Joyce DiPastena is the author of three sweet medieval romances. When not living in the past, she can be found playing the piano, entertaining her cats, or eating chocolate chip cookies.
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LDSWBR: Do you find it easier or more difficult to write during the summertime? Why?
JOYCE: Some summers easier, some summers harder. Summers are like people. No two are ever the same, and neither is my writing routine each year.
LDSWBR: Would you rather be in the pool or next to the pool?
JOYCE: Since I can’t swim, I’d prefer to be next to the pool, or better yet, as far away from a pool as possible.
LDSWBR: Ice cream or slushie? What flavor?
JOYCE: Ice cream. Vanilla with chocolate chips and nuts. The chocolate and nuts are required. The ice cream is optional.
LDSWBR: Thank you, Joyce! Hope this summer is an easy one for writing. :)
Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena
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Her father has been accused of stealing from the king, an allegation that has reduced her family to poverty. She has one chance to find and marry a man who can help her prove her father’s innocence. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father’s past. Furthermore, Therri embodies all her romantic dreams.
Etienne, the younger son of a disgraced family, has neither wealth nor connections, but is smitten with Mathilde at a glance. She finds the knight intriguing, but believes he is only out to seduce her. While she seeks for a way to win Therri’s attention, Etienne tricks her into granting him her favor, an embroidered white ribbon, for a tournament, setting in motion a dangerous chain reaction of events. Can Etienne save Mathilde from a nightmare from her past and prove himself the true hero of her dreams?
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18 Responses to “Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena – Countdown to Summer 2012”
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I just barely started reading this today — can’t wait to get back into Joyce’s medieval world! It’s been awhile since I read the other two books, so I was glad to see a list of characters at the beginning. :)
Gorgeous cover! This is one of those books I am excited to read! Its true – ice cream is optional, but chocolate is not.
Definitely a book to add to my “to read” list. The preview on Amazon was great.
It sounds like the author has done her research into this time period, so this should be a great read.
I haven’t really read many medieval romances, but this one sounds intriguing. It’s got really great reviews on Amazon, too. Thanks!
I’ve loved her other books and this one is in my to read list. Can’t wait to read it!
I absolutely LOVED “Dangerous Favor”. Joyce knows so much about the medevil period and I fell in love with her characters. I am looking forward to reading Joyce’s other books too. She puts so much detail and time into her novels. It is easy to get lost in her world. Thanks Joyce!!!!
Ooh, I may need to add this to my list after so many good reviews. (And I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who can’t swim!) Thanks, you gals!
I’ve heard such fun things about Joyce’s books. I’ve got this one on my to read list.
Wow, it looks like I have a new author to follow! Knights and tournaments – works for me. Great way to escape a hot summer day!
I love Joyce’s books and can’t wait to read this one!
Sounds like a very intriguing romance! thanks!
I love that!! No two summers are ever the same. That is sooo true. I enjoyed Joyce’s other books–I need to get busy with this one.
I love Joyce’s books and am looking forward to reading this one. Thanks.
I have seen this book at the bookstore and am so excited to read this review!! The cover is really pretty and I am looking forward to reading this book and sharing it.
I just bought “Dangerous Favor” and can’t wait to get into it – it looks like it will be a great read.
This book sounds so good–I like it when romance sneaks up on a girl. :)
I always love an underdog knight-in-shining-armor!