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Charming the Prince (Fairy Tales #1)
by
Teresa Medeiros (Goodreads Author)
He never lost a battle until he met the one woman who might succeed in...Charming the Prince.
Dear Reader,
My enemies know me as Lord Bannor the Bold, Pride of the English and Terror of the French. Never in my life have I backed down from any challenge or betrayed so much as a hint of fear—until the war ended and I found myself a reluctant papa to a dozen unruly children.
Rea...more
Dear Reader,
My enemies know me as Lord Bannor the Bold, Pride of the English and Terror of the French. Never in my life have I backed down from any challenge or betrayed so much as a hint of fear—until the war ended and I found myself a reluctant papa to a dozen unruly children.
Rea...more
Paperback, 342 pages
Published
April 6th 1999
by Bantam
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May 03, 2012
Ren
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Historical Romance fans, fans of re-telling of fairy tale
4.5 stars.
So, I just bought this book from online shop which usually sell many used books. The price is cheap. Just 50000 rupiahs or maybe 4,99 dollars. I decide to read Charming the Prince, first because I really love the blurb, its rare to find character letter for a synopsis. And I'm kinda stuck with UF/PNR books I read lately. So I want to change my usual genre for a little :)
I read this for 4 hours.And of course that a good sign! If I can't stop read it, that's mean the story is good. And...more
So, I just bought this book from online shop which usually sell many used books. The price is cheap. Just 50000 rupiahs or maybe 4,99 dollars. I decide to read Charming the Prince, first because I really love the blurb, its rare to find character letter for a synopsis. And I'm kinda stuck with UF/PNR books I read lately. So I want to change my usual genre for a little :)
I read this for 4 hours.And of course that a good sign! If I can't stop read it, that's mean the story is good. And...more
Sons are a heritage from the Lord
children a reward from Him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one's youth.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.
Psalm 127
nemu ni judul pas ubek2 bagian historical romance di amazon...
ratingnya 4,3/5 n dari 121 reviews, 75 kasi 5 bintang ^^
hmmmmmm,, gw lgnsung tertarik (bgt) my 1st Teresa Medeiros book ^^v
Reaksi gw pas bc page 1
ow ow England 1347
oh my, medieval era,,,
hmmm gw gak tlalu demen HR di era ini..
agak ribet ngebayangin set...more
children a reward from Him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
are sons born in one's youth.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.
Psalm 127
nemu ni judul pas ubek2 bagian historical romance di amazon...
ratingnya 4,3/5 n dari 121 reviews, 75 kasi 5 bintang ^^
hmmmmmm,, gw lgnsung tertarik (bgt) my 1st Teresa Medeiros book ^^v
Reaksi gw pas bc page 1
ow ow England 1347
oh my, medieval era,,,
hmmm gw gak tlalu demen HR di era ini..
agak ribet ngebayangin set...more
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Apr 06, 2013
D.G.
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3 of 5 stars
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I don't now why I picked this book up. After all, I know I don't like totally anachronistic books - I can take feisty heroines and PC heroes that are ahead of their time (people like that existed even if they weren't the majority) - but when the books go all out trying to portray a modern story in past times, they really lose me.
The book is not getting a worse rating because I chuckled at times. The purple prose using "medieval" terms was hysterical - I've never heard a vagina being referred as...more
The book is not getting a worse rating because I chuckled at times. The purple prose using "medieval" terms was hysterical - I've never heard a vagina being referred as...more
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This wasn't the funniest historical romance I've read, or the most romantic, or even the sexiest. But it was hopelessly sweet and full of truly loveable characters. That's where it got me.
It's a little lame sometimes with the somewhat flowery language but pretty much all historical romances are at least a little bit lame in some regard. The sexy scenes are pretty laughable as well but again, they usually are.
It's an adorable story. It really was like a fairytale, with some sex tossed in. It's a...more
It's a little lame sometimes with the somewhat flowery language but pretty much all historical romances are at least a little bit lame in some regard. The sexy scenes are pretty laughable as well but again, they usually are.
It's an adorable story. It really was like a fairytale, with some sex tossed in. It's a...more
2.5
As soon as I stop reminding myself that the events in this book take place in 1300s, then the characters' notions on marriage and sex (especially that) and such start to sound really silly. Having in mind the time, it can pass as a nice story for those who like a fairy tale flavour.
The first time we see Sir Bannor, he is running away from something. You get the impression he is under siege.
As soon as I stop reminding myself that the events in this book take place in 1300s, then the characters' notions on marriage and sex (especially that) and such start to sound really silly. Having in mind the time, it can pass as a nice story for those who like a fairy tale flavour.
The first time we see Sir Bannor, he is running away from something. You get the impression he is under siege.
