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The Wildewood Chronicles #1
Wildewood Revenge
A knight. A witch. A Secret.
When Grace, a twenty first century heroine, is accidently transported through a time portal into the clutches of an impoverished medieval knight with one eye on her ransom, we are treated to a brilliant evocation of medieval England which heaves with corruption and intrigue.
The remote and beautiful wilderness of ancient Northumberland rings out with the sound of clashing swords, the hiss of arrows, thundering hooves and the chink of coin bags changing hands in shady deals.
It is all there: a spirited and sensual romance, an action-packed adventure story, hidden treasure, revengeful and devious barons and corpulent and corrupt clergy.
Beset on all sides by danger and deception, with only their wits and a small band of loyal followers to assist them, Grace and Miles of Wildewood find their lives inexplicably entwined as they battle for justice, honour and love.
When Grace, a twenty first century heroine, is accidently transported through a time portal into the clutches of an impoverished medieval knight with one eye on her ransom, we are treated to a brilliant evocation of medieval England which heaves with corruption and intrigue.
The remote and beautiful wilderness of ancient Northumberland rings out with the sound of clashing swords, the hiss of arrows, thundering hooves and the chink of coin bags changing hands in shady deals.
It is all there: a spirited and sensual romance, an action-packed adventure story, hidden treasure, revengeful and devious barons and corpulent and corrupt clergy.
Beset on all sides by danger and deception, with only their wits and a small band of loyal followers to assist them, Grace and Miles of Wildewood find their lives inexplicably entwined as they battle for justice, honour and love.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 2, 2012
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October 15, 2014
Really well written story and in depth characters although it is left on a cliff hanger but there is now a follow up novella and three more prequel novellas to come soon before the second book. This is truly a great read! Highly recommended!
March 23, 2013
This was a good read, more in the style of historical romance than fantasy adventure, which is what I imagined it would be. I mistakenly thought Grace was a teenager to begin with, and found her relationship with Miles a little bit disturbing until I realised she was in fact much older. Once that point was cleared up I found Grace a great character, strong, but not brainlessly spunky. She is consistent in the way she behaves and sticks to her guns throughout.
Miles is a perfect mate, good to look at and with an air of mystery about him that keeps him from being a cardboard cut out knight in shining armour. The descriptions of the wintry forest are very convincing, and I had no difficulty visualising the scenes. The action is circumscribed and the cast of characters is limited so the reader's attention is concentrated on a small area, more like a theatre production than a film. Put me in mind of Robert Bolt's The Lion in Winter.
The period details are well researched creating a convincing slice of life in Norman England. The language is well chosen and the dialogues are convincing, even though the one flaw for me in this piece of writing was the language. It was always going to be a problem, the moment you have a woman from the 21st century landing in 13th century England—Miles and Grace wouldn't have been able to understand one another. Miles would have spoken Norman French, quite different from modern French, and Edmund and the English characters would have spoken Early Middle English.
That said, language is a hobbyhorse of mine, so my problem, and who wants to read a story written in Middle English anyway? I probably wouldn't have even thought of it if Grace hadn't drawn attention to the fact in her first efforts at conversation with Miles and Edmund.
The story ends in a cliff hanger, it's true, but I didn't find that a let-down. It's obvious there's a sequel, and the final chapters of the story create quite enough drama and leave quite enough loose ends to make the reader immediately start searching the Internet for the next instalment.
Miles is a perfect mate, good to look at and with an air of mystery about him that keeps him from being a cardboard cut out knight in shining armour. The descriptions of the wintry forest are very convincing, and I had no difficulty visualising the scenes. The action is circumscribed and the cast of characters is limited so the reader's attention is concentrated on a small area, more like a theatre production than a film. Put me in mind of Robert Bolt's The Lion in Winter.
The period details are well researched creating a convincing slice of life in Norman England. The language is well chosen and the dialogues are convincing, even though the one flaw for me in this piece of writing was the language. It was always going to be a problem, the moment you have a woman from the 21st century landing in 13th century England—Miles and Grace wouldn't have been able to understand one another. Miles would have spoken Norman French, quite different from modern French, and Edmund and the English characters would have spoken Early Middle English.
That said, language is a hobbyhorse of mine, so my problem, and who wants to read a story written in Middle English anyway? I probably wouldn't have even thought of it if Grace hadn't drawn attention to the fact in her first efforts at conversation with Miles and Edmund.
The story ends in a cliff hanger, it's true, but I didn't find that a let-down. It's obvious there's a sequel, and the final chapters of the story create quite enough drama and leave quite enough loose ends to make the reader immediately start searching the Internet for the next instalment.
