The Warrior Trainer (Stones of Destiny, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Gerri Russell (Author)
Key Phrases: green horseman, training chamber, outer bailey, White Horseman, Four Horsemen, Glencarron Castle (more...)

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"Gerri Russell writes with a passionate intensity that will sweep readers straight into her richly imagined world." -- New York Times Bestselling Author Jayne Ann Krentz

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 321 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843958251
• ISBN-13: 978-0843958256
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #312,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 1 in The Stones of Destiny Series.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original Historical Romance--Finally!, February 23, 2008

By	EastofOz - See all my reviews

If you want to read about a strong heroine with nerves of steel, exceptional composure in trying situations, who lets nothing stand in her way but is not vulgar or crass and still feminine then this book is the next book you should pick up. The heroine, Scotia, has this inner strength that is amazing but she also has a well-hidden vulnerable side that the hero tries to see. She has nothing to prove to anyone but all the warriors who come to her want to prove that they are better than a "mere woman". The hero, Ian, is a sexy alpha who knows when he's met his match but he doesn't come across as wishy washy at all. This story is about a woman in the 1300s who trains warriors--totally unheard of and I haven't read anything similar. The sex is just a bit past mild but there's some great tension, lots of emotion (Ian is so beautiful when he speaks to Scotia you just melt!) and you can actually picture what's happening. There are also some unexpected twists and turns right up to the end that leave you with a big fat smile on your face. The additional characters are lots of fun or really evil! The history of the Stone of Destiny that's woven into the story is quite interesting and the author provides further historical information in an afterword.

I've read quite a few romance novels and this one stands alone for refreshing originality! I'd definitely recommend this book to the romance reader who's tired of the same ol' same ol'.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, November 23, 2007

By	WW Mom "ALR" (Kirkland, WA United States) - See all my reviews

It is clear that Warrior Trainer was written after much research! Not only is the history amazing to dive into, but the characters and plot leave you wanting more. My only disappointment came when I turned the last page!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book, December 28, 2007

By	K. Jacobs (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This first book by Russell is fantastic! I look forward to many more reads from this newly published, upcoming author. Highly recommend!