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A Crimson Frost
Beloved of her father, King Dacian, and adored by her people, the Scarlet Princess Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom well-for the people of the Kingdom of Karvana were good, and worthy of service. Long Monet had known that even her marriage would serve her people. Her husband would be chosen for her-for this was the way of royal existence. Still, as any woman does-peasant or princess-Monet dreamt of owning true love-of owning choice in love. Thus, each time the raven-haired, sapphire-eyed, Crimson Knight of Karvana rode near-Monet knew regret-for in secret, she loved him-and she could not choose him. As an arrogant king from another kingdom began to wage war against Karvana, Karvana's king, knights and soldiers answered the challenge. The Princess Monet would also know battle. As the Crimson Knight battled with armor and blade-so the Scarlet Princess would battle in sacrifice and with secrets held. Thus, when the charge was given to preserve the heart of Karvana-Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom and forget her secreted love. Yet, love is not so easily forgotten
308 pages, Paperback
First published May 12, 2009
About the author
Marcia Lynn McClure
67 books1,350 followersBorn in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marcia Lynn McClure grew up influenced by the reminiscent stories of rugged, rural Colorado farm life fascinatingly recounted to her by her parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts…tales of runaway buckboards, mule-drawn plows and dust pneumonia; verbalized images of stream-flooded meadows, frozen over in winter, where a child could peer through the crystal clear ice in wonder at the small fish, snakes and mice sealed in the meadow grasses beneath; stories of hardship and tragedy, love and loss. But always the stories, and the people telling them, bore evidence of the wonder and worthiness of simpler, yet sometimes brutal, times.
These influential people and the family legends they detailed, coupled with her own life experiences and utterly romantic nature, led Marcia to begin writing novels as Christmas gifts for her closest friends…friends who long for a breath of the past and miss the romance of bygone eras; friends searching for moments of distraction from the stressful, demanding times we live in.
And so, knowing that it is the breath of the past and the "take me in you arms and kiss me" kind of moments that so many women long to relive, Marcia spins her tales of love, life and laughter…adventures woven around those compelling, romantic instances that most appeal to a woman's loving heart. Marcia feels that if her readers close one of her books with a contented sigh and a delighted smile, feeling rejuvenated, cheerful and edified, then she has achieved what she set out to do…shower refreshment and happiness on anyone having experienced the story.
Marcia lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. There she writes her stories surrounded by her beloved friends and family...and the beautiful desert landscape of New Mexico!
These influential people and the family legends they detailed, coupled with her own life experiences and utterly romantic nature, led Marcia to begin writing novels as Christmas gifts for her closest friends…friends who long for a breath of the past and miss the romance of bygone eras; friends searching for moments of distraction from the stressful, demanding times we live in.
And so, knowing that it is the breath of the past and the "take me in you arms and kiss me" kind of moments that so many women long to relive, Marcia spins her tales of love, life and laughter…adventures woven around those compelling, romantic instances that most appeal to a woman's loving heart. Marcia feels that if her readers close one of her books with a contented sigh and a delighted smile, feeling rejuvenated, cheerful and edified, then she has achieved what she set out to do…shower refreshment and happiness on anyone having experienced the story.
Marcia lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. There she writes her stories surrounded by her beloved friends and family...and the beautiful desert landscape of New Mexico!
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November 26, 2011
4.5/5 stars. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would! I give the first half of the book 5 stars, and the second half 4 stars. I was skeptical about reading about someone who's already a princess - I more like a Cinderella type story. But I finally read this and was surprised by it. I loved the strength of Broderick and how his King had every confidence in him, and all he had to do was decide he was done playing games and he could instantly unhorse or kill someone, just like that! I wasn't annoyed with Monea like I thought I would be. She's not overly sweet, and I felt she genuinly cared about her people. But my favorite parts were the jousting and where Broderick was given a secret assignment to save the Kingdom and how he was weighted down with the responsibility. The second half of the book after they are in hiding has a bitter/sweet feeling. It's depressing, but also fun and sweet. I missed some of the tension, however, that was present between the two in the first half of the book. So, this wasn't quite a TOP favorite Marcia book (the first half was), but it's a really good one!!
August 28, 2010
Possibly my favorite book of McClures yet, what girl doen't love a good love story about a princess falling in love with a hot knight...sigh.
June 19, 2019
A deeply romantic book set in a pretend medieval world, but without fantasy or magic. What Marcia Lynn McClure can do with a kiss.....just, wow. There are knights and princesses and intrigue and betrayal and friends and enemies and kisses. This novel felt very fully fleshed. McClure can write a scene and plot a book very well. Fantastic epilogue.
