Until You

I enjoyed this book very much,am looking forward to the next in the series.I am a fan of Bertrice Small and I enjoy the many different places that she takes you in one of her novels.

This book made me cry a couple of times. When I got to the part about Rosamund and Patrick's trip to San Lorenzo I really wanted them to stay together. I loved their story - I thought it was beautifully written. I felt really sad when their romance ended. This is the first Bertrice Small book I've read where I liked both of the herione's love interests. I liked Patrick and Logan and thought both of them were perfect for Rosamund. I wanted to read more about Rosamund and Logan's romance - I thought Ms. Small could have spent more time writing about their love story (instead of writing about another trip to court). This book was very entertaining.

Once again, I seem to be the only one that is really loving this series. I enjoy a strong heroine that is willing to fight for what she cares about & what she feels is injustice to her because she is female. Fluffy characters are just not my type & once again Beatrice Small delivers a refreshing change from the idiots that are in most romance novels. Read for yourself & decide.

Setting ? England, Scotland, Italy 1511 --- UNTIL YOU is the continuation of the Friarsgate saga which began with ROSAMUND, the intrepid heroine from the book bearing that same name. Rosamund Bolton, was the orphaned English beauty who's been married and widowed three times and now at the ripe old age of 22, will live life on her own terms. She had been dutiful, done what was expected of her, mothered three daughters and will now live her life to please herself. IF she marries again it will be for love and a man of her OWN choosing. An invitation to attend court at the side of her childhood friend, Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland, was exactly the excuse she needed to flee another mans marriage proposal. It would be here that she would meet an older widower (age 50) Patrick Leslie, earl of Glenkirk and an almost mystical happening of ?love at first sight? occurs from the very first moment their eyes meet. Both Rosamund and Patrick are soul mates yet they both realize that as perfect as their love for one another is, their time would be limited together ? both being firmly attached to their individual estates. They astounded the court with their instant affair and when the King of Scotland asked his old friend, Patrick to travel to San Lorenzo on a diplomatic assignment to prevent war between Scotland and England, Rosamund would travel with him to the continent. Upon their return, Rosamund realizes that she could never be separated from Patrick and decides that they would marry within six months - once Patrick apprises his son of their decision. Fate, fickle as it is, would soon render the decision moot as tragedy strikes and memories of a love so pure are all that are left to Rosamund. Heartbroken, and grieving for lost love Rosamund is soon caught up in more court intrigues and fighting to preserve Friarsgate for her heiress daughter Phillipa. Additionally, an old love waits on the sidelines for just the right moment to try and convince her of his love. I had not read the prequel to this ?which I surely do plan to remedy ? but I can say that this surely stands alone and the reader will thoroughly enjoy this tale and be as eager as myself for the next book, which surely will have Rosamund?s daughters as the lead protagonists. For those of you who like their historical romances RICH in historical detail then you surely will enjoy this book from the political intrigues, to the daily life of clothing, food, travel, etc. then find yourself a comfortable chair to enjoy the continuation of the Friarsgate saga!

In 1511 The Border, widowed three times and only twenty-two, Rosamund Bolton informs her cousin that she is no longer interested in having a husband. She especially wants to avoid a betrothal to anyone selected by someone but herself. Instead she plans to visit her friend Margaret Tudor married to King James IV of Scotland unencumbered by a spouse.At the court, Patrick Leslie sees Rosamund sitting near the queen and knows he has found love for the first time in his life. Rosamund shares his deep feelings, but has doubts about another marriage. When King James assigns Patrick a mission in San Lorenzo to try to stop a pending war, he brings Rosamund along not realizing at the time the danger of their adventure, but the feeling that they belong together.UNTIL YOU, the sequel to ROSAMUND, is a delightful sixteenth century Scottish romance that is a typical Bertrice Small historical tale. The story line moves rather quickly once the duo leaves Scotland (relatively early in the novel). Fans of the sub-genre, especially those of the author, will appreciate this rich story starring two charming protagonists who feel like they have been part of the Skye is the limit mythos foreverHarriet Klausner