Stardust (Warrior Romance)
At this point in the story plus about 50 more pages to tie up loose ends and bring the couple to a plausible HEA , the book could have ended. Of course, with a lusty warrior and feisty heroine, the sexual tension building throughout the story would have needed dissipation taking up about 40 of those last pages. As a reader, I would have been totally satisfied, given the book a solid 4-star rating and moved on to see what else Kurland had written. I don't even know what it was.
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A story within a story? I'm not sure but at some point the touching, poignant, heartfelt story that had been the first half of the book gave way to something like "I guess you had to be there" comedy. This was definitely a Hallmark moment because we are very much in tune with this couple and understand how strong this need is. Things happen and suddenly Kendrick can actually feel Genevieve's head resting on his shoulder! They touch and revel in the fact that they can touch.
Genevieve, still somewhat normal at this point, says "Kendrick, take me to bed before something happens. More things happen and Kendrick morphs into a corporeal existence. After a fleeting loss of years of memory, it all comes rushing back to him and he and Genevieve wed. Genevieve is afraid of Kendrick - more precisely, she is afraid of sex. After pages of reacting to Kendrick's simple sexual overtures like a deer caught in headlights, she is finally able to tamp down her desire to bolt and lets him kiss her. Kendrick would like to make love to his wife! Yes, they have now been married for over a week and at Genevieve's insistence, they are occupying separate bedchambers.
She likens this point in their relationship as the "hand-holding stage" in a normal relationship, and is hoping that they can progress to that final stage shudder! We've got a virile, lusty, normal stud warrior-turned-gorgeous Jag-driving, football-loving, contemporary hero here that would really like to consummate their marriage but can't because his wife says they have only known each other physically for a short time. That wouldn't happen in real life so it definitely doesn't work for me in a romance novel. Kendrick, smitten fool that he was, never forced the issue.
Jeez, he didn't have any warrior huevos after all! By chapter 38, page something when Genevieve is trying to seduce Kendrick by plopping a big bowl of ice cream in his lap and running her fingers through his hair - secretly feeling at ease because she is certain he won't try to have sex with her that night - the book was ready to hit the wall. In audiobook-speak, I yanked the earplugs out and turned the ipod off. Later, I went back and finished listening to the book. They did consummate the marriage that night but I was changing lanes and missed it Because the first half of this book was so great I don't doubt Kurland's ability to write good romance.
I have another book by her in my tbr pile, "One Enchanted Evening", so eventually I'll try her again. But for now I'll just mosey on back over to familiar territory, where Liz Carlyle, Toni Blake, Linda Howard, Lisa Kleypas, Jessie Michaels, et al, will keep me submerged in good romance for a long time to come!
View all 8 comments. WHY did I not read this book in when it was first published, or in when it was re-released?!?! Someone, please tell me where this book was hiding? I am so glad I dropped it into my virtual cart. Stardust of Yesterday has to be one of the sweetest, most enchanting romance stories I have ever read! It has everything; knights, castles, ghosts, cheeky butlers, and lovemaking with oven mitts It is a ghost story, but not your typical lonely ghost waiting for a lady to rescue him.
This ghost is an angry, scheming, arrogant ghost that you will fall in love with as he grows to love the heroine - guaranteed! This romance delivers on the most important goal of a Romance Novel, other than the HEA; it makes the reader fall in love with the Hero and you can imagine yourself being the heroine.
I will keep this book to rediscover in the future, which is saying quite a bit, as I pass most of my books on to friends when I am finished. My next stop is Amazon. View all 4 comments. Nov 28, Beth rated it it was ok Shelves: Main characters who are ghosts are apparently not my thing. Neither are characters who are year-old virgins. I'm sorry, but no. A year-old virgin who is in love with her husband but still bursts into tears at the thought of having sex with him makes me feel queasy. This book also took me over 4 days to read. I'm not a speedy reader, but a book like this should not take me 4 days to read.
View all 5 comments. Sep 17, Kathy Davie rated it it was amazing Shelves: Eleventh of the De Piaget historical paranormal-romance series revolving around the De Piagets' time-traveling family. Interestingly enough, Stardust of Yesterday hasn't the standard time-travel connection as Kendrick de Piaget has simply lived for over years. My Take I laughed.
