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Title: The Prize by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0-671-70251-3 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1991 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.53 (47 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Delightful medieval romance!
Comment: The last time I read a Garwood historical, The Lion's Lady, I stated in my review that it was her best romance I had read. Well, I now say that again. The Prize was even better than The Lion's Lady. This book however, is set in a medieval time frame. It is full of subtle humor and I laughed out loud many times. Although there are some serious aspects to the story, it reads as more of a light comedy. Both of the leads are strong and very likable characters.
Baron Royce, the hero, is one of the Norman invaders at the time William the Conqueror takes the throne of England. Tension runs high between the Saxons and Normans as the new king plans weddings between Saxon nobility and Norman knights that have served him well. In the opening pages of the book, Royce and his soldiers are capturing the family holding of Lady Nicholaa. Royce has been ordered by the king to bring Lady Nicholaa to London where she will wed a Norman of his choosing. King William refers to Nicholaa as the prize (thus the name of the book) because he will give her in marriage to a highly deserving knight.
Royce is a very popular leader of men and is known to be the best Norman trainer of soldiers. He leads a very organized, logical life and demands obedience from all who serve him. This is one hero who is alpha in the extreme yet very lovable at the same time. He has an evenly tempered personality and exhibits great maturity - until it comes to Nicholaa.
Lady Nicholaa is not at all happy with the Norman invasion of her home. She is a young lady full of mischief and a very expressive personality. She uses her wit to escape Royce once her family holding is captured. When he finds that he has been tricked by Nicholaa, he eagerly anticipates beating her at her own game. Before long, Royce has found Nicholaa and manipulated her into accompanying him to London. The journey to London is a long one and Nicholaa attempts to escape again and again and Royce prevents her escape again and again. He spends portions of their journey readying Nicholaa for her presentation at court and to the king. By the time they reach London, their relationship is a mixture of aggravation and fondness. Due to some heroic action during court on the part of Nicholaa, the king allows her to choose her own husband from the many single men that surround her. Although Royce can be thoroughly exasperating, Nicholaa has determined he is a man of honor and kindness. Much to Royce's surprise, she chooses him as her future husband and the two marry that very night. Shortly thereafter, the two return to Nicholaa's former family's fortress and begin married life.
This is a most enjoyable tale as these two match wits, annoying each other, yet growing in fondness for each other by the day. Royce is very much in command and never asks Nicholaa to do anything - he only tells her what to do. Their home is "his" home and she is "his" property and she is expected to obey without question and without delay. I laughed again and again as they react to each other and grow. It is thoroughly entertaining and not a page is boring. This is a book that concentrates on the romance between the leads and most of the book is dedicated to that romance. Although there are some interesting secondary characters and a couple of mysteries to solve, they take few pages overall. We get to read more and more about this juicy relationship developing between Royce and Nicholaa. There are some sensual scenes and they rate a solid 4.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines).
I highly recommend The Prize for an engrossing and delightful read. It will definitely take its place on my keeper shelf along with a few other Garwood books. Although I am not overly fond of Garwood's contemporary romances, I have yet to read one of her historical romances that disappointed me. It's just that I can't decide which one I really like the best because they are all so good.
Rating: 5
Summary: My Favorite Garwood Book!
Comment: I love all of Julie Garwood's books, but this is my all time favorite! I can't keep track of how many times I have read it. It still makes me laugh every time I read it. Nichola and Royce are the perfect hero and heroine. This is a must read! I won't go into the merits of this book! I will let you be pleased about it all on your own.
Rating: 4
Summary: Loved the male hero
Comment: I liked this book simply because Royce wasn't overtly handsome and was disfigured with a scar. He didn't think he was a catch and was surprised when Nicholaa chose him. What she saw and loved was a handsome older man. He wasn't quite as arrogant and hot-headed as other Garwood male heroes who demand their brides marry them. He even waited for his bride to come around before bedding her.
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Title: The Secret by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671744216 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737821 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 30 April, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Gift by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671702505 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671870114 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737805 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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