March 3, 2013
This is one of those books that once you pick it up it's hard to put down, and when you finish you want to read more. There is another book in the series, that hasn't been published yet, but it's definitely on my to buy list, I can't wait.
February 2, 2016
There is something about time travel, cliff hangers and knights that, for me, I can't resist. This was a quick read and I will definitely read the next in the series.
February 25, 2013
This book was surprisingly good. I wasn't sure what to expect since I got it as a free read on Amazon but it really exceeded my expectations. Miles of Wildewood was a brave and honorable knight. He obviously had some issues to work out do to the crusades and was a little cruel at times but I just loved him. His heroine, Grace, was also wonderful. She was a brave smart women sucked back in time and a prefect match for Miles. My only complaint is the cliffhanger. I will anxiously await the next book so as to continue a wonderful well written story.
October 15, 2016
4.5 stars
Warning though - ends on a cliffhanger and no sign of a sequel (this was written in 2012), just prequel novellas.
Warning though - ends on a cliffhanger and no sign of a sequel (this was written in 2012), just prequel novellas.
April 22, 2014
Grace is taking a lonely walk in the woods, when suddenly she finds herself injured, hundreds of years in the past, and being held for ransom. She's taken to Wildewood against her will, and it isn't long before Grace realizes exactly how much danger she's in. In a world where women are in need of protection, where the smallest accusation can result in cries of witchcraft, where modern conveniences are hundreds of years in the future, Grace must tread very carefully. The struggle to survive soon replaces her thoughts of escape, and in the midst of all the intrigue, danger, and betrayal, Grace begins to discover a feeling of belonging she never felt at home.
Wildewood Revenge is a beautifully written historical novel with strong elements of romance, adventure, mystery, and fantasy. I was immediately captivated by the setting--the thick wilderness, the smell of damp earth and wood smoke, the sounds of Wildewood coming alive again after Miles' long absence. I love the author's ability to flesh out believable, flawed, multifaceted characters. Grace is headstrong and brave, but hurt and vulnerable underneath her forthright veneer. She's her own worst enemy and often finds herself trusting the wrong people. Miles is hardworking, kind, and commands respect, but too caught up in revenge. The chemistry between Miles and Grace is explosive in more ways than one, and their relationship develops gradually as they learn to trust one another. The secondary characters in this novel are a delight--adorable Linus, loyal John, outspoken Martha, and even scheming Belle. Edmund is an enigma. There's definitely more to him than meets the eye. And Hugh--I'm not sure if I trust him, and neither is Grace. As for the more obvious villains, Morton has crafted two antagonists who torment Grace and Miles throughout the book. One is truly evil; the other is as obsessed with vengeance as Miles.
I enjoyed this well-researched book and can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. I'm usually not a fan of cliff-hanger endings, but for this book, I'll make an exception. It truly is an exceptional story, one which has all the makings of an epic series.
Wildewood Revenge is a beautifully written historical novel with strong elements of romance, adventure, mystery, and fantasy. I was immediately captivated by the setting--the thick wilderness, the smell of damp earth and wood smoke, the sounds of Wildewood coming alive again after Miles' long absence. I love the author's ability to flesh out believable, flawed, multifaceted characters. Grace is headstrong and brave, but hurt and vulnerable underneath her forthright veneer. She's her own worst enemy and often finds herself trusting the wrong people. Miles is hardworking, kind, and commands respect, but too caught up in revenge. The chemistry between Miles and Grace is explosive in more ways than one, and their relationship develops gradually as they learn to trust one another. The secondary characters in this novel are a delight--adorable Linus, loyal John, outspoken Martha, and even scheming Belle. Edmund is an enigma. There's definitely more to him than meets the eye. And Hugh--I'm not sure if I trust him, and neither is Grace. As for the more obvious villains, Morton has crafted two antagonists who torment Grace and Miles throughout the book. One is truly evil; the other is as obsessed with vengeance as Miles.
I enjoyed this well-researched book and can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. I'm usually not a fan of cliff-hanger endings, but for this book, I'll make an exception. It truly is an exceptional story, one which has all the makings of an epic series.
December 11, 2012
Wildewood Revenge is book one of the Wildewood Chronicles. Grace begins her day in the year 2012 only to find she has somehow found herself transported back through time in the year 1275. She is injured and is involuntarily in the care of Miles, a knight, who has other plans for her.
I really liked Grace’s personality, and her ability to adapt to her situation. She is strong willed and very free spirited, traits that really turn heads in medieval times! She has a lot of moxie, and her character was very entertaining. Miles is a knight who has been fighting in the crusades, and he has been away from home for a long time. I think of his character being battle worn, and very serious. I get the feeling that Miles is harboring some dark secrets, and it makes his character even more interesting. The two characters initially seem to be total opposites, and Grace does not cut Miles any slack. I enjoyed the banter between the two, and as you watched the relationship evolve you learn that they have several similarities.
