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The Princess and the Templar
Raul de Porcelos, a dedicated Knight Templar, is duty bound to bring orphaned Irish Princess Cahira O'Donnell to wed the Earl of Orkney, Raul's lord. But Cahira has a mind of her own and resists the handsome Templar, refusing to relinquish the castle and lands that her family died to protect.
Thrown together by fate, they come to know each other and a forbidden passion is kindled. Who will be the first to surrender to desire, the warrior-princess or the warrior-monk?
Thrown together by fate, they come to know each other and a forbidden passion is kindled. Who will be the first to surrender to desire, the warrior-princess or the warrior-monk?
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2013
About the author
Hebby Roman
33 books309 followersHebby Roman is a New York traditionally published, small-press published, and Indie published #1 Amazon best-selling author of both historical and contemporary romances.
Her WEST TEXAS CHRISTMAS TRILOGY is an Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning series. Her first contemporary romance, SUMMER DREAMS, was the launch title for Kensington’s Encanto line. And her re-published e-book, SUMMER DREAMS, was #1 in Amazon fiction and romance. Her medieval historical romance, THE PRINCESS AND THE TEMPLAR, was selected for the Amazon Encore program and was #1 in medieval fiction.
She was selected for the Romantic Times "Texas Author" award, and she won a national Harlequin contest. Her book, BORDER HEAT, was a Los Angeles Times Book Festival selection. She has been a RONE Finalist three times and in three different categories.
She is blessed to have all her family living close by in north Texas, including her two granddaughters, Mackenzie Reese and Presley Davis. Hebby lives in Arlington, Texas with her husband, Luis, and Maltipoo, Maximillian.
Her WEST TEXAS CHRISTMAS TRILOGY is an Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning series. Her first contemporary romance, SUMMER DREAMS, was the launch title for Kensington’s Encanto line. And her re-published e-book, SUMMER DREAMS, was #1 in Amazon fiction and romance. Her medieval historical romance, THE PRINCESS AND THE TEMPLAR, was selected for the Amazon Encore program and was #1 in medieval fiction.
She was selected for the Romantic Times "Texas Author" award, and she won a national Harlequin contest. Her book, BORDER HEAT, was a Los Angeles Times Book Festival selection. She has been a RONE Finalist three times and in three different categories.
She is blessed to have all her family living close by in north Texas, including her two granddaughters, Mackenzie Reese and Presley Davis. Hebby lives in Arlington, Texas with her husband, Luis, and Maltipoo, Maximillian.
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January 20, 2014
THE PRINCESS AND THE TEMPLAR by Hebby Roman is an interesting Medival Historical Romance set in Ireland, Scotland and France. Meet Cahira O'Donnell, an orphan and an Irish Princess forced into a betrothal to the Earl of Orkney and Spanish Knight Templar Raul de Porcelos, Orkney is Raul's Lord, is taxed to bring Cahira to Oakney. Cahira has other ideas on her forced marriage. She is determined to not relinquish her beloved castle and lands. So begins the battle of the warrior -princess and the warrior-monk......
Beautifully written, rich in history, and romance. If you enjoy Medieval conflict, adventure,passion and love than you are sure to enjoy "The Princess and the Templar".
These two characters will steal your heart as they fight their attraction to each other, fight for their lives and hang on to a belief.
I enjoyed "The Princess and the Templar" and hope to read more of Ms. Roman stories. I would recommend this title, especially if you enjoy Medieval France, Scotland and yes, Ireland. A great read!
Received for an honest review from the publicist and/or author.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Beautifully written, rich in history, and romance. If you enjoy Medieval conflict, adventure,passion and love than you are sure to enjoy "The Princess and the Templar".
These two characters will steal your heart as they fight their attraction to each other, fight for their lives and hang on to a belief.
I enjoyed "The Princess and the Templar" and hope to read more of Ms. Roman stories. I would recommend this title, especially if you enjoy Medieval France, Scotland and yes, Ireland. A great read!
Received for an honest review from the publicist and/or author.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
July 25, 2014
Raul De Porcelos is one of the Knights Templar. Who are warrior monk knights sworn to celibacy and the Christian church. He has been sent by the Lord Sinclair to escort his chosen Bride, (an Irish Princess ) to him in Scotland.
Princess Cahira O'Donnell has lost her father and four brothers to the English in their thirst for land and power. She will not hand over her Kingdom to a man she has never met. She wants to marry for love. Cahira has trained for war alongside her brothers, and she will fight for her people and lands.
Raul is a man with very low self esteem. He is a bastard, and he considers himself a failed Knight. As he tries to complete his orders from Lord Sinclair many obstacles are thrown in his way. They have a long journey ahead. Made longer after they are betrayed. Princess Cahira makes things a difficult as possible.
January 11, 2017
Have enjoyed this romance set in medieval times. Cahira is an Irish princess, the last of her family and is prepared to do anything to keep her castle. Raul is a knight Templar sent by the Lord Sinclair to bring Cahira from Ireland to Scotland for them to get married. It's a very long journey and the relationship between the two develops. As they eventually arrive in Scotland there is betrayal. Will Raul give up his life and beliefs for the woman he has come to love? Recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance.
February 8, 2014
Fortunately, this was a free kindle book for it is in no way great litterature. I got rather tired of having the hero described as 'dark as sin and twice as handsome'. But it served perfectly as lazy vacation reading by the pool.
August 3, 2019
Wonderful story
A true look at the foibles of people, our insecurities, shortcomings and all but with a beautiful ending of love, forgiveness and redemption. Enjoyed the wonderful story! Keep up the good work Hebby!
A true look at the foibles of people, our insecurities, shortcomings and all but with a beautiful ending of love, forgiveness and redemption. Enjoyed the wonderful story! Keep up the good work Hebby!
July 27, 2019
Interesting story line..
Had I not read about the Templars and their history for years I would have enjoyed this book more. I believe the writer had good intentions and I did enjoy parts of the book. Many people are unaware that the Templar Order continues today as Abstergo Industries. They have been active under various names over the centuries such as the Children of Cain, Cult of Kosmos., and Order of the Ancients . They are involved in seeking a New World Order. I enjoy books where the author brings attention to the men and women who lived in a difficult time but were able to find love despite every thing being against them.
Had I not read about the Templars and their history for years I would have enjoyed this book more. I believe the writer had good intentions and I did enjoy parts of the book. Many people are unaware that the Templar Order continues today as Abstergo Industries. They have been active under various names over the centuries such as the Children of Cain, Cult of Kosmos., and Order of the Ancients . They are involved in seeking a New World Order. I enjoy books where the author brings attention to the men and women who lived in a difficult time but were able to find love despite every thing being against them.
July 31, 2021
Outstanding!
I found this book to be very interesting. While fiction, it still portrayed the history of those times well. Good plot and wonderful characters!
I found this book to be very interesting. While fiction, it still portrayed the history of those times well. Good plot and wonderful characters!
February 9, 2014
Story line is slow. The characters of the Princess and the Templar are moderately interesting - but overall, I thought the book dragged.
June 22, 2014
Review by: Susan
Review Rating: 3.5 Stars
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Review Rating: 3.5 Stars
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October 30, 2015
Ugh....classic bodice ripper. Over long drawn out story and not even a fraction of enough history to call it a historical novel...completely predictable from beginning to end.
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