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3.0 out of 5 stars
The Bargain, November 10, 2006
This review is from: The Bargain (Paperback)
An erotic Medieval by Ms. Templeton that had just enough of 'you are my woman` to appeal to many readers, alas, left me wanting. Indeed the steamy and sensual love scenes were anjoyable but not as explicit as I expected.
What brought my rating down was the modern language. If not for the 'mayhaps` and 'nays` thrown in here and there I could have been reading a Regency. Also, the conflict wrapped up way too quickly.
Not bad for a quick afternoon read and I will probably check out another book by this author. However, The Bargain was not a keeper.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensual and Romantic, December 5, 2006
This review is from: The Bargain (Paperback)
Renaud de Wolf, knight to King William, has come to reclaim Braemere, the fief which de Pirou, the man sent by the king before him, has lost back to its original owners-losing his own life in the process. Renaud has taken the castle, and now Adelstan Cawdor, who retook his home from the man who slew his parents, stands before him.
Before things can go further, an arrow is loosed, striking Renaud in the shoulder. Only Adelstan's quick defense saves the culprit; his twin-his female twin, Aleysia. Seeing no other way out when she is brought before Renaud, Aleysia makes a bargain to be de Wolf's mistress in exchange for her twin's life.
This is a well-written tale, in which the erotic abounds, but never overshadows the love story developing between its principles. The author focuses on the relationship between Aleysia and de Wolf, but there is also a sub-plot about de Wolf's sister Elena, and Renaud's first-in-command, Galeran. This author handles both with skillful ease.
There are a few editing mistakes, and the solution to the obstacles standing in Aleysia and de Wolf's path seems a bit too easy, but these are minor complaints in an otherwise enjoyably well-developed and interesting story, with several plot twists and turns that help it along. The characters have dimension and extreme likeability in the case of the principles, while the villains of the piece show devious depth that rings true and adds to the story's appeal.
This is a well-crafted medieval tale, and will be enjoyed by lovers of erotica, romance and a historical setting alike. Recommended.
Reviewed by Lee M
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Masterful Medieval Erotic Blend, December 5, 2006
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The Bargain is a medieval erotic pleasure! Norman Knight Renaud de Wulf conquers Braemere for King William. Upon his arrival he captures the young Saxon Lord Adelstan Cawdor, but is suddenly wounded by an arrow shot from the young Lord's twin. Renaud soon discovers this twin is a beautiful young woman, Lady Aleysia. A cold conqueror, he accepts "The Bargain" of her virginity and her warming his bed in return for him sparing her brother's life. Renaud soon discovers that once is not enough with this young and sensual beauty. The lust they expect, but soon Renaud and Aleysia find themselves struggling with their feelings of love, an intense struggle between conqueror and captured. Renaud finds his love for the beautiful Aleysia becoming stronger than his allegiance to his King and he continually finds himself giving into her demands for her brother's release. Soon he is sacrificing all for more of her. This is what makes this story even more erotic, as well as it being a delightful well-written historical romance that has a balance of story, character development, and erotica. It is the intense lust, pleasure and love that at times seems all consuming, which is what makes a good erotic read more than just a string of sex scenes. Julia Templeton is an author destined to be one of the top authors in erotic romance. This reviewer finds that when a Julia Templeton story is part of an anthology, her story always seems to outshine the others. Her books are a true delight for those who love the sensual that blends with a well-developed and researched story. And like her characters......her fans want more!
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