in. Ross had seen a lot of the world and only a woman who constantly challenged him and always worked to rescue herself would keep him enthralled.
Anyway, there are secrets of the past, an ambiguous villain with a crossbow (who I think will be a hero someday), monks, poisons, chases through the forest, and an EPIC wedding scene where all the siblings from the previous series gathered. For those who loved those series, you will love the ending. It was so nice to see how everyone fared through the eyes of Aoife. It was such fun.
Overall, this was a fun story and one I heartily recommend. It introduced the Hawk and his family (the group at the core of this series) really well, revealed backstory that felt organic and not like an info-dump, and was well-paced. Aside from Aoife's foolish choice at the beginning, I found her to be an enjoyable character who knew what she wanted and fought with all she had to find love and a hopeful future for herself. Ross was as honorable and charming as I had hoped. He had faith in Aiofe from the beginning and encouraged her to be herself. He was a strong beta hero who reminded me often of Malcolm in his care of women and his strong code of honor.
An excellent addition to this new series with a set-up for the next book which I cannot wait to get my hands on.
I received this book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own. I appreciate the opportunity to review!
I'll admit, when the blurb first came out, I was a bit disappointed. I'm not a fan of stories with "intrepid" heroines who do foolish things in the name of independence and spunk. However, Delacroix rarely disappoints and usually has lovely characters so I dove in with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, the heroine does do something foolish at the beginning of the novel which sets up the rest of the plot. Now, it should be noted the heroine is only 18. I went with this and allowed for a final impulsive choice at her age and was impressed with the rest of the novel and how Aiofe (pronounced EE-fa) grew up to know her own mind, recognize her foolish initial choice, and then make subsequent brave and intelligent choices to get herself back on the right path through the course of the novel. If you are on the fence about this book because of the heroine's "test" as mentioned in the blurb, don't be. It does play out as the blurb says, but then the story evolves in a satisfying way that is ripe with Delacroix's signature chivalry, adventure, intrigue, unexpected heroes, strong heroines, and deep-rooted family loyalty.
In this tale, Aiofe is betrothed to the Hawk's eldest son and heir, Nigel, who is an honorable man, but has a very stunted view of women and their strength, completely unlike his father (I see room for an eye-opening experience in his future). Aiofe recognizes Nigel's shortcomings (though he is not cruel, has a sense of justice, and would treat her well) and decides to have one grand adventure before she is wed. She sneaks out of Inverfyre, unaware of the rebels in the forest, and soon regrets her choice. Ross is attracted to Aoife from the beginning and knows he needs to keep his distance. However, upon seeing her sneaking out of the keep at dawn, he follows to keep her safe and soon is pulled into a quest to rout the rebels and try to stay alive.
After her initial mistake, Aoife proves to be a resourceful, brave woman who does whatever it takes to protect those she cares about, see justice done, and learn the art of healing to meet her ultimate goal of being desired for more than just her beauty (which fades) and her womb (which may not be fruitful). It was an interesting way to portray a heroine's free thinking and one that fit in with the mores of the time. While I think she was allowed more leeway than most women of the time, Kinfairlie and Inverfyre have been set-up with strong women at the core and Aoife fit right in. Ross had seen a lot of the world and only a woman who constantly challenged him and always worked to rescue herself would keep him enthralled.
Anyway, there are secrets of the past, an ambiguous villain with a crossbow (who I think will be a hero someday), monks, poisons, chases through the forest, and an EPIC wedding scene where all the siblings from the previous series gathered. For those who loved those series, you will love the ending. It was so nice to see how everyone fared through the eyes of Aoife. It was such fun.
Overall, this was a fun story and one I heartily recommend. It introduced the Hawk and his family (the group at the core of this series) really well, revealed backstory that felt organic and not like an info-dump, and was well-paced. Aside from Aoife's foolish choice at the beginning, I found her to be an enjoyable character who knew what she wanted and fought with all she had to find love and a hopeful future for herself. Ross was as honorable and charming as I had hoped. He had faith in Aiofe from the beginning and encouraged her to be herself. He was a strong beta hero who reminded me often of Malcolm in his care of women and his strong code of honor.
An excellent addition to this new series with a set-up for the next book which I cannot wait to get my hands on.
I received this book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own. I appreciate the opportunity to review!
November 29, 2017
I read this one in June 2005 and reviewed it for Romance Junkies, so I'm adding my review from that site with permission...
Scotland 1421
With so many mouths to feed and unsuccessful crops, Alexander, Laird of Kinfairlie, is responsible for his family's survival. His scheme to find his eldest sister a suitable husband worked brilliantly and now it’s Vivienne's turn. Time is running out and if Vivienne doesn't accept a suitor soon, Alexander will be forced to take matters into his own hand. But Vivienne insists that she must have feelings for the man she weds and not one of them has sparked her interest so far.
Before Alexander develops a plan, Nicholas Sinclair of Blackleith arrives to make a suit for Vivienne's hand, sweetening the deal with a sack of silver, which will provide for the remaining siblings over the next winter. Having more to hide than Alexander suspects, Sinclair convinces Alexander to let him spend the night with Vivienne prior to their nuptials. Sinclair's disfigurement is reason enough for Alexander to agree, but the show of coin seals the deal.
Alexander also believes that this man had once stolen Vivienne's heart and that this arrangement is the solution to suit all their needs. He has the perfect plan to bring this couple together without Vivienne finding out how much Sinclair has changed outwardly, until after their union is consummated.