Morton’s writing made me feel like I was hurled back through time right along with Grace. She described the era beautifully, and she captured my attention immediately. It was also a fast-paced read, and I never found myself bored. In fact, I finished the story in one setting. It was a fantastic blend of romance and excitement, and an all-around wonderful story. This book did contain sex, but I would rate it as PG. This series will appeal to romance fans, as well those who like fantasy and historical reads.
Time travel books tend to be hit and miss with me, but this was a definite hit. The ending provided twists and turns that left me gripping my reader for dear life, and when I reached the cliffhanger ending I nearly cried out in frustration! I desperately wanted the second book in hand so I could see what happened next!
**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**
I really liked Grace’s personality, and her ability to adapt to her situation. She is strong willed and very free spirited, traits that really turn heads in medieval times! She has a lot of moxie, and her character was very entertaining. Miles is a knight who has been fighting in the crusades, and he has been away from home for a long time. I think of his character being battle worn, and very serious. I get the feeling that Miles is harboring some dark secrets, and it makes his character even more interesting. The two characters initially seem to be total opposites, and Grace does not cut Miles any slack. I enjoyed the banter between the two, and as you watched the relationship evolve you learn that they have several similarities.
Morton’s writing made me feel like I was hurled back through time right along with Grace. She described the era beautifully, and she captured my attention immediately. It was also a fast-paced read, and I never found myself bored. In fact, I finished the story in one setting. It was a fantastic blend of romance and excitement, and an all-around wonderful story. This book did contain sex, but I would rate it as PG. This series will appeal to romance fans, as well those who like fantasy and historical reads.
Time travel books tend to be hit and miss with me, but this was a definite hit. The ending provided twists and turns that left me gripping my reader for dear life, and when I reached the cliffhanger ending I nearly cried out in frustration! I desperately wanted the second book in hand so I could see what happened next!
**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**
April 23, 2013
Kind of a watered down version of Gabaldon's "Outlander" with an offensive misuse of apostrophes. Lacking in character development and the kind of details that endear the reader to the character. There were plot holes. Grace's big 2011 career killing tragedy was never completely explained, or explained very well. Grace fit in WAY too easily into the 12th century, and the things she carried in her pocket when she crossed over were ridiculous. Who carries a matches and a packet of sunflower seeds in their pocket when they walk a dog? At least explain why she had those items rather than, say, a CELLPHONE? Who goes anywhere without a cellphone these days. The ending completely fizzled. The idea was great, but there should have been a lot more build up and tension.
However . . . there is another book coming out and I will probably need to just make sure that all these problems don't get magically fixed. So does anyone know when it comes out?
However . . . there is another book coming out and I will probably need to just make sure that all these problems don't get magically fixed. So does anyone know when it comes out?
January 27, 2016
It could be a pretty standard romance. Two strong characters, attractive people with interesting pasts and secrets to keep. A good start for a story in itself, but this has the little added twist that Grace is from here and now, whilst Miles is a medieval knight! A fascinating scenario, and one that the author develops with a lot of style and pace. The story is set in the wild and beautiful county of Northumberland, and one of the things I particularly liked was the way that the landscape links past and present. Though the author doesn't go into the mechanism by which Grace is sent back in time, she does make good use of the potentials and paradoxes that result.There were a few areas that didn't quite work for me (some awkward sentences, a couple of apparent anachronisms) these were too minor to spoil my enjoyment, and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.
May 26, 2013
Really really enjoyed this book. Was arrrgghhhh when the end was a cliff hanger BUT still in all great book. The next in the series will be on my kindle as soon as it is available!
February 9, 2022
Extremely well-written and researched with much detail medieval romance. As usual with this genre, much conflict, gore, and some sex, although mostly glossed over. Several ongoing themes and description which may be confusing to some readers. Being a time-travel full length novel, it involved the main character Grace desiring to return amidst dangers, however her rescuer who finds and tends to her first wishes to use her for ransom thinking she's an escaped nun. Falling in love complicates matters. A bit fantastical in the ability to escape and timing of it, but maintains one's attention throughout. However, it does have an open-ended conclusion into a second novel.
April 28, 2018
The time travel aspect of this story was minimally invasive - but critical to the relationship between Grace and Miles. Enjoyed the book, finding it intriguing, and am disappointed to find that book #2 appears not to have been written - sad to not read what happens to Grace, Miles, Edmund, Linus (why is he so important to the Templars?or is it Edmund?), Hugh, and even Gerard and Guy.
