Synopsis:~
THE FEUD
England, 1308. Three noblemen secretly gather to ally against their treacherous lord. But though each is elevated to a baron in his own right and given a portion of his lord’s lands, jealousy and reprisals lead to a twenty-five year feud, pitting family against family, passing father to son.
THE DECREE
England, 1333. The chink in Baron Boursier’s armor is his fondness for a lovely face. When it costs him half his sight and brands him as one who abuses women, he vows to never again be “blinded” by beauty. Thus, given the choice between forfeiting his lands and wedding one of his enemies to end their feud, he chooses as his betrothed the lady said to be plain of face, rejecting the lady rumored to be most fair.
THE ENEMY
On the eve of the deadline to honor the king’s decree of marriage, the fair Elianor of Emberly takes matters into her own hands. Determined none will suffer marriage to the man better known as The Boursier, she sets in motion her plan to imprison him long enough to ensure his barony is forfeited. But when all goes awry and her wrathful enemy compels her to wed him to save his lands, she discovers he is either much changed or much maligned. And the real enemy is one who lurks in their midst. One bent on keeping the feud burning.
My endorsement:~
Life is rarely certain, but one of the few certainties is Tamara Leigh’s unmatched skill as a wordsmith and storyteller. Each new story she pens is better than the one before, the one where you thought she couldn’t improve if she tried! Baron of Godsmere is a wonderfully enthralling tale of a widow, abused by her first husband, now forced to wed The Boursier, whom tales tell is of the same ilk as the man who ruined her. Everything about this story is of exceptional quality, from the complex characters to the tension and danger, from an insidious unknown enemy to the emotion that wreaks havoc with your own, all combine to create a tale that is engaging, evocative, and heart-wrenching as two damaged hearts place their brokenness on the precipice once again. If you love an honourable and sacrificial hero, read Baron of Godsmere. If you delight in a heroine who is strong in her weakness and determined not to be the victim, read Baron of Godsmere. If you adore novels that sweep you to another place and time, are full of adventure, danger, romance, wit, and elegant prose, read Baron of Godsmere! And the best part? There are two more books in The Feud series to come ~ can’t wait for Magnus and Griffin’s stories.
*Currently available in digital format only
**This is an endorsement not a review, due to my personal connection with the author and her manuscript. My words remain true, regardless!
Relz Reviewz Extras
Reviews of Lady of Fire, The Kindling, The Redeeming, The Yielding, The Unveiling and Dreamspell
Review of Restless in Carolina and Character spotlight on Bridget & J.C.
Review of Leaving Carolina and Character spotlight on Piper & Axel
Review of Nowhere, Carolina and Character spotlight on Maggie & Reece
Interview with Tamara
Visit Tamara’s website (she has great recipes, too!)
Buy at Amazon: BARON OF GODSMERE: Book One (The Feud 1)
February 17, 2015 at 9:42 am
Lovely endorsement. Thank you so much, Rel!
February 23, 2015 at 10:47 am
Tamara Leigh » A pleasure – thank you for giving us books that are so easy to gush about 🙂
February 23, 2015 at 1:40 pm
🙂
February 17, 2015 at 9:43 am
This is basically my reaction…”I TOTALLY LOVE THE BOURSIER!!!!”
Only I’m ususally more refined.
HA! who am I kidding.
Fanning self..
February 17, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Thank you, Jennifer! The Boursier says “Hey, girl.” 🙂
February 17, 2015 at 1:18 pm
Falls out of chair…
February 17, 2015 at 3:23 pm
LOL! Don’t worry, he’ll help you back up 🙂
February 17, 2015 at 11:34 pm
LALALALALA
Leaving that ALONE.
February 23, 2015 at 10:45 am
Jennifer Zarifeh Major » Chicken!
February 23, 2015 at 10:46 am
Jennifer Zarifeh Major » Tell us how you really feel, Jennifer 😉
February 17, 2015 at 9:56 am
Love her books! As for me – bravery is always appealing in a hero. That looks different for everyone too, but when it’s there, I love it!