Knowing Vivienne's fascination with a good tale, Alexander tells her one that will lure her to await a lover from the fairy realm. He tells of a magical place in the tower of Kinfairlie, which is the portal to the fairy realm, where a past ancestor met her fairy suitor in the night. Vivienne cannot resist the temptation and goes to the tower to seek the truth. Sinclair fulfills the tale, arriving through the expected portal. His scarred face shrouded in a hood, he enchants Vivienne in the night, and makes passionate love to her. Neither Vivienne nor her brother suspect that her lover will not only refuse to wed her, but kidnap her instead! This is not part of the tale and Vivienne is outraged, but is not able to fight him enough to escape.
Vivienne believes the tale told by her brother, but there are missing pieces and she thought her lover would wed her. Now, a man she barely knows has kidnapped her and her pleas to the guards of Kinfairlie to aid her go unheeded. What did her brother know about this man that made Alexander trust him?
Then, the tiny fairy named Darg, who has a penchant for ale, shares part of the secretive events in riddles with Vivienne's sister, Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the only one who can see this spriggan, whose continuing antics often cause much mischief. Once Elizabeth informs her brother of Vivienne’s fate, a wild adventure begins for them all.
As Vivienne begins to understand her lover’s ambitions, her unwavering faith in him as well as her bravery endeared her to me. She has sealed her fate, but will she be able to heal the scars that seem to penetrate this man’s very soul? Will she be able to defy him, as well as gain his trust, under much adversity to achieve her goal?
This is only the beginning of this entertaining journey that portrays passion, deceit, intrigue, and folklore, villains of some magnitude and surprise – as well as many characters from previous novels that fill THE ROSE RED BRIDE to the brim. The twists and turns in this novel held me captivated; many of them completely unexpected, plus sometimes shocking. Claire Delacroix has created an exquisite mixture of fantasy layered with the ambiance of a historical that is as refreshing as it is gripping.
Having reviewed THE BEAUTY BRIDE, first in the trilogy, and now THE ROSE RED BRIDE, I’m anxiously awaiting the release of THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE in November 2005. To read more about THE BEAUTY BRIDE, a January 2005 release, see my previous review.
Review by Dorine, courtesy of Romance Junkies. Print copy provided by the author for an honest review.
Scotland 1421
With so many mouths to feed and unsuccessful crops, Alexander, Laird of Kinfairlie, is responsible for his family's survival. His scheme to find his eldest sister a suitable husband worked brilliantly and now it’s Vivienne's turn. Time is running out and if Vivienne doesn't accept a suitor soon, Alexander will be forced to take matters into his own hand. But Vivienne insists that she must have feelings for the man she weds and not one of them has sparked her interest so far.
Before Alexander develops a plan, Nicholas Sinclair of Blackleith arrives to make a suit for Vivienne's hand, sweetening the deal with a sack of silver, which will provide for the remaining siblings over the next winter. Having more to hide than Alexander suspects, Sinclair convinces Alexander to let him spend the night with Vivienne prior to their nuptials. Sinclair's disfigurement is reason enough for Alexander to agree, but the show of coin seals the deal.
Alexander also believes that this man had once stolen Vivienne's heart and that this arrangement is the solution to suit all their needs. He has the perfect plan to bring this couple together without Vivienne finding out how much Sinclair has changed outwardly, until after their union is consummated.
Knowing Vivienne's fascination with a good tale, Alexander tells her one that will lure her to await a lover from the fairy realm. He tells of a magical place in the tower of Kinfairlie, which is the portal to the fairy realm, where a past ancestor met her fairy suitor in the night. Vivienne cannot resist the temptation and goes to the tower to seek the truth. Sinclair fulfills the tale, arriving through the expected portal. His scarred face shrouded in a hood, he enchants Vivienne in the night, and makes passionate love to her. Neither Vivienne nor her brother suspect that her lover will not only refuse to wed her, but kidnap her instead! This is not part of the tale and Vivienne is outraged, but is not able to fight him enough to escape.
Vivienne believes the tale told by her brother, but there are missing pieces and she thought her lover would wed her. Now, a man she barely knows has kidnapped her and her pleas to the guards of Kinfairlie to aid her go unheeded. What did her brother know about this man that made Alexander trust him?
Then, the tiny fairy named Darg, who has a penchant for ale, shares part of the secretive events in riddles with Vivienne's sister, Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the only one who can see this spriggan, whose continuing antics often cause much mischief. Once Elizabeth informs her brother of Vivienne’s fate, a wild adventure begins for them all.
As Vivienne begins to understand her lover’s ambitions, her unwavering faith in him as well as her bravery endeared her to me. She has sealed her fate, but will she be able to heal the scars that seem to penetrate this man’s very soul? Will she be able to defy him, as well as gain his trust, under much adversity to achieve her goal?
This is only the beginning of this entertaining journey that portrays passion, deceit, intrigue, and folklore, villains of some magnitude and surprise – as well as many characters from previous novels that fill THE ROSE RED BRIDE to the brim. The twists and turns in this novel held me captivated; many of them completely unexpected, plus sometimes shocking. Claire Delacroix has created an exquisite mixture of fantasy layered with the ambiance of a historical that is as refreshing as it is gripping.
Having reviewed THE BEAUTY BRIDE, first in the trilogy, and now THE ROSE RED BRIDE, I’m anxiously awaiting the release of THE SNOW WHITE BRIDE in November 2005. To read more about THE BEAUTY BRIDE, a January 2005 release, see my previous review.
Review by Dorine, courtesy of Romance Junkies. Print copy provided by the author for an honest review.
April 3, 2016
What a fantastic book! I think I enjoyed this one even more than the first book in the series.
Vivienne has always been a romantic and believed that she would marry for love and live life like a fairy tale. So one night, after hearing a tale of love and magic, she sneaks away to the highest tower in Kinfairlie castle and waits for her fairy prince to come to her. Only the man that scales the castle walls and takes Vivienne's maidenhood is not the prince she imagined him to be.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith has been cast from his home and believed dead. He has no choice left but to take revenge on the man responsible for his plight, his own brother Nicholas. Erik approaches Kinfairlie with one mission, seduce and kidnap Vivienne. The one woman who refused his brother's charm years before.
