THE ROSE AND THE WARRIOR
Karyn Monk
Bantam, Historical Romance 4/2000
ISBN No. 0-553-57761-1, $5.95, 325 pp.
Five Thistles -
Outstanding, Highly Recommended Read
Reviewed by Lynne Remick, (c) 2001
When a band of invincible Mac Tier warriors ride out to capture "The Falcon," fate plays a dirty trick on them. A giant net thrown falls upon and restrains three of the brutish Mac Tiers, while an arrow in the arse fells Roarke, their fearless leader. Stunned that they have been overcome, the Mac Tiers think nothing can be more farfetched than their capture--until they see the face of that mysterious thief, The Falcon.
After seeing her clan fall to ruin and losing her father at the hand of the despicable MacTiers, Melantha vows to protect her clan and family from any further torment. The key to that end, she believes, will be achieved through her Mac Tier captives. Surely, the Laird Mac Tier will give in to her demands in order to secure the safe return of his warriors -- in exchange for a small ransom of gold that she can use to buy protection for her clan.
Although labeled hostages, the Mac Tier warriors find the MacKillons to be a charming, hospitable bunch. The kindness and generosity of their good-hearted captors soon warms the hearts of the arrogant warriors and causes them to question their loyalty to their own clan.
Roarke Mac Tier once had a passion for battle, but after living amongst his enemies, he quickly loses his taste for it. Soon, he can think of nothing else but the beautiful emerald-eyed Melantha. Melantha, on the other hand, has no use for the lying, cheating, murdering MacTiers and tries to deny what is fast becoming her heart's desire. Can love ever grow in a barren path of death and destruction?
THE ROSE AND THE WARRIOR is an absolutely delightful read, with an inspiring hero and heroine, and an enchanting cast of characters.With her gifted pen, Karyn Monk provides passion, medieval flavor, comedy, suspense, intrigue and hope, all the necessary ingredients for a memorable read.
I highly recommend this book, as well as WITCH AND THE WARRIOR, to anyone who wants to thoroughly enjoy what they read. I look forward to reading her other books, SURRENDER TO A STRANGER and ONCE A WARRIOR.
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