February 10, 2022
wildewood Revenge
Grace stepped into the past from 2012 to 1275. There she met Miles and they fell in love. Now married to him and having his child she must go back to the future for Miles.
Grace stepped into the past from 2012 to 1275. There she met Miles and they fell in love. Now married to him and having his child she must go back to the future for Miles.
February 9, 2022
Wonderful!
One if the best time travel stories I've read. Gripping tale of love & courage & I look forward to the next book in the series.
One if the best time travel stories I've read. Gripping tale of love & courage & I look forward to the next book in the series.
September 28, 2022
A very good mediaeval time slip story. I hope there is a sequel.
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September 13, 2015Description of books from Amazon:
A knight. A witch. A Secret.
When Grace, a twenty first century heroine, is accidently transported through a time portal into the clutches of an impoverished medieval knight with one eye on her ransom, we are treated to a brilliant evocation of medieval England which heaves with corruption and intrigue.
The remote and beautiful wilderness of ancient Northumberland rings out with the sound of clashing swords, the hiss of arrows, thundering hooves and the chink of coin bags changing hands in shady deals.
It is all there: a spirited and sensual romance, an action-packed adventure story, hidden treasure, revengeful and devious barons and corpulent and corrupt clergy.
Beset on all sides by danger and deception, with only their wits and a small band of loyal followers to assist them, Grace and Miles of Wildewood find their lives inexplicably entwined as they battle for justice, honour and love.
A knight. A witch. A Secret.
When Grace, a twenty first century heroine, is accidently transported through a time portal into the clutches of an impoverished medieval knight with one eye on her ransom, we are treated to a brilliant evocation of medieval England which heaves with corruption and intrigue.
The remote and beautiful wilderness of ancient Northumberland rings out with the sound of clashing swords, the hiss of arrows, thundering hooves and the chink of coin bags changing hands in shady deals.
It is all there: a spirited and sensual romance, an action-packed adventure story, hidden treasure, revengeful and devious barons and corpulent and corrupt clergy.
Beset on all sides by danger and deception, with only their wits and a small band of loyal followers to assist them, Grace and Miles of Wildewood find their lives inexplicably entwined as they battle for justice, honour and love.
March 31, 2013
Loved this time travel piece. Grace is from 2012 fiesta and turns out really brave in an uncontrollable way. She is keeping her secret from Miles the knight who finds her, takes her in and of course falls madly in list then love with her. She is not the only time traveler though. The forest, the castles and the king are tied in a web of intrigue and deceit which puts the two,lovers at great risk of getting killed. In the end, the end is really a start of a sequel which is not out yet and this ready cant wait till the author has completed it. Loved this book, got it free from BookBub and very pleased.
March 7, 2013
An enthralling tale of Knights and a fair damsel in distress, in true British tradition. Except this damsel, Grace, is a girl with a difference.
But the Knights cannot fathom what the difference is, they've never heard of time travel.
I've only one complaint about this atmospheric and very well-written story. The ending has left me somewhat in the air. There were still threads to unravel - and I was relieved to see there is a sequel.
But the Knights cannot fathom what the difference is, they've never heard of time travel.
I've only one complaint about this atmospheric and very well-written story. The ending has left me somewhat in the air. There were still threads to unravel - and I was relieved to see there is a sequel.
November 12, 2016
A completely engrossing and an enjoyable book. Grace was such a quirky, spunky and likable character and the perfect foil for Miles battle scarred, hardened soul. The cast of characters and the world building were very well done. Filled with a diabolical villain and a few plot twist some obvious and some not so obvious. It kind of end with a cliffhanger and it did what it intended-to get me read the next book!
May 5, 2015
A well worked time travel story. Miles bears the French accent of the Norman ruling class, Grace reveals the complexity of the modern woman facing the culture of medieval society.
I enjoyed this book immensely and have ordered the novellas, which are prequels to this novel.
My only disappointment? Not knowing when book 2 is due!!
I enjoyed this book immensely and have ordered the novellas, which are prequels to this novel.
My only disappointment? Not knowing when book 2 is due!!
September 4, 2013
This book by B A MORTON is completely different to Mrs Jones and Molly Brown but just as entertaining. The main character is accidentally thrown back in time and falls for the charms of a medieval knight.
Lighter than her others books but a thrilling read, nonetheless.
Lighter than her others books but a thrilling read, nonetheless.
July 18, 2013
Good book but it ends in a cliffhanger. Second book has been "Coming Soon!" for a while so it could be any day now.
August 12, 2016
Time travel historical romance.
Be warned- this is part 1 and it ends on a cliffhanger
Be warned- this is part 1 and it ends on a cliffhanger
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September 5, 2019
I love, love, love this book. The flow is amazing and the ending was a wow. This is a must-read!
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