9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exciting beginning to a new paranormal romance series!, November 4, 2008
This review is from: Immortal Warrior (Paperback)
Two hundred years ago, a crew of Vikings was cursed by an evil sorceress. Doomed to spend eternity alternating between an animal form half the day and their human selves the other half, these men muddle through time longing for a cure, a home, and maybe even love and a family of their own.
Now Ivo has a chance - at least for part of it - when his king orders him to take Lady Alaida as his wife, securing his hold on her family's lands. Ivo knows it can't last long, but he is determined to enjoy it for the short time that he can before his dual life is discovered. He spends his days as an eagle and his nights with Alaida as a man, finding happiness with his beautiful bride.
But treachery lurks in their midst, and if Ivo wants to hold on to that happiness, he must protect his wife from all threats. Easier said than done when his curse separates him from Alaida every daylight hour...
What better way to write a tortured hero than with a seemingly unbreakable curse that prevents him any hope of having a normal life? Lisa Hendrix has the right of it with her new paranormal romance series led by IMMORTAL WARRIOR.
I'll admit it; I fell for every single one of the Viking heroes she introduces in this story - Brand, Ari, and of course the star of IMMORTAL WARRIOR, Ivo. My heart broke for every one of them as they struggled with their mutual problem.
Yet there was hope, too. Even before they knew there was a real way to break the curse that has plagued them for centuries, each man discovered some measure of personal hope as Ivo finds a home and family, however temporary it may be. Through Ivo, the other men experience his happiness vicariously, and work to help him live the moment to its fullest before he must abandon his home and wife forever.
Ivo himself struggles with that hope as his fear of losing everything grows exponentially with his happiness in this new life. He wants this home, his bride, and everything that comes with them with every fiber of his being, but the knowledge that he must lose it all soon makes him reluctant to relax and enjoy the joy he finds.
Alaida is just enough of a spitfire to liven up Ivo's monotonous existence. This Lady's sharp wit has the ability to cut a man where it counts, but her caring nature stops her just short of being shrewish. She uses that biting tongue when necessary, keeping at bay the scalawags who besiege her after her Grandfather's arrest. That's not to say she doesn't use it to keep Ivo on his toes, but looking at it the situation from her perspective, Ivo deserves it. Despite the secrets she knows he keeps from her, she can't help but falling in love with this man when he proves himself so different from all other, treating her with respect and consideration. If only he would tell her how he spends his days away from her...
As the story wraps, the author delivered some very unexpected twists that really escalated my estimation of the plot. I'd enjoyed the story all along, but the ending - wow! Lisa Hendrix took me completely off-guard with the conclusion and I loved every minute of it.
IMMORTAL WARRIOR is a gripping paranormal romance that will be sure to resonate with romance readers. I expect both this book and its sequels to find their way on the must-buy lists of book lovers everywhere!
**Courtesy of Wild on Books**
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVED this book!!, November 3, 2008
This review is from: Immortal Warrior (Paperback)
While living a solitary life in the shadows of the night Ivo de Vassy is summoned to Salisbury Castle by King William Rufus of England. Ivo was vital in a recent victory and the king wishes to reward him. Without fully thinking of the consequences Ivo asks for land as payment. What he receives is more than he bargains for.
Lady Alaida spends her days fending off suitors and watching over the lands of Alnwick that were seized when her grandfather was imprisoned. As she soon learns, the king has not only given rule of Alnwick to Ivo but he has also ordered them to marry in order to seal his hold on the lands. With beautiful looks and a sharp tongue Alaida quickly steals the heart of Ivo and after a quick wedding Ivo awakens in Alaida a passion she never knew existed.
But Ivo has a secret that no one but two of his trusted men share. Long ago Ivo was cursed with immortality that has him spending his days in the form of an eagle. Each morning before dawn Ivo leaves Alaida and increasingly she begs to know the truth behind his mysterious "hunting trips". However within days a vision warns that a child born to the couple also has the shape-shifting curse and Ivo makes the decision to keep his distance from Alaida's bed to spare her from the horror of this vision coming true.
Will this combination tear them apart or will their love set them free???
Immortal Warrior is a combination of a historical and a paranormal romance. I admit I was a bit hesitant when I noticed the historical aspects of the book but I was immediately pulled into the story. The writing is incredible and the characters jump to life within the pages. You get two great storylines in one awesome book: a great romance with steamy sex between Ivo and Alaida plus the background story for the Immortal Brotherhood series.
I can't wait to read the next book series, Immortal Outlaw, and I recommend this book to all historical, paranormal and romantic suspense lovers.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very well written story!!!, January 18, 2010
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I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this novel. I bought it for the same reasons I always do- good reviews and hopes for a new series! They always say 'don't judge a book by it's cover' and I am happy to say this isn't just another paranormal romance about brawny warriors. Not to say I mind those at all! I was just pleasantly surprised with this particular story. First and foremost, Ms Hendrix does her research and it's evident in her writing. This research allows the reader to take it a step further from fantasy world to making it feel more like a place in time. And the language used from that time again makes this seem as if one has been transported through a portal. Each character has their own story and background, and the plot was believable and kept me intrigued. One note: as stated on the back, I wasn't sure how I would be able to stand the strain the main couple experiences due to a cursed vision, but again the writing and story kept me entranced to the very end. Readers who want romantic encounters every other page be warned- this story is more about quality than quantity but Hendrix makes it worthwhile! I cannot wait to absorb myself in the next installment, Immortal Outlaw, and am happy to add this series to my TBR pile!
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