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October 23, 2016
*FULL REVIEW*
Out of the handful of books I've read by MLM I must say this is my favorite. That might change but this one set the bar pretty high up there for me. I recently started reading her books after seeing many friends talking about them and rereading them. I'm hooked!!!!! She writes great characters and I love how different the plots are. Ok, they're clean romance novels in different time periods with the normal guy meets girl, some sort of conflict, conflict resolution and the HEA. So plots are similar due to that formula but each book is different and witty and sweet and written by the Queen of Kissing.
I'm single thumb typing this on my phone so I will get to my computer soon to really let my thoughts ramble and flow and will have a full review soon.
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Rambling reviews by Julie time. *.* This book was quite a bit longer than other books I've read lately but I honestly couldn't put it down. I've had a pretty sick kiddo this week and finally getting better myself that we snuggled and I read and read and read, and I was up all night pretty much every night holding my little one and reading. So this was one of those reads that I stayed up all night reading. Lol. It kept me entertained and was a win since I was awake all night anyway. But if you pick it up and don't have a sick kiddo that you're staying up with all night, be warned that you might just stay up reading this and not get any sleep.
Princess Monet has a secret...a secret crush on Sir Broderick, the Crimson Knight. While at a tournament hosted by King Ivan, Monet overhears several other princesses discussing who they are going to ask to carry their favor during the tournament. When one princess, who is not well liked and very sure of herself declares she is going to ask the Crimson Knight, all princesses are shocked, especially Monet. Sir Broderick never carries a token and he is loyal to King Dacian and the kingdom of Karavana. Monet is furious!!! She cannot let this happen, yet what can she do? She has never bestowed a token on a knight before.
Monet sneaks to Sir Broderick's pavillion and startles him when she declares he must not accept when Princess Anais comes to him. They are interrupted by Anais and without accepting her token, and per request of Princess Monet not offending the other kingdom, Sir Broderick declares he has carried a token with him unknown to others and will be carrying someone else's token during the tournament. Monet is even more shocked, who could it be? None else than her! Oh it was such a great beginning to the story and just continues to get better and better.
War comes to their kingdom and many extenuating circumstances cause that Princess Monet must escape before King James' knights and army arrive to capture her and use her a leverage against her father and the kingdom. King Dacian is heartbroken over sending his beloved daughter Monet away but has had this plan brewing for a while knowing he would do anything to protect her and that there is only one other person who he would trust to protect her.
Princess Monet is told that she is to secretly leave the kingdom and hide with her protector, Sir Broderick. They secret away leaving none aware of where they will be hiding and with the unknown of if they will be able to ever return to their kingdom.
I love Princess Monet. She was everything good and kind and loving. A great sovereign to her people and the heart of her kingdom. The people loved and adored her and knew that she was sincere in her love and care for them.
Sir Broderick is everything that a noble knight should be. He is strong, courageous, and loyal to his King, Princess and kingdom. He puts forth all he has to protect and serve them.
I loved all the intrigue, action, adventure and the relationships between the different characters. I really don't want to spoil anything so I am going to end my review and say that I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book...5 stars, if the rating went higher I would give it more.
Content: Kissing(some sweet and some a little more passionate), there is a war going on so there is some talk of battle and fighting, nothing too graphic, also a fade to black scene with a married couple but all you read about are kisses. I would say it's clean and recommend for older YAs and up.
I downloaded a copy from Amazon.
Happy Reading!!!
Out of the handful of books I've read by MLM I must say this is my favorite. That might change but this one set the bar pretty high up there for me. I recently started reading her books after seeing many friends talking about them and rereading them. I'm hooked!!!!! She writes great characters and I love how different the plots are. Ok, they're clean romance novels in different time periods with the normal guy meets girl, some sort of conflict, conflict resolution and the HEA. So plots are similar due to that formula but each book is different and witty and sweet and written by the Queen of Kissing.
I'm single thumb typing this on my phone so I will get to my computer soon to really let my thoughts ramble and flow and will have a full review soon.
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Rambling reviews by Julie time. *.* This book was quite a bit longer than other books I've read lately but I honestly couldn't put it down. I've had a pretty sick kiddo this week and finally getting better myself that we snuggled and I read and read and read, and I was up all night pretty much every night holding my little one and reading. So this was one of those reads that I stayed up all night reading. Lol. It kept me entertained and was a win since I was awake all night anyway. But if you pick it up and don't have a sick kiddo that you're staying up with all night, be warned that you might just stay up reading this and not get any sleep.
Princess Monet has a secret...a secret crush on Sir Broderick, the Crimson Knight. While at a tournament hosted by King Ivan, Monet overhears several other princesses discussing who they are going to ask to carry their favor during the tournament. When one princess, who is not well liked and very sure of herself declares she is going to ask the Crimson Knight, all princesses are shocked, especially Monet. Sir Broderick never carries a token and he is loyal to King Dacian and the kingdom of Karavana. Monet is furious!!! She cannot let this happen, yet what can she do? She has never bestowed a token on a knight before.
