The Moon Lord: Lords of Midnight

Lovely! A charming hero, well written dialogue and wit and humor. A real surprise considering the cover gave the impression of another bodice ripper. The story in a nutshell:To all of England, the fearless warrior known as the Moon Lord is a legend. To Rosamund Bourton, the mistress of Wynnsef, he is more. An imposing figure in black armor, Tancred de Vierzon has arrived at the gates of her family estate as its new master. It is his just reward for service to King Richard and his revenge for the shocking betrayl of a fellow crusader : Rosamunde's own brother.

I really loved 'The moon lord'. All the characters are lovable. The story is set in Medieval. The devastatingly handsome Trancred de Vierzon is known as The moon lord. He is awarded by king Richard the right to take Wynnsef. When he arrives at the estate, Rosamund of Wynnsef tries to resist him because she is bound to be loyal to her brother. She feels guilty that she falls in love with her enemy. This book is a beautifully written tear jerker. (ok, there is a happy ending to it). At first one might think that this book would end in such a heartbreaking way but there is a lighthearted surprise to happily end the story. Ms.Wilhelm depicts what is in their hearts and their feelings so wonderfully that I got swept away with them. Secondary characters also add colors to the story. There is a secondary romance between the two main secondary characters and this helps ease the tension of the story. This book will make you laugh and cry and the characters will have their parts in your heart for a long time.

I really enjoyed The Moon Lord. This author takes a very overdone storyline and makes it into a very touching romance. I do not want to give the story away, but I will say what I liked. I liked the fact although the hero is out to get revenge on the heroine's brother for a past betrayal, he does not make the heroine pay for her brother's deeds. I also liked the fact that they like more about each other than physical appearance. All in all, a very well done story.

With her Lord brother away and Wynnsef castle and its holdings under siege by a greedy neighbor, Rosamund Bourton fears that all hope is lost. Then, an unknown army of crusaders appears before her eyes and fights back the offensive forces until they retreat. Rosamund rejoices--Wynnsef is saved! But who is its savior?Troubadours recount heroic tales of a Moon Lord--Tancred de Vierzon, known for his black armor and silver and black pennon emblazoned with a moon. Having heard these chansons de geste, Rosamund soon realizes the identity of the fearless leader who has saved the castle from destruction. But why would he save Wynnsef?Now face to face with this stunning warrior, Rosamund is grateful and then shocked when he claims the castle as his own. Adamant that she will keep her castle, she closes the doors to the Moon Lord and raises all defenses. But, in the dark of the night, a black-gloved hand awakens her and bids her to surrender. Captive, she has no choice. Rosamund vows to escape, and when she does, she will win her home back from this arrogant conqueror. But will she win back her heart?"Deliberately continuing to examine the sword, Rosamund did not look up to meet her captor's gaze. Willing herself not to react to the heavy silence, or the magnetic pull of his attention, she noted that the quillons of the weapon were masterfully wrought to resemble a falcon's wings. Set into the round pommel was an orb of flawlessly clear rock crystal. With a sinking feeling, she realized that this was no ordinary weapon. She had heard it described several times, each in a different chanson de geste. No longer could she deny that this man was indeed Tancred de Vierzon." Terri Lynn Wilhelm, author of A Hidden Magic and Highland Jewel, again dazzles readers with this compelling saga of a woman in fear of losing her home and a man afraid of losing his heart. The Moon Lord shimmers with a captivating storyline and a star-studded lineup of enchanting characters, including the beguiling but tormented Tancred, the stubborn but enthralling Rosamund, King Richard the Lionhearted, a head-strong Abbess, a lustful soon-to-be nun, an enamored Saracen, and a bevy of villains and traitors. Part of Signet's "Lord of Midnight" series, specially priced at only $3.99, The Moon Lord is a steal! Despite the low price, The Moon Lord is a must-read, and a bargain at even triple the price! Lynne Remick, Reviewer

Tancred de Vierzon is, indeed, the type of hero from whom legands spring. Having survived betrayal and a Saracen hell-hole, he has returned to England to lay siege to his enemy's holding. Rosamund of Wynnsef attempts to protect her brother's castle but the Moon Lord out manouvers her, gaining the holding with deceptive ease. As Tancred sets about trying to learn to run a large estate, Rosamund sets herself to resist Tancred's claim...inch by inch. While her brother is the medieval equivilant of a jerk, he is, after all, her brother, and that blood tie demands her loyalty. With a deft hand, Ms Wilhelm weaves a scintillating tapestry of courageous protagonists, engaging characters, and fascinating snipits of medieval life. The piece de resistance, of course, is the unwilling but growing love between Rosamund and Tancred. Truly a love story worthy of a legend.Wonderful!