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Worship Series
medieval period
Book One: Warrior's Scold
"I read Warrior's Scold Worship Series Book One in one week only because I had to stop to go to work and to sleep! The story grabs your attention within the first few pages. It is exciting, suspenseful and has the undertones of romance that grow throughout the book. If you like stories with strong heroes and equally strong heroines, misunderstandings and how they get worked out and finally a romantic happily ever after ending, you will not be disappointed with this book (or this series). I recommend it without reservation." -CeCW
"I was given an advanced reader copy of this book from the author, but I have also purchased it. The first time I read this series, I liked it. However, now that it has been re-written and heavily expanded it is even more phenomenal. I was supposed to be reading to give input, but I became so involved with just reading that I don’t think I was much help in that department, lol. Xavier was sent by the King to fetch Lady Io and found her living, not as a lady of the gentry, but more like a lowly commoner. On their journey back he is told that she is now his wife and they make their way to his home. It is on this journey that their relationship and feelings grow. They are not alone in their journey of discovery. His men and loyal friends, Seth, Ian, Jon, Gerald, & Mark, join them. I think they, as well as everyone who spends any time with her, fall in love with her before Xavier does. They become her big brothers and champions. Despite her outer tough appearance, in many ways Io is still so very innocent. Seeing her journey towards confidence in herself play out was heartwarming. Xavier also evolved. He learned how to be a little softer. He was used to being a fierce warrior and now has to care for Io. Io and Xavier didn’t meet under ordinary circumstances, at best. The way her trust in him evolved throughout the book was hard won, but in the end it made their love sweeter. There was laughter, tears, and joy, and a really cute moment starring potatoes and carrots. And many other heartwarming moments. I can’t wait for book 2!" - Lisa
"I read (and re-read) the original Worship series and it was a treat to return to Io and Brice! The revisions and new tidbits enriched and enhanced the already well-known scenes. If you're new to the series, I encourage you to stay with Io's story until the end. Her indomitable will to survive has made her a challenge to a man like Brice who expects total obedience from his men and his charges. Io challenges him in ways he never expected and he comforts her in ways she's never experienced. The discipline and consequences he imposes on her can be intense so read any of the content warnings included in the description. I LOVE the new, but still familiar, story and look forward to the rest of the series!"
-Bookdawg76
Book Two: Scold's Secret
"The series will have many secrets, angst, and new beginnings. Because this is a long, ongoing saga, this series must be read in written order to understand and keep up fully. We learned more about Io's isolation and movement from location to location. Io isn’t one to be able to fully explain her logic to Brice and his men, and oftentimes, it is frustrating to them. Eventually, her phrases or wording become clear. “Io, it seemed, would forever be able to set problems behind her. That she could also always create new ones for him was the other edge of that sword.” Xavier Brice and Io are united under royal contract, but he is determined that they will be wed in the church, in the eyes of God and man, and not just by decree. They have traveled for months from where he rescued her and have been slowly trying to train her in the decorum of her position as his wife. Meeting up with one of his brothers at The Forks comes with many issues—including his own family. Cedric: What manner of woman did you burden yourself with? How in any way might this union advance you even half as much as it so obviously advances her? Xavier: Io is not a burden, Brother. I will tell you, once only, do not call her one. I have her now through the grace of God and the king’s own hand. Our marriage contract is the will of the king. I will, with assurance, not doubt for a moment he knew what he was doing when he handed Lady Io to me, to protect and provide for as a man should his wife, no matter her status when we wed. I am most satisfied with his selection. Cedric: Xavier, we know nothing of her. Xavier: And it is well we are not wed to her. I am, and I know as much as any man who has only been in the company of his wife for several months. Io has had nothing but pain and heartache her entire life, and when words are spoken harshly, she takes them literally and leaves the camp, and is nearly raped. Xavier is not a man to go up against; he is a force to be reckoned with, and that is not only in his position in the King's army but with his men and especially with Io. His punishments for her are harsh and painful, but hopefully, they are lessons to be learned. Although they have engaged in oral and anal sex, Xavier will not consummate their marriage until vows are made in the church, which is eight months in the making. It isn’t that he doesn’t want her; it is his fear of her becoming pregnant, and given the poor health he found her in, he is doing everything possible to protect her. The story has scenes of power exchange between husband and wife. It has life and death situations, violence, and death. While Xavier is often harsh in his discipline, he is also caring and protective of his wife. It is often that his own men step in and can slowly get more information or an understanding of what she says. As they do, it places an entirely new set of problems they are facing as they will be traveling to his home. “Be strong, Io, fight, live.” Note: I read this series when it was first released over ten years ago. I understand it has been lengthened, reedited, and is being re-released. This is one series I was looking forward to re-reading."
