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Raintree: Sanctuary (Silhouette Nocturne)
written by Beverly Barton
Studio : Silhouette
by Silhouette
Publisher : Silhouette
Released : 2007-07-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780373617661
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 34 reviews)
List Price : $5.25
Our Price : $1.84
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War with their archrival, the evil Ansara clan, is unavoidable. For Mercy Raintree, a war means she must assume her position as guardian of the Sanctuary—the sacred Raintree home place deep in the Smoky Mountains. But doing so threatens to disclose her most prized secret—one Mercy has kept to herself for six years. As the solstice looms and the battle heats up, Dranir Judah Ansara gathers his forces, intending to wipe every Raintree from the face of the land. Including Mercy, whom he's claimed as his to kill. Then he comes face-to-face with her—and with her daughter, Eve. Will Mercy's closely guarded secret change not only the outcome of the battle—but also Judah's own bitter heart? |
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Raintree: Sanctuary |
Raintree: Sanctuary (Silhouette Nocturne)
I enjoyed this book so much I would love to know of any other authors and titles of this same style of writing. I liked the mythological angles mixed in with the suspense and romance. I do not particularly care for vampire stories but enjoy the myth.
I purchased this book because Beverly Barton is a favorite author. This is the third book in a series with the first two written by Linda Howard and Linda Winstead Jones. The entire set was excellent.
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enjoyed Sanctuary through most of the book |
Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Mercy Raintree is the guardian of the Raintree Sanctuary and hopes to keep the secret of her daughter from her daughter's father. But war is coming and soon the secret will be out. Mercy's daughter is the child of Judah Ansara, dranir of the Ansara clan and Mercy's blood rival.
As the solstice grows ever closer, tension between the clans heats up and Mercy finds the safety of her clan, and of her daughter, is in imminent danger. Will Judah be successful in wiping out all of the Raintrees or will his passion for Mercy and their daughter become his salvation?
I enjoyed Sanctuary through most of the book, happy to see the action really pick up as Judah's brother Cael becomes more desperate to take over the clan. I also loved Mercy in the beginning, admiring her for her quiet inner strength and her fierce dedication to the protection of her family, her daughter, and their sanctuary. I found myself easily understanding what it was about Judah that Mercy loved. I wasn't especially fond of Eve's personality, as she had a tendency to get on my nerves, though I was highly impressed at the talents she so easily wielded at such a young age.
My enjoyment however, came to a screeching halt in one particular scene. Here, Judah does something to Mercy that is unforgivable to most women. What was worse though, was that I totally and completely lost respect for Mercy in the same scene and from there on, I was unable to empathize with her anymore. While I had a stronger reaction to Dante's treatment of Lorna in Inferno, Judah's behavior wasn't much better in this one scene. This ruined the whole book for me and from there on it was very difficult to finish. Such a shame too because Sanctuary was shaping up to be a fantastic book until then.
As a whole, I was disappointed in the Raintree trilogy, only truly liking Haunted, the middle book. I was happy to see the resolution to the entire story arc and liked the way the ultimate story ended, but as individual stories, I felt the series was sorely lacking.
© Kelley A. Hartsell March 2008. All rights reserved. |
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Sad Ending |
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I truly wish there was a rating lower than one star but given that contents of this book even that would be too high. As the conclusion to the wonderfully exciting Raintree trilogy, Sanctuary went off like a dud. Mercy Raintree, the empathic healer and mother of the next 'generation' of Raintree: Eve, is one of the poorest examples of a woman I've ever read. The only empathic 'bone' in her body must lay below her belt because the majority of her decisions were made from that area. Eve, her daughter, showed more sound judgment that she did and she's only six-years old! And that's another thing, having a six-year-old become the most powerful person in the world is ludicrous! Surely, the author could have come up with a better conclusion than that. |
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I was disappointed with this book. I had read the first of the Trilogy by Linda Howard and couldn't put it down. I ordered the next 2 and couldn't wait to read them. The second book was ok but the 3rd? It was very obvious and a let down. It all just went downhill. I do wish that Linda Howard could have written the entire trilogy. I've lent the books to my best friend and can't wait to see what she says about them.She thought that the first book was also very good. |
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Sanctuary |
The Raintree clan is arch enemies with the Ansara clan and war between the two is inevitable. Mercy Raintree is the guardian of Sanctuary, the Raintree royal family home place. Mercy fears the coming war may mean the secret she has held for the past six years will be revealed.
As the Dranir of the Ansara clan, Judah Ansara is gearing up for the coming battle with the Raintree. Judah plans to eliminate all of the Raintree and has declared Mercy Raintree as his to kill. When Judah encounters Mercy and her daughter Eve, he realizes he may be forced to change his battle strategy.
I have adored this series! Every book is equal in its deliciousness. All three authors managed to maintain the continuity of the mythology and deliver engaging stories. Beverly Barton concludes this fantabulous series with Raintree: Sanctuary and it is heart-breaking, heart-pounding and heart-melting. With a strong and empathetic heroine, an alpha and mouth-watering hero and a climatic battle between good and evil, Beverly Barton's Raintree: Sanctuary is marvelous!
Annmarie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed |
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