Bedded
By Her Lord
By Denise
Lynn
Intense wonderful medieval romance: a
battle for a warrior's very soul
Publisher:
Harlequin Historical (November 2007)
BEDDED BY HER LORD
by Denise Lynn is an intense historical romance that peers into
medieval world at war and also the psychological dynamics of the
characters. The unfolding conflicts are written with suspense and
emotional drama that makes it a fast paced and emotional read.
Lord Guy of Hartford returns home after seven years of being held
captive by the sadistic and evil Aryseeth. His past tribulations and
battle scars have changed him so much that even his men do not
recognize him. Although outsiders have been kept away to hide his wife
Elizabeth's condition from outsiders, the secret can no longer be
hidden when Guy refuses to take no for an answer and enters her
bedchamber. Some things a woman's body cannot hide. Ashamed of not
keeping her oath, Elizabeth lies to Guy. Elizabeth is not the only one
with secrets of his activities during their seven years apart. Together
can the two find a way to end the lies and secrets and make their way
back to the love that once united them? Can Guy allow Elizabeth to see
the inner ravages of his soul? Will Elizabeth be able to wage a battle
for for his very soul. When danger menaces, can the two of them battle
together as well as against each other?
BEDDED BY HER LORD
is an intense riveting suspenseful read where the villain is truly
sadistic and the reader experiences first hand the inner battles that
warriors returning home might have experienced. The brutality does not
include gratuitous violence or many graphic scenes, but rather, Denise
Lynn does an excellent job at portraying the psychological inward drama
within Guy at the same time as he stoically approaches his wife. Denise
Lynn emphasizes the importance and extent of one's oath in her
characterization of both Guy and Elizabeth thereby creating a
historical romance that feels medieval in its examination of the values
of its characters. The concept of the oath is examined here with a
psychological depth that creates a bridge between medieval literature
and the modern world of today's readers. In addition, Denise Lynn
extends the notion of the oath, viewing the medieval concept in a both
more intimate way between a man and a woman but also for its social
implications for all those living in and supported by the keep. Denise
Lynn also did an excellent job with the theme of communication and
silence here, creating suspenseful emotional moments between Guy and
Elizabeth as they battle to save their marriage and themselves from the
wars and vicious villain that rage around them. BEDDED BY HER LORD is a wonderful,
intense medieval historical romance that delves into the psychological
devastation caused by war and brings darkness to the healing power of
love.
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