1402: After leaving war-torn Wales, Sir Harry Percy, Hotspur, faces fresh threats at home. King Henry IV again fails to fund defense needs and the Scots invade. Nonetheless, at Homildon Hill, Harry triumphs and the Scots lose nearly all their army to death or capture, including their wounded leader, Douglas. Yet, in London, Henry berates Harry for not relinquishing the prisoners: Violating chivalric-military ethics, Henry wants the captives’ ransoms for himself. When Harry objects, Henry tries to stab him, labeling him a traitor.
Back in Northumberland, Harry and Douglas become friends and create a plan for peace on the northern border, while increasing England’s territory. Supported by his sweetheart, Ciarry, and others, from all social ranks, Harry also renews calls for royal reform. Fuming, Henry schemes to destroy him, as Harry ponders troubling questions:
EDITORIAL REVIEW by Victoria Chatham
To Tread on Kings – Book III in the Epic of Hotspur trilogy by Liz Sevchuk-Armstrong
In this final book of Armstrong’s Hotspur trilogy, the pace established in the previous two volumes remains relentless. Sir Harry Percy’s doubts about the actions – or lack thereof – of King Henry IV grow increasingly intense with each erratic decision or breach of trust by the monarch. As king, Henry demonstrates that he is as unscrupulous and selfish as his cousin, King Richard II, and the man whose throne he seized.
While Richard was never a skilled politician, Henry had the ability to win people over, including the Percy family. However, after Henry became king, many of the issues evident during Richard’s reign surfaced again in Henry’s rule, to the point that Harry could no longer trust or support him.
Still a man of honour, Harry tries his best to avoid battle with Henry at Shrewsbury, but once again, the king proves his treachery. This was the first battle fought on English soil where the renowned longbowmen faced each other, and Armstrong’s battle scenes clearly depict the blood, brutality, and bravery of war.
There is no secret that Harry loses his life at Shrewsbury, but what follows reveals how deeply Henry hated and feared the one man who was bold enough in his convictions to challenge him. Armstrong has crafted another outstanding retelling of a part of English history to conclude the story of Hotspur.
Is the king above the law?
Does a knight owe fealty to a ruler, or to the realm itself?
And should he be faithful to the Crown if it means he must be unfaithful to his conscience?
Answering them might change destiny—and cost Harry his life…
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Scarlett Collins has a rule: never mix business with pleasure. As an ambitious event planner, she has her sights set on a promotion—and the grand opening of Scottsdale’s hottest new spot, the Eclipse Lounge, could be her ticket. Keeping her focus on success should be simple…if only the lounge’s irresistible manager wasn’t so distracting.
Dante Rivera has a reputation for being a playboy, but now everything is on the line. If he can turn the Eclipse Lounge into a success
within a year, his father will finally back him in opening a restaurant of his own. The last thing he needs is to fall for the woman determined to keep him at arm’s length.
Yet Scarlett and Dante’s undeniable chemistry burns hotter than either of them planned. When Scarlett begins to believe love might be worth the risk, a woman from Dante’s past arrives with a shocking claim—one that shatters Scarlett’s trust and threatens everything.
Dante knows the truth, but can he prove it before Scarlett walks away forever?
Editorial Review 5 Stars, Nancy M. Bell
Ms Petrone has crafted a lovely romantic tale flavoured with the rich scents of fine dining unlaid with just enough confusion and angst to season the mix. You'll enjoy every sensory moment of Recipe for Love. Nancy M Bell
Four teens. One cursed town. And a time portal straight to 1689—where witchcraft isn’t a secret, it’s a death sentence! Marcus Ballantyne the rebel with a sharp tongue, Chad Zuzansky the tech wizard, Jillian Marshall the beauty with the brains, and Peyton Sansavong the rich girl with an attitude, are four modern day teens who are dragged into a world of witches, whisperings and curses. Each must overcome their own personal demons by travelling back to history’s darkest hour,
for the sake of their futures. Guided by their enigmatic teacher, Ms. Imogene Pratt, the teens must learn to better understand themselves and each other in order to confront the evil that lurks in Salem—and survive. As they embark on this spellbinding journey, the lessons they learn will be etched forever on the bones of time.
Barclay Bear was a content young grizzly bear playing in the forest where he lived with his mother and father. He became fascinated by the other forest animals playing a curious game using sticks and
blades on their feet that they called ‘hockey,’ and soon tried it himself. As he got better, the other animals invited him to play with them, which led to his invitation to play in the ‘Reindeer Games’ hockey tournament. But there was a dilemma – could he join the Forest Rangers team or did he have to hibernate for the winter?
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