Forbidden Night with the Prince (Warriors of the Night)

Forbidden Night with the PrinceThis is the third book in the Warriors of the Night miniseries, and features Joan de Laurent the sister of Warrick and Rhys de Laurent. Joan believes she’s cursed, after three of her betrothals have died before wedding vows were even exchanged.Ronan O’Callaghan was a Prince that has been seeking help to fight his stepbrother, Odhran who has overthrown the King. Uncertain if his father is dead or alive, Ronan ask King Patrick MacEgan for aid in order to gain his lands back.Ronan and Joan embarked in a whirlwind romance, that neither of them expected. Though they have deep feelings for one another, Joan doesn’t want to marry Ronan because of the curse. Ronan doesn’t believe in the curse and must marry Joan in order for her brothers to send soldiers back to Clonagh, his home.I thought Michelle Willingham, did a great job of portraying Joan’s belief that she was cursed. I sympathize with Joan about all the lost of life she felt she was responsible for.I loved Ronan’s determination to fight for what is rightfully his. He was brave, loyal and resilient. I liked how Joan was very determined to support Ronan in his quest to win back his lands.I particularly enjoyed how Michelle, interwove the MacEgan’s into the storyline. They played a vital role in getting Joan and Ronan together.My favorite part of the book was all of the interactions between the MacEgan’s and de Laurent’s. I honestly love both families and I am hoping Michelle, has more stories about them in her upcoming books.Once again, Michelle has written a beautiful love story. I truly adored the characters in this book and highly recommend reading, Forbidden Night with the Prince.On a final note, I did receive a free copy of this book for an honest review.Caroline

Compelling historical romance with endearing characters and a fast paced plot. I enjoyed the connection between the main characters and was engrossed in novel.

This was a fast paced read! Joan de Laurent is stricken that on her arrival to her latest betrothed she finds that he’s dead. She’s convinced that the curse has struck again for the third time!Ronan O Callaghan has been overthrown from his home, his father the king has been taken prisoner and Ronan flees with his life. He asks for help from the MacEgans, he needs warriors to take back his home. Joan’s brothers being present offer their support and man power if he marries their sister.Things change when he meets Joan, he’s quite taken with her beauty, but he’s not ready for a wife until he takes back his home.They both want different things she wants a child but without the marriage and he wants warriors. Joan has a plan but it backfires and things don’t go as she expected. Lots of action and intense moments bring this amazing story to a very satisfying end! I loved it, lots of fast paced detailed action bring the characters to life. Ronan and Joan just heat the pages up with their passion. Packed with page turning action and emotional moments make this a very satisfying read! Michelle Willingham weaves a magical tale that just captivates the reader!I recieved a complimentary copy from the author. This is my honest unbiased opinion

Good book about two emotionally scarred people brought together by chance and destined for love. Joan is a young woman who believes she is cursed. Betrothed three times, each man died before the marriage could take place. The latest betrothal, near her brother's lands in Ireland, leads her brothers to ask MacEgan's King Patrick's advice.Ronan is on the run to save his life and his kingdom. His stepmother and stepbrother betrayed his father and stole the crown. He has no idea if his father lives, but Ronan knows he needs help to reclaim his lands. His best option is to appeal to King Patrick. The king promises some men to help and advises Ronan to marry a woman whose family has the resources to help him. A woman such as the one whose brothers sit at the other end of the table.Neither Joan nor Ronan wants to be married. Ronan won't marry with no home for a bride. He also feels that he has no right to marry and be happy. He feels responsible for his brother and his nephew's deaths, and the guilt he feels overwhelms him to the point of refusing to have children of his own. Joan doesn't want another man's death on her conscience. Her belief in the curse is unshakable, and nothing anyone says will change her mind.I liked the development of the relationship between Joan and Ronan. Each feels caught in a no-win situation. Joan is certain that Ronan will die if she marries him, but without it, he won't have the men he needs and will likely die anyway. Ronan needs those men, but he won't give Joan the child she wants so much. Joan believes the only solution is to break the curse. Instructions from the local wise woman entail Joan giving herself to Ronan in one passion-filled night. But it doesn't go quite as Joan planned, and she soon finds herself married to Ronan after all. The attraction that burns between them may not be enough to overcome the obstacles between them.Meanwhile, plans go on for Ronan's attempt to regain his lands. The intensity ramps up as Ronan discovers the depths his stepbrother went to in order to secure the cooperation of Ronan's people. Ronan is determined to succeed and will take any chance he can to tilt the odds in his favor. Several twists and turns lead up to the final confrontation, but the biggest one involved Joan herself. I loved her decision about the curse and what she did with it. There were still some loose ends to tie up afterward and some healing to do, but the outlook is bright for the kingdom.All that was left was for Ronan and Joan to work past their fears. Fortunately, both had some eye-opening moments during that last battle and were finally able to open up about their feelings. There is one last fight to endure, and it's one that Ronan can't do. I felt his fear as Joan struggled to survive and hoped for a happy outcome.One of the things I love about the author's books is the attention to the minute details of daily life in medieval times. Those descriptions give an added depth and reality to the story that is hard to match. I also enjoyed revisiting the MacEgan Brothers from her series of the same name. Those were my introduction to her writing, and I've been a fan ever since.

This was an amazing book. I loved all of the characters and the plot was super good. While it was a fast read it was still good. The story is about Joan de Laurent who is stricken when her latest betrothed and she finds that he’s dead. She’s convinced that she is curse and the curse has struck again for the third time.Ronan O Callaghan has had to flee after his father the king has been taken prisoner and he has asked for help from the MacEgans, he needs warriors to take back his home. Joan’s brothers being present offer their support but he has to marry his sister. I really liked the twists of the book and I hope there will be another book.

Not terrible but not as good as the first book.

Enjoyable reading