Fire Song (Medieval Song Quartet)

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Not sure quite how to rate this. I love a good bodice ripper. I don't get offended at rape between the hero and heroine as that's how life was back in the olden days and quite honestly, this is fiction. Bodice rippers usually start with the hero being an a-hole and progress from there to eventual redemption. This followed a different course. Graelem was a kind, considerate man then his switch flipped and he turned into a raging jerk.

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Apparently because the heroine Kassia took some velvet ou Hmm. Apparently because the heroine Kassia took some velvet out of his trunk without asking? He used that as an excuse for every cruel thing he said and did. That is, until Kassia was set up to make it look like she had somehow betrayed him and then he turned even crueler. Also, I understand Graelem was tall, dark, and handsome but did the story need not one but three jealous whores trying to steal him from the sweet innocent heroine?

Pretty much every other scene consisted of Graelem ordering Kassia to strip and forcing himself on her while saying "Tell me the truth about your lover. It never occurs to this kind beautiful girl to cheat on Graelem. And he refuses to trust her for really no good reason.

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These scenes started to feel like the movie Groundhog Day. Jan 22, Chelsea rated it it was amazing. I don't read very many romance novels. I kind of roll my eyes when someone mentions them actually, hahaha. But my friend willingly admits that they are her guilty pleasure, so when she recommended this book to me, I basically turned her down. Her repeated recommendations eventually wore me down and I borrowed the book. Needless to say, it caught my attention in the first twenty pages and held it there to the finish.

I loved it so much, I even went out and bought my own copy. Still has some chees I don't read very many romance novels. Still has some cheesy romance-novel-esque parts, but I found it thoroughly entertaining. Aug 01, Booklover marked it as dnf Shelves: Did not finish it. A person who rapes and cheats,then blames everything on wife,nothing can redeem him. Cannot surpass the rape and cheating,its unforgivable: Jan 11, Didichan added it. Apr 04, Regan Walker rated it really liked it. Kassia is gentle, shy and biddable, and unusual for Graelam, he is gentle with her—at first.

But all is not tame for long, and Graelam, who had been gentle with his new bride, turns harsh, particularly when he believes incorrectly that she has betrayed him, a belief he holds for most of the book. The description of the castles, the fortifications and the clothing and food are accurate to the period and the role of women and the language is just medieval enough to suggest the earlier time. Her plot is intriguing and held my interest.

We knew Graelam was a domineering, take-what-you-want-by-force kinda guy and so I was not expecting a beta male here, but I do think pairing him with a heroine who was more often given to tears than action made them seems mismatched. Still, even with the negatives, I liked the story and can recommend it. The Medieval Song Series: May 23, Maura rated it liked it Shelves: Not the worst book in the world. And in this case, although there was abuse, rape and infidelity, the hero seemed to have come to his senses. He realized what an ass he'd been and begged his wife's forgiveness and became a likeable guy.

The hero was relatively in period with his beliefs about women and how love is a weakness and men need to be virile with women although yikes - he gets into a fight with the heroine and ten minutes later he's going to town with his mistress He even didn't see Not the worst book in the world. He even didn't seem to mind spreading a few bastards around Seems pretty callous, but is probably historically accurate. I was actually more annoyed with the oh so emotional and turbulent heroine. She whined and cried and acted like a child for a good part of the book.

Despite her, I can't say that I hated this book. Jan 10, ibNell rated it really liked it Shelves: I really enjoyed this book — and before everybody gets upset because the lead is and ass and barbaric - do you remember this is Medieval Times. I think the author did a good job not making it to upsetting, but got the point across.

It was so much better then the first book in the series — I thought those main characters very unlikable. Jun 03, TJ rated it did not like it. Although Coulter always makes a book interesting and the end is satisfactory, it is miserable reading an entire book where the herione suffers nothing but mistreatment and abuse while she tries to win his love. Oct 28, Kelly rated it it was ok Shelves: Coulter plot is woven well but her hero was far to much of an ass and lacked any redeemable qualities.

