Captive Heart: The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch: Book 2

To save her sister from a forced marriage to a Norman knight, a heavily intoxicated Helena of Rivenloch waits in his bedchamber the night before the nuptials, intending to murder the bridegroom. When she fails and is locked in the cellar for a night to sober up, rather than come to her senses and give up as the new lord of the manor had hoped, Helena emerges more determined than ever to stop the wedding by taking a hostage--Colin du Lac, one of the groom's most valuable men and his best friend. But the tables are soon turned on Helena when Colin decides to act on the attraction simmering between the two of them and seduce Helena. But even though Helena cannot deny that she is physically drawn to Colin, her hatred of all things Norman runs deep, and she is committed to stopping her sisters from sacrificing themselves to the odious marriage to the Norman's commander as ordered by the King, so she resists Colin's advances. But just when she is beginning to soften towards Colin, somethings worse than the Normans arrives to command Helena and Colin's attention and unite them in purpose: the English. How will just the two of them manage to escape the English and return to Rivenloch castle to warn the others that the English will be upon them soon? Will fighting the English together break through the walls around Helena's heart and allow her to love Colin in return? Or should she trust her instincts and guard her heart? This story is well written, fast-paced and full of funny scenes and witty banter. Helena's character is so beautiful and complex it is hard to believe she is not drawn from a real person (then again, perhaps she is--I suppose only the author knows for sure). Her feelings, particularly her anger and passion, are so palpable, they fairly leap off the page. While this book could be read on its own, I think reading it after Lady Danger gives additional insight into both Helna and Colin that is helpful in understanding their motives in Captive Heart. Although this book is partially adept in its exploration of the beginnings of a romantic relationship under unusual circumstances as well as the overcome of prejudices, there is plenty of action to keep the book lively. I read the entire book in one sitting and am looking foreword to reading book 3.

Laugh so much and I want to be like Helena when I grow up lol and need my own Colin Du Lac

I could not put this book down. One of the best i have read.