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Stop that crying or by all that is powerful, I will beat you." "Do not yell so. You will frighten the poor child." Through tears, Branwyn stared at her uncle and aunt. "I…I do not understand. Why must I go?" Her aunt sat next to her. "It is your time, child. A husband has been chosen. You must leave us to join with him." "About time it is!" Her uncle’s face grew redder with each word. "One year shy of a score she is, and still unwed. She must fall to her knees to thank God someone wishes to marry such an old spinster." Branwyn slapped the arm of her chair. "I decline. It is my right. I shall not marry this man!" "How many men do you think you can refuse?" Her uncle paced about the small room. "This is the fourth suitor to ask for your hand. You cannot. It is done. Your things are being loaded as we speak." He jerked back a curtain in the window and pointed. The door opened and in stepped a tall broad-shouldered soldier. "The carriage awaits." "Branwyn." Aunt Selda patted her hand. "You have no dowry. This is a good match. He is a rich man. He will give you babies." Suspicion gnawed at Branwyn's stomach. "And what did he give you?" "Gold." Uncle Egbert picked up his purse and dropped it, with a rattle, back onto the table. Branwyn dried her eyes with the edge of her sleeve, stood, kissed her aunt on the cheek and strode out the door to face her destiny. A carriage with two strong, brown horses stood at the entrance. Two guardsmen on horseback waited. The driver offered his hand to help her mount. Branwyn paused and turned. No one waited to say goodbye. The door of her uncle's manor closed with a determined firmness. Warm tears gathered at the corner of her eyes. She blinked them back, then settled herself, pulled a blanket over her legs and snapped the curtains closed. If the family she’d grown up with refused to cry and wish her well, she would not shed a tear or turn for a final glance at her adopted home. With a shout and a shudder, the carriage pulled away. For three days and nights, the horses pounded across the land. Her body ached from the incessant shaking. The driver allowed her allowed brief intervals to exit the carriage. A guard, always on hand, escorted her to an inn. As much as she tried to converse with her escort, no one spoke to her. While she ate a quick meal, fresh horses, a new driver and soldiers relieved the tired ones. A rough blanket was Branwyn’s refuge into sleep—no bed, no soft down pillow, no gentle breeze billowing through her curtains, just the constant movement of the carriage. Branwyn’s eyes would begin to close when a sharp jostle would snap her awake. When the coach stopped, Branwyn’s trial was over. Her patience had worn thin and exhaustion weighed heavily on her. The door opened and she stepped down the stairs and onto the land of her new home.

Black Dorn - an erotic medieval romance Heat Rating - 5 hot peppers
Blurb
Purchased to be trained as a courtesan, Branwyn arrives in a strange new land and begins her daily lesson in the art of bedding a man.Back from battle, Prince Malack returns to the court of his father. The noble woman chosen to be his bride rejected him and bedded his hated rival. Malack turned his anger onto the focus of battle and increasing the power and wealth of Black Dorn. Until his gaze settles onto the face of the woman who will be his queen.
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5 stars BLACK DORNThis book was really hot. Read the whole thing in 2 hours. Once you pick it up you will not put it down. The characters in the story are great and the theme of the book is BDSM but totally enjoyable. Malack and Branwyn are characters that you can relate to. The fact that he choose her over women with a title was also intriguing. It was good that Branwyn choose to have Leah as her lady in waiting. To find out that Malack and Branwyn allowed Duncan his man servant and Leah to wed was good now they are all happy. You need to read the book to find out the middle and the end. It was truly surprising what happens and how it happens.
5 stars Dark but SurprisingThis story turned out to be a real surprise for me. I was expecting a much darker tale from the description. The beginning did seem to live up to something very dark but then it seemed that all of a sudden light came and brought the whole story into a new light. It was a wonderful story of love, redemption, and sometimes having to do something terrible to create lasting peace. I love that all the female characters could be submissive and yet strong and that the male characters despite their strength could show their strong feelings.

I recommend this to anyone that love a great love story but sometimes like to have a bit of bit to it.
5 stars Awesome steamy story - new favorite authorBranwyn is a complex character, who begins the book timid and modest. However, in Black Dorn, timid and modesty are two sinful attitudes. Quickly, she is thrown into a world of passion and sex. But she only has eyes for one man, Malack the Gon-Dra. He is fierce and does not hide his body or his lust. However, Branwyn catches his eye and soon his heart.

This was a quick read and I found myself up late at night to finish it. The kind of drama and love story that leaves you breathless and then sighing in contentment at the end.

I will definitely read more books by Daryl Devore.
From Coffee Beans & Love Scenes / 4 StarsThe way the reader is taken on a journey with the main lead. You only see what the writer wants you to see and I thought that was really great. She defies all odds and falls in love with the man of the house. Their romance is beautiful and well written and as you read you wish them the best. Daryl Devore has written another great read.



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