Bold Angel [Mass Market Paperback]

Kat Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1994

They were enemies in a divided land...

Saxon beauty Caryn of Ivesham longed to escape the chill gray cloisters of the convent to which she'd fled-but not in marriage to the towering, feared Raolfe de Gere, the Norman knight they called Ral the Relentless. Even though he had once saved her from a fate worse than death, she could not forget he'd raised the grim battlements of Braxton, keep on her dead father's lands or that his men had dishonored her sister. If she wed him to bring peace to her people, he would have to lay siege to her bed.

But their destiny was more powerful than the clash of swords.

The darkly handsome warlord's blood coursed with desire for Caryn's burnished crimson lips, and his passion would not be denied. But in the wild ecstasy they shared. Ral feared more than his heart was in danger. Could his rebellious bride be a traitor deadlier than the wolves and brigands prowling deep in English forests?

A magnificent tale of intrigue, vengeance and soul-searing love, Kat Martin's newest romance is her most irresistible to date!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Excellent and entertaining."--Heather Graham

"An excellent medieval romance...Readers will not only love this novel, but clamor for a sequel."--Affaire de Coeur

"Kat Martin has superbly captured the essence that is the medieval period. Fans will most assuredly ask for more from this talented author."--Linda Abel, The Medieval Chronicle

About the Author

Kat Martin is a graduate of the University of California, where she majored in Anthropology and History. She says her schooling helped to develop her interest in the past.

"I love anything old," Kat says. "I especially love to visit the settings for my books." She and Western writer husband, Larry, often do research in the areas where their novels take place. "We like to say in out-of-the-way inns and houses built in times past. It's fun and it gives a wonderful sense of a bygone era."

Kat's books have won numerous awards and been published in a number of foreign countries. She is currently working on her next historical romance.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (September 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312953038
• ISBN-13: 978-0312953034
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,152,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Currently living in Missoula, Montana, Kat Martin is the bestselling author of over fifty Historical and Contemporary Romance novels. Before she started writing in 1985, Kat was a real estate broker. During that time, she met her husband, Larry Jay Martin, also an author. Kat is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she majored in Anthropology and also studied History. "I love anything old," Kat says. "I love to travel and especially like to visit the places where my books are set. My husband and I often stay in out-of-the-way inns and houses built in times past. It's fun and it gives a wonderful sense of a by-gone era."

To date, Kat has over twelve million copies of her books in print. She is published in twenty foreign countries, including Germany, Norway, Sweden, China, Korea, Bulgaria, Russia, England, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Japan and Greece.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should be named the Troublesome Angel, September 29, 2002

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LadyT - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bold Angel (Mass Market Paperback)

This book starts off with the promise of excitement and doesn't let you down. From their first meeting, Raolfe de Gere, a knight for King William, and Caryn of Ivesham, are at odds. He's a dreaded Norman knight plundering the Saxon lands, and Lady Caryn is an unwilling victim. Events thrust them together as Lady Caryn faces one dangerous encounter after another, and seems to always be at odds with Raolfe.

The plot is good and believable and there are plenty of subplots that keep your interest and add more excitement to an already good story. The dialog is good and believable, as are the characters' actions. The descriptions are good, and the scenes all fit nicely within the story. The good characters are very easy to like and the bad ones are ... well, sleazy. And, to keep the reader off track, there are a few characters whose loyalties you'll come to question.

In sum, this is a very good and enjoyable historical romance. There's always something going on. And just when you think the romance between Caryn and Raolfe is about to blossom into a deep, trusting and long-lasting love, something happens that tears them apart. At times I wanted to shake both of them to make them see the light. Thankfully, there were characters in the book that did the task for me. Bottom line, this is a book I would recommend.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Squeezer!, June 13, 2001

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Abbys (Moreno Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bold Angel (Mass Market Paperback)

Whew! This book will definitely play with your heart... It's an emotional topsy-turvy book you wouldn't want to miss!

I have never read a book such as this one. The story centralized on the hero/heroine's relationship with each other, which initally formed out of an obligatory deed then advance to the undeniable emotions of LOVE. There is nothing simple about this book though as Ral and Caryn's attachment to each other didn't come easy. There was lots of challenges: adjustments, learning and accepting each other's flaws, that needed to be overcome. Oh and how they have prevailed! Each obstacles that Ms. Kat Martin created here will make your heart ache. Yikes! I don't want to ruin it for other's who haven't read this book yet so I will hold myself back from mentioning a scene or two. You'll have to read it to find out. It will be more of a heart squeezer if you read it unprepared just as I have been. You will feel the pain and the relief as u read through it. Of course, like every other books, there's also some external conflicts such as villains, traitors, malady's and etc... but Ms. Martin uniquely compacted this novel more of internal clash that makes you thoroughly convinve of the character's love for each other. I love Caryn's spunk and innocence. The way she speaks her mind, her biting words when she is hurt... awww! Ral is just as great. He is strong yet gentle. He is firm yet forgiving. In the end, this book will make your heart soar with so much love for both Ral and Caryn.

The secondary character's are as well formed and develop as the hero/heroine. I wish Ms. Martin will create a book for the mysterious Sir Gareth. Sequel for this novel is definitely A MUST.

Do yourself a big favor and read BOLD ANGEL... I'll just hope you'll enjoy your day with a soaring heart just as I have :-)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars more passion than drama, August 25, 2002

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Amy (texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bold Angel (Mass Market Paperback)

"Bold Angel" is the story of Caryn, the daughter of a slain saxon lord in an Noram conquered england, and Ral, a Norman lord who now holds Caryn's father's land. Caryn was living in a convent when she's taken by lord malvern, Ral's rival, to Ral's holdings. Ral proposes that she marry him to save her from Malvern and so the story goes.

Caryn is a fiery herione who follows the mold of petite leading lady for the bigger than life hero. It's an endearing match that leads to some interesting problems. This story is laced with conflict but it's more the emotional kind than any real actions.

I found myself agreeing with both reviews that said this was a great book and those that said it had little action. Though Ral is a warlord of sorts the story mostly centers around Caryn and her relationship with Ral. This actually reminded me of a julie Garwood story in that respect. But this absence of violence didn't really detract from the story. Ral and Caryn's relationship is entertaining enough in itself with each one fighting desire for the other and both turning out to be passioante caring people.

The secondary characters are compelling and are there to move the story along and add perspective rather than detract from the story or set up a sequel...though i would love to read Odo's story, ah well can't have everything.

This is a nice work that is an enjoyable read...check it out but don't expect some sweeping war drama it's a little bit more fluff than that...it's a romance work. you know love and opptimism and all :)