Monet sneaks to Sir Broderick's pavillion and startles him when she declares he must not accept when Princess Anais comes to him. They are interrupted by Anais and without accepting her token, and per request of Princess Monet not offending the other kingdom, Sir Broderick declares he has carried a token with him unknown to others and will be carrying someone else's token during the tournament. Monet is even more shocked, who could it be? None else than her! Oh it was such a great beginning to the story and just continues to get better and better.
War comes to their kingdom and many extenuating circumstances cause that Princess Monet must escape before King James' knights and army arrive to capture her and use her a leverage against her father and the kingdom. King Dacian is heartbroken over sending his beloved daughter Monet away but has had this plan brewing for a while knowing he would do anything to protect her and that there is only one other person who he would trust to protect her.
Princess Monet is told that she is to secretly leave the kingdom and hide with her protector, Sir Broderick. They secret away leaving none aware of where they will be hiding and with the unknown of if they will be able to ever return to their kingdom.
I love Princess Monet. She was everything good and kind and loving. A great sovereign to her people and the heart of her kingdom. The people loved and adored her and knew that she was sincere in her love and care for them.
Sir Broderick is everything that a noble knight should be. He is strong, courageous, and loyal to his King, Princess and kingdom. He puts forth all he has to protect and serve them.
I loved all the intrigue, action, adventure and the relationships between the different characters. I really don't want to spoil anything so I am going to end my review and say that I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book...5 stars, if the rating went higher I would give it more.
Content: Kissing(some sweet and some a little more passionate), there is a war going on so there is some talk of battle and fighting, nothing too graphic, also a fade to black scene with a married couple but all you read about are kisses. I would say it's clean and recommend for older YAs and up.
I downloaded a copy from Amazon.
Happy Reading!!!
April 28, 2015
Historic Romance Enchanting
This tale shimmers with innocence, honor and goodness, much like a fairytale. I absolutely loved it, both the characters and the story.
Things I liked: Monet has a loving, attentive father, and Monet herself is selfless and considerate. Broderick is so good natured, even putting up with Monet's teasing about him being her "pretty" knight. The use of ballads throughout the story was lovely, adding such a romantic feel, especially with . And the ending, with Broderick charging to the rescue, so exciting!
So why not a 5 star rating? The author's writing style - it is unnecessarily cumbersome. Don't get me wrong, I grew up immersed in the King James Bible, plus Shakespeare and Chaucer. "Olde English" doesn't bother me in the least, I feel quite at home in it. But the grammar here is not at all proper, with verb tenses, adverbs and adjectives all over the place. Here are a couple of examples.
"His hands ceased in their smooth chafing of her arms - light gripped them instead as he attempted to contain his thoughts". Grammatically speaking, shouldn't we say he was lightly gripping her arms?
"'It is I think King James would see me delivered unharmed...as well as alive, Sir Frederick,' she said." No, no, no...
Anyway, there are a few other things that were irksome, one being chapter headings that serve to remove all suspense. And I really don't care for the way kisses are described in the book. With one exception, kisses are described as "pressing lips," which gets tiresome after awhile, especially since the word "kiss" is used once near the end of the novel, so it's not like the word hadn't been invented yet. But even worse, every time Monet thinks about pressing lips with Broderick, we get a description of her mouth filling with warm moisture...every time. Finally, and I know this is personal preference, but I really don't care for the cover. In the story, Broderick is not feminine in the least, but the knight pictured on the cover looks inordinately feminine to me.
That said, I really did love the novel, the story is just that good. I definitely recommend it, for those with a good modicum of mercy towards grammatical failings.
The novel is completely clean, with intimate scenes occurring only after marriage and behind closed doors. No foul language. Suitable to teens or adult.
Many thanks to Kim for the Kindle loan, I didn't even know such a thing was possible!
This tale shimmers with innocence, honor and goodness, much like a fairytale. I absolutely loved it, both the characters and the story.
Things I liked: Monet has a loving, attentive father, and Monet herself is selfless and considerate. Broderick is so good natured, even putting up with Monet's teasing about him being her "pretty" knight. The use of ballads throughout the story was lovely, adding such a romantic feel, especially with . And the ending, with Broderick charging to the rescue, so exciting!
So why not a 5 star rating? The author's writing style - it is unnecessarily cumbersome. Don't get me wrong, I grew up immersed in the King James Bible, plus Shakespeare and Chaucer. "Olde English" doesn't bother me in the least, I feel quite at home in it. But the grammar here is not at all proper, with verb tenses, adverbs and adjectives all over the place. Here are a couple of examples.
