Lindsay Townsend –
Sir Thomas and the Snow Troll
Sir Thomas no longer knows who he is, or
even who his natural father is. Adrift, Thomas sets out on a winter journey to
discover more, finding adventure and passion on the way that he ever expected.
Fiery Ruth, a young woman who has escaped a terrible servitude to live alone in
the northern forest, is proud of her independence from all others...but can
Thomas protect her from the dreaded and terrible Snow Troll?
Deborah Macgillivray — ARROW TO THE HEART (a Dragons of Challon ™ novella)
In the season of
Yuletide, when the Holly and Oak Kings battle, the magic of love can be an
arrow to the heart.
Fletcher St. Giles had always felt alone. But being a bastard
rarely troubled his mind…until Lady Geljon Seacrest came to the mighty fortress
of Coinnleir Wood. Though Geljon was betrothed to another, she vexed him
at every turn, following him like a shadow. With little to offer a woman
of her station, Fletcher kept his distance. Only, denied love became an
arrow to the heart. In the season of Yuletide, all things are
possible…and even wishes of the heart can be granted.
Patti Sherry-Crews — To Play With Cats
Will he give up his
dreams to follow his heart?
Caterina Glanville is sent to live in the household of the earl in
order to make a match. Life at the castle is not easy—and is complicated by the
arrival of a handsome knight just before Christmas. Sir Hugh De Lacy is
determined to make his own fortune. Rebuffed by a lady who can give him both
wealth and title, he gets her attention by courting Cat. But Cat is a match
that speaks to his heart. Will he choose wealth over love? And when Cat finds she's been used, can she
forgive Hugh?
Cynthia Breeding – Capture Her Heart
She had no idea her
captor would capture her heart.
When Kaitlin Coltan is abducted, she assumes Adair MacDouglas is
after a ransom. Instead, her captor
tells her he is after something far more important—revenge. Kaitlin’s brother has taken Adair’s sister’s
virginity—and returning Kate to her family ruined is the only just reward he
can think of. But Adair is increasingly attracted to her and less willing to
seek revenge, after all. Now, he must explain that to Kaitlin’s father and
brother when they catch up to him—with a sword at his throat.
Linda Carroll-Bradd – A Promise Kept
Will opposing political beliefs and family loyalty keep the lovers apart?
Thordia Ulfsdottir can’t wait for her brother to request payment
for the sword he crafted—the money is needed for food. She demands an audience
with the earl, but is thwarted by a knight. Rory MacGuignard flirts, thinking
she’s come to provide entertainment. Realizing his mistake, Rory arranges a
temporary job for this poor, but proud, woman.
Time spent in his company
softens Thordia’s heart, but political upheaval and family loyalty rip them
apart. Can Thordia find a way back to Rory’s side?
Beverly Wells — The Chalice
Might the quest for the Chalice finally bring these two lonely, longing hearts together?
A brave, valiant knight he be, yet a foolish, vain man when faced
with true love. She had loved him from afar, but could she now injure him to
aid her mother? Might the quest for the chalice finally bring these two lonely,
longing hearts together?
Cheryl Pierson – My
Forever Love
She only wants to marry her forever love…is that too much to ask?
Her mother’s plans for an arranged marriage send Noelle Breasal
running into the woods to fend for herself at a nearby cabin. When a wounded
soldier shows up in a snowstorm, she has no choice but to care for him—even
when she realizes he may be the man she’s avoiding. Logan O’Malley swears to
defend her from an evil rival for her hand, Dalon McTierney, when he finds them
at the cottage
An unavoidable fight to the death may see Noelle losing her
forever love before she has a chance to claim him!
Keena Kincaid – Beyond All Else
His honor is the only reason she is alive, but his misplaced chivalry could get them both killed.
War. Murder. Alais of Roundtree hides amidst the chaos of civil
war, stealing her daily bread and barely keeping ahead of pursuers. Grym, Earl
of Warfield, finds the captured female thief an amusing break from the hunt for
his brother’s murderer—until he realizes she has information he needs. Honor
dictates his actions, but his interest in the thief takes a turn just as his brother’s
killer targets him.
Will he listen to Alais’s warnings or will he hold to honor
and lose everything?
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Nope. LOL the lack of indoor plumbing, hospitals and electricity would make things very difficult. For simplicity yes. Callie Pyke
ReplyDeleteRealistically, only the wealthy could truly enjoy medieval times with its pomp and pagentry--as long as one hand was over their heart and the other over their sword. I love the chivalry and grace, but not the dire poverty and gloom for most of the common folk. I guess I'm a modern girl with a romantic heart.
ReplyDeleteI love the period, and might like to visit, but I have to agree I want my creature comforts of hot water, heating and cooling and electric...lol
ReplyDeleteIs my travel ticket return or one way? I'd love to visit for a short time (maybe not in winter). There are still many things we don't know about everyday life like did women wear underwear! And I'm a foodie and the food for the wealthy looks almost exotic: they really loved their sauces. But as an introvert, I think the lack of privacy would get to me. Privacy as we know it was not a concept in a time where people slept in the same room or maybe even used communal toilets.
ReplyDeleteI've read every story in this anthology I have the pleasure of being in, and loved all the stories! Perfect read for a snowy day.
I would like to go back for a SHORT time, just to see it in person. But, truthfully? I don't think I could stand their treatment of animals and even sometimes, of other human beings. It was a different time, for sure--and the way we see things now in those areas was not something they did then. Those were some brutal, brutal times. Also, I would miss the privacy, as Patti mentioned, and my central heat and air. LOL Oh, and so many other things--conveniences we have today. So yes, I'd go back for a short time, as long as I knew I was coming back to my present time! LOL
ReplyDeleteTo visit, yes, it would be fascinating. To stay, no thanks. Imagine the dentistry!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have to agree with most comments above. I'd love to go back to that time and stay to see what it really was like, but I too would want a ticket to get home to today's date. When I visited Scotland and Ireland a few years ago I visited a bunch of castles from the the parapets to the dungeons and loved every second. I tried to find the ghost in one--I think she was on vacation. And then I got to sleep in one and couldn't have more delighted. Being a nurse I think of the illnesses and diseases, the poor hygiene and the unfair treatments and staus of most women and cringe. But I can dream and read Medievals to transport me back in time. Thanks again, Deborah, for doing these three days of blog.
ReplyDeleteI would want to go back to find the truth of some myths and folk tails, but no to having to stay. *Smile* Doris
ReplyDeleteIt might be interesting to see what life was like in Medieval times, but I doubt I would want to stay since women were subservient to men and there was no indoor plumbing or antibiotics. It's a romantic notion to go this far back in time when men had to be ambitious, fit, and,hopefully, madly in love. I love to read romance stories in this time even though I would never fit into that social or cultural realm.
ReplyDeleteNo. It’s fun to read about but the reality of everyday life would be horrible.
ReplyDeleteA day at a medieval market would be fun, but I’d want to be home by night fall. Vermin lived in those sheets.
ReplyDeleteNot really,my life is too reliant on modern medicine. I need hypertension meds and glaucoma check ups to keep it under control. Also, I have to admit to loving my indoor plumbing and hot water showers. Go ahead, call me a whimp! But I love to read about my medieval heros!
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