Tuesday, December 13, 2011

The Merchant's Daughter

DICKERSON, MELANIE
THE MERCHANT'S DAUGHTER

An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff---a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff's vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.


My Review:

Delightful. I love this genre and Melanie Dickerson is proving to excel at it. She has taken the bare bones of a popular fairy tale and fleshed it out into a satisfying read of substance. Loved the subtle little details that reminded me of the original story. I got such a thrill over spotting them and making the parallels. But Dickerson has created a memorable romance of her own, complete with tortured hero and desperate heroine. I love how she draws them together; the gentle way that Annabel comes to tame her 'beast'. A lovely tale that deserves to be read and cherished by teens and adults alike.
 
Giveaway Opportunity:
 
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson leave a comment below. Or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. Please remember to put the title in your subject line so your entry is easier for me to spot. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 18.Good luck!

22 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you liked it, Kav!!!!! Thanks for the review!

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  2. Oh, and I have a Snow White story coming very soon ... details later!

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  3. Ooooh -- Snow White? I'm so there! Hope it comes out soon. Can you write any faster? LOL

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  4. Love the cover, Kav! Love Melanie, too:) I have her first book and am so anxious to read it. It's been on Mount TBR since St. Lou bookstore - but have been a bit sidelined with endorsements since. This one looks wonderful, too. Pls don't enter me in the drawing. Just wanted to say hi and see what you're reading. Stellar stuff, as usual!

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  5. This story has my one of favorite pairing: a tortured hero and a desperate hero. Melanie Dickerson is a new author to me and this sounds like a great story. A Snow White story sounds very intriguing!

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. Hey, Laura, I heard that you were blog-hopping. :-)

    Na, I think you'd like this one. Good luck!

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  7. I loved the healer's apprentice and I'm looking forward to reading this one! Thanks for the opportunity to win it. :)

    sunshine6892 at hotmail dot com

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  8. I loved Melanie's first book and am looking forward to reading "The Merchant's Daughter." It would be wonderful to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  9. Thanks for the chance to win! I read "The Healer's Apprentice" over 5 times last year --can't wait for "The Merchant's Daughter"!

    jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu

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  10. I very very much want to read this book! I pre-ordered a copy, and my daughter snitched it... I'd love to win my very own copy! :)
    Thanks for the fun!

    amanda38401 at gmail dot com

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  11. THanks for the chance to win....good review

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  12. Would love the chance to win!! Love Melanie's book The Healer's Apprenctice!

    Courtney
    kcmelone at yahoo dot com

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  13. This sounds like it would be rather an interesting read. Melanie is a new author to me so would love the chance to read her book. Can you please enter my name in the draw.

    zabook at tpg dot com dot au

    Many thanks.

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  14. thanks for the chance to read melanie's latest novel...merry christmas :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  15. Thankyou for the chance to go in the draw!! :)

    ettaman89ATyahooDOTcomDOTau

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  16. Your welcome Karen and Esther. Good luck!

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  17. Please enter me in this giveaway! I hosted Melanie but wasn't able to get her book. It sounds like a good one!

    esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  18. Consider yourself entered, Charity!

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  19. I've read several books this year with castles, fair maidens, wonderful heroes and I've loved them. The Merchant's Daughter sounds like it would capture my imagination. Great review, please add me to the drawing!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  20. Consider yourself added, Merry!

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  21. I think this one sounds great. I almost put it on my Christmas list, and then took it off. Please enter me.

    mchapman (at) windstream (dot) net

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