The abuse physical and emotional was jaw dropping and horrifying. The medieval whore-son makes for one very poor hero! View all 5 comments. Aug 04, Astrida rated it liked it. Luckily, the 'hero' is only a book character and not a real man. My book copy had at least 5 typos.

It was a terrifying, nonsensical thought, and one he did not wish to consider. So bad i actually wrote to the author about it. First and only time I've done that. Jun 02, Spoiler Whore-Momoa rated it really liked it. If you're looking for an asshole "hero" then this book is for you Jan 29, Annette Summerfield rated it did not like it. Parts of this book and how it is written are every engaging.

I could barely read it though. The husband cheats on his wife numerous times. The wife is young, inexperienced with life and innocent of all his accusations. He refuses to believe her on almost everything and sleeps with a servant who tried to kill his wife.

I felt constantly sorry for the wife who was telling the truth, while those that set her up were his best friends. He is blind to everything, headstrong, mean and doesn't care who Parts of this book and how it is written are every engaging. He is blind to everything, headstrong, mean and doesn't care who he rapes or gets pregnant and she is miserable and mistreated. Definitely not a book that makes the reader feel good. I want to move on to another book as soon as possible. What a horrible, obnoxious, revolting hero in this story!

He can't stand to trust women - but then constantly trusts all of these other women's word over his wife's. He treated Kassia so horribly I have no clue how the author could ever put them together happily. Apr 14, Jane rated it it was amazing. I really hate this book, it really gets me riled up. The way men could treat woman and the way Grealem did Kassia really pisses me off. Not many books get to me like this one, that's why I gave it 5 stars.

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I own this book so I read every so often and yet I still can't put it down when I start it. Feb 01, Julie Ott rated it really liked it. It was enjoyable, and the twists and turns had me believing that they would never be together. Jul 20, Tiffany rated it liked it Shelves: Daughter miraculous recovery and time to face her husband. He treats her horrible at times, gentle, and delicate as a child. Knows how to take care of a household. Graelam cares for her as a child at first.

Makes her a wife-abuses her at times when all she wants is to please him.

Graelam thought Kassia was deceased. When they met and were married she was dying. Later of course he cheats for sport. Again definitely acquired taste. Not much else to say. Chandra heroine from book 1 Warrior Song still shines in the book, even though she's a secondary character. Oct 25, Nat rated it liked it.

She raised it to her mouth and slowly began to nibble off the meat. She heard him suck in his breath, and let her tongue lick the gravy from the bone. She eased it deeper into her mouth, sucking at the tender meat. She raised her chin. I liked that much of their fights actually had basis, some authors dont have the balls to go there but this one dived in head first!

The way the bastard scenario was handled was very accurate for its time which has to be praised. My biggest gripe with this is the writing, it was so poor. Dec 14, Hanife rated it really liked it Shelves: Bu yorumu pek sevgili kuzenim Esra'ya ithaf ediyorum. Seksen sayfa kadar okudum. Adam evine davet ediyor, hadi oda kabul ediyor. Aug 23, Vann rated it liked it Shelves: Sep 24, Kayla rated it really liked it Shelves: I agree with the person who says that the main character is anything but a "hero.

She agreed with many of the people that reviewed this book and could not get past Graelam's awful personality. I also agree that this is not a "romance" but more historical novel that would reflect a man of the time period. For this reason, I did enjoy Earth Song more. Dienwald is as I agree with the person who says that the main character is anything but a "hero. Dienwald is as different as you can be from Graelam, but that also takes the realness from the story.

Fire Song: Medieval Song Quartet, Book 2

Graelam is a knight. From lots of different historical accounts, knights were not very nice people, hence the reason why the pope decided to get them out of Europe to try to retake the Holy Lands during the Crusades. Catherine Coulter wrote more realistic romance novels, and during the time that she was writing them, there were very few authors that went this route. Most wrote, as they do now, really sappy, unrealistic romances that put a modern couple into a historical background. This is why I really enjoyed her romances, because she could never be accused of writing unrealistic romances.

