My Beloved

Boring

I didn't finish and I don't know if I will be able to finish, because I already red 92 pages and nothing happens different, it is the same thing in the beginning until now, it is boring. It is still boring, I am in the pg 177 now and having difficult to finnish this one, I am considering to put it down, I can not understand the others reviewers opinion.

A reviewer

This is undoubtedly one of the best romance novels I've ever read. Talk about a book with heart. I sat with TEARS in my eyes through many parts. The words and descriptions came through the chambers of the author's heart. Powerful, powerful, powerful. I had cold chills. Do not miss this read. ...my first Karen Ranney but not my last.

A really beautiful and historical love story...

This is the 2nd novel by Karen Ranney that I¿ve read this past year. I read ¿Till Next We Meet¿ (very good) and now ¿My Beloved¿. She is a new author for me and so far, a pleasure to have found! I liked how we met Sebastian in the prison and then his life after as a dark, brooding and secretive monk back at his flourishing castle, estate and city holdings. He seemed dark, mysterious and fascinating. I liked how we met Juliana at the convent with the religious sisters and her life as a child bride never claimed by her groom. Sebastian finally claimed his wife by sending for her and making a pact with her after he left the holy wars and prison. I enjoyed and was drawn in by all the secrets that Sebastian withheld ¿ the mystery of who and what he was all about was genuinely interesting. Especially since you found out later in the book that he was a complete man but, his situation made him view the world from afar for their sake more than his. I was moved by his genuine emotion, tenderness, contained passion and intense sadness. He was a great warrior at one time - now ¿ a man in hiding. He was a beautiful hero ¿ not in just face, eyes and forms but, in his heart and soul. I liked how Juliana developed from a spirited child, then to a reserved religious woman and then back again to a woman who fought for those she loved. She learned to take chances that few of us would do but, she did it because loved demanded she ask and receive more. Her dedication to reading, writing and copying scripts was a great development for this character. She was vibrant and giving and warm ¿ especially as she came to understand herself and life at a greater level. My favorite parts of the book were the secret fascinations each held for the other ¿ Sebastian for Juliana and Juliana for Sebastian. Could any two people as close as tied in matrimony be any further apart than these too? . Their longing was tangible, their desires tormenting, their need for the other apparent yet¿the distance remained due to Sebastian¿s commands that they do. Was he a monk? Was he a holy celibate and sworn to the God and not the pleasures of the flesh? Why was he in denial? The bathing scene was perfect ¿ desires raging out of control but, nothing can be done with them! They could not be together physically. But¿they could be together mentally and Juliana made sure they did that through conversations, disclosures of life events and daily and nightly contact. Language became their bridge ¿ their connection to the other. They then felt emotional for the other, then physical at the end of the book when they could and then¿ah the ultimate, connected by the spirit. The full circle of love. The secondary story line of the Templars and the crusades, the missing treasure of Cathar and Sebastian¿s hidden secret, the miracle at the end are all critical elements to this story. This author is really gifted when it comes to writing emotions you¿ll be drawn in and not want to leave Langlinais Castle in England and leave behind Sebastian, Juliana, Jared and everyone else. This is a winner, guaranteed. You will add this to your ¿best of the best¿ list. Happy reading!

Spiritual Love Story

This is a book that touches your heart, not your loins! There is truly beauty in the way Sebastian watches her and falls in love. This story is what love is about. First loving who the person is, and worrying about all that other stuff later. Read this if you want to read about love.

An extraordinary achievement

Ranney's masterpiece transports the reader back to the thirteenth century with electrifiying ease. The gripping, forbidden love scenes, between Sebastian and Julianna, will hold the reader spellbound with a heavy heart. Caution, set aside your time, for once you begin your journey, you will not put down this mesmerizing book. A must for your "desert island" keeper shelf.

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