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Dangerous Favor
by
Joyce DiPastena (Goodreads Author)
Her father has been accused of stealing from the king, an allegation that has reduced her family to poverty. She has one chance to find and marry a man who can help her prove her father's innocence. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father's past. Furthermore, Therri embodies all her romanti...more
Paperback, 367 pages
Published
January 17th 2012
by Walnut Springs Press
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(Genre:Fiction/historical romance/middle ages) Despite a cheesy cover, I really did enjoy this book. I feel that DiPastena's strength lies in her ability to bring to life the political setting and intrigues present during King Henry II's reign (the 1100's, I believe). She totally shows how precarious court life can be and how the rulers schemed for more power, authority, and riches. This is her 3rd book in the series, and while it helps to have read the previous ones, it is not a must. Each stor...more
Mathilde, a lady whose father has been accused of stealing from the king and is now impoverished, needs a champion to clear her father's name. She accompanies her brother to a tournament to look for one. While there she meets Etienne, a younger son who doesn't have the means to help her. Etienne,charmed at first sight, begs to wear Mathilde's favor in the tournament. The only thing Mathilde has is a ribbon in her hair, which she is keeping safe for her brother. Before she knows it, Etienne takes...more
Wow. Just...Wow. I truly tend to dislike outright romances, but there's so much mystery and intrigue in this! I absolutely adored it! It's my first of her novels, but I'm going to have to read more now.
I have to caution anyone unfamiliar with the language of medieval literature. I'm used to it since it is my favorite genre, and there is of course a helpful glossary to explain things, but it can be unnerving and I daresay annoying to those not versed in it, as a friend explained. Still, it's mig...more
I have to caution anyone unfamiliar with the language of medieval literature. I'm used to it since it is my favorite genre, and there is of course a helpful glossary to explain things, but it can be unnerving and I daresay annoying to those not versed in it, as a friend explained. Still, it's mig...more
When I finished another book, it was late at night and I had that let-down feeling, wishing I had something else just as captivating to read. There, just staring up at me was Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena. It was already late, but I thought to myself, I'll just read one chapter. Wow, was I ever sucked in. Reading until 2 a.m. sort of sucked in. The next day I carried that book with me everywhere, desperate enough to read even a paragraph or two while I was at a red light, just so I could se...more
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I recently learned about Dangerous Favor on LDSWBR. Their review and the sample chapter online grabbed my attention. It's a story with lords, knights, queens, mistaken identity, plots to overthrow kings, traitors, and mysterious "favors".
I didn't love the cover, but if you feel the same way, don't let that stop you from giving the book a try. The story is quite engaging.
I really enjoyed the interaction between Mathilde and Etienne. Mathilde is young and naive, but she is extremely loyal to her...more
I didn't love the cover, but if you feel the same way, don't let that stop you from giving the book a try. The story is quite engaging.
I really enjoyed the interaction between Mathilde and Etienne. Mathilde is young and naive, but she is extremely loyal to her...more
DiPastena has done it again! I can't get enough of this series. The rich world of medieval France continues in it's tangled web of loyalties of love. I was sucked in once again and simply couldn't put it down. Building on two side characters in previous books, Etienne and Therri have their own adventures of finding love and testing priorities. Their wonderful characters are complimented by Mathilde and Lady Violette. Mathilde is a brave character that you just have to love. She plays the damsel...more
Joyce DiPastena has lived true to her reputation and written another outstanding historical romance set in the tumultuous backdrop of France in the Middle Ages. With extraordinary skill, she has woven intrigue and danger around the exquisitely delicious romance between Etienne and Mathilde.