"His hands ceased in their smooth chafing of her arms - light gripped them instead as he attempted to contain his thoughts". Grammatically speaking, shouldn't we say he was lightly gripping her arms?
"'It is I think King James would see me delivered unharmed...as well as alive, Sir Frederick,' she said." No, no, no...
Anyway, there are a few other things that were irksome, one being chapter headings that serve to remove all suspense. And I really don't care for the way kisses are described in the book. With one exception, kisses are described as "pressing lips," which gets tiresome after awhile, especially since the word "kiss" is used once near the end of the novel, so it's not like the word hadn't been invented yet. But even worse, every time Monet thinks about pressing lips with Broderick, we get a description of her mouth filling with warm moisture...every time. Finally, and I know this is personal preference, but I really don't care for the cover. In the story, Broderick is not feminine in the least, but the knight pictured on the cover looks inordinately feminine to me.
That said, I really did love the novel, the story is just that good. I definitely recommend it, for those with a good modicum of mercy towards grammatical failings.
The novel is completely clean, with intimate scenes occurring only after marriage and behind closed doors. No foul language. Suitable to teens or adult.
Many thanks to Kim for the Kindle loan, I didn't even know such a thing was possible!
May 23, 2016
I read this one years ago and put it on my Reading Challenge 2016 as my book to read again. I have a thing for royalty and found myself swooning all over again throughout this romance between a princess and a knight. This is one of my favorites by this author.
Monet's kingdom is on the verge of war with a neighboring kingdom. To keep her safe, her father sends her into exile with the Crimson Knight to protect her, as her husband, in name only. A huge, hulking knight would be intimidating, for sure, but Monet's heart has always held him close and as they get to know each other, a fun, bantering camaraderie develops and the romantic tension is a delight.
A marriage of convenience is one of my favorite book relationships and I love the way this one happens. Who could resist a strong, brave knight and a beautiful, empathetic princess? There are surprises, suspenseful moments, swoony romance, and great characters in this smooth-flowing story. This author is a master at kissing scenes, as well at flowery imagery and descriptions.
Content: mild romance (swoony kisses, some vague innuendo); mild-moderate violence (nothing too graphic, but war, war violence, torture, etc). Clean!
Monet's kingdom is on the verge of war with a neighboring kingdom. To keep her safe, her father sends her into exile with the Crimson Knight to protect her, as her husband, in name only. A huge, hulking knight would be intimidating, for sure, but Monet's heart has always held him close and as they get to know each other, a fun, bantering camaraderie develops and the romantic tension is a delight.
A marriage of convenience is one of my favorite book relationships and I love the way this one happens. Who could resist a strong, brave knight and a beautiful, empathetic princess? There are surprises, suspenseful moments, swoony romance, and great characters in this smooth-flowing story. This author is a master at kissing scenes, as well at flowery imagery and descriptions.
Content: mild romance (swoony kisses, some vague innuendo); mild-moderate violence (nothing too graphic, but war, war violence, torture, etc). Clean!
June 4, 2009
A Crimson Frost is quite possibly Marcia Lynn McClure's best story in her whole collection. (Do not confuse this with Broderick being the best hero - I still hold a soft spot for Ryder and Ransom and Mason...)
Set back in the days of kings, queens and valiant knights, A Crimson Frost follows the Crimson Knight and Scarlet Princess as they discover their secreted love for one another while living in exile when war breaks out with a neighboring kingdom.
The style of writing is similar to Born for Thorton's Sake. Her characters are likeable. Not as witty as Ryder - but then, Ryder wasn't dealing with war and threats on the life of his love. There were parts that were a bit redundant - but easily enough played off.
I really enjoyed A Crimson Frost, and felt that it was 1000x better than The Time of Aspen Falls. A Crimson Frost stays true to the reason why I started reading Marcia Lynn McClure in the first place.
Set back in the days of kings, queens and valiant knights, A Crimson Frost follows the Crimson Knight and Scarlet Princess as they discover their secreted love for one another while living in exile when war breaks out with a neighboring kingdom.
The style of writing is similar to Born for Thorton's Sake. Her characters are likeable. Not as witty as Ryder - but then, Ryder wasn't dealing with war and threats on the life of his love. There were parts that were a bit redundant - but easily enough played off.
I really enjoyed A Crimson Frost, and felt that it was 1000x better than The Time of Aspen Falls. A Crimson Frost stays true to the reason why I started reading Marcia Lynn McClure in the first place.
December 20, 2014
7/22/14 - My yearly read for this book. Still a favorite.
8/2/13 - This is one of my top three books of hers. Just love it!