I can't help it. I just love most of Kurland's De Piaget series. And this one Eleventh of the De Piaget historical paranormal-romance series revolving around the De Piagets' time-traveling family. And this one was a pip! I find myself hoping she'll continue this series, and let us know what happens to the progeny of Kendrick's family…it should be a challenge! I do love Kurland's characters. They are all alpha males with eventually-strong women with a mix of 12th century manners and a contemporary outlook with an intense loyalty to family and friends.
Kurland mentions Genevieve's antiques hunting a bit, but I do wish Gen had re-started up her business in England instead of these little teasers!
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Kurland paints an incredible picture of historical England, even if she does gloss over the clash of medieval male and contemporary female. The Story Kendrick is a ghost tied to Seakirk Castle. Other than the lack of senses, Kendrick seems to have had it pretty good.
He's certainly not lacking in funds which he uses to manipulate those hated Buchanan to Seakirk. And there is only one way to break the curse that ties Kendrick to the castl,e and he fully intends to terrify Genevieve into freeing him. The Characters Kendrick has had a reputation for battle and womanizing there is a brief reference to Jason 's wooing back in Tapestry: Poor Genevieve is the last of the Buchanans, and she has finally stepped out from behind her cold parents and has been making a name for herself with her Dreams Restored business.
The Cover and Title The cover is very soft and romantic with its figured cream background and a long-stemmed red rose lying at the base of a framed portrait of a dark-haired hunk. I do not understand the significance of the title unless it's a play off Dreams of Stardust. Jan 10, Rissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: Well, this is one of those books. I mean the ones that kind of sweep you off your feet when you are distracted? This book did this to me. I started reading it in June , but the hero kind of got on my nerves, and even though I love most of Lynn Kurland's books I was ready to drop that one and stopped reading it.
So one of these days I find the book, then ask myself "oh, well. And I'm so glad I did. So Well, this is one of those books. So, Kendrick got on my nerves. He was mean, determined to drive the heroine mad or to kill her, and just grouchy Until he falls for her. Oh, he's still grouchy, but it's a cute sort of grouchy. He's adorable and they make the sweetest couple ever. I love Kendrick's friends as well -those ghosts are so cool! Here's to hoping for a nice love story for Royce, Stephen and Nazir. There's a bit of tension about the bad guy, but I really didn't worry for Kendrick or Gen for a moment - it's not really all about adventure, so to say.
It's a romance, full of scenes that will make you turn into goo and saying 'awww'. So, if you can hang on past the mean Kendrick, this book becomes the sweetest romance you can imagine, making it totally worth the read - and I'm still calling myself bad names for taking so long to read it. Oct 14, Kari rated it really liked it Shelves: A friend of mine has been trying to get me to read any book written by Lynn Kurland for years.
When I saw that the first one was available for download on my library's site for MP3, I decided it was time to give in.
I'm glad I did. Stardust of Yesterday is unlike any paranormal romance that I have read before. The premise is unique. Genevieve and Kendrick both live in a castle and become friends. They slowly fall in love with each other.
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Kendrick is a year old ghost. Parts of thi A friend of mine has been trying to get me to read any book written by Lynn Kurland for years. Parts of this book are heart-wrenching and I had tears in my eyes. But, it is also filled with many humorous scenes and word play between the two lovers. I loved Genevieve and Kendrick together and found myself holding my breath to see if they would have their HEA. There are also a score of other characters that only enhance the story. I hope some of them show up in later books. I definitely recommend this one. It is cheesy in parts, but such a sweet story that you can't help but want to ignore them Aug 19, Sherri Bryant rated it it was amazing Shelves: The interactions there are full of humor and fancy.
And even the evil ones are just plain fun. Gaiman handles the intricate plot expertly, and by the end I truly appreciated how finely this novel was crafted.
The only thing that kept this book from being a true desert isle keeper is that it took a little too long for Tristran to get to Faerie. But I would much rather read a great book that was a little too short than a horrible one that was way too long.
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I have read very few books that could be classified as fantasy, but I really enjoyed this one. If you, like me, have forgotten why you used to love fairy tales, give Stardust a try. Your inner child will thank you. Blythe Smith Review Date: His plan was to keep her safe, but unexpectedly he falls in love with her. Just as they are figuring out their love a new threat emerges that can rip them apart forever and leave Laura in an even worse hell then she ever imagined.
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