-RedRabbitt
"Scold’s Secret Worship Series Book Two picks up the story where book one left off. Xavier and Io continue to get to know one another through their travels to the Forks, a central location and stopover point, and their time spent there. Io is a woman who has been maltreated and neglected so she has virtually no reference to draw on common experiences to understand normal social interactions of the time. She does have more uncommon experiences, like her prowess with a bow and arrow and her ability to defend herself with the blade. This book lays the groundwork for solving the mystery of Io’s background. I read the first edition of the Worship Series books numerous times and enjoyed them tremendously. This rewrite adds greater detail into the beloved characters thoughts and reasoning as to why they acted the way that they did in particular situations. I enjoyed the extended interactions with the orphaned boy Franklin who Io rescued and the insight into his prospective future. The added details of the many supporting characters and their interactions with Io were both enlightening and entertaining. The books should be read in order as the story is a continuation. I thought the original series was so good and was unsure of how it could be improved upon but so far the rewrite is excellent. I cannot wait for the next book to drop." - CeCe
"Overall, an amazing continuationof the story. If I could give half stars I would definitely give 4.5. Even with a few tidious dialogue moments, Hall hall am amazing ability to maintain a two point of view story in a way that gives the story more life instead of simply repeating the same senerios over and over in both point of views. Minor Spoilers below if your not rereading!! One of the biggest improvements comes from the rewrites is that I have been able to like Brice this time around much sooner. In the first rendition he spent a look of time claiming he was doing things, or looking into situations, or attempting to keep her safe but because you never saw these moments he seemed kind of like an ass who blamed IO 90% of the time when things didn’t go 💯 his way prior to the last few books of the series but dear god am I rooting for him this time around. He is often portrayed as thinking before his speaks, explaining things to Io and in moments of frustration talking to others before reacting. He reads more like a sometimes clueless man who’s overall genuine in his want to keep Io safe and happy." -Niasd
Book Three: Warrior's Kin
"The Worship series must be read in written order to understand fully and keep up, because it is a long saga. We learned more about Io's isolation and movement from location to location. About the death of her mother, and that the Queen Mother has dispatched men in search of Io to kill her. Xavier Brice and Io have been united in marriage under royal contract, but he is determined that they will be wed in the church, in the eyes of God and man, and not just by decree. They have traveled for months from where he rescued her and have been slowly trying to train her in her position as his wife. He and his men see more in her than others do and expect. As they journey, they all discover her abilities, her stubbornness, and her determination. Xavier: But you are no lady, or so you have told me from the first moment of our meeting. Io: It is a lady you should have as a wife. Xavier: What need I of a lady, Io? When I have a goddess. Io: No goddess, just a scold. Brash, vulgar, and unseemly. Not fit for a man like you. Io has had nothing but pain and heartache her entire life, and when words are spoken harshly, she takes them literally and leaves the camp, and is nearly raped. Xavier is not a man to go up against; he is a force to be reckoned with, and that is not only in his position in the King's army but with his men and especially with Io. Io: Why can I not stay here with you? Xavier: Because I do not want you with me. I do not need the bother of having to care for you, with everything else that is before me. Io: Now, you speak the truth. Gerald: That, my friend, may be the worst mistake of your life. Xavier: What, why? Gerald: You just told Io, a woman who has lived unwanted and treated like a burden, who takes words spoken to her very literally, who is already faltering emotionally, that you did not want her. That she was a bother to you. After you spent what time she was with you, snarling like a sick wolf every time you