February 17, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Thank you, Jamie!
February 17, 2015 at 10:09 am
You are SO right! “…one of the few certainties is Tamara Leigh’s unmatched skill as a wordsmith and storyteller”!!!
Beautiful review, Rel!
<3
Amber
February 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm
You’ve got me blushing, Amber! So glad you liked the tale 🙂
February 23, 2015 at 10:46 am
Amber » Thanks, dear Amber xo
February 17, 2015 at 10:30 am
Love this storyline! Now to find a few spare moments to read… 🙂
February 17, 2015 at 1:01 pm
Hi, Sally! I know how hard it is to find reading time. I hope you’re writing up a storm 😉
February 17, 2015 at 1:49 pm
I’ve heard wonderful things about her books! I love strength and loyalty in a romantic hero.
February 17, 2015 at 3:24 pm
That’s uplifting, Heidi! Yep, strength and loyalty. Swoon 🙂
February 17, 2015 at 2:20 pm
My romantic heroes must be strong yet vulnerable in some way. I also love romantic gestures at some point in the novel. Thanks for the giveaway!
February 17, 2015 at 3:25 pm
Thank you for dropping by, Lynda! Have a great week.
February 17, 2015 at 2:49 pm
I love strength mixed with tenderness plus a dab of mystery in a hero.
Thanks for this review. I just read The Unveiling and totally loved it, so I’m looking forward to reading more.
February 17, 2015 at 3:26 pm
So glad you liked The Unveiling, Amanda. Does my writer’s heart good 🙂
February 17, 2015 at 3:59 pm
My husband and I love your books! : )
February 17, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Thank you, Debbie and hubby! I have a male reader–yay!
February 21, 2015 at 3:14 am
He wants me to let you know he is a rabid reader of all your books! : )
February 21, 2015 at 3:42 am
Please let him know this author is grateful, Debbie. Have a wonderful weekend!
February 17, 2015 at 6:10 pm
Characteristics in a hero…strength, humility, gentleness. Looking forward to reading Baron of Godsmere! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity 🙂
February 18, 2015 at 12:40 am
My favorite characteristics, Jessica 🙂 Wishing you a lovely week.
February 17, 2015 at 9:12 pm
I like my heroes to be real and able to feel some level of emotion. They need a depth, ability to be strong, yet relatable. Vulnerability helps too.
February 18, 2015 at 12:41 am
Vulnerability… Yes, definitely 🙂 Thank you for stopping by, Kathryn! Stay warm today if you’re anywhere near our cold part of the world. Brrr!
February 18, 2015 at 1:23 am
I like my heroes strong but tender with their women. They tend to be kind of stoic until the right woman comes along at which point they’re not afraid to show their softer side. Love this story-line and look forward to reading this one!
February 18, 2015 at 2:58 am
Thank you, Pam! I hope this story delivers. Have a great day!
February 18, 2015 at 9:29 am
Tamara Leigh is in a class all by herself. I have read all of her historical romance books and none have failed to deliver. When a book is elevated to occupy my “top shelf” library it must have passed several tests – but at the top of the check list is – “Did this book bring me to an “ah-ha” moment?” – – you know that moment when it’s not the author’s voice or your own voice you hear anymore – – but that still small voice of the Holy Spirit that says “are YOU listening? – I am speaking to YOU” – – that kind of “ah-ha” moment — when the words become personal, the story stops having a fictional foundation and takes on a personal awareness, the “do-I-see-myself-here?” kind of awareness. Then the book has moved from fanciful and entertaining to “wow – I-never-thought-about-seeing-it-that-way-before” kind of perspective. Don’t get me wrong, Tamara’s books are fanciful, romantic, entertaining, adventurous, spell-binding, innovative plot twisting and more — but with all that “E” ticket ride – – you also get a deeper, spiritual sense of who God is, and who you are and how He can take all my nothing and make it into something – if I just let Him. I agree with Amber and Rel and Jennifer – – Tamara is an amazing wordsmith and storyteller – and I’ll say it like I believe “Rollo” would phrase it “Lady Tamara, ye be a God storyteller!”
