By Possession (Medieval #1)
For years she had thought he was dead. Yet when Addis de Valence strode into Moira Falkner's cottage, there was no mistaking the sharp planes of his face, and the scar she herself had helped to heal. The young squire who had once been her hero was now her lord, a hardened man who returned to claim the son she had raised as her own. But Moira couldn't deny that Addis roused a passion she never thought to feel - and a perilous hope for a future that could never be...
An Uncommon Love
Addis returned from the Crusades to find his lands usurped by his stepbrother, and his country on the brink of rebellion. Determined to reclaim his birthright, Addis could not afford to be distracted by a woman - even one as tempting as Moira. Yet the only living part of his contented past lay in Moira - and his desire for her was more dangerous than his deadly battles with the king's men. By law, Moira belonged to him... but possessing her heart might be far more difficult.
Okay, yes: a romance novel. But in terms of well-written sexy brilliance, this takes the cake. Most romance-novel heroines are dippy virgins; most heros are deeply muscled jerks (if not rape apologists). Here, Our Darling Moira is twice widowed - and Our Dear Addis pays more attention to his godawful scar than his glorious muscles - and they both seriously grow as characters - in between all the humping - and moreover, their relationship just makes sense.There are a few cringeworthy moments, but
Stars: 3 / 5Recommendation: If you are into period setting novels with romance and mystery along-side history, books by Madeline Hunter are ones to be tried for sure.By Possession is the second book in the Medievals series by Madeline Hunter published in September of 2000. And this is the second book for Madeline. Although this is considered the second book in the series, chronologically this is the first in the series. The plot revolves around Addis de Valence - a knight returned from Crusaders
Moira is a serf-born woman who has been taught by life to expect nothing, especially the love of a high-born man of power and privilege. Addis is that man of power and privilege, but he has also been dealt some hard blows. First he was left for dead on a crusade (and his wounds were not delivered by the enemy!), and then he spent six years as a slave, so he understands Moiras need to be more than a bondwoman. But he also knows that he only feels whole when he is with her. The problem, of course,
This is one of my favorite Hunter books. I love the idea of a man willing to ignore all of society's strictures because he loves a woman more than he loves his status.
Way better than I thought giving my experience with this author. I can't give it 3 stars as I did skim read some (and it's telling)
Madeline Hunter
Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 3.81 | 1913 Users | 97 Reviews
Mention Appertaining To Books By Possession (Medieval #1)
Title | : | By Possession (Medieval #1) |
Author | : | Madeline Hunter |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
Published | : | September 5th 2000 by Bantam |
Categories | : | Romance. Historical Romance. Historical. Medieval. Medieval Romance. Historical Fiction |
Narration As Books By Possession (Medieval #1)
A Common LadyFor years she had thought he was dead. Yet when Addis de Valence strode into Moira Falkner's cottage, there was no mistaking the sharp planes of his face, and the scar she herself had helped to heal. The young squire who had once been her hero was now her lord, a hardened man who returned to claim the son she had raised as her own. But Moira couldn't deny that Addis roused a passion she never thought to feel - and a perilous hope for a future that could never be...
An Uncommon Love
Addis returned from the Crusades to find his lands usurped by his stepbrother, and his country on the brink of rebellion. Determined to reclaim his birthright, Addis could not afford to be distracted by a woman - even one as tempting as Moira. Yet the only living part of his contented past lay in Moira - and his desire for her was more dangerous than his deadly battles with the king's men. By law, Moira belonged to him... but possessing her heart might be far more difficult.
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Original Title: | By Possession |
ISBN: | 0553582216 (ISBN13: 9780553582215) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Medieval #1 |
Setting: | England,1326 |
Rating Appertaining To Books By Possession (Medieval #1)
Ratings: 3.81 From 1913 Users | 97 ReviewsWeigh Up Appertaining To Books By Possession (Medieval #1)
Really loved this romance. The angst got to be a little depressing at times and there was a little too much push and pull but I just loved the characters. I loved how Moira refused to back down from her principles. The way she described her life if she were to be Addis's mistress truly sounded like torture and she would know. I liked the historical details.Okay, yes: a romance novel. But in terms of well-written sexy brilliance, this takes the cake. Most romance-novel heroines are dippy virgins; most heros are deeply muscled jerks (if not rape apologists). Here, Our Darling Moira is twice widowed - and Our Dear Addis pays more attention to his godawful scar than his glorious muscles - and they both seriously grow as characters - in between all the humping - and moreover, their relationship just makes sense.There are a few cringeworthy moments, but
Stars: 3 / 5Recommendation: If you are into period setting novels with romance and mystery along-side history, books by Madeline Hunter are ones to be tried for sure.By Possession is the second book in the Medievals series by Madeline Hunter published in September of 2000. And this is the second book for Madeline. Although this is considered the second book in the series, chronologically this is the first in the series. The plot revolves around Addis de Valence - a knight returned from Crusaders
Moira is a serf-born woman who has been taught by life to expect nothing, especially the love of a high-born man of power and privilege. Addis is that man of power and privilege, but he has also been dealt some hard blows. First he was left for dead on a crusade (and his wounds were not delivered by the enemy!), and then he spent six years as a slave, so he understands Moiras need to be more than a bondwoman. But he also knows that he only feels whole when he is with her. The problem, of course,
This is one of my favorite Hunter books. I love the idea of a man willing to ignore all of society's strictures because he loves a woman more than he loves his status.
Way better than I thought giving my experience with this author. I can't give it 3 stars as I did skim read some (and it's telling)
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