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To Love A Wicked Warrior #1
Seducing the Warrior
A soldier losing his vision. A lady fleeing for her life. An unlikely couple… bound together in desire, need, and love.
The man in the shadows...
Injured in battle and his sight failing, Royce Davis has been dwelling in darkness since his return to England, in more ways than one. Consumed by bitterness and pain, Royce is determined to make his way in the world alone. But when a fiery-haired vixen takes up his offer of employment, his heart is awakened by a woman whose beauty enthralls him and whose touch ignites a yearning he cannot resist.
The woman who brings the light...
On the run from a ruthless enemy, Lily Moore finds refuge in Royce Davis's home. Refusing to be put off by her employer's coarse manners, Lily senses the real man behind the facade...as well as a desperate passion she finds herself longing to answer.
The darkness that cannot be escaped...
Royce refuses to believe he could ever be worthy of a woman like Lily. But when the past catches up with his new assistant, he will move heaven and earth to keep her safe. Royce must prepare to do battle with a cunning adversary while fighting against his own blindness. Lily never meant for Royce to be caught up in this deadly game. But now what began as a business arrangement has become something much more. Can a bargain born of necessity lead them to a fated love? Or will a madman see them parted forever?
The man in the shadows...
Injured in battle and his sight failing, Royce Davis has been dwelling in darkness since his return to England, in more ways than one. Consumed by bitterness and pain, Royce is determined to make his way in the world alone. But when a fiery-haired vixen takes up his offer of employment, his heart is awakened by a woman whose beauty enthralls him and whose touch ignites a yearning he cannot resist.
The woman who brings the light...
On the run from a ruthless enemy, Lily Moore finds refuge in Royce Davis's home. Refusing to be put off by her employer's coarse manners, Lily senses the real man behind the facade...as well as a desperate passion she finds herself longing to answer.
The darkness that cannot be escaped...
Royce refuses to believe he could ever be worthy of a woman like Lily. But when the past catches up with his new assistant, he will move heaven and earth to keep her safe. Royce must prepare to do battle with a cunning adversary while fighting against his own blindness. Lily never meant for Royce to be caught up in this deadly game. But now what began as a business arrangement has become something much more. Can a bargain born of necessity lead them to a fated love? Or will a madman see them parted forever?
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2022
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About the author
Laura Shipley
12 books20 followersLaura Shipley is an indie author who writes steamy historical romance with hot, alpha heroes and strong-willed, independent heroines. Through thick and thin, they find their way to love. She's been reading romance longer than she wants to admit and has an unhealthy obsession with coffee. When not writing happily ever afters, she spends time with her family including her husband and 2 rambuctious children.
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April 7, 2022
Warrior duke
What an incredible story. This is my first book from this author and it definitely drew me in immediately, I loved that we have a heroine who is hiding from a past, along with the fact she's strong, independent and stubborn, and we have a hero who needs someone that can show him that his war injury is no reason to give up on love. This author is really going to be one I go back to.
What an incredible story. This is my first book from this author and it definitely drew me in immediately, I loved that we have a heroine who is hiding from a past, along with the fact she's strong, independent and stubborn, and we have a hero who needs someone that can show him that his war injury is no reason to give up on love. This author is really going to be one I go back to.
January 21, 2022
The Story Had Promise That Was Broken Rather Quickly
I like my romances with heat, however, there can be too much of a good thing. Without half the sex scenes, this would be a novella. Same ole : the h goes off on her own and yada yada yada. No surprise. Was the H a wicked warrior? No he was so easygoing! I really wanted to love this story, but no can do. Two stars for the work it takes to pen a book.
I like my romances with heat, however, there can be too much of a good thing. Without half the sex scenes, this would be a novella. Same ole : the h goes off on her own and yada yada yada. No surprise. Was the H a wicked warrior? No he was so easygoing! I really wanted to love this story, but no can do. Two stars for the work it takes to pen a book.
October 12, 2021
Too many sex scenes
This was a good plot brought down by too frequent sex scenes which did nothing to advance the story or develop the characters
This was a good plot brought down by too frequent sex scenes which did nothing to advance the story or develop the characters
June 17, 2022
This book wasn't bad, but it was a lot of sex between the hero and heroine.
September 21, 2021
First, the rating is purely due to that fact that it was just a little bit too steamy for me at times.
This story is about a former soldier, Colonel Royce Davis, who was injured in battle and is loosing his eyesight. He also suffers debilitating headaches. He has become a wealthy landowner and shipping magnate.Enter The heroine , Lilly Moore, who is fleeing from a ruthless killer, and ends up at Royce’s house initially employed as a maid and then becomes his assistant.
Royce has decided not to marry , because he does not want to inflict a wife with a possible blind husband- but things always change in a romance novel!
The killer finds Lily but Royce is there to save the day and all’s well that ends well.
I did enjoy this page turner story, but would have liked a little less sex.