Although Erik has no intention of falling for Vivienne, she is simply a means to an end, she finds her way into his heart. She is a woman determined to find her happily ever after and it looks like Erik may be her prince after all.
I absolutely adored Vivienne and her determination to help Erik find his way home. She is not the typical maiden that you find in historical romances, she is strong willed and takes what she wants. I would highly recommend this series.
**Copy gifted by the Publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Vivienne has always been a romantic and believed that she would marry for love and live life like a fairy tale. So one night, after hearing a tale of love and magic, she sneaks away to the highest tower in Kinfairlie castle and waits for her fairy prince to come to her. Only the man that scales the castle walls and takes Vivienne's maidenhood is not the prince she imagined him to be.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith has been cast from his home and believed dead. He has no choice left but to take revenge on the man responsible for his plight, his own brother Nicholas. Erik approaches Kinfairlie with one mission, seduce and kidnap Vivienne. The one woman who refused his brother's charm years before.
Although Erik has no intention of falling for Vivienne, she is simply a means to an end, she finds her way into his heart. She is a woman determined to find her happily ever after and it looks like Erik may be her prince after all.
I absolutely adored Vivienne and her determination to help Erik find his way home. She is not the typical maiden that you find in historical romances, she is strong willed and takes what she wants. I would highly recommend this series.
**Copy gifted by the Publisher in exchange for an honest review**
May 14, 2017
2.5
Okay - so Alexander needs to be shot. If I had a brother like that I'd disown myself. In the first story, Alexander auctions off the oldest of his sisters, as though he can just sell her like chattel. In this one, he sells her to a man who says he wants to have sex with her, sight unseen and then marry her the following morning after she's already been compromised. And he just agrees. Granted, he thinks the guy is Nicholas, Vivienne's old suitor, but it's really Erik, the older brother. And Erik doesn't actually want a wife - he wants a son. So he has a night of passion with Vivienne (after Alexander has tricked his romantic sister into believing that her destined fairy lover will be coming for her) and the next morning kidnaps her. Then he tells her of his plan to get a child on her without wedding her - that way if she gives birth to a girl, he can take up with a different maiden in the interest of time, without being an adulterer. Vivienne, surprisingly, agrees to go along with the plan and makes it her mission to give Erik his son and to help him get his heritage back.
Yes, you read that description above correctly. Erik despoils an innocent maiden, refuses to marry her in case she doesn't give him a son so that he can do the same to a different maiden. Erik did not seem much of a hero to me. I just couldn't fathom that a hero could look so threaten a woman's life and livelihood that way and not feel any guilt for it. He has momentary twinges of guilt here and there, but doesn't seem to care that he's ruining this girl's life. And Vivienne needs her head examined. Instead of fighting things or refusing, she agrees that she'll stay with him for a year and let him get her pregnant. It's after she agrees that she learns he'll wed her if she gives him a son...but what she never really gets spelled out for her is what's going to happen to her if she gives him a daughter. That was all I could focus on... Then when they're captured by Alexander, Erik has the gall to be angry that Vivienne appears to betray him. As though she has any reason to be invested in his scheme for her to be ruined. She should have thrown him under the bus. I'll admit that Erik does improve marginally as the story progresses and despite her idiocy and blind faith, Vivienne is actually a very likeable character. I also appreciate that the story does not end with Vivienne being pregnant, so that Erik at least gets to prove he loves her, not the prospect of a son . Though I also wonder at this - Erik's whole reason for wanting a son was because he needed an heir before the Earl of Sutherland would support him in getting his holdings back. And yet he and Ruari go about getting it back all on their own - so why did they need any help? Erik's despoiling of Vivienne was pretty pointless in the end. Also unfortunate is that Alexander does not get his just desserts and I'm hoping he does in the final story of the series. I have very much enjoyed Rosamunde's part of the story, even though it's pretty sad, and can't wait to find out what became of her.
Okay - so Alexander needs to be shot. If I had a brother like that I'd disown myself. In the first story, Alexander auctions off the oldest of his sisters, as though he can just sell her like chattel. In this one, he sells her to a man who says he wants to have sex with her, sight unseen and then marry her the following morning after she's already been compromised. And he just agrees. Granted, he thinks the guy is Nicholas, Vivienne's old suitor, but it's really Erik, the older brother. And Erik doesn't actually want a wife - he wants a son. So he has a night of passion with Vivienne (after Alexander has tricked his romantic sister into believing that her destined fairy lover will be coming for her) and the next morning kidnaps her. Then he tells her of his plan to get a child on her without wedding her - that way if she gives birth to a girl, he can take up with a different maiden in the interest of time, without being an adulterer. Vivienne, surprisingly, agrees to go along with the plan and makes it her mission to give Erik his son and to help him get his heritage back.