11/15/12 - Just re-read this in anticipation of me getting Saphyre Snow from the library. This is in the top 5 of my McClure favorites so far. Just love her older stuff (regency/westerns/medieval)
5/29/12
So good. Another McClure book I could not put down. I literally tried to do as little possible today so I could sit and read this. Loved the hero, loved the heroine. Great characters all around. Great story. I can't wait to get my hands on more of her books. It's my new quest.
Moral Note: Passionate kisses, mild violence. Some innuendos. For more mature readers.
8/2/13 - This is one of my top three books of hers. Just love it!
11/15/12 - Just re-read this in anticipation of me getting Saphyre Snow from the library. This is in the top 5 of my McClure favorites so far. Just love her older stuff (regency/westerns/medieval)
5/29/12
So good. Another McClure book I could not put down. I literally tried to do as little possible today so I could sit and read this. Loved the hero, loved the heroine. Great characters all around. Great story. I can't wait to get my hands on more of her books. It's my new quest.
Moral Note: Passionate kisses, mild violence. Some innuendos. For more mature readers.
June 27, 2010
A Crimson Frost is one of my favorite stories by Marica Lynn McClure. Set in a time of princesses, knights & warring kingdoms this is a book full of heroes, honor & romance. A book that was enjoyable enough to be well worth sacrificing sleep to read. Note to self: Do not start reading a book (especially one of Marcia Lynn McClures) when you sould be turning out the lights.
May 22, 2019
Such a delightful, beautifully lyrical story! I was completely swept up in the tale of the Crimson Knight and the Scarlet Princess. The minstrels’ ballads were enchanting, and I’m awed that authors have such talent - to not only write such lovely books, but beautiful poetry as well. I especially loved “The Champion’s Prize.” I admit to a fair amount of swooning on my part as I read. There were some delicious kisses and shared looks between Broderick and Monet, and I was captivated. I loved every moment.
April 24, 2012
I only finished this book because the plot was compelling. I also know I' m likely the only man to finish the book. The heroine, hero and nearly every character is either all good or all bad. There are no character flaws for the good guys. Normally I whine about too many flaws for the protaganist but this one was a little silly. I got sick of the knight's square jaw and moist lips - on every page. Hey, I did finish it. Ladies, it's all yours.
January 16, 2019
I really loved this book! It was packed full of romance, knights, ladies, minstrels, mystery, battle, just the whole package and I was captivated. I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did or be so sucked in. It was full of rich detail and beautiful language. I laughed and cried and swooned; it was just so well done! I am generally stingy with my 5 star ratings but I really feel like this one deserves it.
October 12, 2009
The perfect fairy tale. Makes one wish for the days when a kiss actually meant something and love was truly held cherished forever.
February 1, 2013
I'd have to say this is one of very favorites! Monet and Broderick are so endearing. What a wonderful make your heart skip a beat Romance!!
June 27, 2010
I can't get enough of this author's writing. Another fabulous book of romance, mystery, and a great ending. Monet is princess and she hasn't given her favour to any knight at at tournament, but that all changes when another princess plans to ask her father's first knight to win the tournament on her behalf. This knight, the Crimson Knight or Knight of Karvana's kingdom, Sir Broderick, has never carried any favours either that anyone is aware of, but he is loyal to the king and her kingdom and gallantly declines Princess Anias request telling her that he already asked a favour and he admits that although hidden he has carried an unseen fabour in a leather strap around his neck...Princess Monet's piece of braided hair that helped him win the battle of Ballist. When he had fallen from blood from his wounds and was cold from the red blood frost (crimson) he rose and killed the enemy because he had the burning desire to protect Monet, at his chest was a reminder.
She doesn't know of his love for her or her love for him, but the Tournament Champion prize a kiss sets all in motion. The kingdom of Karvana is under attach soon after and the King fears that King James will use Monet against him as a pon. He sends her to exile with Sir Broderick, but first he marries then and instructs them to wait for word from him through a ballid used by a minstrel to inform them to return or consummate the marriage ensuring that a righteous king will reign if he is killed for Monet is the only heir.
They live in exile for months when they get word that, King James is at the gate and they must make the marriage real, neither are opposed to this except for the fate of the king and kingdom and the belief that the other is opposed. Truth comes out and they are blissfully happy until the enemy kidnaps Monet.
Battle ensues, but the Crimson Knight prevails and smites off the head of her kidnapper and capture. They rein the kingdom and give their daughter to Sir Channing the boy who helped them defeat King James with his wit.
She doesn't know of his love for her or her love for him, but the Tournament Champion prize a kiss sets all in motion. The kingdom of Karvana is under attach soon after and the King fears that King James will use Monet against him as a pon. He sends her to exile with Sir Broderick, but first he marries then and instructs them to wait for word from him through a ballid used by a minstrel to inform them to return or consummate the marriage ensuring that a righteous king will reign if he is killed for Monet is the only heir.