"But never before had he faced an adversary so formidable, so utterly lacking in mercy and Christian
...more
A Cinderella story set in medieval times and with a warlord for prince.
Willow hopes for a mother and gets a tyrant who forces her to practically raise children a few years younger than her, while alienating her from her beloved, but timid father. A few years later and through a lucky chance she finds herself the bride of someone resembling her beloved imaginary prince who apparently only wants her to raise his numerous children.
Bannor has only known war and has no idea how to interact with his...more
Willow hopes for a mother and gets a tyrant who forces her to practically raise children a few years younger than her, while alienating her from her beloved, but timid father. A few years later and through a lucky chance she finds herself the bride of someone resembling her beloved imaginary prince who apparently only wants her to raise his numerous children.
Bannor has only known war and has no idea how to interact with his...more
A CAPTIVATED, EXHILATRATING, HISTERICALLY-FUNNY, & SURPRISING NOVEL! From the Very First Page!!
The mystical and legendary warrior, Lord Bannor the Bold, of Elsinore has returned home as a widower, to develope a long-lasting kindship with his twelve children, since the war with the French has now ceased.
However, Lord Bannor couldn't believe his eyes, that such a feat would be accomplished without any guidance or assistance from another. Until he becomes the main source of his hoard of misfits...more
The mystical and legendary warrior, Lord Bannor the Bold, of Elsinore has returned home as a widower, to develope a long-lasting kindship with his twelve children, since the war with the French has now ceased.
However, Lord Bannor couldn't believe his eyes, that such a feat would be accomplished without any guidance or assistance from another. Until he becomes the main source of his hoard of misfits...more
A sweet tale. Willow, the daughter of an improvised baron whom always coveted her father's love, but then she accepted her fate as the eldest daughter cum appointed governess to her step siblings. Sir Hollis found her on his search for his lordship, Lord Bannor, the protagonist whom sired more off springs than he intended to. Despite Sir Hollis's first impression, he was disappointed to find Willow to be a beautiful woman since Bannor wanted a plain lady who wouldn't tempt him and would mother h...more
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novel ini banyak banget namanya...aduh aq dah serasa mo nangis ini nama banyak amat ya ihik secara aq paling parah kalo disuruh nginget nama banyak2 >_<
jadi maafin ya kalo tiba2 nama orang ku ganti dengan ...... :p
lady willow, sudah kehilangan ibunya & hidup hanya ber 2 bersama ayahnya, baron angus....
mereka memang hidup pas2an tp kasih sayang diantara mereka membuat mereka selalu hidup bahagia.
sampai akhirnya ayah willow memutuskan untuk menikah lg dgn janda yg suaminya meninggal di m...more
jadi maafin ya kalo tiba2 nama orang ku ganti dengan ...... :p
lady willow, sudah kehilangan ibunya & hidup hanya ber 2 bersama ayahnya, baron angus....
mereka memang hidup pas2an tp kasih sayang diantara mereka membuat mereka selalu hidup bahagia.
sampai akhirnya ayah willow memutuskan untuk menikah lg dgn janda yg suaminya meninggal di m...more
OMG! I liked this!
At first when I started liking it I felt like I was betraying myself because I,by default ,HATE heroes in HR that have bastards.
This one DID NOT HAVE THEM! He just took what ever kids because he was a bastard. Cute,right?
I know I'm weird because of all this but there is just something that puts me of when it comes to heroes that abhor any kind of prevention.
The book was really cute and lovable.
The only thing I DID mind was when the nanny told the heroine it is not a must do for...more
At first when I started liking it I felt like I was betraying myself because I,by default ,HATE heroes in HR that have bastards.
This one DID NOT HAVE THEM! He just took what ever kids because he was a bastard. Cute,right?
I know I'm weird because of all this but there is just something that puts me of when it comes to heroes that abhor any kind of prevention.
The book was really cute and lovable.
The only thing I DID mind was when the nanny told the heroine it is not a must do for...more
Sigh*****
I am skeptical in the first place when this novel is based on Cinderella story. I do find Cinderella is weak, and hopelessly believe herself in love with her prince. I still could not get over the glass slipper thing, when only ONE maiden can fit the slipper.
And so, reading recommendation from Teresa Medeiros' fans, I started reading the book. I was pleasantly surprised.
Willow, the heroine was not weak, but strong willed. She was being bullied in a way of taking care her 10 siblings sin...more
I am skeptical in the first place when this novel is based on Cinderella story. I do find Cinderella is weak, and hopelessly believe herself in love with her prince. I still could not get over the glass slipper thing, when only ONE maiden can fit the slipper.
And so, reading recommendation from Teresa Medeiros' fans, I started reading the book. I was pleasantly surprised.
