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In a world where folk are either common or noble, Temric FitzHenry, bastard of Graistan, is neither and both. Only too late does he meet his equal, Philippa of Lindurst, also a bastard raised to noble expectations; Philippa is already married. When Temric discovers the abuse Philippa endures, his heart demands that he steal her from her husband. As he does so, he promises that she'll never know pain with him.
Philippa cherishes each day she spends with him, knowing her husband will someday find them and they will die. If Temric is ever to be truly hers, Philippa must find the courage to defy death and escape a heritage that makes her love of Temric the deepest of sins.
Set in the late twelfth century, Summer's Storm takes place in the time of King Richard the Lionheart and Robin Hood.
Denise Domning's first medieval novel, Winter's Heat, received the Romantic Times award for Best First Historical Novel of 1994. Spring's Fury, Autumn's Flame, A Love for All Seasons were respectively nominated by Romantic Times for Best Medieval Novel of 1995, 1996 and 1997. Her first Elizabethan novel, Lady in Waiting, was recommended by Publisher's Weekly as well written, and researched, with an accurate portrayal of Elizabeth.
The second in a planned quartet of medieval romances. Lady Phillipa of Lindhurst had been a prisoner in her husband's castle since her arrival there as a child bride. His current absence gives her a respite from his cruelty, but her dread of her husband's return pales in comparison to her terror of the handsome knight who suddenly rides into her life to sweep her away. Original.
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John R. Estheimer
reviewed Summer's Storm on November 18, 2012
Summer's Storm
The second book in this series, we get to see Temric's Story. I liked the book a great deal, but it was not quite as *WOW* for me as the first one. This book has a love at first sight theme, which doesn't always work for everyone. For me, it does as long as the author makes it believable (my favorite book EVER, A Bed of Spices is also insta-love, and I totally adored it). In this case, the author makes it work by tying it to some spiritual elements later on in the book (kind of a 'meant for each other' concept).
I loved this story especially because the hero and heroine were both born out of wedlock, which united them as well as provided an excellent plot device that drives them apart. Most of the book is spent with these two trying to be together at all costs. And the costs are staggeringly high, as their love is forbidden (she's already married to an evil, abusive man, and their related by marriage). It seems nearly impossible that the author will actually be able work out the tangles and knots in such a way that will allow these characters to be together and happy as they should be. But it does it work out (obviously, it's a romance novel). But as a result the storyline became very complex, almost to the point of being exhausting to keep up with. A lot of explanation was required throughout. BUT - it was worth it. They were a great couple, and Temric is an outstanding hero. A true hero, in every sense of the word. I adored him.
Some quotes I liked:
In her mind, she gathered together every instant she shared with Temric. These moments she polished to a shiny brightness, then stored them in her memory like the precious jewels they were.
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"Philippa, how am I to continue without you now that I know you? You are mine."
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"Nay, the similarity of our births was only the lure that drew me to her. I love her because she's herself."
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In that instant, Temric found his life unbearably precious and the thought of leaving it intolerable.
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"Oh Temric," she pleaded, "love me until I cannot think."
"As you will," he said softly, then touched his mouth to hers in a gentle caress.
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