Sword of Rhoswen
Brenda WilliamsonFantasy romance
Available from Samhain Publishing
ISBN: 1-59998-014-2
March 2006
| Queen Brienna Rhoswen's father has died. She is now responsible for the kingdom that is being threatened. Brienna was supposed to married by now. Her father had arranged with Lord Torrick for her to marry his eldest son. Lord Torrick's son never came to claim his bride. Brienna is threatened by her cousin Lord Thane Rhoswen who wants to marry her and become king. Thane is an evil man that destroys everything he touches. Brienna has become tired of waiting for her betrothed. She will go and decide once and for all if they are going to marry. If not, she will need to search elsewhere for a husband. This is what led Brienna into the situation of being captured on the way to Lord Torrick. Brogan does not trust anyone and fears that Brienna may be a spy for Thane. He will watch her as she continues her journey. He finds that he is attracted to the fiery female that fights with a sword and bow as well as any man. As they journey they become closer, acting on their mutual attraction. It will take both of them working together to succeed against Thane and his evil plans.
Sword of Rhoswen is the sword that Brienna uses that was given to her by her mother. This story takes place in a magical kingdom where mystic healers and dragons exist. It tells the story of two people who do not want to marry that come together to find love. This is a passionate story filled with graphic erotic scenes. The sex is choreographed in explicitly exciting details that make it easily visualized. The fight scenes are also brilliantly described, making the story come to life. The dialogue is well written and successfully expresses the thoughts and emotions of the characters. The characters are colorful and fully developed. Brienna is a woman that will do what is needed to save her kingdom and later to save the man she loves. She has been taught to fight and is a skilled warrior. Brogan has a woman in every village. He takes advantage of his time before he is married, vowing that when he is married he will remain faithful. As Brienna and Brogan travel through these villages, Brienna experiences passion and jealousy. Brenda Williamson has written a wonderful story where she has created a magical kingdom with a fascinating history. It is filled with passionate encounters and intrigues that will be sure to thrill the readers.
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Reviewer: Anita |
