The King's Tale Though Dafydd is the fourth son of Welsh nobility, when he leaves his home he becomes a humble woodsman in small kingdom of Lysnowydh on the sea. During a fierce storm, a stranger seeks shelter in Dafydd's remote cottage. He is no ordinary traveler -- he is Christopher, King of Lysnowydh. The wild passion that flares between them rivals the storm, and love moves King Christopher's heart to name Dafydd Marshal of his troops to keep him close.   However, love is never simple or safe when it must endure the pressures of political life. Though Dafydd proves himself in battle, Lysnowydh's nobles protest his rise in position and power. Forces will conspire against Dafydd and Christopher, and they must endure treason, treachery, and the demands of a kingdom requiring an heir to secure their happiness together. A Timeless Dreams title: While reaction to same-sex relationships throughout time and across cultures has not always been positive, these stories celebrate M/M love in a manner that may address, minimize, or ignore historical stigma. Reviews for The King's Tale : The King's Tale surprised me, since I was not expecting for it to be so "real", I opened it ready to read a fantasy tale, and instead I lost myself in an engrossing era, the Middle Ages, that I have always loved. I would also like to highlight the effort of the author to use a language that is right for that era, an expedient that maybe at first could make it difficult for a common reader to start the book, but that in the end, it has a main role in allowing that "lost in the tale" feeling that I mentioned above. -- Elisa Rolle I am thrilled that I ran across The King’s Tale during my never-ending search for entertaining reading material. Although I don’t in general re-read my books, I can confidently state that this one is going to be an exception. Do I guarantee that you’re going to like this novel as much as I did? No, of course not. But I do think that you should give it a shot. I’m certainly glad that I did, and I’ll be eagerly awaiting Ms. Sudbury’s next release. [Rating: 5] -- Book Wenches I absolutely loved this story. The imagery, plot and characters made this a winner from the first line. The characters genuine emotions rang clear through their actions and words, which made them personable. I was glued to this book after the first chapter, and I have a feeling those who enjoy the genre will feel the same. This is Rowena Sudbury’s first novel and her enthralling writing style has cemented her on my list of author’s to watch for future releases. Well done, Ms. Sudbury; you should be quite proud of The King’s Tale! [Rating: 5] -- Literary Nymphs This novel is not what I was expecting when I first picked it up. I thought I was going to read a fantasy novel. I was surprised but pleased to realize that The King's Tale by Rowena Sudbury is a beautifully written historical novel. The author does a wonderful job of transporting the reader to the medieval era. [Rating: 4] -- Romance Junkies With The King’s Tale, Rowena Sudbury has not only gained a new fan, but she has gifted her readers with a story that is emotionally rich and filled with incredible detail. I could certainly *see* what was happening throughout the book. [Rating: 5] -- Michele 'n Jeff Reviews Buy: Paperback | eBook | Kindle | NOOKBook