"Saxons and Normans Don't Mix"

When the Normans invade and sweep across Saxon England in 1066, lovely Aislinn of Darkenwald sees her father murdered outside her home by one nasty Norman named Ragnor. Aislinn and her mother, along with many of those who survive the battle at Darkenwald, are put through quite a bit of drama at the hands of Ragnor. He is enthralled by Aislinn's beauty and considers her his prize, but she is repulsed by his cruelty.

As it turns out, Ragnor was only supposed to claim the land for the King, not assault or kill everyone on the premises. Enter Wulfgar, the Iron Wolf of Normandy. One look at Aislinn leads him to claim her as his own, much to the chagrin of Ragnor. Of course, she absolutely abhors Wulfgar but he is so incredibly good looking that she can't deny the passion that he stirs within her.

As the plot thickens, Ragnor conspires with Wulfgar's incredibly spoiled and nasty brat half sister to take back what he considers his -- Aislinn and Darkenwald. It takes having Aislinn's life threatened before Wulfgar can admit that the woman he once considered valuable property is, in fact, the love of his life.

Several times I found myself exhausted from a long day only to continue reading this book way past my bedtime. The Wolf and The Dove offers some history, some romance and a bit of intrigue. I recommend it.

Reviewed by Kathy Rollins
Posted March 18, 2009

Summary

The Wolf

Noble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved Darkenwald. And she burns with malice for the handsome Norman savage who would enslave her. . .even as she aches to know the rapture of the conqueror's kiss.

The Dove

For the first time ever, mighty Wulfgar has been vanquished—and by a bold and beautiful princess of Saxon blood. He must have the chaste, sensuous enchantress who is sworn to his destruction. And he will risk life itself to nurture with tender passion a glorious union born in the blistering heat of hatred and war.