Yes, you read that description above correctly. Erik despoils an innocent maiden, refuses to marry her in case she doesn't give him a son so that he can do the same to a different maiden. Erik did not seem much of a hero to me. I just couldn't fathom that a hero could look so threaten a woman's life and livelihood that way and not feel any guilt for it. He has momentary twinges of guilt here and there, but doesn't seem to care that he's ruining this girl's life. And Vivienne needs her head examined. Instead of fighting things or refusing, she agrees that she'll stay with him for a year and let him get her pregnant. It's after she agrees that she learns he'll wed her if she gives him a son...but what she never really gets spelled out for her is what's going to happen to her if she gives him a daughter. That was all I could focus on... Then when they're captured by Alexander, Erik has the gall to be angry that Vivienne appears to betray him. As though she has any reason to be invested in his scheme for her to be ruined. She should have thrown him under the bus. I'll admit that Erik does improve marginally as the story progresses and despite her idiocy and blind faith, Vivienne is actually a very likeable character. I also appreciate that the story does not end with Vivienne being pregnant, so that Erik at least gets to prove he loves her, not the prospect of a son . Though I also wonder at this - Erik's whole reason for wanting a son was because he needed an heir before the Earl of Sutherland would support him in getting his holdings back. And yet he and Ruari go about getting it back all on their own - so why did they need any help? Erik's despoiling of Vivienne was pretty pointless in the end. Also unfortunate is that Alexander does not get his just desserts and I'm hoping he does in the final story of the series. I have very much enjoyed Rosamunde's part of the story, even though it's pretty sad, and can't wait to find out what became of her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2019
AUDIOBOOK edition
-Another jewel of a book-
No surprises here that after listening to the first book in the series I truly enjoyed this one too. Vivienne is even more adventurous than her sister Madeline, the heroine of the first book. Beleiving her brother's tale of a faery lover, she dreams of finding her own. She did get it but not the way she planned it and he was no faery folk either. I think Erik is my fave hero from the series so far, despite his heartbreak, he remains good hearted. Another great match and the story is worth reading/listening to, being to filled with adventure, danger, laughter, some tears but definitely a happy ending which is my fave. Great secondary characters too. - 5 stars
Again, Ms. Maarleveld did a great narration, loved the accents, the various voices and the passion she shows in the telling of the story. Thank you! - 5 stars
-Another jewel of a book-
No surprises here that after listening to the first book in the series I truly enjoyed this one too. Vivienne is even more adventurous than her sister Madeline, the heroine of the first book. Beleiving her brother's tale of a faery lover, she dreams of finding her own. She did get it but not the way she planned it and he was no faery folk either. I think Erik is my fave hero from the series so far, despite his heartbreak, he remains good hearted. Another great match and the story is worth reading/listening to, being to filled with adventure, danger, laughter, some tears but definitely a happy ending which is my fave. Great secondary characters too. - 5 stars
Again, Ms. Maarleveld did a great narration, loved the accents, the various voices and the passion she shows in the telling of the story. Thank you! - 5 stars
April 3, 2015
Book 2 is no less captivating than book 1 in the Jewels of Kinfairlie series. I thought the Laird of Kinfairlie, Alexander Lammergeier, had learned from his previous adventure with Madeleine, and had grown wiser. Such is not the case, for he exchanges money for more trickery on his second sister, Vivienne, using her belief in the fae and love of fairy tales to wed her off. Again, he thinks the ends justifies the means. His means not only places him in worse stead with his remaining unwed sisters, this reader is ready to write him off as having no redeeming qualities. In other words, a jerk!
With eloquence, wry humor and gems of wisdom strewn at my feet this story unfolds in the velvety voice of narrator Sassia Maarleveld. The combination of voice and eloquent dialog was more than a listen. It was an experience!
I’m captivated with the story, this part of me which loves fae lore, fairy tales and an undying sense of honor where word means truth.
Rory, Erik’s father’s faithful servant provides lots of comic relief and says things I think, but dare not speak. Aunt Rosamunde, met in the first book, is back in this one, a beautiful, utterly unhappy older woman who struggles against the concept of fae or any creature of folklore, and has her in combat with a dauntless spriggan who feels the treasures under castle Ravensmuir were hers. Is she strong enough to overcome this imp?
And then there is the youngest sister, Elizabeth, which we come to know more thoroughly. I can’t wait to hear her story!
If you are of the ‘tartan’ inclination, enjoy intrigue, bravery, sensitivity and passionate men and women of Scotland, you’ll have no problem enjoying both the read and the listen. “Of that you may be sure!”
With eloquence, wry humor and gems of wisdom strewn at my feet this story unfolds in the velvety voice of narrator Sassia Maarleveld. The combination of voice and eloquent dialog was more than a listen. It was an experience!
I’m captivated with the story, this part of me which loves fae lore, fairy tales and an undying sense of honor where word means truth.
Rory, Erik’s father’s faithful servant provides lots of comic relief and says things I think, but dare not speak. Aunt Rosamunde, met in the first book, is back in this one, a beautiful, utterly unhappy older woman who struggles against the concept of fae or any creature of folklore, and has her in combat with a dauntless spriggan who feels the treasures under castle Ravensmuir were hers. Is she strong enough to overcome this imp?
And then there is the youngest sister, Elizabeth, which we come to know more thoroughly. I can’t wait to hear her story!
If you are of the ‘tartan’ inclination, enjoy intrigue, bravery, sensitivity and passionate men and women of Scotland, you’ll have no problem enjoying both the read and the listen. “Of that you may be sure!”
July 6, 2016
The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix
It was such a pleasure to revisit the second generation of Claire Delacroix’s unparalleled Lammergeir family which I devoured when it was first published in 2005 and be swept away again by her epic medieval tale of adventure, romance, betrayal, redemption and retribution. No one sets a period perfect stage better than she does with dialogue and backdrops that draw readers right into the story and then be utterly beguiled by her fantastic characters human and fae, good and evil. And enchanted by the stars of her story Vivian and Erik. The Red Rose Bride is book two in the Jewels of Kinfarlie series, now available in all formats.
The audible edition was flawlessly rendered by the seductive, alluring, melodious voice of Saskia Maarleveld whose perfection rings through every voice intonation and she masters a wide range of vocalizations that gives listeners a multi-dimensional savoring of the story that’s not possible by reading alone. And so far this is my favorite in audible telling of the series.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is determined to reclaim all that is rightfully his, which was deceitfully stolen from him by his younger brother. To do this he needs a son, fast and for that he has a certain maiden in mind, the only woman who ever spurned his blackguard of a brother.
