Reviews

The Temptress by Claire Delacroix

bettybumpkins's review

2.5

Ok story. Maybe I'd like it more if I read the previous ones. What was with that vine?  

rlward66's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

In the sixth book of the Bride Quest Series, we follow Esmaraude the daughter of Eglantine and Duncan of Ceinn-beithe as she embarks on her on her own quest for a husband.  Having grown up hearing the tales of love and about her own mother's love story Esmaraude is only interested in marrying for love.  To the knight's gallant who ride from afar to do her bidding, she issues a challenge: a riddle that is both quest and test. Bayard of Villonne is one of these knights who is in search of a bride of convenience.  He needs a wife to gain control of his families holding from his grandmother so that he can protect it from the grasp of King of England.  Bayard is not willing to love his bride as he sees this as a weakness that can be exploited.  However, Esmaraude has different feelings and will only settle for love.  I enjoyed how the author wrapped up the story of all of Eglantine's children. 

emlickliter's review

lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

The Temptress by Claire Delacroix – Esmeraude isn’t satisfied to merely set a bride quest, she wants to participate. And while landing herself in trouble, she tries to land a crusader’s locked heart. Happy Reading!

 

manth1975's review

5.0

A exciting Quest

This story has action right from the word go. Even though it's filled with excitement it doesn't lack for romance. I liked that it ended up being 2 couples stories and also had a bit of magic. A lovely end to the set