Lie Down in Roses

When I read some of the very different, conflicting reviews of this book, it made me instantly curious to find out what all the fuss was about - and I was hooked from page one. I was unable to put it down, so engrossed had I become by the fiery, passionate love affair between Genevieve and Tristan, which was utterly believable, and did not seem at all contrived. Yes, I can understand that some readers may not approve of some of the contents, ie the hero more or less raping his love interest after she tried to kill him, but, for better or worse, the book was never once boring, the historical detail well researched, and all characters credible. I haven't enjoyed a novel this much in months!

I love this story. Tristan and Genevieve sizzled in this book. The fact they were at odds made it all the more enjoyable. Oddly enough, I don't think Tristan raped Genevieve. I mean could it have been rape if she continued to fight him...yes but at the end she relented. I don't know the whole thing is iffy but it still didn't take away from the story. I could understand Tristan's anger...Genevieve did try to kill him and it happened when Tristan let down his guard with her. (He was falling for her then.) But what's so great about this book is that I understand's Genevieve's viewpoint also. Her father and fiance were killed and she thought he was the cause. All in all, it's a very entertaining read (in which, I've read 4 or 5 times over)and fans of Shannon Drake shouldn't be disappointed.

From back cover:"LADY GENEIEVE. Proud and beautiful, she vowed to save the castle of Edenby through a single, dangerous act of passion- offering her hand in marriage to the invading enemy she despised...LORD TRISTIAN. One of England's most fearsome knights, he realized the Lady was plotting his death. And yet, faced with her enchanting beauty and fiery spirit, he knew he must possess her, at any cost...Theirs was a destiny of love and war, passion and intrigue. Torn by the raging fury of a turblent age, and the searing desires of their own hearts, the Lady and the Knight dared to embrace the most treacherous love of all..."I enjoyed this book. Lady Geneieve tried to kill Tristian one night when she promised to give him sex one night. He was presumed dead, but wasn't, came back from the grave, literally, and held her captive in her own tower. There's a little rape involved, but an enjoyable read.

This isn't your usual romance. But it shows the true side of what whould have happened. Yes there's rape, and a treat of abortion. But welcome to the real life. I recommned this book to all who want a little more reality in their romance novels.

i have enjoyed all of this author's medieval books.i would also recomend reading "kinight of fire" another great book