Willow, the heroine was not weak, but strong willed. She was being bullied in a way of taking care her 10 siblings sin...more
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I love books that can make me laugh and I love books that can make me cry. This one did both! It has kind of a Cinderella beginning. A widow with a little girl marries and when she shows up, she has not only 2 wicked step-siblings for the little girl, but a whole carriage full of them. The father doesn't die and leave her alone with this dastardly crowd, he just doesn't defend her against them when they turn her into their slave. Thirteen years later she agrees to marry a man she's never seen to...more
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Willow's father remarries for money when Willow was a child. Her new stepmother treats her poorly, and already has a brood of her own, then more children with her new husband. Willow ends up raising them and is treated equally bad by her step siblings.
Lord Banner has a huge brood of children himself and they run wild. Both of his wives died and Lord Banner believes the children need a woman/mother. So he sends his priest/adviser in search of a motherly woman to raise his children, but a woman wh...more
Lord Banner has a huge brood of children himself and they run wild. Both of his wives died and Lord Banner believes the children need a woman/mother. So he sends his priest/adviser in search of a motherly woman to raise his children, but a woman wh...more
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3.5 - 3.75
I enjoyed this book. I love historical romances, but that is not why I liked this book. In fact, in order to enjoy the book I had to let that go. What I like about historical novels -- good ones -- is being immersed in a different time and place, losing myself into a whole new world while learning a little bit about that time. I won't say there were glaring inaccuracies in this novel because I am not a historian so wouldn't know the facts. However, I have read enough historical books t...more
I enjoyed this book. I love historical romances, but that is not why I liked this book. In fact, in order to enjoy the book I had to let that go. What I like about historical novels -- good ones -- is being immersed in a different time and place, losing myself into a whole new world while learning a little bit about that time. I won't say there were glaring inaccuracies in this novel because I am not a historian so wouldn't know the facts. However, I have read enough historical books t...more
Willow grew up taking care of her step- and half siblings after dear old dad married for money. She is constantly belittled by stepmom and her brood and dad doesn't stand. So when offer of marriage comes her way she says yes.
Bannor the Bold may the scourge of the French but he can't handle his 10 children, some of which are bastards, which is why he wanted a wife, but no more kids. His problem is Willow is hot, and not unattracted to him. She also takes his kids in hand.
While she wants a husband...more
Bannor the Bold may the scourge of the French but he can't handle his 10 children, some of which are bastards, which is why he wanted a wife, but no more kids. His problem is Willow is hot, and not unattracted to him. She also takes his kids in hand.
While she wants a husband...more
Lord Bannor decides he needs to remarry, so that his new wife can look after his unruly children. His steward selects Willow for him, marrying her in Bannor's stead. Willow was forced to raise all her step siblings when her father remarried. Abused and neglected, she jumps at the chance to escape her father's keep, but Bannor is dismayed when he sees how attractive she is, not wanting to sire anymore children. He decides to drive her away but--of course--slowly falls in love with her instead.
Thi...more
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I came across this book while browsing Barnes & Noble’s website. I was chomping at the bit for something new to read, but my mood was more finicky than usual. The novels on my to-read list on Shelfari just weren’t doing it for me, and I was now perusing the romance section at random. This book popped up in one of those “readers who looked at the book you clicked on also picked THIS”, and I was intrigued by the premise. I downloaded a sample and off I went…never looking back.
This is more or l...more
This is more or l...more
I'm really enjoying reading my way through Teresa Medeiros' booklist. Lord Banner the Bold, Master of Elisnore, pride of the English and terror of the French, was a prisoner in his own castle, being held captive by his own children, all 12 of them.
He decides that he needs a new wife to take them under her wing, but one that he won't be tempted by, so that he doesn't increase his brood.
He sends his trusted steward off to find himself such a bride.
Sir Hollis returns with Lady Willow of Bedlington,...more
He decides that he needs a new wife to take them under her wing, but one that he won't be tempted by, so that he doesn't increase his brood.
He sends his trusted steward off to find himself such a bride.