They live in exile for months when they get word that, King James is at the gate and they must make the marriage real, neither are opposed to this except for the fate of the king and kingdom and the belief that the other is opposed. Truth comes out and they are blissfully happy until the enemy kidnaps Monet.
Battle ensues, but the Crimson Knight prevails and smites off the head of her kidnapper and capture. They rein the kingdom and give their daughter to Sir Channing the boy who helped them defeat King James with his wit.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2014
I absolutely LOVE A Crimson Frost! It is one of my favorite books by Marcia!
A Kingdom on the verge of war... a secret love... exiled knights... adventure... laughter... it's the perfect book!
Princess Monet has always been in love with Sir Broderick. But she has grown up knowing that her marriage would be arranged and she would not be able to marry for love. When King James of Rothbain threatens the heart of Karvana, King Dacian makes the decision that she would marry Sir Broderick, but in name only. He then sends them into hiding.
This is where I fall even more in love with Monet and Broderick and their story! I really enjoyed watching them grow together, become closer friends. I also enjoyed watching them grow more and more in love. For our dear pretty knight, Sir Broderick, is indeed in love with Princess Monet! Their time in hiding is filled with lots of hard work, friends, laughter and of course love! *sigh*
War indeed comes to Karvana and things change even more for Broderick and Monet for now they are no longer married in name only. He is her true husband and she is true wife. With war also comes the return of a group of exiled knights... a brotherhood... the Knights Exemplar! And with them comes the return of another... you'll just have to read the story to find out who! ;)
Yes the good guys win... yes love and hope prevails... yes there is a HEA! All in all... I just LOVE this book!! You HAVE to read it! My review won't do it justice... I promise! It is just too good to put into words! So I say... go grab it and READ! You will NOT be disappointed! :)
A Kingdom on the verge of war... a secret love... exiled knights... adventure... laughter... it's the perfect book!
Princess Monet has always been in love with Sir Broderick. But she has grown up knowing that her marriage would be arranged and she would not be able to marry for love. When King James of Rothbain threatens the heart of Karvana, King Dacian makes the decision that she would marry Sir Broderick, but in name only. He then sends them into hiding.
This is where I fall even more in love with Monet and Broderick and their story! I really enjoyed watching them grow together, become closer friends. I also enjoyed watching them grow more and more in love. For our dear pretty knight, Sir Broderick, is indeed in love with Princess Monet! Their time in hiding is filled with lots of hard work, friends, laughter and of course love! *sigh*
War indeed comes to Karvana and things change even more for Broderick and Monet for now they are no longer married in name only. He is her true husband and she is true wife. With war also comes the return of a group of exiled knights... a brotherhood... the Knights Exemplar! And with them comes the return of another... you'll just have to read the story to find out who! ;)
Yes the good guys win... yes love and hope prevails... yes there is a HEA! All in all... I just LOVE this book!! You HAVE to read it! My review won't do it justice... I promise! It is just too good to put into words! So I say... go grab it and READ! You will NOT be disappointed! :)
August 5, 2011
For book club, we are reading any book by Marcia Lynn McClure and one of my friends recommended "A Crimson Frost." I must admit I was extremely apprehensive. Cheese-tastic romance books are not really my thing. At all. But I was pleasantly surprised. The story is actually quite engaging and enjoyable. It's somewhat reminiscent of the movie "A Knight's Tale", but with her own spin on it. I think the author did a great job of weaving a creative tale. I really loved that part of it.
With that said, you'll notice I only gave it 3 stars. McClure needs to hire an editor ASAP! She kept using the same phrases over and over. Every character's "eyes narrowed" as an expression for nearly every emotion. The princess got angry? Her eyes narrowed. The knight was teasing playfully? His eyes narrowed. Some other guy is suspicious? His eyes narrowed, too. It got so confusing! (And that's just one example.) The punctuation was nearly the death of me, though. EVERY page was COVERED in ellipses and dashes. It wasn't pleasing to the eye and seemed a bit amateurish. And there were other little annoying typos, missing paragraph breaks, strange word choices, etc. My high school English teacher would have had red pen all over those pages.
Things like that just drive me nuts as a reader. The story was quite fantastic, so it was disappointing to have to sift through all the distractions to get to it. All that could be avoided with a good editor. (If she hires one, I might be willing to read another of her books!)
With that said, you'll notice I only gave it 3 stars. McClure needs to hire an editor ASAP! She kept using the same phrases over and over. Every character's "eyes narrowed" as an expression for nearly every emotion. The princess got angry? Her eyes narrowed. The knight was teasing playfully? His eyes narrowed. Some other guy is suspicious? His eyes narrowed, too. It got so confusing! (And that's just one example.) The punctuation was nearly the death of me, though. EVERY page was COVERED in ellipses and dashes. It wasn't pleasing to the eye and seemed a bit amateurish. And there were other little annoying typos, missing paragraph breaks, strange word choices, etc. My high school English teacher would have had red pen all over those pages.
