In a time when castles were the strongest in a place where combat was face to face there was a man on the run. Labren was not his true name and he admitted it freely. ~ In a time when slavery was legal...in a place where kings were all-powerful there was a slave in the right place at the right time. Eve, a slave from birth, was asked to trust this stranger who refused to give his true name. ~ Eve saved a stranger’s life. In return, he offered her the opportunity of freedom. She did not know what would happen to her if she chose to accept his proposal, but she did know the consequences of rejecting it.
Book Review/s to share: HEARTSTRINGS REVIEWS "...Ms. Rossano's novella is a wonderful accomplishment. It's a love story of grace and care and class that will enchant readers, particularly those enamored with sweet simplicity and touching moments of emotional intimacy." - Cheryl Jeffries of Heartstrings Reviews.
Fresh and Imaginative! - Emily Nelson After I read The Crown of Anavrea, I wasn't sure if I wanted to cry or burst out laughing. It was the most incredible thing I had read for a long, long time! I wanted more, more, MORE, but the conclusion was sweet and satisfying. I highly recommend it; the setting was wonderful, the characters were fun and believable, and at the end you're left with a warm feeling in your heart. I'd tell you more, about all my favorite parts, but I wouldn't want to ruin it for you. ;) Kudos to Rachel Rossano! Great book!
A Book After My Own Heart! - Kristy Jade This book was an absolute joy to read!! The characters were fun and believable. I felt like I was experiencing Eve's journey right beside her. She seemed to be half made from my own heart. And Labren was amazing. If I wasn't ready to strangle him I wanted to hug him, or at least make Eve do it! You MUST read this book!
Intriguing!! - Gwen This book is intriguing and kept my interest from start to finish. There were many unexpected twists & turns to keep me from putting the book down intermingled with romance. I liked that it was set in the past and gave my mind much to imagine. It was a fun book to read!!!
This Book Is Great! - Bethany This was a wonderful book. It is well written and keeps your attention the whole time you're reading it. It mingles romance with adventure and keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. Great for people of all ages.
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The Crown of Anavrea Rachel Rossano
The Crown of Anavrea by Rachel Rossano is a beautiful tale of overcoming the obstacles in life and learning to trust and love others. The strength and determination of the characters is inspirational and encouraging. Page after page I grew more and more attached to the character of Eve as she went from slave to free woman to wife. Her compassion and eventual love for a complete stranger commanded respect for her as a human being, not just a well written character. The Crown of Anavrea is a high 5 Star that is well worth the read.
Trained as a mercenary soldier, Darius Laris was a man of decisive action. He was also a man of compassion. Seeing a young slave woman about to become the spoils of war, he claimed her for his own. Marrying her before God and King, he made her a free and respectable soldier’s wife.
Brice Ashlyn was born a slave. Abused and beaten, she learned quickly to avoid being noticed and to stay away from men. When her master’s walls fell to enemy forces, she ran, but not fast enough. In Darius’ offer she found deliverance, but experience had taught her to fear power such as his. Could she trust in his protection, or had she traded one form of slavery for another?
Book Review/s to share: "Once again, Rossano succeeds in pulling me into the world of her characters: this time, a mercenary named Darius and a slave girl named Brice... ...I found the simple yet powerful message in this short book refreshing. Through the characters, we are taught the value of such traits as honour, compassion, justice and meekness a quality often misunderstood in today’s selfish world that fails to realize it takes far greater strength to be meek than to be a brute." - Laura Fabrini of Library of Clean Reads
"There is no difficulty picturing the characters and their setting. The action sequences are well-written, the dialogue also well-done..." Tonia R. Montgomery/2007 for curled up with a good kid's book.
"I LOVED the Mercenary's Marriage! The book has all the elements of a great story: excitement, amazing characters, and a great ending. I fell in love with Brice as I watched her journeying on to learn more about trust and love. Darius's part of the story is very cool as well, and I loved the emotion as he battled with himself over his responsibilities. ..should he stick with his job? Protect the girl he loves? Try to do both at once? The choices are hard and make for a wonderful story." Emily Nelson
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Rachel Rossano has written a captivating story of love romance and chivalry with "The Mercenary's Marriage". The story flowed like scenes from a movie. I could see the vivid descriptions of both the characters and the background scenes. I was drawn to the moral characters of both the hero and the heroine and amazed by the realistic atmosphere as the story unfolded.
***** 5 Stars
Author/ Reviewer Marilyn Thompson
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