Believing the false faiery tale told by her brother, impulsive, fanciful Vivian Lammergeir met and lost her innocence to a man in the tower room of Kinfairlie keep whom she believed to be a fae lover. But the light of day reveals he is but a mere mortal, one who is not her destined mate but who chose her only as a tool for his revenge.
Is there yet a chance for them to find forever love or is fate a fickle mistress indeed?
It was such a pleasure to revisit the second generation of Claire Delacroix’s unparalleled Lammergeir family which I devoured when it was first published in 2005 and be swept away again by her epic medieval tale of adventure, romance, betrayal, redemption and retribution. No one sets a period perfect stage better than she does with dialogue and backdrops that draw readers right into the story and then be utterly beguiled by her fantastic characters human and fae, good and evil. And enchanted by the stars of her story Vivian and Erik. The Red Rose Bride is book two in the Jewels of Kinfarlie series, now available in all formats.
The audible edition was flawlessly rendered by the seductive, alluring, melodious voice of Saskia Maarleveld whose perfection rings through every voice intonation and she masters a wide range of vocalizations that gives listeners a multi-dimensional savoring of the story that’s not possible by reading alone. And so far this is my favorite in audible telling of the series.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is determined to reclaim all that is rightfully his, which was deceitfully stolen from him by his younger brother. To do this he needs a son, fast and for that he has a certain maiden in mind, the only woman who ever spurned his blackguard of a brother.
Believing the false faiery tale told by her brother, impulsive, fanciful Vivian Lammergeir met and lost her innocence to a man in the tower room of Kinfairlie keep whom she believed to be a fae lover. But the light of day reveals he is but a mere mortal, one who is not her destined mate but who chose her only as a tool for his revenge.
Is there yet a chance for them to find forever love or is fate a fickle mistress indeed?
January 3, 2016
The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix
It was such a pleasure to revisit the second generation of Claire Delacroix’s unparalleled Lammergeir family which I devoured when it was first published in 2005 and be swept away again by her epic medieval tale of adventure, romance, betrayal, redemption and retribution. No one sets a period perfect stage better than she does with dialogue and backdrops that draw readers right into the story and then be utterly beguiled by her fantastic characters human and fae, good and evil. And enchanted by the stars of her story Vivian and Erik. The Red Rose Bride is book two in the Jewels of Kinfarlie series, now available in all formats.
The audible edition was flawlessly rendered by the seductive, alluring, melodious voice of Saskia Maarleveld whose perfection rings through every voice intonation and she masters a wide range of vocalizations that gives listeners a multi-dimensional savoring of the story that’s not possible by reading alone. And so far this is my favorite in audible form of the series.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is determined to reclaim all that is rightfully his, which was deceitfully stolen from him by his younger brother. To do this he needs a son, fast and for that he has a certain maiden in mind, the only woman who ever spurned his blackguard of a brother.
Believing the false faiery tale told by her brother, impulsive, fanciful Vivian Lammergeir met and lost her innocence to a man in the tower room of Kinfairlie keep whom she believed to be a fae lover. But the light of day reveals he is but a mere mortal, one who is not her destined mate but who chose her only as a tool for his revenge.
Is there yet a chance for them to find forever love or is fate a fickle mistress indeed?
It was such a pleasure to revisit the second generation of Claire Delacroix’s unparalleled Lammergeir family which I devoured when it was first published in 2005 and be swept away again by her epic medieval tale of adventure, romance, betrayal, redemption and retribution. No one sets a period perfect stage better than she does with dialogue and backdrops that draw readers right into the story and then be utterly beguiled by her fantastic characters human and fae, good and evil. And enchanted by the stars of her story Vivian and Erik. The Red Rose Bride is book two in the Jewels of Kinfarlie series, now available in all formats.
The audible edition was flawlessly rendered by the seductive, alluring, melodious voice of Saskia Maarleveld whose perfection rings through every voice intonation and she masters a wide range of vocalizations that gives listeners a multi-dimensional savoring of the story that’s not possible by reading alone. And so far this is my favorite in audible form of the series.
Erik Sinclair of Blackleith is determined to reclaim all that is rightfully his, which was deceitfully stolen from him by his younger brother. To do this he needs a son, fast and for that he has a certain maiden in mind, the only woman who ever spurned his blackguard of a brother.
Believing the false faiery tale told by her brother, impulsive, fanciful Vivian Lammergeir met and lost her innocence to a man in the tower room of Kinfairlie keep whom she believed to be a fae lover. But the light of day reveals he is but a mere mortal, one who is not her destined mate but who chose her only as a tool for his revenge.
Is there yet a chance for them to find forever love or is fate a fickle mistress indeed?
November 24, 2018
The Runaway Bride, set upon by brigands, chased through the forest, a poisoned arrow, unrequited love, captured by foes and slippery, smelly eels! This story had all the makings of a fantastical tale. The characters came to life and captured my attention. Ross, the ever noble knight who always does the right thing, often at his own expense, has his hands full trying to aide his cousin’s intended. Aoife, the spitfire full of wit and resourcefulness, takes charge of her own destiny and leads everyone on a wild ride. I love strong willed women and Aoife does not disappoint. And after all the twists and turns of the plot, we get to reunite with all the beloved characters from Kinfairlie and Ravensmuir. I read many authors works and it is always such a pleasure to return to the worlds of Claire Delacroix. She has the talent to bring tales to life and keep me glued to my reading spot. She never disappoints! I look forward to reading the tales of all of The Hawk’s children. A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
July 18, 2015
3.5 stars
May 10, 2025
3 Estrellitas. Me ha gustado algo mas que el primer libro de la serie, pero tampoco difiere mucho de este. De hecho ambas historias tienen detalles similares, que espero cambien en el siguiente libro para que no sea el mismo recurso repetitivo.