Things like that just drive me nuts as a reader. The story was quite fantastic, so it was disappointing to have to sift through all the distractions to get to it. All that could be avoided with a good editor. (If she hires one, I might be willing to read another of her books!)
October 26, 2009
Beloved of her father, King Dacian, and adored by her people, the Scarlet Princess Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom well-for the people of the Kingdom of Karvana were good, and worthy of service. Long Monet had known that even her marriage would serve her people. Her husband would be chosen for her-for this was the way of royal existence.
Still, as any woman does-peasant or princess-Monet dreamt of owning true love-of owning choice in love. Thus, each time the raven-haired, sapphire-eyed, Crimson Knight of Karvana rode near-Monet knew regret-for in secret, she loved him-and she could not choose him.
As an arrogant king from another kingdom began to wage war against Karvana, Karvana's king, knights and soldiers answered the challenge. The Princess Monet would also know battle. As the Crimson Knight battled with armor and blade-so the Scarlet Princess would battle in sacrifice and with secrets held. Thus, when the charge was given to preserve the heart of Karvana-Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom and forget her secreted love. Yet, love is not so easily forgotten.
WOW!!! I don't know what to say... I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! LOVE IT!If there were more stars it would have them.
The best McClure book I have read so far and I would put it right up there with Twilight as my favorites!!! True Love, Clean Passion, LOTS OF KISSING, Knights, Princesses.... LOVE IT!!!!
Still, as any woman does-peasant or princess-Monet dreamt of owning true love-of owning choice in love. Thus, each time the raven-haired, sapphire-eyed, Crimson Knight of Karvana rode near-Monet knew regret-for in secret, she loved him-and she could not choose him.
As an arrogant king from another kingdom began to wage war against Karvana, Karvana's king, knights and soldiers answered the challenge. The Princess Monet would also know battle. As the Crimson Knight battled with armor and blade-so the Scarlet Princess would battle in sacrifice and with secrets held. Thus, when the charge was given to preserve the heart of Karvana-Monet endeavored to serve her kingdom and forget her secreted love. Yet, love is not so easily forgotten.
WOW!!! I don't know what to say... I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! LOVE IT!If there were more stars it would have them.
The best McClure book I have read so far and I would put it right up there with Twilight as my favorites!!! True Love, Clean Passion, LOTS OF KISSING, Knights, Princesses.... LOVE IT!!!!
March 19, 2022
This is another one that I had a harder time connecting to this time around. I love the idea of the story, the forced marriage and how Broderick and Monet are forced into hiding. I liked the medieval type setting, but I think it was set in a fiction world.
Content Rated PG:
Romance: Kissing, closed door intimacy between married couple
Language: None that I remember
Violence: Mild
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Content Rated PG:
Romance: Kissing, closed door intimacy between married couple
Language: None that I remember
Violence: Mild
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February 1, 2013
I really loved this medieval love story about a Princess and the First Knight of her kingdom. I thought that it was more fleshed out than the other Marcia McClure book that I read. I was swept back in time and loved the journey. Again, the romantic aspects of the book were swoon worthy and clean.
Having said that, I couldn't help but think how much better still it could have been with a better editing job. The typos and grammatical issues were distracting to me. I hate being pulled from a story that I love by glaring typos. Also, the author tends to be a bit repetitive with her phraseology (especially during the kissing scenes), which an editor would have noticed and had fixed. Finally, I would have loved having a bit more back story to both Monet and Broderick (especially Broderick), which I think would have given the book even more depth.
But when it comes right down to it, I would read this book again in a heartbeat and will probably be reading more by this author (even if I do find myself cringing the twentieth time kissing is described as "drawing sweet nectar from her lips.")
Having said that, I couldn't help but think how much better still it could have been with a better editing job. The typos and grammatical issues were distracting to me. I hate being pulled from a story that I love by glaring typos. Also, the author tends to be a bit repetitive with her phraseology (especially during the kissing scenes), which an editor would have noticed and had fixed. Finally, I would have loved having a bit more back story to both Monet and Broderick (especially Broderick), which I think would have given the book even more depth.
But when it comes right down to it, I would read this book again in a heartbeat and will probably be reading more by this author (even if I do find myself cringing the twentieth time kissing is described as "drawing sweet nectar from her lips.")
