Beauty and the Beast | Hannah Howell

Beauty and the Beast | Hannah Howell | Lusty Bodice Ripper

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Beauty and the Beast

	Beauty and the Beast Hannah Howell Zebra, 2007 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 11 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Betrothed to the heir of Saitun Manor, Gytha is shocked to find herself widowed before the wedding and married off to the new heir, a rough mercenary knight known as the Red Devil. Original.

Howell at her best...

This story quickly became one of my favorites by Hannah Howell. The hero is loveable, kind, and in need of some TLC. The heroine is realistic and her motivations are clear. Howell's twist on the much-told story makes it seem fresh and new. Super read. A keeper.

Lusty Bodice Ripper

If you are a fan of the "bodice ripper" genre, then you will like this story. Set in medieval England, Gytha has been promised to the heir of Saitun Manor, one of three cousins. On her wedding day, she discovers that her intended, William, has been killed in a riding accident. Since the next in line, Thayer, has reportedly been killed in France, Gytha finds that she is to wed Robert, the youngest, least regarded of the cousins. But before the nuptials can take place, Thayer rides in with his men, planning to attend William's wedding, which of course has now become his own. Although the scarred Thayer, known as the Red Devil for his flaming red hair and prowess on the battlefield, is considered ugly, Gytha is immediately drawn to him (he is, in fact, the first man in whom she has been truly interested). And Thayer is instantly taken with the lovely Gytha, but feels dread at the thought of being married to such a beautiful woman, who he is sure will eventually cuckold him. The story contains all of the elements of the "bodice ripper": misunderstandings and distrust between the thick-headed, stubborn hero and the fair, innocent heroine, the plot to separate the lovers, the seductive "other" woman, the villain intent on claiming the heroine as his own, bravery in the face of danger, and the lusty love scenes, to name a few. Some of the elements of the story could have been developed more, but overall, I found this to be a very satisfying use of my time and look forward to reading other stories by this author.

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Not her best

I love romance novels and read on average about one or two a week. Hannah Howell is one of my favorite authors, and I liked the main characters. Thayer was a nice change from the stero typical romance hero. My disappointment came from the frequent switching POV. Gytha held on to a grudge based on a facial expression, which was weak for any plot. I got the impression that Hannah didn't write it. The ideas were much like hers but the prose was not up to her usual standard. NH

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