Joyce has masterfully shrouded the origin of Matilde's favor to Etienne in a mystery that is unraveled one perilous strand at a time. As the attraction between Etienne and Mathhilde heightens, they slide stead...more
Joyce has masterfully shrouded the origin of Matilde's favor to Etienne in a mystery that is unraveled one perilous strand at a time. As the attraction between Etienne and Mathhilde heightens, they slide stead...more
Not long ago, Joyce was holding an online release party for this book, Dangerous Favor. She had some awesome giveaways going on and they all included books and chocolate! I'm telling you, Joyce totally rocked the house with this one. I'm a fan of Joyce DiPastena. I love her books and I was chopping at the bit to read her latest. I entered the contest and guess what?! I won! Well, I didn't win Dangerous Favor. I actually won a different book (one that I already own) but Joyce was so kind. She sen...more
This was fun, clean, exciting, and romantic. It had a lot a dialog about solving the mystery/puzzle. I would read more from this author. From the book: Her father has been accused of stealing from the king, an allegation that has reduced her family to poverty. She has one chance to find and marry a man who can help her prove her father's innocence. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father's past. Furthermore, Ther...more
Beautifully written, flawlessly researched, this book immersed me into the romantic, yet often dangerous, world of Medieval England complete with knights' jousts and court intrigue. The heroine was a delightful combination of innocence and determination who incorrectly labels one knight as "The Vision" and another knight "The Seducer." I laughed, I sighed, and at times, almost cried. This book is firmly on my "keeper shelf" and I will probably read it again, which is unusual for me. Because it's...more
I enjoyed this latest installment of DiPastena’s medieval series quite a bit. I wasn’t sure I would, I didn’t really like Etienne that much in the first book, but it’s been five years since the events of that book and his character has grown a lot. Plus he’s a shameless flirt, which is always fun. I really liked him this time around. I also liked Mathilde, they had good chemistry together. Her “dreaming” tendencies were endearing. The overall story felt a little more lighthearted than the previo...more
Probably more like 3.5 stars, but I'm bumping it up to 4 because I'm always so impressed with the research that the author puts into these medieval stories. This book wasn't my favorite of the three I've read -- I just didn't like the main character that well. I also got a bit lost at times with all the characters (who often are called by different names), although having the character reference chart certainly helped. It's interesting to get a bit of political history from the 12th century and...more
Joyce is very good at taking a mystery, a romance and a piece of history and mixing it all together for a fun book. I wish I knew a little more about this part of England. I always feel a little lost but now that I have read all three of her books I feel like I know a little more. We even got a little glimpse of the characters from past books. This love story was fun to read and I really had no idea where this book was all going. You know the two will end up together you just don't know how. The...more
Although I'm not a huge fan of medieval literature, I really enjoyed this book! The characters were real, without being modern. I would have loved a pronunciation guide at the beginning, so I knew how to pronounce things in my head, and a prologue connecting the books (a reminder of sorts) would have been fantastic! Either way, I enjoyed watching this romance develop and seon the edge of my seat at seeing how things turned out! I was absolutely on the edge of my seat at several points in the boo...more
Every story I read, written by Joyce DiPastena, makes me fall in love with this time period more and more. Medieval France is brought to life again, in this story about the fair maiden, Mathilde, and her handsome knight, Etienne. Both Etienne and Mathilde come from imperfect families and backgrounds. Neither were looking for love, but end up falling for each other amongst danger, surrounded by those in King Henry's court. This great tale in woven so brilliantly, with rich and accurate history, a...more
I really enjoyed this book! There were a few slow parts for me, but I loved the characters so much that it didn't bother me too much.
There are two main characters, Mathilde and Etienne, and the story was told from both perspectives. It was great to hear from both sides of the story. It helped me like them more. Mathilde was a little star struck with a handsome man, Lord Therri, when she first came to the tournament with her brother. She even referred to him as The Vision. Silly, silly girl. She...more
There are two main characters, Mathilde and Etienne, and the story was told from both perspectives. It was great to hear from both sides of the story. It helped me like them more. Mathilde was a little star struck with a handsome man, Lord Therri, when she first came to the tournament with her brother. She even referred to him as The Vision. Silly, silly girl. She...more
This story has twists and turns all along the way. Just when all is about to be revealed something else bad happens. The story had true history mixed with a lovely tale that put you right in the middle ages. I didn’t want it to end and come back to my time. If you ever wanted to time travel this book is as close as it gets, you really feel you are there. It's a tale of knights, tournaments, betrayal, murder, treason, unrequited love, sacrifice, and true love... What more can you ask for in a boo...more
"Great Book!". I almost didn't want to read this book because of the cover design. I thought it was a book about a princess in a castle. What a great surprise it was to me that it was a great read! It was suspenseful, unpredictable, and kept me on my toes! Great, believable characters, and no, it wasn't about a spoiled princess. The author is a great writer, and I will definitely read more of her books. This is a clean read, and you won't be disappointed!
