Coming Soon from FSB
To Wed--- An anthology of Historical Romances
Stories by Cassie Walder
The Peasant's Wise Daughter
A Gift of Frankincense
Critical Praise for these stories...
About The Peasant's Wise Daughter, Patricia McGrew of Sensual Romance Reviews writes "Ms. Walder was written a delightful twist on old tale. This is a quick, sexy read that had me laughing in spots. I had to read it in one sitting as I had to know if she passed the test or not. I loved the fact that Elzebeth was intelligent as well as beautiful. Then there was the fact that Prince Wilhelm admired her brains as well as her beauty. It's a great story... A must for your bookshelves."
Derenda Hilbert of Romantic Times says of The Peasant's Wise Daughter, "The future happiness of Elzebeth, a peasant's daughter, and Prince Wilhelm depends on her ability to solve a riddle put forth by the prince himself. Their class difference makes it impossible for them to wed until Wilhelm publicly challenges her to solve a riddle to win his hand in marriage.
Elzebeth ultimately wins the bet, but their marriage is quickly tested by a jealous suitor. Can Wilhelm trust his wife over the word of a peer, and will Elzebeth figure out a way to keep the man she loves as well as her pride?
Walder pens a clever tale filled with strong characters and clever riddles... this is an enjoyable book that fans of historicals with appreciate. "
Romantic Times Magazine gave Frankincense 4 1/2 stars
"Walder pens a delightful novella, 'Gift of Frankincense,' in which Lady Anne DeVere Hepburn is ordered by the king to wed, bed and spy on Robert Garrick, M.P. A widow for 10 years, Anne has had more than one offer of marriage. Rob's offer is the only one she's taken seriously...what will Anne do about the king's order?"
Knowbetter.com says of Frankincense
"A GIFT OF FRANKINCENSE By Cassie Walder. She plays a dangerous game in the world of politics. If caught, her activities could lead to a charge of treason…and her death. But what should she do when her exiled king orders her to wed the one man who she fears to give her heart? She must act the loving wife at all times. But when he takes her in his arms, is it really all an act? "
Katy at A Romance Review gave it 4 Roses
"A Gift of Frankincense by Cassie Walder is based during a time of upheaval in England, Anne is presented with a choice of courses to follow. Rob Garrick has proposed to her and somehow the King has heard of his intentions and asked Anne to follow through with the proposal in the end, becoming a spy on her future husband. Should she do as the King asks?"
Lisa Wine at The Romance Studio says of Frankincense
"Lady Anne DeVere Hepburn, Countess of Solway is a widow and when she receives a letter of proposal from Rob Garrick asking for her hand in marriage, she knows that they could make a good match and she could learn to love him. There is a slight problem though her exiled king has asked her to marry Rob... It will be a dangerous match for her because if she is caught spying for the king it will mean her life, and her son’s lands could be confiscated. She agrees to marry Rob and does find herself falling in love. Will things work out so that she can be loyal to her king and to her husband so that they can find a life together? "
Both tales are currently in revision, targetted for release in paperback as an anthology and electronic format as separate tales in 2009.
