Once a Warrior (Warriors)
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Her stories are tender and sensual, humorous and deeply involving. Now Karyn Monk offers her most enthralling romance ever: a tale of a shattered hero fighting for redemption--and fighting for love...
Ariella MacKendrick knew her people had only one hope for survival: she must find the mighty warrior known as the Black Wolf and bring him home to defend
her clan. But when Ariella finally tracks him down, Malcolm MacFane is nothing like the hero she dreamed he would be.
The fearless laird who once led a thousand men is a drunken shell of his former self, scarred inside and out, with no army in sight. Yet Ariella has no choice but to put her trust in MacFane. And soon something begins to stir in the fallen legend. A fire still rages in his warrior heart--a passion that could lead them into battle...a desire, barely leashed, that could brand a Highland beauty's soul.
Ariella MacKendrick knew her people had only one hope for survival: she must find the mighty warrior known as the Black Wolf and bring him home to defend
her clan. But when Ariella finally tracks him down, Malcolm MacFane is nothing like the hero she dreamed he would be.
The fearless laird who once led a thousand men is a drunken shell of his former self, scarred inside and out, with no army in sight. Yet Ariella has no choice but to put her trust in MacFane. And soon something begins to stir in the fallen legend. A fire still rages in his warrior heart--a passion that could lead them into battle...a desire, barely leashed, that could brand a Highland beauty's soul.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Once a Warrior starts strong and boasts a maiden who actually has class and personal strength. The story unfolds with wisdom provided by an elder and self-knowledge becoming evident. Unfortunately, the ending is shallow and weak. Why does this strong heroine have to just cave in to the hero's decisions? Can she no longer think for herself just because she is in love? Except for the frustrating ending, an enjoyable tale. I hope Karyn Monk reconsiders weakening her females like this and allows them to remain strong even in the face of a man.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Pick up "Once a Warrior", and be prepared to be glued to it to the end. Karyn Monk's characters are as unpredictable as predictable. Alpin, the seer, smacks of Disney's Merlin in "Sword in the Stone"; Ariella, the heroine, is the stereotype beautiful-slender-smart combination so loved in romances; Roderic, the villain, is the classic self-centered, cruel, but handsome bad guy. The surprise character in this book is the hero, Malcolm, a.k.a. the Black Wolf. A once fearless warrior, the man has been reduced to drinking excessively to kill the pain of battle wounds that twist and torture his body. The story is thick with deception and truth, realism and fantasy, humor and horror. You'll cheer for the good guys, snarl for the bad, and applaud for the entire book.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I do enjoy reading a good historical romance. Perhaps the cover page should have warned me that this was not going to be a good one. The hero has his bare sword (without scabbard) stuck into a leather belt diagonally so that he could not ride walk or sit without piercing his thigh and cutting other vital parts. He grips the sword with his hand in a way which proves that he has never used a sword - the wrong way round. If he pulls it out of his belt like this he won't only cut off his own balls but he won't be able to inflict any damage on his enemy except possibly stab at a much much taller opponents face. So this is supposed to be the Great Warrior? He? I told myself that I must not let the daft cover prejudice me. I settled down for a good read. And what do I get? Cliche after cliche, with barely an original thought. Every single cliche used in historical and romance novels had been warmed up here and is served up - the heroine disguised as a boy, the heroine stitching up the heroes wounds, etc etc. I can't believe how boring this was. And I'm a reader who enjoys historical romance. Perhaps, because I'm such an avid reader, I recognize a cliche when I see one. But dozens of them in one book are more than I wish to bear again. This is a formula-manufactured book.
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A wonderful, gripping, believable romance story.
I have read other books by Karyn Monk and this one continues to prove her gift as a writer. With her unique characters, dramatic climaxes and quick wit, her stories are difficult... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999
It's a great book, but pales beside her next one
This is a truly wonderful book, but having just purchased Ms Monk's next book "The Witch and the Warrior", it can't quite compare. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 1999
Great read! Funny and touching
This was my first book by Monk and I wasn't disappointed. 'Once a Warrior' is a simple, funny, heartwarming novel, and within it, Monk reminds us that not all heros come in... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 1998
Karyn Monk should be a super star: she's writes great books
I never read books with trashy, bodice-ripping covers, but
I happened across Karyn Monk's previous novel, "The Rebel and the Redcoat", while stranded in an airport,... Read more
I happened across Karyn Monk's previous novel, "The Rebel and the Redcoat", while stranded in an airport,... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 1997
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