I thoroughly enjoyed Dangerous Favor!! I was completely swept into the medieval time period with Joyce's beautiful description and thorough research! I was so excited to hear Etienne's story and was shocked by how much I loved his character by the end of the story. It was also such a treat to be able to have another glimpse into the lives of so many of the other characters of Ms. DiSpastena's that I have loved. All 3 books of this series were excellent and I can't wait to read more from this aut...more
I really enjoyed the last Joyce Di Pastena book that I read and was excited to see another book out by her. Apparently there is another also that I missed and will have to hunt down.
I can't say there is anything too deep about this book. I suppose I might have learned some history along the way, though this particular time period doesn't interest me as much. Still, it was a quick and pleasant read.
I can't say there is anything too deep about this book. I suppose I might have learned some history along the way, though this particular time period doesn't interest me as much. Still, it was a quick and pleasant read.
Really enjoyed Dangerous Favor, especially the studly Etienne. What a great character. I just loved him! The twists and turns that bring Mathilde and Etienne together keep you guessing. Okay, I’ll confess . . . Part of the book was so intense I couldn’t put it down. Had my Kindle on my lap during my daughter’s high school graduation and yes, I strategically glanced down more than once to read what was happening next. Thanks for a delightful read!
Yet another book read for review purposes.
Not bad. There was much I admired. The author does meticulous research on medieval times and it shows in a good way. There was a nice mystery to enliven the romance, which made it much more bearable for me. But let's face it...I'm not a big romance reader so I couldn't love it with all my heart. Not the book's fault, really, but a matter of preference.
Not bad. There was much I admired. The author does meticulous research on medieval times and it shows in a good way. There was a nice mystery to enliven the romance, which made it much more bearable for me. But let's face it...I'm not a big romance reader so I couldn't love it with all my heart. Not the book's fault, really, but a matter of preference.
An exciting adventure about love, courage, and loyalty! I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet romance set in medieval times. Joyce's knowledge about the era is amazing. I wished I knew some French so I could pronounce the names. I fell in love with the characters and cheered them on as the story progressed. I look forward to reading more books by Joyce DiPastena.
Joyce has done it again with this book. I love her writing and the medieval romance gets me every time. Another gripping book like Loyalty's Web. The research is wonderful you feel like you are in France along with everyone else. I read a lot of romance novels here lately and I like them , but when I want clean romance I turn to Joyce. She has a way of brining her characters to life to grip you through out the book. A page turner.
Mathilde is my favorite character. Even though she is our damsel...more
Mathilde is my favorite character. Even though she is our damsel...more
Joyce continues her prowess with sweet medieval romance. Dangerous Favor takes us into a world of knights, castles, customs, clothing, sword fights, tournaments, treachery, lovely clothed women, history and the list goes on. All this serves as a backdrop for the love between Etienne and Mathilde, the hero and heroine.
I appreciated the purity of Etienne and Matilde and the value of marriage. The obstacles in their path, preventing them from being together, kept me turning the pages. The passion,...more
I appreciated the purity of Etienne and Matilde and the value of marriage. The obstacles in their path, preventing them from being together, kept me turning the pages. The passion,...more
This book, just like the other books I've read by Joyce DiPastena, is articulate and wonderfully researched. It also has a girl masquerading as a boy and some awesome kissing scenes. Add some jousting, some intrigue, and you get a fantastic novel set in the Middle Ages.
I loved this book. Joyce DiPastena is so good at making the stakes as high as possible for her characters, and treason against the crown;life or death, are pretty high stakes. This book was engaging from the very first page. The characters seem real and true to the era.
This is by far the best romance I've read in a long time, yet it's more than romance. It's a well-researched historical novel. DiPastena knows the Medievel period as intimately as if she lived there.
May 03, 2012
Inspired Kathy
marked it as to-read
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I am the author of three "sweet" medieval romances, Loyalty's Web (a 2007 Whitney Award Finalist), Illuminations of the Heart (past RWA Heart of the West Winner, and a 2009 Whitney Award Finalist), and Dangerous Favor (2012 release). I've also written a short medieval Christmas story titled "An Epiphany Gift for Robin" published in the Christmas anthology, Stolen Christmas and Other Stories of the...more
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