My Warrior

It's funny how different people relate to different types of heroines. I hear that some people loved the blonde heroine in the first story, and disliked Cambria in this story for being too impetuous. That was the whole point :) Each brother has a very different personality, and is drawn to a very different type of girl. I give Glynnis great credit for not just churning out the same story with the same characters. Glynnis is as different from Linet as can be. For me, this is a VERY good thing. My Warrior is the second book in the trilogy, about the second brother, Holden de Ware. Where his older brother Duncan is the consummate knightly eldest son, Holden has to fight for what he wants. He is a well seasoned warrior and looks down on the average woman with a mild eye. It's only when he runs into the feisty she-warrior Cambria that his pulse quickens. Cambria is raised to be impetuous. She's an only child. She's raised to become Laird of her castle, a thing accepted in Scottish society. She's indulged, and has no mother to guide her. She grows up wild. So yes, she's extremely hot tempered and quick to react. She never did learn the patience and rational thought skills. If you think Cambria is wild, read the next trilogy about the Warrior Maidens of Rivenloch to see what true wildness is :) Anyway, Cambria's father dies, and Scotland is being torn apart by war. Holden is the representative of England and trying to bring peace. Other Scots - if you think Cambria is impetuous - are doing suicidal runs against the English, dying by the scores. There is treachery within Holden's ranks, so he has to deal with Cambria trying her best to stay independent, his own forces, and the wild Scots. But Holden loves a challenge - and has finally met up with a woman who puts a spark in his heart. He is very intrigued by Cambria and her hell-bent desire to do what she feels is right. I can definitely see the attraction there, and understand why he feels she is worth taming. I can also really see Cambria's gradual attraction to the power and skill of the man who woos her. I read the book straight through, and was caught up in the storyline the whole way through. The only thing that seemed a bit forced was how Holden behaved near the end to her - I won't mention the specifics so that the plot isn't ruined. However, he is so straightforward with her up until then that it seemed a bit unreasonable for him not to explain then what his concerns were. Also, if he did have concerns, it seemed unreasonable that he did not take steps to address them, instead just abandoning the situation. In any case, a great read, and a storyline I enjoyed greatly!

Cambria Gavin is a proud Scot and the only child of Laird Angus Gavin. She grew up with a sword in her hand, a bow and arrow she can shoot straighter than any knight and chain mail for her code of dress. She doesn't know, or care, how beautiful she is. She cares only for ber beloved Scotland, Blackhaugh Castle, the Gavin land and the Scottish way of life. Laird Angus knows the only way to ensure their future is with the support of the English army. He agrees to meet with one of Kind Edward's knights, Lord Holden de Ware, a man known to be just and honorable and trustworthy. Bah! Cambria believes no Enlishman can be trusted!There is much jealousy and treachery going on inside the castles walls. Blackhaugh is crumbling and Holden de Ware cannot believe the strength and courage of this Scottish sprite. Cambria is brave and breathtakingly beautiful. She is also strong, stubborn and opinionated; the perfect woman for him! Winning her heart feels more glorious than any victory he's ever won on the battlefield. Holden has been conquered; the mighty warrior has fallan and is a willing prisoner of her heart. For the first time in Cambria's life she feels like a woman. In Holden she sees a mighty warrior, a protector and the promise of a future. They love each other beyond reason, beyond understanding and more than life itself. This love is tested many times over. They are captivating. If you like castles and kings and knights in shining armor, whose legs turn to mush when they fall in love, don't miss this truly marvelous adventure of the heart. Ms. Campbell has gifted us with a wonderful sequel to MY CHAMPION, de Ware brother #1's adventurous tale. One can only hope that de Ware brother #3 has his own story in the near future. Rare treasure, these brothers three; gifts for your heart. Don't miss them.

In 1333, King Edward assigns a difficult task to one of his most trusted warriors. Holden de Ware must forge an alliance with the Scottish border clan Gavin. Holden and Angus Gavin work out an agreement, but a jealous lieutenant Sir Roger Fitzroi thinks otherwise and murders a stunned Angus. This devilish act leaves his daughter Cambria as chieftain. Cambria hates Holden for his betrayal of the pact with her father and wants him dead in an eye for an eye belief that he killed her beloved sire. Cambria, a remarkable swordswoman, vows vengeance, but Holden tries his best to stop her from arousing more ire and spilling unnecessary blood. Though she detests him, Cambria and Holden fall in love, but treachery still lingers as Roger plans to eliminate what he perceives as his obstacle for Edward's blessing, de Ware. MY WARRIOR, the latest de Ware tale (see MY CHAMPION), is an exciting medieval romance starring two enticing lead charcaters. Though the story line adheres strictly to the typical sub-genre basic theme, fans will enjoy this novel because Holden and Cambria are a delightful duo struggling with betrayal, mistrust, and love. Glynnis Campbell entertains her audience with this exciting fourteenth century novel.Harriet Klausner