Synopsis:~
Christophé, the Count of St. Laurent, has lost his entire family to the blood-soaked French Revolution and must flee to an ancient castle along the southern border of France to survive. But the medieval city of Carcassonne proves more than a hiding place. Here Christophé meets the beautiful widow Scarlett, a complex and lionhearted woman suddenly taken by the undercover aristocrat’s passion for astronomy and its influence upon his faith. Although their acquaintance begins brightly enough, when the Count learns that Scarlett is related to the man who murdered his family, he turns from love and chooses revenge. Heaven only knows what it might take for Christophé to love again, to love his enemy, and to love unconditionally.
My take:~
Given I had the absolute privilege to read this story of Jamie’s in its formative stages, I am probably not without a little bias and wanted to tell you so before you read my comments! Bearing that in mind here are my thoughts!
I loved everything about Scarlett & Christophé’s story ~ the location, the historical setting, the characters, their interaction and the circumstances that led them together. You won’t find colourless, stilted interaction in a Jamie Carie novel, her characters are vibrant, full of passion and angst in equal measure, as they face tragedy in the turbulent years of the French Revolution, a period of time that changed the world. Christian publishing needs authors like Jamie, who provide engrossing, vivid tales of flawed characters seeking both love and faith, with zeal and fervor. Love’s First Light is a top notch read for anyone who loves to be transported to another time and place for the mere price of a book!
Relz Reviewz Extras
Reviews of Wind Dancer, Snow Angel and The Duchess and the Dragon
Character spotlight on Scarlett of CarcassoneInterview with Jamie
Open Giveaway
Once again, thanks to the lovely folk at B&H, I have two copies of this book to give away to my Aussie readers and two copies to my North American readers 🙂 To enter:~
Post a comment before midnight on Sunday 23rd August, 2009, leaving contact details and an AUS or US at the end of your post to identify your location.
August 18, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I'd like to be entered to win. marcus802001@yahoo.com, USA
August 18, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Oh, your review makes me want to read this! Please enter me in, Rel!
alexhcarman(at)gmail(dot)com
AUS
August 18, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Sounds very good, I am follower, please count me in.
August 18, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Forgot my email address
cenya2 at hotmail dot com
August 18, 2009 at 4:36 pm
looks interesting.
bluenichols(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Jessica
US
August 18, 2009 at 4:39 pm
So far, I have all of Jamie's books, except this one ~ please enter me!
Thank you,
~ Lori (US)
sugarandgrits[at]hotmail[dot]com
August 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm
This book sounds like a good story.
mce1011[at]aol[dot]com USA
August 18, 2009 at 4:56 pm
This looks like a great read!!! Please enter me 🙂
mkshriver(at)gmail(.)com
USA
August 18, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Intriguing turn of circumstances. Would love to learn of the ending. Please enter me. Thanks.
desertrose5173 at gmail dot com USA
August 18, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Love to win.
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com
USA
August 18, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Jamie Carie is a great author! One of my fave's I love to win this and pass it on to my friends too!
steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com
United States
August 18, 2009 at 10:23 pm
I loved this book! Read my review here http://frommipov.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-of-loves-first-light-by-jamie.html
August 18, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Sounds interesting! Please enter me.
sbsalzer at gmail com USA
Thanks!
August 19, 2009 at 1:13 am
I never know what to expect from Jamie's books. Sounds like it will be another riviting story that I can't put down.
bethstitch09(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au
August 19, 2009 at 6:38 am
Love Jamie's books so pop me in please Rel.
AUS
August 19, 2009 at 12:13 pm
once again a great review that makes this book a must read Please enter me Wendyb
August 19, 2009 at 4:53 pm
The French Revolution is a fantastic setting, I would love a chance to win Love's First Light. Thanks!
worthy2bpraised[at]gmail[dot]com
August 20, 2009 at 12:38 am
I enjoy Jamie's books and have recently read Wind Dancer which was just beautifull! So I am looking forward to this one.
August 22, 2009 at 7:08 am
Sounds intriguing – can people see past someone's past relationships to the person they are.
Please enter me in the draw. (Aus)
August 24, 2009 at 4:53 am
Would love a chance to win! Her books are GREAT! And I haven't read this one yet.
ldneuhof at hotmail dot com
USA