Promise Me Christmas (Blackthornes of Darkenwald-review

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk / Amazon.au /

Don’t own a Kindle? Download the FREE Amazon Kindle App for your mobile device or pc

The nights are growing longer, and the winter snows are coming—Darkenwald Castle is under siege.

Lord Guy Blackthorne is prepared to lay down his life for his children, his wife, and all who seek his protection. But as renegades, mercenaries, and political intrigue surround his ancient family stronghold, he’s forced to stay his hand against those who would dare to attack his fortress.

As supplies and hope dwindle, Lady Vespa fears Yule will not be one of good cheer, and the children shall have no gifts this year. At least she and Guy have one another, for that she is thankful. But there are few private moments to share their love, and every endeavor to satisfy their passion is interrupted when the enemy attempts to invade the castle.

On Christmas Eve, when a battle to the death begins, Guy faces his greatest challenge. Now Vespa’s wish for a happy Yule celebration turns to a prayer for her beloved’s safety.

••••••

REVIEW:PROMISE ME CHRISTMAS by Gini Rifkin is a medieval, historical romance novella focusing Lord Guy Blackthorne and his Lady Vespa.

Told from omniscient third person perspectives (Guy and Vespa) PROMISE ME CHRISTMAS follows in the wake of the siege of the Darkenwald Castle. In December 1264, with the approach of Christmas, the Darkenwald Castle is surrounded by an unknown enemy, an enemy that is threatening the lives of those who live within. With supplies and food running low, fearing for the lives of his wife Vespa, and their children, Lord Guy Blackthorne must consider his path going forward but at every move, the enemy is always one-step ahead. Preparing for the possibility of no celebration of Christmas, Vespa and the women forage for supplies, while the men face down an enemy threatening their lives.

PROMISE ME CHRISTMAS is a quick read; a fast paced, simple yet sweet storyline of love and determination, betrayal and vengeance. The premise is entertaining and captivating -an easy read with limited medieval language and text; the relationship between Vespa and Guy is subtle yet passionate-the $ex scenes are mostly implied; the characters are determined and dynamic

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy