The Conquered Brides is a five book collection of medieval spanking romance stories.
The Conquered Brides blurb:
The Conquered Brides is a five-book collection featuring brand-new titles from five top erotic romance authors. This collection includes:
Commanding the Princess, by Korey Mae Johnson
As the ruler of Hohenzollern Castle in name only, Susanna has watched helplessly for years as her power-hungry uncle made one enemy after another for her. One enemy stands out, and the moment she catches sight of him, Princess Susanna is certain that it will be Gerhard of Bavaria who brings her world down around her. As his army smashes through her gates, Susanna makes the only choice she has left. She surrenders herself to Gerhard, hoping to win mercy for her people, though she fears it will come at the cost of her life. But she soon learns that Gerhard has other plans for her, plans which may end with her surrendering much more than just her castle to him.
The Knight’s Seduction, by Renee Rose
Avowed to never again yield to a man’s ill-treatment, Lady Daisy stands ready to fight to the death when her castle is sacked. The imposing knight Sir Barrett has other ideas, however, and to her dismay, Daisy soon finds herself not only disarmed, but soundly spanked as well. Sir Barrett takes her as his captive bride, but when she shows real terror at the prospect of consummating their marriage, he offers her a bargain. She will offer her body to him and accept the pleasurable torments he inflicts, but he will not claim her fully until she aches for it so badly she begs him. Certain she will do no such thing, Daisy agrees, but can she resist the knight's seduction?
The Widow Is Mine, by Ashe Barker
Since her husband’s untimely passing, Lady Natalia has resigned herself to a quiet life as a young widow and perhaps one day as a nun. But when her adopted home is conquered by the enemy, her world is turned upside down. After he rescues her from the chaos of Hohenzollern’s fall, Duke Stefan of Richtenholst cannot imagine allowing Natalia to languish behind the walls of a convent. The duke takes Natalia home as his wife, and he quickly proves himself ready to compel her obedience when it is necessary, but can he ever truly make her his own?
Conquering Lady Claire, by Sue Lyndon
As Hohenzollern Castle falls, mayhem unfolds around Lady Claire, and her only aim is to lead as many women and children of the castle to safety as possible. In an odd turn of fortune, her courageous efforts ultimately lead to her capture by none other than Lord Galien of Minrova, the very man that her brother, a powerful duke, recently commanded to find her and claim her as his wife. Claire’s defiance is quickly overcome by means of a firm hand applied to her bare bottom, but Galien is not content merely going through the motions of a political marriage. His skilled lovemaking soon leaves his new bride begging for more, but can he conquer her heart as well?
Kidnapped and Claimed, by Dinah McLeod
When her husband’s repeated infidelities and drunken insults become too much to bear, Lady Cecily flees to her childhood home at Hohenzollern, but things quickly go from bad to worse and she is kidnapped from the castle stables only moments after her arrival. Cecily ignores her abductor’s warnings of ruin about to befall Hohenzollern and his claim that he took her from the castle only to keep her safe. She resists him every step of the way, until at last he spanks her long and hard. Despite his firm chastisement, it soon becomes clear to Cecily that her captor cares for her in a way her husband never did. But can she forgive him for stealing her from her home?
Questions:
1.
Which
genres of the captured bride romance trope do you enjoy reading the most?
Medieval, sci-fi, Viking, fantasy, or something else?
2.
After
Princess Susanna surrenders to the enemy, she negotiates for the safety of her
people, and Gerhard of Bavaria decrees that there will be no rapes on this day
and that the women of the castle must be taken as wives instead. If you were an
unmarried woman in the castle and you heard this decree, would you remain in
the castle and hope for the best, or would you try your best to escape the
castle walls and slip past the enemy camp into the forest? (note: it’s freezing
cold and there are hungry wolves in that forest!)
3.
Life
during the Middle Ages was no picnic. Imagine you are magically transported
back in time to a place like Hohenzollern Castle. Which modern amenity would
you miss the most… indoor plumbing, the Internet, being able to read spanking
books anytime on your Kindle, modern medicine, or something else?
4.
Why
do you think the captured bride fantasy is so popular?
Hi, Celeste, and thanks for hosting The Conquered Brides today! Happy Friday the 13th, everyone!
ReplyDelete1. Hmmm...I guess I like them all, but if I had to choose I'd go with sci fi or medieval.
2. I think I would probably try to find a nice cozy closet in the castle to hide in and hope for the best. Or dress like a man and pretend I'm a squire or something. Let's just say I'm glad I've never been present during a castle sacking, LOL.
3. I'm going to go with hot showers and freshly laundered clothing.
4. Well, a lot of women fantasize about submitting to a dominant man, and if she's captured and carried off to be his bride, it has a bit of a non con feel to it, which is sexy, but you can get away with it in genres like medieval because life was difficult and much different than modern times back then and the idea is more culturally accepted during that time period, within that culture. This sort of scenario couldn't work the same way with a contemporary story for sure!
Thank you for having us, Celeste!! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely on my To be read list!
ReplyDelete1. I love Westerns the most!
2. I think my adrenalin would kick in and I'd run!
3. I'd miss indoor plumbing! Absolutely!
4. I think the idea that you can be swept away, and it will be for the best.... And the non con fantasy is awesome!
Thank you so much for hosting us at SSBC!
ReplyDeleteWhich genres of the captured bride romance trope do you enjoy reading the most? Medieval, sci-fi, Viking, fantasy, or something else?
I'm crazy about historical-- so medieval or Viking would probably top my list. Fantasy and sci-fi are also appealing, though.
2. After Princess Susanna surrenders to the enemy, she negotiates for the safety of her people, and Gerhard of Bavaria decrees that there will be no rapes on this day and that the women of the castle must be taken as wives instead. If you were an unmarried woman in the castle and you heard this decree, would you remain in the castle and hope for the best, or would you try your best to escape the castle walls and slip past the enemy camp into the forest? (note: it’s freezing cold and there are hungry wolves in that forest!)
Hmm... what would I do? I'd like to think I'm as brave and plucky as the heroines of these books, but I'm really not. I'm more in the "Tend and befriend" camp, so I'd probably hope for the best. :)
3. Life during the Middle Ages was no picnic. Imagine you are magically transported back in time to a place like Hohenzollern Castle. Which modern amenity would you miss the most… indoor plumbing, the Internet, being able to read spanking books anytime on your Kindle, modern medicine, or something else?
I do think the internet it allows you to connect with others of your ilk, even when you're not surrounded by them. :)
4. Why do you think the captured bride fantasy is so popular?
I think it goes with a love of dominance/submission. The captured bride (and also the bride in an arranged marriage) has no choice but to make the best of it, surrendering to the man who claims her. There is naturally a lot of fear going into this sort of situation--she has no idea what to expect of this man who is now completely in charge of her body and her life. And you know my theory on fear heightening the heat level... yum.