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Loading... Once Upon a Pillow (original 2002; edition 2002)by Christina Dodd (Contributor)
Work InformationOnce Upon a Pillow [Anthology 4-in-1] by Christina Dodd (Contributor) (2002)
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) kayceel | Feb 24, 2009 |  The first story takes place around 1200 AD, when a knight comes home from the Crusades to a wife he doesn't really remember marrying and who's not at all happy about his return. This was a clever, surprising story with monks trying to justify urging the heroine to murder her husband. I'd have liked to read a full-length version of this story, because it's just so unusual. (Or maybe I should be checking out Brockway's other books.) The second story, set in the 16th century, involves a captive bride--a more common historical romance plot. The hero abducts the heroine, thinking she's her cousin, who he wants to wed for the money to save his estates. Unfortunately, the cousin has led him on and orchestrated the whole thing to be rid of her poor relation. I saw the twist coming almost from the beginning, but it was fun nonetheless. The third story is a Regency tale, and is a comedy of misunderstandings. The heroine believes that the hero is trying to capture her brother and get him hanged for smuggling. The hero believes that the heroine's odd behavior is the result of her attachment to the suave criminal he's really chasing. Again, it was a little predictable, but fun. The final story is Laurel's own, and it's been running throughout the book. There's the romance, which was absolutely predictable--it was obvious from the beginning who had purchased the manor and how that was going to turn out--and there's also the mystery of who's been stealing some of the antiques out from under her nose. That part surprised me. All in all, it was an entertaining read, and a clever concept. I'd still really like to explore that first story in more depth, though. (  ) Darla | Nov 23, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesOnce Upon A Pillow (Omnibus 1 - 4) Distinctions
One bewitching bed...four captivating couples...two enthralling authors... Once Upon a Pillow tells the story of the magnificent Masterson bed and the passionate couples who share it through the ages. This sparkling quartet of tales by two of historical romances brightest stars-Christina Dodd and Connie Brockway-is set during four of England's most enthralling eras and proves that true love-and sizzling desire-are truly timeless. Once Upon a Pillow includes... First Knight by Connie Brockway In medieval England, a battle weary knight returns from the crusades searching for peace and finds instead the feisty-and bloodthirsty-wife-by-proxy he'd forgotten he even had. Kidnapped by Christina Dodd
A poverty-stricken lord concocts the perfect plan to win a fortune by abducting and marrying an heiress, but finds his own heart stolen when he snatches the wrong girl. Her Captive by Connie Brockway During George's III reign, a highwayman's beautiful sister will do anything to protect her brother from the bold kingsman set on his trail, even if it means chaining the fierce and furious man to her bed. Last Night by Christina Dodd
The man in her house is a stranger to her, a danger to her, and the one man she should never love-and can't resist. "Four delightfully humorous and delectably sexy romances that exemplify Brockway and Dodd's witty writing and talent for creating compelling characters." Booklist "Witty, sensual, delightful and pure fun! A perfect anthology that allows Ms. Brockway and Ms. Dodd to showcase their talents for storytelling. Each tale is unique, lovingly crafted and peopled with such likable characters that I wished for more of their stories and so will you. This is a shining example of what a team of talented authors can do with an idea-and what an idea it is!" Romantic Times No library descriptions found. |
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