This was very brave of her, and I really appreciate that more than the crappy romantic suspense things that she is currently writing. Be warned before starting the book that you will not like Graelam, but where Kassia brings him at the end of the book makes it worth it in the end. Other books in the series. Medieval Song 7 books. Books by Catherine Coulter. Trivia About Fire Song Mediev Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.

What's the Name o But her daring escape in a wool wagon becomes a disaster when she winds up at the castle of St. Erth, whose owner, Dienwald de Fortenberry, is a rogue, as smooth and bold as Aquitaine wine, and poor as a church mouse. What is he to do with a girl who won't tell him who she is, who is as tall as he is, and so beautiful it makes his teeth ache just to look at her? There are villains to dispatch, mysteries to solve, and a little boy for Philippa to win over.

You'll see Graelam and Kassia again.

I want you to prepare yourself for lots and lots of laughter. Secret Song first came out in It's the final novel in the Medieval Song Quartet. Like its first three cousins, I didn't do any rewriting, just say with joy at the gorgeous new cover. In Secret Song, we get down and dirty.

You met Roland de Tournay in Earth Song - a handsome man with a subtle wit and quick tongue who was variously an actor, an adventurer, a master of disguise. Now in Secret Song he meets his destiny when he must rescue Daria of Fortesque from a Welsh stronghold. He's as daring, as clever, as talented as he is. What's a man to do?

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The link between them is as unbreakable as the fine forged steel of Roland's sword, but being obstinate, mule-headed - in other words, a man - he resists with all his might. You'll see characters from Earth Song and Fire Song stick their oars in to assist this beset pair, with varying degrees of success. Do write me and tell me which of the Medieval Song Quartet you like the best. Actually, I'm hoping you have a really hard time selecting just one of them. Yes, I do have a favorite. Come back to England in the year and meet Hastings of Trent and Severin of Langthorne, two strangers joined in marriage.

Hastings is an heiress and Severin is the warrior whom the dying Earl of Oxborough has selected to assume his title, properties, possessions, and his daughter. It is Severin's duty to sire children, to bring strong new blood to the line, and keep Oxborough powerful. Hastings thinks he's cold-blooded, severe, merciless. Severin doesn't smile, he looks capable of cruelty, he inspires fear. Then a marten appears over the top of his tunic. Now, who can be afraid of a man who carries a marten in his tunic?

What is a marten, you ask? A marten is a sable; a sable is a weasel.

What is a weasel, you ask. As for Hastings, Severin believes she should be obedient, submissive, malleable. She should speak softly and do whatever he wants, immediately. Both are in for a surprise. Sweeping you through this medieval adventure are the and other richly drawn characters, among them Gilbert the goat and Alfred the Healer's cat.

And of course, there is Trist, the marten, perhaps the most richly drawn of all. And what, you will ask, is this mysterious place called Rosehaven? I hope you enjoy reading Rosehaven as much as I enjoyed writing it. How would you like to be eighteen and four times a widow?

If you live with a curse, sometimes things like this happen. And so they did.

Fire Song (Medieval Song Quartet)

We have both over- and underlapping stories, a dynamite mystery, lovers underfoot visit with Dienwald and Philippa from Earth Song and mega-doses of magic and mayhem. Come back to the present, and maybe even further back than that. I hope you have lots of fun, and smile until your jaws lock.

Twenty-four year old Lord Garron of Kersey is on his way home to succeed his late brother, Arthur, as the Earl of Wareham. But on arrival, Garron discovers his home, Wareham Castle, has been nearly destroyed by The Black Demon and his band of bad bad soldiers looking for Arthur's cache of silver coins which remain hidden. The handful of servants who've survived includes a young girl named Merry, supposedly the castle priest's bastard, who is as clever and enterprising as Garron. Garron is told this Balc Demon destroyed Wareham because no one would tell him where Arthur had hidden stolen silver coins.

Equally puzzling is the too-smart bastard Merry -- as well bred, literate and brave as any man he's ever known. Indeed, she galvanizes his people to action before he can even ask her assistance.

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