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Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1)
Another Chance to Dream - de Piaget, Bk 1
Author: Lynn Kurland
With neither title nor land, Rhys could not win the hand of Gwennelyn of Segrave -- though he would always have her heart. But Gwen was betrothed to another man, and Rhys feared he would lose her forever. But then a surprise offer came his way -- bringing Rhys and Gwen a second chance at love...
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ISBN-13: 9780425208663
ISBN-10: 0425208664
Publication Date: 5/3/2005
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 49 ratings
Publisher: Berkley
Book Type: Paperback
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kathyk519 avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 111 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
How long do you wait to be with the one person you truly love? What lengths are you willing to go to? This book is a love story that is filled with romantic tension, intrigue, chivalry and even comedy. The hero and heroine, Rhys DePiaget and Gwennelyn of Segrave are two people who will wait a long time to be together. During a time, when women and girls have betrothals made for them by their fathers, these two will find a love that goes beyond everything. Rhys is one of those heroes you absolutely fall in love with yourself a man who loves his lady, stands by her no matter what and also claims and loves the children she has with another man who wouldnt want that.

Lynn Kurland weaves another wonderful story. Kurland creates a geneology of two families DePiaget & MacLeod and writes the romances of various generations and time periods (some stories include a bit of time travel) although the books can be read stand alone I would suggest that you read them all, as I intend to do.
kathleenmaciver avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
If you've read the Amazon reviews, then you're probably wondering how in the world this could be a good book, when Gwen is forced to marry the wrong man. I was wondering the same thing... until I read it! I am a huge fan of Lynn Kurland's books, and none of them sound quite as hopeless as this one, to someone whose only read reviews and back covers. I am a huge fan of fairy-tale-like romances, and don't like any of the darker or more sinful relationships that many romance writers spin... Yet this one of my favorite of all of Lynn's books, because it is not any of that, and portrays a purer love than even most of Lynn's other books! (I'm excluding Morgan and Miach in her Nine Kingdoms trilogy.) Sure, I would have liked it if she had written it slightly different so that Gwen hadn't had to marry Alain, but this is written into the story more as a temporary "selling into slavery," than a marriage in the way that we think of marriage today. It doesn't even come close to ruining the story.

What Lynn has done is to take a very common situation in the 1200's... one where the daughter of a lord is forced to marry the son of another... and she's sent in a hero to straighten things out and make her happy. What makes this story different, however, is that the hero is bound by a conscience and rules and laws and is not willing to just kill her husband to set her free. It's just the perfect mix of reality and fairy-tale for me.

And Lynn was at her best when she created and portrayed these characters... Gwen is full of fire and boldness, yet not brazen or hard... Rhys is just about the perfect medieval knight and champion of his lady... most skilled swordsman in all of England or France, yet willing to drop everything to spend time with his and Gwen's little children... leader of a the fiercest band of mercenaries, yet willing to save himself for his lady... so devoted to Gwen that he'd fight the world for her, even if she lost the beauty that makes him breathless.

Believe me... those that say that this book is merely frustrating are only reading what "happens" in the book, and missing the deeper threads of emotion that wind through every happening in Gwen and Rhys's story.
mamadoodle avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 1105 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another great Lynn Kurland Highland romance! I REALLY REALLY enjoyed this book!
kelbel39 avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
I greatly enjoyed this book because of the style/manner in which it was written. Lynn Kurland pays minute attention to historical details that many authors miss. Also, a beautiful love story unfolds in this book that you can follow up on in the other books in this intriguing series.
waucondacarol avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 319 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A long satisfying story of medieval England, Knightly chivalry, intrigue and enduring love. Lots of colorful characters add to the plot of a Knight's steadfast love for his lady through her arranged marriage to an amoral, crude neighboring Lord who dispises her, the birth of her children, the Knight's years in France as a mercenary to raise money to buy land and purchase her freedom from her husband, and the fate that seems to keep them apart year after year. Lots of humorous situations, many caused by the feisty Gwennelyn as many of her antics and her stubborness try the patience of Rhys as he endeavors to claim her for his own wife.
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silverwife avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Lynn Kurland writes lovely romances with exactly enough action to keep the reader turning pages. This one is no exception. The hero and heroine are beautifully written, the plot rolls along nicely and the ending is very satisfying. I do recommend it.
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it was a very good book. I enjoy reading Lynn Kurland books. I would recommend reading ti.
Marinette-Semper-Fi avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
With neither title nor land, Rhys could not win the hand of Gwennelyn of Segrave. But he would always have her heart. The two are kindred souls...Rys, a knight with far too many notions of chivalry for his own good. And Gwen, a lover of minstral tales, waiting to be swept away. But Gwen is betrothed to another man, and Rhys fears he will lose her forever. Until a suprise offer comes his way-bringing Rhys and Gwen a second chance at love...
reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 152 more book reviews
Since childhood, Gwen of Seagrave has wanted to marry Rhys de Paegent, though she is betrothed to weak-willed Alain of Ayre. But Rhys is a landless knight with no money with which to bribe Gwens guardian into changing his plans.

No matter her desire, Gwen is compelled to marry Alain, and for the transgression of loving Gwen, Rhys is forced to serve Alain for two years as the captain of Gwens guards in payment for his own land.

Rhys serves well and gallantly. But when his time is up, he leaves to raise funds and an army to claim his lands. He promises to write Gwen and return for her with the kings permission to annul her marriage or divorce Alain.

But Rollan, Alains brother, intercepts their letters and for three years Gwen worries about Rhys while her husband continues his life without her. Upon Rhys return new problems erupt and the lovers risk everything to claim their forbidden love.
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Publisher's Note
With neither title nor land, Rhys could not win the hand of Gwennelyn of Segrave--though he would always have her heart. But Gwen was betrothed to another man, and Rhys feared he would lose her forever. But then a surprise offer came his way--bringing Rhys and Gwen a second chance at love...

Industry reviews
Gwennelyn of Segrave entangles her childhood love, the knight Rhys de Piaget, in a desperate plot to escape her upcoming marriage to the brutal Alain of Ayre. But, in a surprising twist, the scheme fails and Rhys watches miserably as Gwen is forced to the altar. This intriguing medieval romance blends history, family relationships and humor into a love story that spans years and includes many colorful characters who become involved in Rhys's quest for the land and money he needs to buy Gwen's freedom. Against almost insurmountable odds, the lovers eventually manage to free Gwen and her children from their bondage, only to face a battle for Rhys's land. In a medieval society of cruelty, pageantry and doomed chivalry, Kurland creates a special romance between a memorable knight and his lady.
IrishKelly avatar reviewed Another Chance to Dream (de Piaget, Bk 1) on + 154 more book reviews
great read!


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