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Stealing Heaven

Book 5 in the series:Medieval

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In "Stealing Heaven" by Madeline Hunter, readers are transported to the medieval age where the story revolves around Marcus of Anglesmore and Nesta. Marcus, ordered by King Edward to marry the heir of a Welsh estate to prevent rebellion, meets Nesta by chance and sparks fly between them despite their conflicting allegiances. The plot unfolds with a constant battle of wills between the strong, proud heroine Nesta and the intelligent and dutiful knight Marcus, as they navigate love, duty, and betrayal amidst the backdrop of medieval England and Wales. The novel is praised for its historical details, with Hunter's authentic voice and dialogue capturing the period's diction and values, making the story a compelling blend of romance and intrigue.

Characters:

Characters are portrayed as strong-willed and intelligent, with Marcus embodying the knightly duty and Nesta representing rebellious spirit.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by rich historical detail and appropriate dialogue, but may come off as overly elaborate for some.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a knight's conflicting duty to marry a political bride while falling in love with her sister, showcasing the tension between duty and desire.

Setting:

The setting is richly detailed, situated in medieval England and Wales, highlighting the historical tensions of the time.

Pacing:

The pacing is slow at times, filled with elaborate descriptions, which may challenge some readers but also provides momentous scenes.

Notes:

The story features a complicated love triangle between Marcus, Nesta, and her sister, with political tensions between the English and Welsh.
Marcus is a knight with a strong sense of duty who struggles between his responsibilities and his feelings for Nesta.
Nesta is a strong-willed Welsh woman involved in a rebellion against the English crown, adding depth to her character.
The book is praised for its historical details, with dialogue and values that reflect the medieval period accurately.
Readers find the relationship between Marcus and Nesta both tumultuous and compelling, with them constantly at odds due to their individual agendas.
Some readers noted that the pacing of the story felt slow due to elaborate descriptions, which they felt padded the narrative.
The book is part of a medieval series, and it is suggested to read it in chronological order to fully appreciate the character development and plot connections.
The romantic tension is established early in the story, and the characters openly acknowledge their feelings while remaining committed to their respective causes.
Despite having a rich plot, some readers found the relationship dynamics between the main characters to be frustrating at times, especially regarding Marcus's actions.
Many readers celebrate Marcus's character as a complex hero who is both noble and flawed, contributing to the story's emotional weight.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings include themes of betrayal, political manipulation, and drugging.

Has Romance?

There is a high level of romance, with the relationship between Marcus and Nesta being central to the plot.

From The Publisher:

Nationally bestselling author Madeline Hunter has thrilled her legions of fans with sensuous novels of intrigue, adventure, and romance. Now she weaves a spectacular tale of an English knight, a Welsh rebel, and a relationship that would defy their world and everything they believed possible between a man and a woman...

Stealing Heaven

Marcus of Anglesmore was not at all happy about being betrothed by the king to a woman he'd never laid eyes on. So when the brooding English knight accidentally came across her in a moonlit garden, he was both surprised-and delighted. Intelligent, charming, and beautiful, she was the most captivating woman he'd ever met. But the magic of that enchanted moment is soon shattered by cold reality: Nesta is not the woman he is to marry, but her sister. Of all the women Marcus might desire, none could be more dangerous than the wild and tantalizing Welsh witch with secret ties to both rebellion and king. For Nesta, no one could jeopardize her plans more than a man who would know the secrets of both her heart...and her body. Yet the course of their lives-and the destinies of their two nations-will be forever altered as they defy everything to surrender to the most daring seduction of all....

 
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