spoke… Xavier: No, I… She knew what I meant. I was not snarling at her. Gerald: Are you sure? You had better go after her. Make sure you did not undo everything you have worked to do these last months. Are you going to go catch up with her? Xavier: No. No, I am not. Gerald: Second stupidest thing you ever did. His punishments to her are harsh and painful, but hopefully, lessons to be learned—now if he could only learn that his actions and words sometimes lead to them. Multiple forms of punishment include caning, tawse, and paddle, and even a painful unguent is used. Although they have engaged in oral and anal sex, Xavier will not consummate their marriage until vows are made in the church, which is eight months in the making. As they finally, in this arduous journey, arrive on his lands, she sees multiple churches, and even goes to one where she is attacked and called a beggar and whore. Church is something that is foreign to her, and when she asks repeatedly to Xavier ‘fi he wanted to go inside?’ he always told her no. To Xavier and his men, understanding Io is like solving a riddle—but she always has a reason, just not always able to articulate it. Xavier: Was there something here you wanted? Do you wish to go inside? Io: Do you? Xavier: No. Io: Then I have no want to, either. Xavier: Io, what is the matter here? Io: I think there is no matter here, my lord. Note: I read this series when it was first released over ten years ago. I understand it has been lengthened, reedited, and is being re-released. This is one series I was looking forward to re-reading." -RedRabbitt
"I reread Warrior's Kin Worship Series Book Three with the additions after reading the original series numerous times several years ago. The story picks up where the second book leaves off and recounts the travels of Xavier, Io and all of their people as they make their way north to Xavier's land. Even though the reader was aware that Xavier's men were loyal to both him and Io, the added details that were not in the earlier edition gave a great bit of insight into how these relationships were formed. The dialogue and banter between Io and the secondary characters as well as Xavier and the interactions with his men allowed the reader to understand the significance of these relationships to the overall story. Io continues to be a challenge for Xavier and keeps him on his toes. She is also shown to be quite intelligent with more detail about what she learns and how to apply it to her life. She continues to be strong willed and makes Xavier examine why he makes the decisions that he does regarding her and her safety as the issues pop up including the situation in the tavern that puts Io in danger. There is strong discipline in this book but Ms. Hall delves into Xavier's mind and it is clear that that he is not disciplining her out of cruelness as has been her experience in her short life. As they cross over onto Xavier's holdings, Io shows an interest in the churches that appears to the others to disturb her and even though Xavier is aware of something that is not okay with Io, she holds this information from him and the other men. Xavier's youngest siblings are introduced in this book which also gives more insight into his background and what has gone into making him the warrior that is Xavier Brice. This book was just as exciting and hard to put down as the other two have been and I cannot wait for the next one to drop. To get the full enjoyment the series must be read in order." - CeCW
"SPOILERS and I read the original series prior to the rewrite!!! 4.7 stars, if I could! Oh how I loved how they handled the situation with Franklin and the rest of the boys. I think the entire book showed, through Brice’s eyes how much has let fall to the wayside in his desire to be away and at war—and how much, through Io and others he still misses, even as he comes to realize some of it during his journey to settle Io at home. The character development both of this main character have undergone in just the first few books, knowing there more to come, has been chefs kiss The book did end rather abruptly. I had to turn back a few pages and reread the ending a few times to make sure I hadn’t missed anything. Even so, I am already counting down the days to learn how the couple handles more of his family, and how the strife will be explored in more depth in this rewrite." -Niasd
Book Four: Scold's Vow
"BESIDE ME, IO, NOT BENEATH ME. GIVE ME THAT OATH."
