THE PRIZE - Julie Garwood

It's about time I reviewed one of JG's titles here. I haven't only because I read them so long ago and my reviews tend to be of recently read books. I admit to re-reading many of JG's books several times - mostly the medievals, and THE PRIZE is my all time favorite.

FROM THE PUBLISHER
In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive, Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and utterly naive, Nicholaa vowed to bend Royce to her will, despite the whirlwind of feelings he aroused in her. Ferocious in battle, seasoned in passion, Royce was surprised by the depth of his emotion whenever he caressed his charming bride.
In a climate of utmost treachery, where Saxons still intrigued against their Norman invaders, Royce and Nicholaa revelled in their precious new love...a fervent bond soon to be disrupted by the call of blood, kin and country!

There is a scene involving Royce and a broken chess piece that gets me every time. I think it might be the most romantic scene in a novel I've ever read. The Prize also has a bang up opening, and it's one of those books you just can't put down until it's done. If you've never read a JG book before, I recommend you start with this one.


ISBN: 0671702513
Pub. Date: August 1991
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group