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I've read this book many times before, and it's always stuck out in my mind as one of Julie Garwood's finest. The cover depicted is not actually the newest edition, as it has a white cover with a graceful castle on it. Not that it makes a difference on anything, but just FYI.
The Prize is set in 1066, at the time of the Norman Invasion (One of my favorite time periods for romances). Lady Nicholaa is a Saxon already legendary for the lengths that she goes to keep her castle safe from the invaders. When it does finally fall to Royce, a Baron in the king's employ, Nicholaa is taken to court, and instead of being the King's Prize to give out to a Baron, she is actually allowed to choose her *own* husband. She chooses Royce for revenge, and things snowball from there.
This is a very sweet, fairly predictable romance (aren't they all?) but the characters are what make it truly exceptional. Julie Garwood makes her heroines so naive and forthright that they're utterly hilarious to read about. Nicholaa is not a strong spitfire of a heroine, but there's no doubt in your mind that she knows how to get what she wants! I like that her heroines are very ordinary with a touch of the extraordinary.
Julie Garwood combines a mix of warm humor, storytelling, and romance in 'The Prize'. It's not a groundbreaking, unique novel, but it's more like a warm, fuzzy blanket that you can pull up over yourself and relax with. 'The Prize' is everything a romance should be! Which suits me just fine, and I suspect that if you pick up this book, you definitely will not be disappointed.


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The Prize Julie Garwood 9780671702519 Books Reviews

I purchased this book in 1993 in paperback form. No e-readers back then. This was the first story that I read by the author (Miss Garwood) but definitely not my last. I was a history major and senior in college. I was captivated by this story from the first and I believe I have been a romantic since I have had memories. I feel like a throwback and I didn't marry a Royce (the hero); but, that's another story for another time. I have since repurchased Miss Garwood's many novels in electronic form and over the years have read them over and over because the characters are just that unforgettable. Nicholaa (the herorine) is timeless as she is beautiful. This 5 star review is a long time coming so BRAVO Miss Garwood.
I've been doing a reread of some of my favorite books written by the author over twenty years ago. Okay, most of this author's early writings have been reread by me practically every year since their original release. This one has to be included as one of the best.

Normandy is invading Saxony and Lady Nicholaa is left alone with the servants and a small contingent of soldiers to protect her family and home. Her brother, Thurston, is leading a rebellion and her younger brother, Justin, lost his hand during the fighting and has given up on life. She's also been saddled with taking care of Thurston's baby. Three contingencies of young soldiers attempt to claim her home and take her before the new king who considers her a prize to be given away to one of his loyal barons. Each is driven away in humiliation. The fourth, Baron Royce, is a trainer of soldiers, and is able to succeed where the others have failed. He's amazed at Nicholaa's cunning and she's not only attracted, but finds he's a very patient and considerate man.

The tables are turned when presented to the new king and his wife, Nicholaa saves the life of the queen's niece and instead of being offered as a prize, she gets to pick her husband from the single warriors in the room.

Humor abounds throughout the story, heavy on the fun chaotic level, much of which involves the dialogue between Nicholaa and Royce. The romance is poignant and you'd better have tissues handy. While struggling over the idea that she's attracted to her home's invader, she comes to appreciate how her life is changed. And while Royce is patient, he is rigid in his expectations and schedule. Nicholaa is pure heat and spontaneity in comparison, as well as a strong strategist, generating much of the humor.

A great story, interesting characters and situations, told with the author's trademark flare, this book is worth a reread.
I've read this book many times before, and it's always stuck out in my mind as one of Julie Garwood's finest. The cover depicted is not actually the newest edition, as it has a white cover with a graceful castle on it. Not that it makes a difference on anything, but just FYI.
The Prize is set in 1066, at the time of the Norman Invasion (One of my favorite time periods for romances). Lady Nicholaa is a Saxon already legendary for the lengths that she goes to keep her castle safe from the invaders. When it does finally fall to Royce, a Baron in the king's employ, Nicholaa is taken to court, and instead of being the King's Prize to give out to a Baron, she is actually allowed to choose her *own* husband. She chooses Royce for revenge, and things snowball from there.
This is a very sweet, fairly predictable romance (aren't they all?) but the characters are what make it truly exceptional. Julie Garwood makes her heroines so naive and forthright that they're utterly hilarious to read about. Nicholaa is not a strong spitfire of a heroine, but there's no doubt in your mind that she knows how to get what she wants! I like that her heroines are very ordinary with a touch of the extraordinary.
Julie Garwood combines a mix of warm humor, storytelling, and romance in 'The Prize'. It's not a groundbreaking, unique novel, but it's more like a warm, fuzzy blanket that you can pull up over yourself and relax with. 'The Prize' is everything a romance should be! Which suits me just fine, and I suspect that if you pick up this book, you definitely will not be disappointed.