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The Ravencliff Bride (Candleglow)
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meaganhatfield
, May 04, 2006
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Dawn Thompson's latest is a true "keeper". I LOVED THIS BOOK! The Ravencliff Bride has, what could quite possibly be, the best first chapter I've ever read! Right from the beginning, Dawn reels you in and keeps you hooked! It tells the tale of brooding hero, Nicholas Walraven, and his new bride, Sarah, who cannot fathom why such a handsome, wealthy man would need to buy a wife. After her first few nights at Ravencliff manor Sarah, begins to understand that things, where her husband's concerned, are not what they seem. But will she learn too late that, in her quest to uncover the truth behind Nicholas's secret, she risks losing much more than just her heart in the process? This book was a joy to read! The characters, even the hairy ones, are well written and wonderfully developed. For anyone looking for an intriguing paranormal/gothic romance that offers a slightly different story line than what's available now, I highly recommend this book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Deborah MacGillivray
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The Ravencliff Bride has one of the most sensual covers out this year. But even the best cover cannot prop up a shoddy book. So it's up to the writer to deliver and Dawn Thompson does. This is a Gothic Historical Romance, with a strong paranormal theme, that should thrill those who cut their romance teeth on Gothics or those just learning their fascinating style. Sara Walvern is traveling along the coast of Cornwall in early 1800s. She has just made a pack to marry a man she has never seen. Quite understandably, she is getting cold feet, but knows she has no choice, but to honor the agreement. She accepted the offer of marriage in order to escape debtor's prison. Only what sort of rich man has to buy a bride? What awaits her at the end of the journey? Will he be deformed, aged or worse - a lunatic? Sara is shocked when she meets her groom to be. He is handsome, young and displays no tendency toward madness. So why would this handsome man need to purchase a wife? Though Nicholas is attracted to the wife he bought, that much is clear, he shows no inclination in consummating their marriage, only increasing the mystery to Sara. Sara's one solace in the early days of her new home is Nicholas's dog Nero. Sara is not content to accept life as Nicholas sets as the pace, and despite all, she is falling in love with the mysterious man. Soon Sara learned there is a curse that hovers of Nicholas life. Only Sara is not going to let that triumph and is willing to fight for her love. The book is very atmospheric, evocative of the great black and white films of the 50s such as Jane Ayer, Dragonwick etc. So those who love Gothics, you will want to get this new author a chance to dazzle you. Winner of Best Debut Book RIO Award Winner 2005
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Gerri
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I want to read more books like The Ravencliff Bride! Gothic and paranormal with a twist. From the first page the reader is rocked back to the Cornish coast and into a carriage on a dark and stormy night. Our heroine, Sara, has been released from Fleet prison, all family debts paid after agreeing to marry--by proxy--Baron Walraven. The questions begin. Why hasn't she even met her husband? Why did he send his steward to marry her by proxy? What's wrong with the man? Darned good questions! Since this is a romance, we know all must end well. But we also know that just about anything can happen between the beginning and ending pages--and it is the story and characters that Ms Thompson developed on those pages that made The Ravencliff Bride a good read for me.
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Animal Magnetism, With An Edge Sara Walraven explores the wild side of love with Baron Nicholas Walraven, who stalks readers with his sensual seduction from the magnificent cover to the last page. Struggling with his own private hell, Nicholas is not prepared to be rescued by a woman he thought to save from her own demons. Love may be the goal, but first they must face the obstacles of trust, forgiveness and sacrifice before, together, they find a piece of heaven on earth. Dawn Thompson writes like she is sitting quietly, observing her characters and noting all of the subtle nuances and intricate details of each scene that others might miss, while allowing the story to go on around her. Her artful descriptions make you stop and reconsider everyday things, like storm clouds and waves crashing on the shore, from her techno-colored perspective. For a time, Thompson transported me to another place, a place called Ravencliff.
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Kat Ahlers
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Ms. Thompson has penned a very evocative gothic romance with all of the elements fans of this genre will appreciate. Her new husband Nicholas Walraven she?s married by proxy up in Scotland has rescued Sara from debtor?s prison. Sara doesn?t understand why Nicholas would do such a thing. They?ve never met and when they finally do she is surprised to see he?s handsome if not a bit odd. Still she finds herself drawn to her secretive husband. But from the first meeting Sara senses there are secrets at Ravencliff. They are dark and dangerous, and her quest to understand her husband only seems to add more questions to an ever-growing list. But the attraction between Nicholas and Sara is strong and no matter how hard they try they can?t fight fate. But when Sara finds out the secret Nicholas has been desperately trying to keep, will she be willing to embrace Nicholas or will she loose him to a dark destiny? Ms. Thompson has brought the sub genre of the gothic romance to vivid life with her story ?The Ravencliff Bride.? Her mastery over words will bring this dark romance to life for the reader. Nicholas and Sara are interesting characters and their romance was a joy to read. For fans new to the sub genre of gothic romance this is a fair introduction for them. Ms. Thompson is an author I look forward to reading in the future and one I would highly recommend.
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Product Details
ISBN:
9780505526533
Binding:
Mass Market
Publication date:
09/01/2005
Publisher:
Love Spell
Language:
English
Pages:
340
Height:
6.62 in.
Width:
4.32 in.
Thickness:
.97 in.
Series:
Candleglow
Number of Units:
1
Publication Country:
United States
UPC Code:
2147483647
Author:
Dawn Thompson
Subject:
Man-woman relationships
Subject:
Nobility
Subject:
Love stories
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