Customer Reviews

Virgin Slave, Barbarian King (Harlequin Historical)

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I must say, as a Harlequin, I wasn't so sure about this product. Sometimes they lack depth. Also, this is not your typical Regency or a book with a Scot running around in a kilt. However, the idea of a captured slave to a barbarian (And what a hunky barbarian he is!)in an era many know about but kind of gets put on the back burner, was just too intriguing. There was also the delimma of a spoiled, beautiful aristocrat becoming said slave. Would she have the spirit and courage to stand up to these barbarians?
In fact, these two very different people come to know each other, and themselves, delightfully. Mrs. Allen's characters are alive with strength, courage, flaws and deep emotion. The heroine is not your typical chin jutting heroine, but a delightfully real combination of vulnerability and strength. The hero is not typical, either, but a strong, fierce warrior who does things that are so typically male and so sensative, one is amazed, yet laughs out loud. Funny and full of excitement, as well as historical facts my World History teacher would have been proud of my learning (even if it wasn't in a text book) I would recommend this book to anyone! Boo-yah! Mrs. Allen!

I was pleasantly surprised in how much I enjoyed this book. I agree with the other reviewers that this is a nice change of pace for historical romance. The settings, characters and plot were refreshing. There were no (or very little) silly misunderstandings or outlandish stubbornness you come to expect from historical romance. I also liked that there was another female character challenging the lead female protagonist for the gorgeous hero. It was an added twist and a realistic situation. The quick ending was a little predictable, but definitely worth a read.

I was utterly amazed as to how much I like this story. The title is sooo stupid, but the plot, the characters...wow, they were so good. I love both the heroine and the hero. One thing I appreciated is that there were few misunderstandings. This couple actually talked to each other. You have to warm into the story, but by the 4th chapter,the story is already moving. Good and funny read.

Must say, It was like eating stale chocolate this one, but that's how I seem to find a lot of the Harlequins. It lacked something. Maybe it was tension, edge to the characters or depth. Wulfric was too good. Bordering boring. I liked his squire better, he developed more through the story. The whole master/slave thing can be very interesting to play with but it was never fully explored in my opinion. If I find myself wanting to rewrite many passages in a book to make it interesting I find it was a waste of money.

This was a pretty average romance - the privilaged Julia, the main character who is from a Roman family, refusing to admit her feelings for her Barbarian captor but eventually giving in, was not particularly original. But I LOVED the setting of the ancient Roman Empire. So many historicals these days are set in 1800s England and it's getting old. So if you love a romance with a unique setting I'd reccomend giving this book a try because even though the plot is not that original the setting definitley is/

The title of this book is beyond horrible. It's almost the kind of title, even in e-format, that you are embarrassed to purchase. I'm glad I listened to other reviewers to ignore the title because the book was actually a good read. This book has it all from fight scenes and imagery to sexual tension and good character development. I was surprised at how many characters were able to be developed in a relatively short amount of time. Being an animal lover I also had an affection for the wolf. Interesting, and different setting than the usual historical romance set in England with Lords and Ladies, I think you'll find this a good read with a more realistic ending.

I have read this book twice actually over the space of a few years and can say it is one on my favorite romances. The heroine is strong, beautiful, and easy to identify with, and the hero is fierce, honorable, and for a lack of better words HOT. He is just the kinda of character a girl wants to read about. Great book, definitely worth buying and reading!

Why must so many good books have cheesy titles? This was such a good book! I liked all the characters, their interactions felt real, and the details were interesting - I enjoyed a book about a time period we rarely hear about (right before end of Western Roman empire and beginning of Wetsern European Dark Ages). The only thing that would have made it better would have been an epilogue about Wulfric and Julia - we romance readers love our epilogues!
Look past the title and check out the book - I would recommend it!

A very passionate book, I read it in one sitting. This book captures your attention and holds you there till you have gotten to the end and stilling waiting for more.

I really enjoyed reading this book. After the 3rd chapter I couldn't put the book down. I thought that the quickness to which the main female character adjusted to the captive lifestyle was rather quick, but overall the development of the story and the characters was interesting. I would definitely read another book by this author.