"The Worship series must be read in written order to fully understand and keep up, because it is a long saga. Along with Xavier Brice’s men, they are all moving towards his land. The communication between Io and Xavier is often miscommunication, or complete misunderstandings—and that leads to trouble. Xavier Brice and Io have been united in marriage under royal contract, but he is determined that they will be wed in the church, in the eyes of God and man, and not just by decree. They have traveled for months since he rescued her and have been slowly trying to train her for her position as his wife. He and his men see more in her than others do and expect. As they journey, they all discover her abilities, her stubbornness, and her determination. But now that they are on his land and Io see churches, she thinks them to be married, but he keeps saying he doesn’t want to go in—has he lied to her about marriage? Meeting his two younger twin brothers and their wives is challenging, when they treat her as if she were a servant, or worse yet, just a whore traveling with the men. Even a church wedding doesn’t happen as it should; the wording of vows just convinces Io that she is still a prisoner of a man, and not a wife. I will say that there are so many times I ache for each of them. Io takes what has been said and remembers it word for word, and Xavier seems lost in her questions. It is his own men who have to explain more to Xavier the way Io’s mind works, and how she is so literal in what has been said, or even the tone. But a new challenge is coming—Xavier has explained that she will be mistress of his household, and there are several who have been allowed to be in charge, and they don’t plan on relinquishing the power they crave. Just when things seem to find peace, trouble is coming, and where will that leave this couple? Will family and duty destroy marriage and happiness? Note: I read this series when it was first released over ten years ago. I understand it has been lengthened, reedited, and is being re-released. This is one series I was looking forward to re-reading."
-RedRabbitt
"Loved, loved, loved this so much. An absolute page turner. Read in a couple of hours cause I couldn’t put it down. Spoilers if haven’t read original….. It really touched a multitude of moments that the 1st time around missed. Like her meeting of Sarah and her other ladies as well as her struggles to change how meals were done. These were moments that were touched upon threw recollections in the originals but seeing them in action truly enriches the storytelling. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review."
-NSierra0815
"This series has been rewritten and must be read in order. You will be lost if you do not, as it will be a long haul. Personally, I'm happy about the rewrite because I felt the story was incomplete. Both royal and papal decrees have already wedded Xavier and Io. But Xavier wishes for the union to be blessed by God as well. He wants to be married at home, in his castle, in his chapel. Unfortunately, the man just can't express his convictions. To Io, it appears he is reneging on the agreement, since they have passed many churches and could already have been wed. Io's thinking is finally explained to Xavier by his men upon their arrival at one of his holdings, which his twin brothers and their wives administer. There is an almost comedic series of errors. Thankfully, things are worked out, mostly by Io, and the two do marry in church. But new problems will show up when they arrive at his main holding. I'm enjoying this rewritten series, and I highly encourage people who have read the original series and those new to it to join us for the fun roller-coaster ride the author has planned."
-MaryBethr5
Book Five: Warrior's Rive
"We have all heard of bad mothers-in-law, but Charlotte Brice takes the prize. This book weaves the story through all the challenges Io faces learning to run Xavier’s house and lands, only to have that work trampled on by an evil woman. My heart aches for Io because she sincerely tries to do things for the best for all of Xavier’s people while Charlotte moves in and is only concerned with her own selfish, spiteful wants. And for some reason, Xavier just can’t see the damage he is doing when he fails repeatedly to protect Io from this horrid woman. Marie Hall has done a fantastic job of rewriting and adding to the storyline to describe the anguish Io must feel to constantly be put down and trampled on. We see how Io is hurt by not only Charlotte and her loyal followers, but also by Xavier’s failure to defend and protect her. The story leaves us on a cliff hanger hungering for the next installment. I was on the edge of my seat as I read this book and it is even better with all the additions. If you haven’t read books 1-4, please don’t skip them. Read them first and then get this one. This is a great story that really drags you into the medieval world. I love this series and strongly recommend the author as one of my favorites."
-Ajjmb
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