This story is about a former soldier, Colonel Royce Davis, who was injured in battle and is loosing his eyesight. He also suffers debilitating headaches. He has become a wealthy landowner and shipping magnate.Enter The heroine , Lilly Moore, who is fleeing from a ruthless killer, and ends up at Royce’s house initially employed as a maid and then becomes his assistant.
Royce has decided not to marry , because he does not want to inflict a wife with a possible blind husband- but things always change in a romance novel!
The killer finds Lily but Royce is there to save the day and all’s well that ends well.
I did enjoy this page turner story, but would have liked a little less sex.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 14, 2021
Laura Shipley’s “Seducing the Warrior” is Book 1 in the To Love A Wicked Warrior Series. A story of acceptance and love, it was heartwarming and beautiful.
Wounded in war Royce suffers from excruciating and debilitating headaches and he’s losing his eyesight. He’s come home and while he is still able he is busy building his business. Royce is a man of strength, bravery, courage and kindness. He does have his flaws but they serve to make him more human.
Lily Moore is running from a wicked man who means to kill her. A hundred miles from her home she has found a position as a housekeeper in Royce’s household hoping that the men chasing her have lost her trail. When they meet on a cliff overlooking the sea, Royce failed to tell her that he was her employer. When they meet again at his home she is angered by his deceitfulness which he only meant as a harmless joke. As they get to know one another the sparks begin to fly and she feels empathetic toward his plight. In light of his injuries Royce does not see himself as deserving of love. But that doesn’t stop Lily from falling in love with and or he with her.
This is a beautifully engaging story. The author does a good job of bringing her characters to life and the story unfolds so smoothly. I enjoyed it his story immensely.
Thank you so much Ms. Lane for this sweet love story.
Wounded in war Royce suffers from excruciating and debilitating headaches and he’s losing his eyesight. He’s come home and while he is still able he is busy building his business. Royce is a man of strength, bravery, courage and kindness. He does have his flaws but they serve to make him more human.
Lily Moore is running from a wicked man who means to kill her. A hundred miles from her home she has found a position as a housekeeper in Royce’s household hoping that the men chasing her have lost her trail. When they meet on a cliff overlooking the sea, Royce failed to tell her that he was her employer. When they meet again at his home she is angered by his deceitfulness which he only meant as a harmless joke. As they get to know one another the sparks begin to fly and she feels empathetic toward his plight. In light of his injuries Royce does not see himself as deserving of love. But that doesn’t stop Lily from falling in love with and or he with her.
This is a beautifully engaging story. The author does a good job of bringing her characters to life and the story unfolds so smoothly. I enjoyed it his story immensely.
Thank you so much Ms. Lane for this sweet love story.
September 25, 2021
Royce is losing his sight! It was gradually going, but fighting in the war has left him with failing eyesight!!
Laying in a hospital bed, he vows to become a successful business man and leave the idea of a wife and family firmly behind.
Who’s going to want to marry and later care for a blind man?
Lily is on the run! She had been for a while. She needs somewhere to hide and evade her pursuer!
Meeting Lily has Royce in a spin. Can he really offer her a job when his heart is doing crazy things?! He needs to be professional and forget his fiery headed temptress.
Working for Royce will answer her prayers, but he’s so remote, how can she persuade him to allow her to live this new life?
I loved both Royce and Lily, Royce didn’t let his disability stop him from finding his place on the world, but it did make him unsure that Lily could ever look upon him as a man and not just her employer.
Lily is a great character, although tired of running she hasn’t given up on love and life. She fights for Royce, even when he constantly pushes her away.
A new series and a new author for me.
Slow burn romance that has you rooting for Lily, you want her to succeed in her mission to make Royce fall for her.
It will have you turning each page to find out if Lily’s past will catch up to her, and will Royce become her saviour.
Great plot to this new series, and it opens up for fallen hero’s to find their place in a world that will have just thrown them away!
Loved the characters of Royce and Lily
Can’t wait to read book two in the series.
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Laying in a hospital bed, he vows to become a successful business man and leave the idea of a wife and family firmly behind.
Who’s going to want to marry and later care for a blind man?
Lily is on the run! She had been for a while. She needs somewhere to hide and evade her pursuer!
Meeting Lily has Royce in a spin. Can he really offer her a job when his heart is doing crazy things?! He needs to be professional and forget his fiery headed temptress.
Working for Royce will answer her prayers, but he’s so remote, how can she persuade him to allow her to live this new life?
I loved both Royce and Lily, Royce didn’t let his disability stop him from finding his place on the world, but it did make him unsure that Lily could ever look upon him as a man and not just her employer.
Lily is a great character, although tired of running she hasn’t given up on love and life. She fights for Royce, even when he constantly pushes her away.
A new series and a new author for me.
Slow burn romance that has you rooting for Lily, you want her to succeed in her mission to make Royce fall for her.
It will have you turning each page to find out if Lily’s past will catch up to her, and will Royce become her saviour.
Great plot to this new series, and it opens up for fallen hero’s to find their place in a world that will have just thrown them away!
Loved the characters of Royce and Lily
Can’t wait to read book two in the series.
