The Grail King [Mass Market Paperback]

Joy Nash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Set in 130 AD on the Isle of Avalon, a lonely young druid finds more than he expected on a quest for the lost Grail of Avalon—he finds a bewitching Roman beauty. It is a loosely linked sequel to Celtic Fire, Nash’s Golden Heart Award-nominated debut.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

 

“Nash creates a suspenseful, haunting and high-tension romance between conqueror and captive in a sensually realistic setting. A top-notch read.” —Romantic Times BOOKclub

“This is a wonderfully fast-paced read full of romance, love and fantasy that will continue to burn in the hearts of readers after the last page is turned.” —Fresh Fiction

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Joy Nash is the two-time winner of the Hearts Through History (RWA) Award, as well as a finalist for a RITA, PRISM and Golden Heart awards.  She was one of the featured authors in Dorchester’s Immortals continuity series, and her books have been selected for the Rhapsody Doubleday Book Club as well as translated into half a dozen languages. Her upcoming Watchers series—which launches in February 2011—should prove to be her most successful to date. Tapping into the latest trend in paranormal romance (fallen angels), it will appeal to fans of J.R. Ward, Claire Delacroix, Erin McCarthy, Nalini Singh and others. 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Love Spell (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0505526832
• ISBN-13: 978-0505526830
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I love to write my dreams ' and occasionally, my nightmares. My books often have a paranormal twist, but they will always be filled with hot guys, high emotion and fast-paced action. For excerpts and more, visit my website at www.joynash.com or my blog at wwww.joynash.blogspot.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the time line is spot on, September 12, 2007

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Cy Korte (Wisconsin Rapids, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Grail King (Mass Market Paperback)

you should read THE GRAIL KING. If Celtic mystics are your thing, Ms Nash did her research and the time line is spot on. Now you may say "boring"...but no so! There is a rich mix of romance and adventure awaiting you in this book.

Owein is the last of his village, a seer. In a vision he sees a young woman, a Roman, the hated enemy. Then in the middle of a snow storm he finds her. Should he leave her or save her?

Clara is searching for someone or something. Is Owein the answer? Or is he one of the bloody barbarians everyone tells her about?

Together thorough fights with Romans and Celtics; visions; druids and a wolf that has its own thoughts, Owein and Clara must travel. What is the end prize? Sorry can't tell you! These characters are so real; you will want travel with them yourself and enjoy the trip.

Reviewed by Michele Patrykus
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original, complex, and moving, August 24, 2007

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Jerry Wynne (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Grail King (Mass Market Paperback)

The Grail King is a great book for anyone who enjoys paranormal romances that don't feature vampires or werewolves. Much as I enjoy the more traditional paranormal romances, it's refreshing to read something that is different and original. I found the story fast-faced, the characters rich and sympathetic, and the drama gripping. Ms. Nash also does a fantastic job of world building, and I found myself practically shivering with cold (even though it's 100 degrees out) when her characters were tromping through the snow and sleet. I can't recommend this book highly enough!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic book, August 30, 2006

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D. Birdsell "booklover2" (pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Grail King (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a huge Joy Nash fan, from her early novellas for New Concepts Publishing and now Celtic Fire and The Grail King.

Her extensive knowledge of the time period is deftly woven into the storyline, and the mix of magic, myth and sexual tension keeps you turning the pages until the very last.

I love the female lead of this story, Clara, who dares to step out of her sheltered world, but isn't one of those overly-spunky romance heroines who shows no fear or vulnerability. She is a perfect foil for the reclusive Owein.

I can't wait to read the next installment of the Druids of Avalon.