The Prize

by Julie Garwood

In the resplendence of William the Conquerer's London Court, the lovely Saxon captive Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and utterly naive, Nicholaa vowed to bend Royce to her will, despite the whirlwind of feelings he aroused in her. Ferocious in battle, seasoned in passion, Royce was surprised by the depth of his emotion whenever he caressed his charming bride.In a climate of utmost treachery, where Saxons still intrigued against their Norman invaders, Royce and Nicholaa reveled in their precious new love...a fervent bond soon to be disrupted by the call of blood, kin, and country!

• ISBN10: 067185495X
• ISBN13: 9780671854959
• Publish Date: 1 December 1996 (first published 1 August 1991)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 18 July 2007
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Pocket Books
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

I kind of love that a romance set so far back in history, still manages to have a heroine that shows strength, courage and perseverance. This mixed with a slight vulnerability, made Nicholaa one of my very favourite heroines. Royce, well he's exactly my kind of man. Strong, determined and fierce, he finds it hard to accept the sweetness Nicholaa gives him. They are so perfect together, that each re-read leaves me a very happy and content romance reader.

Julie Garwood, you are a bloody legend.

I'm on a roll...maybe [b:Honor's Splendour|9232435|Honor's Splendour|Julie Garwood|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1487127229s/9232435.jpg|1424362] up next...or maybe I'll see if another favourite has been released and I haven't listened to it yet.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Another awesome Julie Garwood historical romance done and dusted. I'm loving re-reading/listening to these classics.

In The Prize, we meet the beautiful and feisty Nicholaa and the scarred warrior Royce. Their love story was full of humour, sizzling chemistry, intrigue and treachery.

While at first, it seems they are destined for a marriage filled with battles. As they go on, their attraction to each other intensifies and feelings develop. Nicholaa loves her family and will do anything to protect them. Royce is determined to have a peaceful life...if only Nicholaa would obey his rules.

The Prize captivated my attention so much I was in danger of heading out to Woop Woop instead of work. It's too easy to relax on the train listening to my audio and forget that I actually have a set destination to reach.

Again, I loved the narrator and had no problems telling when the characters changed. I will definitely be listening to more Julie Garwood in the future.