"La rosa de hielo" es el segundo libro de la trilogía Las joyas de Kinfairlie. En el primero tuvimos de protagonista a Madeline, la hermana mayor, y en este segundo libro, tenemos a Vivienne, la segunda hermana. Vivienne siempre ha sido fantasiosa y le han gustado los cuentos y las leyendas. Al igual que pasaba en el primer libro, el hermano mayor de ambas, Alexander, tiene muchas bocas que alimentar y sus tierras de Kinfairlie no son suficiente para todos, así que cree su deber el casar bien a sus hermanas.
Vivienne tiene fama de rechazar a todos sus pretendientes, a todos los encuentra fallos o cosas que no le gustan, lo que sabe es que si se casa, será por amor. Un día, llega a Kinfairlie un forastero, diciendo llamarse Nicholas Sinclair, un hombre a quien Vivienne rechazó una vez, pero este Sinclair le hace una oferta a Alexander por Vivienne, que no podrá rechazar.
Mediante engaños y leyendas, pues solo así podrá Vivienne ser persuadida, será vendida a este hombre, quien es ni más ni menos que Erik Sinclair, descendiente de vikingos, y a quien han despojado de su puesto como laird. Erik dispone de la ayuda del conde de Sutherland para recuperar las tierras que le usurpó su hermano Nicholas, pero este solo le prestará su ayuda cuando Erik consiga engendrar un heredero varón para sus tierras. Así que, Erik dispone de poco tiempo y necesita una novia, ¿quién mejor que aquella que rechazó a su hermano?
Sea como fuere, Erik no cumple del todo con su promesa, pues se lleva con él a Vivienne, pero su situación dista de ser idílica, pues no es matrimonio lo que le ofrece a Vivienne, si no la famosa tradición escocesa de matrimonio de un año y un día, tiempo suficiente para que Vivienne le dé un heredero.
Esta es la parte en que es igual que el primer libro. Él se fuga con la novia, o más bien la secuestra, y huyen de sus perseguidores, y el fin es el mismo, recuperar las tierras del protagonista, que fueron usurpadas. Quizás el libro estaría mejor, si no me hubiese parecido una copia del primero, pero con unos protagonistas distintos. La historia de Erik está mejor elaborada, y Vivienne no es una novia renuente. Es cierto que al principio no está contenta con su secuestro, pero cuando descubre lo que ha hecho Erik y por qué lo ha hecho, su percepción cambia, y hará todo lo posible por ayudarle, sobre todo por darle el heredero que necesita.
La historia es entretenida, pues pasan cosas continuamente, pero no he conectado tanto con la segunda mitad del libro como me hubiese gustado, a ratos se me hacía denso y pesado y ocurrían cosas que no aportaban mucho. Y aunque al final se resuelven todos los problemas para nuestros protagonistas, me ha parecido que ha sido todo demasiado fácil y rápido.
Leeré el tercer libro porque lo tengo comprado, pero admito que no me han gustado tanto como esperaba, al menos espero que el tercero me guste algo más que los anteriores. Lo que sí me ha dejado intrigada es descubrir qué ha pasado con los tíos Tynan y Rosamunde, y creo que una pequeña y fea hada tiene algo que ver.
"La rosa de hielo" es el segundo libro de la trilogía Las joyas de Kinfairlie. En el primero tuvimos de protagonista a Madeline, la hermana mayor, y en este segundo libro, tenemos a Vivienne, la segunda hermana. Vivienne siempre ha sido fantasiosa y le han gustado los cuentos y las leyendas. Al igual que pasaba en el primer libro, el hermano mayor de ambas, Alexander, tiene muchas bocas que alimentar y sus tierras de Kinfairlie no son suficiente para todos, así que cree su deber el casar bien a sus hermanas.
Vivienne tiene fama de rechazar a todos sus pretendientes, a todos los encuentra fallos o cosas que no le gustan, lo que sabe es que si se casa, será por amor. Un día, llega a Kinfairlie un forastero, diciendo llamarse Nicholas Sinclair, un hombre a quien Vivienne rechazó una vez, pero este Sinclair le hace una oferta a Alexander por Vivienne, que no podrá rechazar.
Mediante engaños y leyendas, pues solo así podrá Vivienne ser persuadida, será vendida a este hombre, quien es ni más ni menos que Erik Sinclair, descendiente de vikingos, y a quien han despojado de su puesto como laird. Erik dispone de la ayuda del conde de Sutherland para recuperar las tierras que le usurpó su hermano Nicholas, pero este solo le prestará su ayuda cuando Erik consiga engendrar un heredero varón para sus tierras. Así que, Erik dispone de poco tiempo y necesita una novia, ¿quién mejor que aquella que rechazó a su hermano?
Sea como fuere, Erik no cumple del todo con su promesa, pues se lleva con él a Vivienne, pero su situación dista de ser idílica, pues no es matrimonio lo que le ofrece a Vivienne, si no la famosa tradición escocesa de matrimonio de un año y un día, tiempo suficiente para que Vivienne le dé un heredero.
Esta es la parte en que es igual que el primer libro. Él se fuga con la novia, o más bien la secuestra, y huyen de sus perseguidores, y el fin es el mismo, recuperar las tierras del protagonista, que fueron usurpadas. Quizás el libro estaría mejor, si no me hubiese parecido una copia del primero, pero con unos protagonistas distintos. La historia de Erik está mejor elaborada, y Vivienne no es una novia renuente. Es cierto que al principio no está contenta con su secuestro, pero cuando descubre lo que ha hecho Erik y por qué lo ha hecho, su percepción cambia, y hará todo lo posible por ayudarle, sobre todo por darle el heredero que necesita.
