Passion's Blood [Hardcover]

Cherif Fortin (Author), Lynn Sanders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

Lady Leanna is a flame-haired beauty, loved by her betrothed Prince Emric and desired by his loathsome brother, Prince Bran. Although in love with Emric, Leanna has still not made her peace with the knowledge that this arrangement was forced upon her. Prince Emric, noble and courageous, rides to war, ignorant of his brother's dark treachery. In a net of betrayal and violence, the young lovers must preserve their faith, and Leanna must keep Emric alive with her love and the magical powers she herself does not yet fully understand.

Editorial Reviews

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"I love this idea . . . I highly recommend this one!"  —Night Owl Romance

"A quick-moving, snappy story coupled with absolutely gorgeous illustrations, this is a volume that deserves to be cherished."  —CK25 Kwips and Critiques

About the Author

Cherif Fortin and Lynn Sanders are accomplished artists and co-owners of Fortin & Sanders Illustrations. Their studio produces world-renowned book cover illustrations, portraiture, and fine art. They both live near Chicago.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 81 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160542062X
• ISBN-13: 978-1605420622
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #874,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WORTH THE WAIT, March 2, 2000

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Dreamweaver - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passion's Blood (Love Spectrum Romance) (Hardcover)

I have loved books since childhood. All books and all topics. As I grew older and moved on to more adult themes, I began to miss having the illustrations that we all had as children to guide us on our way through the story...until now.

The other night for the first time in quite a long time, I actually sat down with a book and lost myself to the magic that Cherif Fortin and Lynn Sanders created for us.

Not only is this book beautifully written with words that cause your heart to beat faster when you sense the danger that Prince Emric is walking into, but the artwork shows us the full range of human emotions.

From beginning to end, each and every picture that Cherif Fortin and Lynn Sanders gave to us tells a story of it's own. From the beautiful, young Lady Leanna, to the proud Prince Emric, to the bold and brash Prince Bran.

You can see the passion, feel the love, the anger, the despair, the disbelief, the rage and the fear in each and every piece of art.

And as we read further we shed tears over on old soldier, Captain Aelfric, who breathed his last in order to protect his prince and consequently we share the grief with Prince Emric.

As this wonderful tale comes to a close, each and everyone of us waits with bated breath for the Lady Leanna to finally understand what true love really is. It is the Passions Blood of our very existence.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Unique Presentation!, March 10, 2005

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Glenda A Bixler "Glenda" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Passion's Blood (Love Spectrum Romance) (Hardcover)

I had this book on order before it was published. I attended the American Bookseller's Show in Chicago and was stunned by the portrait painting Lynn Sanders was doing of Cherif Fortin! Oh yes, I got an autograph from Cherif-and I enjoy having the book and his signed picture on my bookshelf. It was the combination of portrait-quality paintings within a novel, however, that was most intriguing, and it made me rush home and put the book on order! It is absolutely beautiful.

Throughout Passion's Blood, Cherif and Lynn combine a wonderful historical novel with fantastic portrait paintings, quite similar to those old Bible portraits that some of you may remember. Quite simply, I wanted this new, unique book as a keepsake and, what I hope, will be the first in a series of this wonderful step "backward," where the beauty of the printed word is combined with an artistic complement beyond belief. E publishing may be the future; but Passion's Blood shows why we will always cling to the printed book as a unique treasure.

The story is set in the time when property and castles were seized by raising great swords against another. It opens as Lord Gareth and his men fight to save the castle, Gallitain, from Highland warriors. All are killed save the chieftain who is captured by their leader.

Lord Gareth is the father of Lady Leanna, who is betrothed to Prince Emric, younger brother of the Heirs of Kaherdin. And Lady Leanna is with them at Brimhall, when her father and homeland are attacked. Having been sent there for protection, as well as to participate in the Summer Feast, a great event with minstrels and jugglers, Leanna is thrilled to share this time with Emric. But as the festivities begin, she also sees the antagonism and cruelty of Prince Bran as he forces battle with a fellow knight. Leanna is caught and forced to watch this encounter until Emric arrives.

Later, while King Morien shares food with his family, they are disturbed by a representative group of the Deldann warriors, who announce their victory over Gallitain and declare war on the King on behalf of King Lorccan. Knowing there is no way out, the King and brothers prepare for war.

During the ensuing days, King Morien is killed, Lady Leanna is kidnapped, and Prince Emric is forced into battle. But as Emric considers all that has happened, he begins to question exactly who the enemy is and, as he finds that his father has been killed and pursues his murderer and Leanna's kidnappers to free her, he faces the greatest battle he will ever encounter. But Prince Emric is seriously wounded. Can the power of Lady Leanna's love save him? And will Lady Leanna ever see her father again?

Perhaps this historical romance pursues an age-old plot, but the story, with the accompanying illustrations, creates a fresh combination that is well worth your time. Anybody interested in historical fiction will want Passion's Blood as a unique addition to their home library.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Innovative Work of Art, November 22, 2001

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"ladymystical" (Florida's East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Passion's Blood (Love Spectrum Romance) (Hardcover)

The first illustrated romance novel is sure to entertain lovers of medieval and fantasy reading. The writing is a bit more graphic than I usually like, but conveys the realism of medieval war, while the pictures are magical in quality. Ms. Sanders and Mr. Fortin are each a class act and this carefully crafted production is proof. If you enjoyed those wonderful illustrated children's novels of Merlin and other magical characters as I did, this book may fullfill your adult wishes for adventure, with gorgeous visual entertainment as an added bonus.
I am looking forward to the next one.