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tessisreading2's review against another edition
4.0
Four stars for the background and the setting - this is a medieval that feels like a medieval. However, the plotting could use some work - the final climax came out of nowhere, and the relationships between various characters were very up-and-down. I'm looking forward to seeing what else Fletcher writes.
wildwolverine's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun story that distracted me while flying from California to Florida. Married to Her Enemy was entertaining, dramatic, romantic, and also a bit silly, at times. How can it not be, when the heroine's lie about pretending to be her sister just gets more out of control as the story progresses? Yet, it's all worth it, in the end.
When the Thor-like hero of Svend shows up to escort Cille to the Normans, her younger sister Aediva pretends to be her sister to protect Cille. However, as Aediva learns more about Svend's errand, she realizes how out of control her lie has become, and she struggles to do what is right and to protects those she loves.
Personally, I really liked Aediva. She's a bit TSTL, especially in the final scene, where she literally goes against Svend's wishes and almost gets several people killed. Honestly, it's surprising no one dies, at all, in this book, but I digress. Aediva's impulsiveness is due to her having to make decisions on the fly in a time of great unrest (the Normans have just conquered England), and the people she normally relies on are dead/incapacitated. It's believable, and I found her behavior consistent throughout the story. In addition, I didn't find it unbearable because she does learn to be honest with Svend at the end of the novel... even if she does what she wants anyway. She was refreshing.
For his part, Svend is a gentleman ahead of his times. He's not only chivalrous but pretty feminist, to the point where he not only questions but argues that women shouldn't just be given in arranged marriages-they should have a choice. I'm sure some medieval knight thought this way, but it was a different perspective than most grooms in arranged marriages have, especially when said groom is about to get a castle and a lot of land out of the deal. His growth is also believable, especially because he really does learn to trust Aediva and think things through instead of just jumping back to his old ideas. Who doesn't like a romance hero like that?
If you like romance novels with misunderstandings, slow-burners, as well as good action scenes, then this is the romance for you!
When the Thor-like hero of Svend shows up to escort Cille to the Normans, her younger sister Aediva pretends to be her sister to protect Cille. However, as Aediva learns more about Svend's errand, she realizes how out of control her lie has become, and she struggles to do what is right and to protects those she loves.
Personally, I really liked Aediva. She's a bit TSTL, especially in the final scene, where she literally goes against Svend's wishes and almost gets several people killed. Honestly, it's surprising no one dies, at all, in this book, but I digress. Aediva's impulsiveness is due to her having to make decisions on the fly in a time of great unrest (the Normans have just conquered England), and the people she normally relies on are dead/incapacitated. It's believable, and I found her behavior consistent throughout the story. In addition, I didn't find it unbearable because she does learn to be honest with Svend at the end of the novel... even if she does what she wants anyway. She was refreshing.
For his part, Svend is a gentleman ahead of his times. He's not only chivalrous but pretty feminist, to the point where he not only questions but argues that women shouldn't just be given in arranged marriages-they should have a choice. I'm sure some medieval knight thought this way, but it was a different perspective than most grooms in arranged marriages have, especially when said groom is about to get a castle and a lot of land out of the deal. His growth is also believable, especially because he really does learn to trust Aediva and think things through instead of just jumping back to his old ideas. Who doesn't like a romance hero like that?
If you like romance novels with misunderstandings, slow-burners, as well as good action scenes, then this is the romance for you!
scottishpixie26's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book. I did have two small problems with it but for now what I liked. For an author's debut book this was good. I enjoyed reading about both main characters; they were engaging and fun to read. I loved that I thought things in the book would go one way but they went another.
The only problem is the back description of the book doesn't really fit as well to an overview of what the story is. Also the title just doesn't quite fit to me. I completely thought they'd be married throughout most of the book not the last few chapters. Also as the back description said Svend is quash the Saxon uprising -- that was also only the last few chapters.
Overall I enjoyed the book, would read again, would recommend it and will definitely look forward to other books by this author.
The only problem is the back description of the book doesn't really fit as well to an overview of what the story is. Also the title just doesn't quite fit to me. I completely thought they'd be married throughout most of the book not the last few chapters. Also as the back description said Svend is quash the Saxon uprising -- that was also only the last few chapters.
Overall I enjoyed the book, would read again, would recommend it and will definitely look forward to other books by this author.
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