January 28, 2015
The summary looked interesting so I decided, hey, why not? I started after I got off work one night and didn't realize it was 5 in the morning when I finally realized that I was tired. It captures you and draws you in. I kept reading, trying so hard to decipher the characters themselves, what they are thinking, how they feel, what they may do next. But no matter how hard I tried I couldn't predict this one. Great storyline and great characters. Although took sometimes awhile with the ballads in this book, I am slow with poetry but the multiple meanings were wonderful to ponder! I liked this book quite a bit, the dialogue was a bit for me to process but, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I like how it had a similar story line as Queen in Exile, By Donna Hatch (which is also a awesome book if I may say so myself). I enjoyed the stubbornness of the characters, I hope to read the next book by Marcia Lynn McClure Soon!!
March 15, 2012
I like McClure books and knew I would like this one. I was a little worried once I started because it was slow to start. But it did pick up and take off and I was not disappointed. But oh how I wish the repetition of the dialog in there heads would stop. How many times were things repeated over and over. It is so unnecessary and detracts from these wonderful books. I didn't count but I bet the Knights full title was said wayyyy too often and her feeling about her fate, his fate, the kingdoms fate gets repeated too often. But all that fades into the background as you soak up the love story between these two. I love that I can sit and read her books with no worries as to the content and they are just a fun get away. Don't read these books if your looking for a serious read these are just for fun!
January 24, 2018
1. This book was very much predictable.
2. Monet is spineless and lacking of character.
3. The Crimson Knight was my favorite character. He still was a little stilted, but the most living of all the characters.
4. WHAT EVEN WAS THIS PUNCTUATION!?!? There was more ellipses and dashes than there were commas or periods!! I mean-- if they had told us---in their own way-- that it was supposed to be written this way... as an old-fashioned ballad-- or such... then I would not have minded so much.
But without warning it felt like I was reading something a kindergartener would write.
I will say that the ballads were EXCELLENTLY written, perfection with rhyming and beats and ugh. That was the best part of the book.
2. Monet is spineless and lacking of character.
3. The Crimson Knight was my favorite character. He still was a little stilted, but the most living of all the characters.
4. WHAT EVEN WAS THIS PUNCTUATION!?!? There was more ellipses and dashes than there were commas or periods!! I mean-- if they had told us---in their own way-- that it was supposed to be written this way... as an old-fashioned ballad-- or such... then I would not have minded so much.
But without warning it felt like I was reading something a kindergartener would write.
I will say that the ballads were EXCELLENTLY written, perfection with rhyming and beats and ugh. That was the best part of the book.
July 28, 2021
This book started off captivating me with a tournament akin to A Knight’s Tale, however it couldn’t hold the charm and intrigue through to the end. It started to drag a bit and I found myself craving more depth from the characters. I cannot bear a protagonist who is constantly weeping or being pedestalized as the epitome of feminine graciousness. Also, like many clean romances, it struggles in its portrayal of the sexual tension between its lovers. Done well a romance can elicit all the emotions of first love in its reader, but done poorly or merely mediocrely it comes across rushed, superficial and trite. Unfortunately, for me this book could only grasp at the latter. It wasn’t a terrible book, but it wasn’t particularly memorable either.
June 25, 2009
Could there ever be any kind of hero cooler than a Knight I ask??? (Not including my Robin Hood of course.) I've always had a thing for them, so I was very pleased with the latest from the wonderful Marcia McClure.
For she has done it again- thoroughly enchanted me with this tale of the Crimson Knight and the Scarlet Princess! I didn't want the book to ever end, guess that just means I have to read it again. :)
For she has done it again- thoroughly enchanted me with this tale of the Crimson Knight and the Scarlet Princess! I didn't want the book to ever end, guess that just means I have to read it again. :)
July 1, 2019
Great story
I loved how smoothly this story ran and the way the characters really made it their own. Enjoyable right through
I loved how smoothly this story ran and the way the characters really made it their own. Enjoyable right through
July 26, 2024
one star not because it doesn't deserve any but because it has cute moments and quotes but nothing stood out to me.
there was a scene that was cute but it really doesn't stand out enough for me to give this two stars and just... I don't know.
it's not even that I'm disappointed with the book I just seriously feel nothing towards it.
there was a scene that was cute but it really doesn't stand out enough for me to give this two stars and just... I don't know.
it's not even that I'm disappointed with the book I just seriously feel nothing towards it.
November 26, 2017
3.75
Maybe it’s just me, but I couldn’t feel the connection between H/h. Kind of slow and boring.
Maybe it’s just me, but I couldn’t feel the connection between H/h. Kind of slow and boring.
September 10, 2018
i’ve been re reading so many books. but this one was new. this author it amazing with new fantasy worlds. i love it. this is so good. i might binge her stuff
September 9, 2023
I'm.... I'm honestly still not sure how I feel about this. Maybe 3 stars? Yeah, I just don't know.
Lemme simmer on this one.
Lemme simmer on this one.
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