February 19, 2015 at 12:53 am
Oh, Pam, you make me sniffle! What a beautiful start to my day. Thank you, thank you! Now to hunker down in this unusually wintry weather in Tennessee and channel the inspiration you’ve given me into a writing day. With hot cocoa, of course 🙂 Bless you!
February 23, 2015 at 10:44 am
Pam » What a wonderful encourager you are, Pam! And yes, we are in absolute agreement about Tamara’s writing – love your Rollo “quote”, too.
February 19, 2015 at 1:08 am
A strong man with a humble side as well. A man that the last can count on.
February 19, 2015 at 1:09 am
Lady, not last. Auto correct and I didn’t edit!:-)
February 21, 2015 at 3:43 am
Very sigh worthy, Nancy! 🙂
February 19, 2015 at 1:36 am
Love all of Tamara Leigh’s books & can’t wait to read this one!
February 21, 2015 at 3:43 am
Thank you, Jenny! I hope you’re having a fabulous day.
February 19, 2015 at 1:40 am
Loyal and responsible… oh, and a tease, in a nice way. 🙂
February 21, 2015 at 3:44 am
A tease–in a nice way. I like that! 🙂
February 19, 2015 at 2:50 am
characteristics? I like brooding and Byronic. I like intellect. I like a man who recognizes the woman as his equal and banters and challengers her.
😀
February 21, 2015 at 3:45 am
Yes, and yes, and yes again, Rachel! Thank you for dropping by. Have a lovely weekend.
February 23, 2015 at 10:43 am
rachel m » As soon as I read “brooding and Byronic”, I knew it was you posting this comment, Rach 🙂 Love it!!
February 19, 2015 at 3:40 am
Hmmm. I do like a “hero” who is strong in the integrity department but also is wrestling with being the best he can be–even when it means the situation may not end in his favor.
February 21, 2015 at 3:46 am
Sounds like a great hero, Wendy. I agree 🙂
February 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm
I LOVE Tamara Leigh’s books!! 🙂
Tamara, how do you get your medieval speech so accurate? Mine always sounds so cheesy!
February 21, 2015 at 3:52 am
Thank you, Ryebrynn (pretty)! My medieval speech… I sprinkle in some ‘TIS and ‘TWAS, use some AMONGSTs and WHILSTs and EREs–and and FORSOOTHs (love forsooth), and according to Rel, am quite fond of my MISCREANTs, CURs, and POLTROONs 🙂 And I rarely use contractions to give the speech a more formal sound. I believe the key is to not overdo it, especially with the ‘TIS and ‘TWAS. It’s flavoring. I hope that helps. Happy writing!
February 23, 2015 at 10:41 am
Tamara Leigh » Well, yes, you are fond of those fabulous words – when I read them, I always smile 🙂
February 23, 2015 at 2:50 am
I do like a Brave knight who stands for what is right. He also needs to treat women and those who serve him with a strong hand but also respect.
February 23, 2015 at 1:40 pm
I hope I deliver, Deanna 🙂 Have a great week!
February 23, 2015 at 6:14 am
Love Tamara Leigh Books!!! Can not wait to read this one!!
February 23, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Thank you, Cathy! You make me smile 🙂
February 23, 2015 at 5:13 pm
i love a hero that protects fiercely and loves fiercely.
I really enjoy Tamara’s books and can’t wait to check out her latest.
February 23, 2015 at 8:38 pm
I think a hero needs to be strong, loyal and kind hearted. I love Tamara’s books! Looking forward to reading this one 🙂
February 24, 2015 at 5:51 am
The characteristics that appeal to me in a romantic hero would be honesty, faith, strength.
March 16, 2015 at 5:50 am
When will the winners be announced for this giveaway?
March 16, 2015 at 7:21 am
Hi Ryebrynn, my apologies! I had drawn the winners’ names and advised them but had forgotten to tick the Rafflecopter box to announce them on the widget. Now I have 😉