La historia es entretenida, pues pasan cosas continuamente, pero no he conectado tanto con la segunda mitad del libro como me hubiese gustado, a ratos se me hacía denso y pesado y ocurrían cosas que no aportaban mucho. Y aunque al final se resuelven todos los problemas para nuestros protagonistas, me ha parecido que ha sido todo demasiado fácil y rápido.
Leeré el tercer libro porque lo tengo comprado, pero admito que no me han gustado tanto como esperaba, al menos espero que el tercero me guste algo más que los anteriores. Lo que sí me ha dejado intrigada es descubrir qué ha pasado con los tíos Tynan y Rosamunde, y creo que una pequeña y fea hada tiene algo que ver.
January 13, 2021
Part 2
Weird. I'm sorry, but Alexander, the brother of 5 sisters and laird of their lands, and thus responsible for their marriages, first auctioned off the eldest girl, repented of it, then accepted it when his sister fell in love with her "buyer," even refunding the money.
But he learned nothing. Now, he has sold the 2nd eldest to another man, whose true identity he doesn't know, and he sets up his sister to be bedded and kidnapped, on the promise of a wedding next day - which doesn't occur because the mam has spirited her away. He handfasts her, and she agrees to aid him in his unusual request, when she discovers her brother has spent the money for her to be retrieved because the wedding didn't happen next day. And so the man, whom she has come to care for, is beaten and incarcerated in their dungeon.
And the fairy comes into play, as only the fairy, aside from their uncle and aunt, is the one who can guide them through the caverns that honeycomb the cliff beneath the keep. The fairy falls into the water and while the youngest girl, the only one who can see fairies, dives in to save the fairy, it is the man freed from the dungeon who untangles the fairy, and can feel the small body he retrieves.
And their aunt is in the caverns, having been spurned by their uncle, to get the rest of her things, hauling them to her ship. She agrees to take the man, his advisor (who came along while the man was taking the girl to his keep), and her niece via sea and closer to his holding.
The fairy causes no end of misery for the ship and crew until guaranteed what she demands.
The man finds the peasantry half starved, with no plow horse and thus the land unplowed and nothing growing, forbidden to hunt to supplement their meager diets, while the nobility dressn in jewel encrusted finery, ride expensive horses, and hunt with the most expensive hunting birds available.
The reason the man picked the 2nd oldest daughter is interesting, the treachery of his brother and his brother's allies, makes for an interesting tale, especially with the fairy thrown into the midst. The role of the brother and laird is interesting, especially his timing. But I wish the descriptions of sex were as restrained as they were in the first book. I could have done with more restraint in the first book, and she's still not as bad as some romance authors, but I could have done with a lot more restraint in this one.
It's of interest that the next volume, previewed at the end pf this book, focuses on the big brother/laird's love life (or lack thereof). It should be interesting.
Weird. I'm sorry, but Alexander, the brother of 5 sisters and laird of their lands, and thus responsible for their marriages, first auctioned off the eldest girl, repented of it, then accepted it when his sister fell in love with her "buyer," even refunding the money.
But he learned nothing. Now, he has sold the 2nd eldest to another man, whose true identity he doesn't know, and he sets up his sister to be bedded and kidnapped, on the promise of a wedding next day - which doesn't occur because the mam has spirited her away. He handfasts her, and she agrees to aid him in his unusual request, when she discovers her brother has spent the money for her to be retrieved because the wedding didn't happen next day. And so the man, whom she has come to care for, is beaten and incarcerated in their dungeon.
And the fairy comes into play, as only the fairy, aside from their uncle and aunt, is the one who can guide them through the caverns that honeycomb the cliff beneath the keep. The fairy falls into the water and while the youngest girl, the only one who can see fairies, dives in to save the fairy, it is the man freed from the dungeon who untangles the fairy, and can feel the small body he retrieves.
And their aunt is in the caverns, having been spurned by their uncle, to get the rest of her things, hauling them to her ship. She agrees to take the man, his advisor (who came along while the man was taking the girl to his keep), and her niece via sea and closer to his holding.
The fairy causes no end of misery for the ship and crew until guaranteed what she demands.
The man finds the peasantry half starved, with no plow horse and thus the land unplowed and nothing growing, forbidden to hunt to supplement their meager diets, while the nobility dressn in jewel encrusted finery, ride expensive horses, and hunt with the most expensive hunting birds available.
The reason the man picked the 2nd oldest daughter is interesting, the treachery of his brother and his brother's allies, makes for an interesting tale, especially with the fairy thrown into the midst. The role of the brother and laird is interesting, especially his timing. But I wish the descriptions of sex were as restrained as they were in the first book. I could have done with more restraint in the first book, and she's still not as bad as some romance authors, but I could have done with a lot more restraint in this one.
It's of interest that the next volume, previewed at the end pf this book, focuses on the big brother/laird's love life (or lack thereof). It should be interesting.
