Maiden and the Monster

By Michelle M. Pillow

WINNER of the 2006 RT Reviewer's Choice Award
NYT & USAT Bestselling Author

Vladamir of Kessen, Duke of Lakeshire Castle, is feared as a demon in the land of Wessex. The kings have granted him a title of nobility in exchange for his part as a political prisoner. Discontent, he bides his time in his new home until war will once again rip through the land. But boredom soon turns to devious pleasure as the daughter of his most hated enemy is left for dead at his castle gate. Now the monster bides his time plotting revenge.

Lady Eden of Hawks' Nest doesn't know what to think of the man who saved her life, but she can't wrench her thoughts away. His words are those of a tyrant, true to his vicious reputation, but his touch is that of a man, stirring passion when there should only be fear. It would seem the infamous monster is not as monstrous as he appears.

Medieval Historical Romance - Long Novel

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 162501208X
• ISBN13: 9781625012081
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Raven Books LLC
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

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LOVED IT... bought it almost a year ago kept putting it off to read.. but SORRY i did. the story line was great for me and the steamy sex. You cant help but fall in love with Vladamir he was a sweet monster if thats possible and Eden loved her.. A definite KEEPER....

Passionate and intense hero make this a terrific novel

I liked just about everything in this novel, the leads, the characterization, the plot and the romance all work so well. Hero Vladamir is regarded as a monster by his Saxon serfs and servants. He is far from being so. Yes he has a gruff temper but he has lost his wife and has created a tough encasement around his heart. So no one is surprised that he is less than pleased about finding an injured woman covered in blood in front of his castle. Eden is the maiden of this story. She has been badly beaten by her fiancé and left for dead. She wakes in Vladamir's castle entirely disoriented but grateful to be there and out of the clutches of her sadistic fiancé and wrathful father. Vladamir discovers she is the daughter of his enemy and tells her she is his prisoner. She accepts this mainly because he is the lesser of two evils. She is terrified to be sent home. Problem is that Eden must prove that she is no spy and that she really does care for Vladamir. When they marry, she is thrilled but he is still wary of her and his feelings. The chemistry between these two is passionate. Michelle Pillow does an excellent job of creating longing in them for each other. Vladamir's transformation from gruff embittered nobleman to loving husband is wonderful. His icy demeanor is completely gone by the end of the novel. Really, this novel focuses much more on his feelings than Eden's and that's what makes this book so original and a definite keeper.

Maiden and the Monster

Vladamir, Duke of Lakeshire Castle, rules with an iron fist. He resents being Lord of this castle as he is a political prisoner and a pawn in the Kings wars. When a badly beaten and unconscious woman is found at the castle gates, he very begrudgingly takes her in to have her cared for. Eden wakes in terrible pain, not knowing where she is. She is disoriented and scared. When she realizes she is in the castle of the man known as "The Monster," Eden is terrified of what he might do to her. When Vladamir discovers that Eden is the daughter of his enemy, he jumps at the chance to make her his prisoner. Vladamir and Eden come to an agreement, Eden will not try to escape as long as Vladamir does not hurt her father's people. Vladamir distrusts women and Eden is no exception, but as time goes by, the lines drawn by capture and captive are blurred and Vladamir finds his attraction to Eden growing in it's intensity. Eden, too, finds herself hopelessly drawn to Vladamir's touch. Trouble is brewing from Eden's father her and ex-fiancee though, and Vladamir and Eden find themselves fighting for their love and Vladamir's life. I was so entranced by Maiden and the Monster I couldn't put it down. It's intense, and full of emotion. Along with being handsome and mysterious, Vladamir is delectable and dominant. Eden's innocence and desire for Vladamir are sweetly sexy. Their passion is consuming. Interesting characters and an entertaining plot combine to make this a thoroughly enjoyable story. The conclusion of Maiden and the Monster is very powerful and moving, and kept me on the edge of my seat. It's ending is also very tender and loving. Maiden and the Monster is a keeper! Nannette reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Loved it!!

I won't go into what the story is about as I wish to make this short and sweet. Let me just say that the only reason I didn't give this five stars is that, really, a FIVE star book is the most ultimate of romance books. As for this one, if ya love ya hero's strong and ya heroine's who won't let any man push her around: if ya love steamy sex but not on EVERY SECOND page, and if ya love all that an' get a great story to go with it all...then this book is for you. I actually had my doubts about it when I read the blurb on the book, but this little baby thankfully gave me a glorious read!! EXCELLENT!!

Maiden and the monster

Wow! What a fabulous read. This story has it all, lust, betrayal, politics, alliances and ultimately love. I enjoyed the historical setting; Briton, now under the rule King Alfred and with an uneasy alliance with the Danes, and the peoples affected by this. This story will make you laugh,cry, grimace, tense, Hot and the ending will keep you on the edge of your seat. What a shock!