Who does Branwyn meet from Black Dorn? #FridaySnippets #erotic #medieval #romance

Black Dorn Snippet - (Dune means student. Duna means instructor. Gon means king)


She raced through the maze, hoping the next path would lead her to the exit. Her heart pounded as her legs grew weary. She slowed her pace. Before her, a small opening appeared where a section of hedge was dead. She forced her way through, glad to be free of the terrifying place, but concerned as to where she now stood. The maze she just passed through now blocked her view of the castle and gardens. With no one around, Branwyn fought back tears as a cold shudder of fear raced through her. She refused to re-enter the maze and make her way back to the entrance. Which way to turn? Left or right? She collapsed onto the ground and heaved a troubled sigh. A horse's snort startled her. She rose and hurried toward the sound. Two magnificent beasts—human and animal—stood beside a small creek. The black horse, dusty from the trail, drank as the man wiped his chin and returned a wineskin to his horse’s saddle. The man stood in profile to Branwyn but seemed a fine specimen. His face had a pleasantly formed brow, nose and chin and curly, black hair skimmed his shoulders. His arms and chest looked strong enough to easily manage the large sword hanging at his side. The horse turned an ear toward her, lifted his head and whinnied. Startled, the man returned from his reverie and looked at her. Branwyn scurried over. "Oh please, sire. My name is Branwyn. I come from Black Dorn. I am newly arrived and have gotten lost. Can you please direct me?" His brow wrinkled. "If you live at Black Dorn, who is your serving girl? Your duna?" "Leah serves me. Duna Trea is to…to…instruct me." "Explain why you’re so far from Dorn." "I wandered about the flower garden and entered the maze. Once there, I got lost." Her eyes filled with tears and she lowered her head. "Did you enjoy the maze?" His voice made her want to giggle. Branwyn shook her head. "No? But it is a place of games and pleasure. Did you not go there to seek pleasure?" "No, I found no pleasures there. Only games I do not understand." She wiped away a tear. "Please sire, I am tired and hungry and feel I may soon collapse. Which way must I travel to return to Black Dorn?" His horse nudged him in the back with his nose. The man placed both strong hands around her waist and lifted her to his saddle. He mounted the horse, tugged on the rein and directed his horse back to Black Dorn. When they entered the courtyard, Leah ran across the cobblestones, skidded to a stop and dropped to her knees. The horse halted a few feet in front of her. Branwyn slipped down from the stallion, curtsied to her escort and walked to her serving girl. "Leah." His voice boomed across the courtyard. Still kneeling, Leah quivered. "Do not let your dune wander about freely. She needs guidance." As he turned, a stable boy reached for the reins. He tossed them over, dismounted and strode toward the castle. When the sounds of his footsteps faded, Leah stood. "I do not need guidance," Branwyn snapped. "I got lost. What a rude, arrogant man. He did not have the upbringing to know to introduce himself." "Dune Branwyn," whispered Leah as she led her into the castle, "That is Gon Lacke’s eldest son. He will inherit the castle, lands and people. There will be a feast tomorrow to honor his safe return. But now, I must get you to your room. You must be exhausted from your day. A bowl of mulled wine will soothe you." Tiredness did not creep up on Branwyn, it ambushed her.

Black Dorn - an erotic medieval romanceHeat 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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