November 19, 2017
Book two in the Jewels of Kinfairlie series brings us the second to the eldest sister, Vivienne's story. She is a lover of tales so when her brother tells a tale about the uppermost room in the Kinfairlie keep, she knows she must sleep there to see if the tale is true. What she doesn't expect is that her brother tricked her into sleeping there so that the man her brother paid to marry her can get access to her. A deal is struck between her brother and a man he believes is Nicholas Sinclair, a man who courted Vivienne years ago, has come back to win her hand. What neither sister or brother knows, is that it isn't Nicholas and he hasn't come to marry her, he has come to kidnap her in order to bare a son with her in hopes of gaining back his home and daughters from his brother Nicholas who stole all from him. Vivienne is a trusting sort and falls easily into his arms, but come morning, she expects one thing and he gives her something entirely different, he kidnaps her and she believes her brother is in on the scheme the whole time. Eric Sinclair takes Vivienne and runs off, completely (well almost completely) unrepentant for his behavior. What he doesn't expect is for Vivienne to pledge to give him a son when she learns the truth or that she stands by him and travels with him towards his home. Their relationship was full of errors, bumps, bruises, and thoughtless actions (as seen from each party's point of view). Their love story was enjoyable, emotionally tense at times, sad at others, and hopeful throughout. I enjoyed their adventure from beginning to end. I did think that Vivienne was a bit too gullible, to begin with, but she matures during their travels and comes into her own independent and strong nature as she works towards winning Eric's love and trust. It was an enjoyably romantic tale. A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
July 30, 2020
j'ai adoré ! l'histoire est pleines de surprises et de rebondissements, les personnages profonds et complets. J'ai adoré Erik, son histoire est bouleversante et le fait qu'il reste si digne même avec toutes les épreuves qu'il a traversé ne le rend que plus attachant. Vivienne de son côté bien qu'un peut naïve sur les bords n'est tout de même pas une idiote finie mais une fille avec un très grand cœur et comme le dit son frère sans doute la seule capable de voir haut delà des cicatrices d'Erik et de comprendre à quel point il n'y a pas que son corps qui a été meurtri.
j'aurai aimé avoir une fin un peut plus longue ainsi qu'un épilogue afin de profiter encore des personnages ainsi que plus de moments de tendresse pendant l'histoire, mais je l'ai lu d'une traite.
j'aurai aimé avoir une fin un peut plus longue ainsi qu'un épilogue afin de profiter encore des personnages ainsi que plus de moments de tendresse pendant l'histoire, mais je l'ai lu d'une traite.
August 15, 2018
I have fallen in love with The Jewels of Kinfairlie Series. This is book 2 in the series and focuses on getting another sister married off, this time it is Vivienne. The story is very well written and I love seeing more of the mischievous Sprig Fairy in this story. My heart melts at the tender moments that are placed in the book between her and Eric. The moments when neither realizes the other is watching and they let their guard down and true emotions come to surface. Vivienne wants that fairytale romance and will do anything to get it. Strong willed female character who does not need a man to save her but a man to love! A must read!
April 23, 2020
Not that I had particularly high hopes, but I didn't enjoy this as much as the first in this series. I mean, the auction was a bad enough premise. Now we are supposed to believe that this same brother takes a bag of silver to give a man permission to climb through the window of sister #2 in order to f* her so that they have to get married? WTF? Their brother is so unlikable, I don't see myself spending any money to read his story. Part of me wants to just skip to Elizabeth's story because she is, by far, the most interesting sibling, but since it takes place 8 yrs. hence from these, I am afraid I will miss too much backstory of the family to really get anything out of it.
May 15, 2022
A lovely tale blending historical fiction and fantastical romance into one. While the story does focus on the subject of inheritance and types of romance, it is pleasing to see the various women characters being portrayed as strong and able - no damsels in distress here! The romance between Erik and Vivienne is enjoyable to see unfold as they encounter various bumps along their journey. Although this is the second book in the series, it stands well on it's own. Definitely will check out the other books in the series.
April 23, 2020
I made sure to read just enough reviews before choosing to read this book to hype myself and most of them are good and doesn't contain spoilers. The stories and reviews have interest me, but gosh I didn't realize how awful the hero's scheme was until I read chapter 2. He wasn't planning to marry the heroine argh.... Waaa I can't finish it my heart is already hhurting for the fate that awaits the heroine come morning after they made love....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2021
The Rose Red Bride is an interesting Scottish period romance about a romantic girl who gets kidnapped and suffers from Stockholm Syndrome. I say suffers because the love interest is not a nice guy, in spite of her love for the man. He might have good intentions, but she is just a means to his ends. It is a shame I disliked the hero so, as there is much to like in this story.
Contains graphic sex scenes.
The narrator of the audiobook does a good job with the series.
Contains graphic sex scenes.
The narrator of the audiobook does a good job with the series.
September 7, 2018
Erik and Vivienne are a delight, and that aspect of the book worked really well for me. What I find a little puzzling about this series of the second generation of the family (not having read the first) is the complicated and tortured emotional angst that drives a lot of the action. The Jewels of Kinfairlie is not entirely a stand alone series in that respect, and it can be a wee bit irritating.
July 4, 2019
I really like the way this author writes, but this story was just a little off for me. I didn’t like the way Vivienne and Erik met. I liked both characters well enough, but didn’t feel a true connection to them or them to each other. I do like how the story came together at the end and I will continue with the series. Hopefully, the next book is better.
June 20, 2018
Although Vivienne is very naive at the beginning of this story, I still enjoyed it. The tale of Vivienne and Erik is good and they have their problems first of all. It is quite romantic in places. The plot is good. An enjoyable story!
January 18, 2018
Comme pour le premier tome, je n'ai pas été super convaincue par l'histoire d'amour entre les deux héros.
July 27, 2018
Great story. The narrator did a fabulous job bringing the characters to life. Lots of adventure and romance with just a touch of drama.
November 27, 2018
A silly belief, but an interesting story.
December 5, 2018
Enjoying this series
April 10, 2020
I loved this story so much. Erik and Vivianne find true love. Their journey is full of adventure and danger.
March 18, 2021
This was as good as the first book. I am so impressed with Claire Ddelacroix writting.
June 10, 2023
Excellent
This is a wonderful story. I enjoyed from beginning to ending. I was happy to see Dart again. She's funny
This is a wonderful story. I enjoyed from beginning to ending. I was happy to see Dart again. She's funny
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