🦋
October 4, 2021
OVERALL RATING –3.5-4 stars
RECOMMENDED FOR: those that like historical romance with imperfect characters
First my usual points:
- I do not do spoilers unless warned.
- Read the summary above; it will tell you what the book is about. I will not reiterate.
- This is a standalone but the first in a series;
- No errors that I caught as far as editing.
- The author was new to me
BOOK:
- historical steamy romance
- 3rd person POV
Star Ratings - 1 (poor) - 5(READ THIS BOOK)
· Writing Quality: 4 stars
· Story ingredient: 3.5 - 4 stars
· Ease of reading/Pace: 4 stars
· Plot strength: 3.5 stars
· Steam Level: 5 (open door scenes graphic description scenes)
Notes/Opinion (personal):
Overall, I enjoyed the story. It had a bit of a Beauty and Beast vibe. It was a bit slow to get to the main characters’ relationship and then the steamy scenes seemed to take over the remainder of the story. I liked the imperfect Hero but felt I was left hanging with a few whys as to what their future looked like (but maybe it was intended to be this way). The heroine seemed to be a bit ‘too’ perfect for my liking.
I enjoyed the story overall and look forward to the next installment.
RECOMMENDED FOR: those that like historical romance with imperfect characters
First my usual points:
- I do not do spoilers unless warned.
- Read the summary above; it will tell you what the book is about. I will not reiterate.
- This is a standalone but the first in a series;
- No errors that I caught as far as editing.
- The author was new to me
BOOK:
- historical steamy romance
- 3rd person POV
Star Ratings - 1 (poor) - 5(READ THIS BOOK)
· Writing Quality: 4 stars
· Story ingredient: 3.5 - 4 stars
· Ease of reading/Pace: 4 stars
· Plot strength: 3.5 stars
· Steam Level: 5 (open door scenes graphic description scenes)
Notes/Opinion (personal):
Overall, I enjoyed the story. It had a bit of a Beauty and Beast vibe. It was a bit slow to get to the main characters’ relationship and then the steamy scenes seemed to take over the remainder of the story. I liked the imperfect Hero but felt I was left hanging with a few whys as to what their future looked like (but maybe it was intended to be this way). The heroine seemed to be a bit ‘too’ perfect for my liking.
I enjoyed the story overall and look forward to the next installment.
October 5, 2021
Since returning to England Royce has worked on establishing his business; he had been severely injured while he served in the Maori campaign. Suffering from diabolical head pain that temporary blinds him he is determined never to marry. Lily has run away keeping one step ahead from the man who wishes her dead. Half starved she finds employment. Walking around the property she meets a man, only to discover later he had made a fool of her! Royce is recognises her intelligence and employs her as his assistant!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging entertaining and compelling story! The characters are likeable, relatable and the story is unputdownable!! Story is well written, fast paced, filled with action, intrigue, drama, angst, passion. commitment, forgiveness, suspense, honour, unconditional love, support and understanding. Told from dual POVs reveals intimately their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as they explore their relationship, and how it deepens from friendship to love. There's an HEA 💓
January 4, 2022
Not so sure Royce is a warrior he was in the New Zealand wars and suffered excruciating headaches at times!
Lilly was young and sheltered and escaped a madman who murdered her parents.
Royce older and wiser to me seduced her! He didn’t try very hard to not seduce a working woman in his household!? Lilly didn’t plan her life very well either content to just be there without a settled future!?? What if he got tired of her!?
I know he didn’t want to be a burden but you are alone in the world sleeping with a man who is not your husband? You could become pregnant!??
I hated the word used to describe his manly parts it was not a part of the vocabulary at that time!! Really it grated my nerves I literally skipped right over that word and part??!!
Otherwise it had some harsh reminders of war and the lasting effects and to try to seize happiness when it does come!
Lilly was young and sheltered and escaped a madman who murdered her parents.
Royce older and wiser to me seduced her! He didn’t try very hard to not seduce a working woman in his household!? Lilly didn’t plan her life very well either content to just be there without a settled future!?? What if he got tired of her!?
I know he didn’t want to be a burden but you are alone in the world sleeping with a man who is not your husband? You could become pregnant!??
I hated the word used to describe his manly parts it was not a part of the vocabulary at that time!! Really it grated my nerves I literally skipped right over that word and part??!!
Otherwise it had some harsh reminders of war and the lasting effects and to try to seize happiness when it does come!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2022
In Regency times, being blind or near blind can be a terrifying thing. The damage that Royce sustained makes him think he is less than a man. Lily brightens his life, but he won't make her his wife because of his blinding headaches. As they deal with Lily's issues, he finds that Lily will do anything for him. This story reveals the power of love and how a man will do anything to help free a woman from her self imposed prison, even if he loses his heart in the process. The problem with the story is it spent too much time on their love life, and characters created with no purpose to the story. More development on the plot could have made this story much better.
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July 11, 2023
Royce
Very good read, first from this author and well written. The passion between Royce and Lily was 5 alarm. Awesome
Very good read, first from this author and well written. The passion between Royce and Lily was 5 alarm. Awesome
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