Sir Hollis returns with Lady Willow of Bedlington,...more
Sir Bannor the Bold, a rough-hewn warrior who battled the French dauntlessly for 14 years. But Bannor's secret is that he is truly terrified of his 12 (count 'em, 12) motherless children who have run wild for years, tormenting all of the residents of his keep. At his wit's end (and barricaded in a tower), the exhausted lord dispatches his man to find a new wife to manage his brood, hopefully without adding to it!!! Bannor seeks a wife who is everything his children are not--quiet, biddable, and...more
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I thought this book was just charming, as the title suggests. Right off from the beginning the story pulls emotion from the reader. And the first chapter had me laughing. I think this was a very sweet book about self discovery, love, family, and learning to have confidence in yourself. I loved the main characters in this story. The villains in the story lived up to their role in the story. The only issue I had with it at all, was at the end, there is a climatic point to the story involving the m...more
This is a medieval set in England. I prefer the ones in Scotland, I'm actually probably one of the few people out there that like reading Scottish dialects! This romance had some humorous moments, but nothing like you'd expect from the description of the book. The heroine, Willow, was sort of drab and uninteresting to me and Bannor (our hero) just came across as too dense sometimes, plus I found all the kids annoying (as they should be) as well as Willow's obnoxious sister and Bannor's eldest so...more
Squee book is full of squee. I had so much fun reading this book. It was hilarious and filled with bad parenting and was just so so wonderful. It was a nice change of pace from the other books I've been reading. This is definitely one I will read again when I want to be put in a good mood.
Feb 05, 2012
K
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
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I really didn't know what to expect w/ this book. I have never read anything by this author, but the description made it seem like a book that I just had to read. And I am very glad I took the risk. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and couldn't put it down! (yeah, I really read it one day and into the night). I loved the author's twist on the classic fairy tale, and the characters, both primary and secondary. I especially appreciated the sassiness and independence of the heroine. I loved watching...more
This book was ok, a fun quick-ish read but I didn't really feel the drive to finish or continue reading it that I usually do for a lot of books. I may have been a bit distracted by the anachronisms that I kept feeling but not being able to place my finger on exactly or it could have been influenced by the fact that I just didn't feel that invested in any of the characters. While it wasn't bad, it was nowhere near as good as The Bride and The Beast which I had really liked and got me to get this...more
I thought the plot of this was very good and I quite liked the two main characters as they were both strong-willed but kind.
Willow was still caring even after her family had treated her as badly as they had, whilst Bannor just let everyone assume that every baby that appeared at the castle was his, even though most of them weren't but he didn't want the children to die.
The main thing I didn't like about this book was that the children, no matter how old they were, all spoke as if they were thre...more
Willow was still caring even after her family had treated her as badly as they had, whilst Bannor just let everyone assume that every baby that appeared at the castle was his, even though most of them weren't but he didn't want the children to die.
The main thing I didn't like about this book was that the children, no matter how old they were, all spoke as if they were thre...more
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A Wonderful Girl/Women who lost her father to her stepmother and step siblings. She was forced to be her siblings maid. She dreams about the day when her prince charming would come and rescue her and they would live happily ever after ..
A Warrior who fought for the king for the past 14 years. He lost 2 wives and have 12 child. He just came back from war and just can't connect with his children. So, he decide to bring them a new mom who will not tempt him and give him more chi...more
A Wonderful Girl/Women who lost her father to her stepmother and step siblings. She was forced to be her siblings maid. She dreams about the day when her prince charming would come and rescue her and they would live happily ever after ..
A Warrior who fought for the king for the past 14 years. He lost 2 wives and have 12 child. He just came back from war and just can't connect with his children. So, he decide to bring them a new mom who will not tempt him and give him more chi...more
Taken from a suggestion of an Eloisa James/Julia Quinn fan that this one was a funny medieval, I found it cute and charming with Banner being a extremely handsome and virile hero, who is so tormented by his 12 unruly kids that he sends his second in command to find him a homely wife. When Willow (more Cinderella than maiden lady, who had to take care of her 10 step-brothers and sisters) mistaken for homely, is instead married to Bannar, hilarity ensures, with parenting skills being the lesson an...more
The book srated pretty good. All the way through the first half I was realy into the plot, enjoyed the charachters and the story. And then it all changed for me: first i started skipping the words, then paragraphs, then pages... The first reall smutt scene was terrible, I skipped it altogether ( hidden pearl, loins....If you know what I mean:)) sounded cheap)
The pregnancy prevention "old ways" was great.. Had a good laugh!!!
Overall, I finished the book, maybe even will pick up another one of Ter...more
The pregnancy prevention "old ways" was great.. Had a good laugh!!!
Overall, I finished the book, maybe even will pick up another one of Ter...more
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New York Times bestseller Teresa Medeiros wrote her first novel at the age of twenty-one and has since gone on to win the hearts of both readers and critics. All of her books have been national bestsellers, featured on the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She currently has over 10 million books in print.
She is a seven-time Rita finalist, two-time PRISM winner, and...more
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“Before you came into my life,
I believed that God had abandoned me.
Now I know that He has blessed me beyond measure.
-sir Bannor-”
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I believed that God had abandoned me.
Now I know that He has blessed me beyond measure.
-sir Bannor-”
“Alone.'Twas her destiny to be ever surrounded by others, yet ever alone.”
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