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“i love this novels ...magnificent”
kervie l wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very sweet and addictive”
Lizzie G wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another great novel from Julie Garwood! This is a must-read and Garwood delivers! How Garwood narrates about 11th century England truly engrossed me and I finished the novel in seven hours! Madelyne and Duncan are an unforgettable couple whose love for one another was slow to develop but when they realized it, there's no turning back. The passion and desire they kept so long at bay were finally released sending Madelyne and Duncan in a magical ascend to heaven. ”
babaylansamaynila wrote this review Thursday, April 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Funny”
Jeanette R wrote this review Tuesday, April 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a poignant story of how a maiden secured a place in a fierce warrior's heart by the simple act of warming his feet.
Michelle wrote this review Saturday, February 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Vowing revenge against the baron who forcefully took away his sister's innocence, Baron Duncan of Wexton knew that the only way to even the score is by kidnapping Baron Louddon's sister, Lady Madelyne. But little did he expect that the prize would fall into his hands so easily, for when Louddon's men captured Duncan, Madelyne came to his rescue. Having suffered the hatred of her abusive brother, Madelyne decides to flee. But upon learning that her brother's men intended to leave Duncan out in the cold to die, she comes to his rescue unaware that she was the main reason why he came. And so she finds herself a captive of Duncan and taken back to his castle. But instead of suffering the wrath of his revenge, Madelyne is given more freedom at Wexton than she's ever had at her brother's. And as the days progress, she finds herself falling in love with the warrior who turned out to be kind and honorable.
HONOR'S SPLENDOUR is a sweet story that would capture your interest right from the start. Madelyne is such a sweet lady, whom Fate has dealt a terrible blow when she was orphaned at a very young age. But despite the misery, especially the abuse she suffered from her brother, she never lost her faith in the good things about life. There is nothing to dislike about her for she continually seeks to make the people around her happy. As for her naiveté and clumsiness, they're just simply delightful. With Duncan, beneath his tough exterior lies a man of courage and honor. I loved how protective he became of Madelyne and how he did his best to make her feel safe. And it was so good reading how happy it made Duncan feel to see the change in her. His tenderness and patience towards Madelyne just melt my heart. I just loved how the romance developed between them. The passion and tenderness are simply adorable and made for some real feel-good reading. I will never forget the part in the beginning where, right after she rescues him, Duncan thinks to himself that Madelyne doesn't realize yet that she has sealed her fate by warming his feet (you will understand once you've read it).
Filled with humor, romance and knights in shining armor, you will also be entertained by the secondary characters and wish that some of them will get their story. Very enjoyable! ”
“some parts dragging but picked up in the middle, nice ending too.”
sol / lelila wrote this review Thursday, February 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as wonderful as Mrs Garwood's other historicals, but still definitely worth the read =D
Moon wrote this review Wednesday, January 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In the feuding English court, gentle Lady Madelyne suffered the cruel whims of her ruthless brother, Baron Louddon. Then, in vengeance for a bitter crime, Baron Duncan of Wexton - the Wolf - unleashed his warrior against Louddon's domain. Exquisite Madelyn was the prize he captured... but when he gazed upon the proud beauty, he pledged to protect her with his life. In his rough-hewn castle, Duncan proved true to his honor. But when at last their noble passion conquered them both, she surrendered with all her soul. Now, for love, Madelyn would stand fast... as bravely as her Lord, her powerful Wolf who fought for.”
“This is a book I'd classify as a guilty pleasure. Not in the sense that I'd hide it from anyone else, but in the sense that though I realize it's not very good, I enjoy it anyway. In this case, the heroine is just too naive to be believable, but it makes the book very funny anyway. As long as I ignore the little voice in my head that says she should be able to learn something eventually. Her naivete makes sense at first--she was raised by elderly priests--but it goes on too long, and she doesn't seem to learn anything. Still, as I said, it's very funny. There's adventure and romance, and a heck of a lot of humor, but it's one of those books that I have to turn off my internal critical reader to enjoy.”
DKayeS wrote this review Thursday, December 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Honor's Splendour is Julie Garwood's best!!
ministiletto wrote this review Sunday, November 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I adore the interaction between Duncan and Madelyn. I have re-read it so many times!”
