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Title: The Holding by Claudia Dain ISBN: 0843948582 Publisher: Leisure Books Pub. Date: 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.47
Rating: 5
Summary: Sensual + Spiritual = INCREDIBLE!!
Comment: The Holding is the first book by Claudia Dain I've read. I read it in one day - it was incredible! It's a refreshingly different kind of romance. It has all the elements of a sensual love story, yet this novel is a very unique mix of spirituality and sensuality. I'm happy to find an author that realizes the two are not mutually exclusive.
William, the hero has been given Greneforde Castle (including resident lady of Greneforde, the orphaned Cathryn) by the king to reward him for his loyal service. Both William and Cathryn have scars of their past to overcome. The story is completely absorbing as the author gradually reveals the tragedies that haunt them. William's character grows into a warm, tender and sexy husband. Cathryn has put up a strong front for so long that she finds it hard to let her defenses down to her new husband, but when she does, she finds ecstasy.
The secondary characters are some of the most well developed and interesting I've read in a long time. Among them is a priest who provides wise spiritual guidance and two servants who are falling in love themselves.
This book is well worth your time and money. It's truly an intelligent, thoughtful romance.
I totally agree with the reviewer that said the cover is bad. Ms. Dain, if you're reading this...don't let the publishers do that to you again! This book deserves better!!
Rating: 3
Summary: a good afternoon read
Comment: I liked this book. This is the 1st book I've read by Claudia Dain and It won't be the last. I enjoyed the story of William, the hero who has been given Greneforde Castle as a gift for being a loyal knight by his king. His traveling companions Rowland, Kendall and his squire Ulrich are the best of friends and thier loyalty to each other is plain to see. William takes as his bride the orphaned Cathryn. She is a quiet and beautiful young woman who has protected her people during the long war as best she could. William must overcome many barriers to prove his love for Cathryn. He is tender with her but determined to win her love. This story was warm and touching and I would enjoy reading about the secondary characters in future books.
Rating: 3
Summary: It improves once get past the cover and the first chapter
Comment: England, Winter 1155. "Nineteen years of war had taken its toll on William's holding ... field were broken wastelands of scorched earth ... there would be no corn this winter" (pg.1). Of course not! Corn is a New World crop that never existed in 12th-century England! I have to say, I put the book down after reading the 1st page and it was months before boredom forced me to pick it up again. I'm glad that I did. The plot is driven and, once started, I couldn't put it down. Tsk to Ms. Dain for poor research, but give her 10 pages and she will entertain you.
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Title: The Marriage Bed by Claudia Dain ISBN: 0843949333 Publisher: Leisure Books Pub. Date: 2001 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Tell Me Lies by Claudia Dain ISBN: 084394692X Publisher: Leisure Books Pub. Date: 2000 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: To Burn by Claudia Dain ISBN: 0843949856 Publisher: Leisure Books Pub. Date: 2002 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Willing Wife by Claudia Dain ISBN: 0843951117 Publisher: Leisure Books Pub. Date: 2002 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Lady of Desire by Gaelen Foley ISBN: 0804119740 Publisher: Ivy Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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