Come the Morning

Written by Heather Graham

Narrated by Sandra Burr

Heather Graham writing as Shannon Drake

In the days when Scotland lay under siege—from the Vikings who sailed from the north and the Norman English who came from the south—King David sought to unite his people into one nation. For this, he needed loyal warriors. Waryk de Graham soon proved the greatest of these fighters, and was knighted Lord Lion. But his honored position came with a price: a wife chosen for him by the king—a reluctant Viking bride.

Daughter of a Gaelic noblewoman and a Viking warlord, Mellyora MacAdin had an imagination that blazed with dreams of ancient myths and tales of adventure. She had already pledged her heart when she received King David's decree to marry the fierce Lord Lion. As he came to claim her, Mellyora swore to resist this barbarian nobleman—only to find herself a willing partner to his seduction. Now, torn between defiance and devotion, Mellyora must decide where her future truly lies, as she discovers the savagery in her family's blood, and the secrets of her husband's heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jan 27, 2015
• ISBN: 9781491546574

Heather Graham

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than a hundred novels. She's a winner of the RWA's Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Thriller Writers' Silver Bullet. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. For more information, check out her websites: TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com, eHeatherGraham.com, and HeatherGraham.tv. You can also find Heather on Facebook.

Reviews for Come the Morning

[Nneamaka M. Payne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Yet another interesting stories of the Heather Graham love how she led the reader on until the very end. This couple were not aware of each other at all. But by the hands of the king they were brought together. The lady fought the union in very way possible trying to get out of the marriage arrangements by the king. Although she did not know that she will end up marrying the kings man. Including falling in love with the kingss man and the champion of the king.. They met unexpected and not aware of the kings plan for them both so in her attention to esape the king she went into bargains that was not good at all.. eventually it created mistrust between them. The difficult with each other not trusting each or believing in themselves equallyled their enemiesto take advantage of that to create more confusionbetweenthem. Untill Jillian went to laid Lion and asked him to take his wife and that she has not taken any liver before or now... While an enemy working from inside are responsible for giving their secrets to their enemies. Including betrayed the fellow men and women.
This is a good read and it takes the last two chapters for the couples and her famy to learn who is their enemies.

[NNEAMAKA PAYNE · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is your classic medieval romance. Set in Scotland in the early 12th century, it is a time of political unrest as Vikings, Scots, & English are all vying for power. The hero, Waryk de Graham is Scottish King David's champion. The heroine, Mellyora McAdin is the king's godchild. King David decides it would be a politically correct maneuver to arrange a marriage between these two, as the land Mellyora would bring into the union (Blue Isle) is prime seaside property ...ideally situated to strengthen the kingdom, as well as the perfect place for a powerful warrior such as Waryk to maintain. The problem, however, is that Waryk & Mellyora are in love with someone else. Waryk understands and resignedly accepts his fate, Mellyora does not. She defies the king's wishes because she feels she can preside over her home and her people without a man, and if necessary, will share the keep with a local warrior she loves. No way is she going to marry a "toothless, decrepit old Norman", as she imagines Waryk to be. Of course, women had absolutely no control of their destinies in 1127, yet Mellyora gives it a shot anyway. She acts defiant, belligerent, uncontrollable, and attempts several ridiculous escapes that suggest treasonous behavior. You have no choice but to despise her. Waryk has no choice either. Although her antics are childish, they are dangerous...and Waryk is continuously forced to come to her rescue, several times narrowly preventing war.

As is inevitable, Waryk and Mellyora slowly begin to trust each other, to see the good qualities the other possesses, and eventually fall in love. Their love is put to the test, however, when Waryk is called away by the king. He must ride to Tyne and warn the English warrior who resides there, Peter, about an upcoming attack. Problem is, Peter's sister also resides in Tyne...the beautiful widow Elenora who not only has been Waryk s mistress for many years but was the woman he had planned to marry.

I was in the mood for a good medieval romance so Come The Morning certainly worked for me. The narrator, Sanda Burr, is a master of Scottish (and other European) accents and her convincing portrayal of the characters brought them to life. The story was rich with history but not overdone, which surprised me because the other novels I have read by Heather Graham (aka Shannon Drake) were also steeped in historical facts yet I found them quite boring early on. By most rights, the book was worth 5 stars; however, the heroine's awful attitude & blatant disrespect for the crown was a deal-breaker for me, and I couldn't give it more than 4. If you're a better (wo)man than I and can accept Mellyora’s s actions considering the time she lived and the decisions she was forced to accept, then you've got a gem here.

[olnega · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Almost gave up half way through as I found heroine annoying beyond my endurance. Glad I didn’t as action eventually picked up and hearts softened...towards the end it was perfect romance!

[Mary D · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A little predictable, not at all what I was expecting.

[Bernice Levens · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is on my list of books that I keep dear. I can read or listen to this wonderful story over and over again. It held my interest through out the entire time I was listening to it. It was hard to stop listening to do anything. I would very much to listen to more of this authors books. GREAT JOB! ?

[Gretchen Richison · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This would have been a better read if the heroine was not so simpering and mousey.

[emscape · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I'm not interested in reading books where the "hero" RAPES the heroine.

[rainrunner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I found this to be a fascinating story. I wanted to stay up all night and finish but, alas, my mind and body had other ideas. Drake certainly did her homework regarding this historical period and the way she wound this love story around the political unrest of the time was terrific. Waryk de Graham is one of King David's greatest warriors. So great, that he has been knighted Lord Lion. Waryk came to be in the King's good graces during a battle that found his father and several family members killed. He wakes amongst the dead, severely wounded and happens to see the enemy take hold of the remaining warriors that were hiding in a small house nearby. He crashes that party, saving many men. The King sees his bravery and decides to take Waryk, a young boy at the time, under his wing. Fast forward to where Waryk has recently fought in battle and the king has summoned him to court.Mellyora MacAdin, is the daughter of a Viking warlord. Her father, Adin, has suddenly died and she has been summoned to see the King. She is of the belief that she will go see the King and he will agree to let her rule her lands. Many have told her this won't happen, but she thinks otherwise. She has fallen in love with Ewan and parts from him vowing to return and they will be together forever. Not if the King has his way.Waryk and Mellyora are thrown together when King David insists they marry so he can continue to hold political access to Mellyora's father's land. Neither of them are too happy about the arrangement, especially Mellyora. Having never met Waryk, she imagines her betrothed to be a decrepit old Norman barbarian, when, in fact, he's a gorgeous Scot. Her different ways of trying to escape her pending nuptials are hilarious. Come the Morning had several spots in the book that I really couldn't put it down because I was so curious with what could happen next. I'm an avid reader and it's not very often that I'm utterly taken by a story. This one's a keeper.

[cindyloumn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

TOTAL romance. One of my favorite books though!!!I loved the characters, esp the female one.ANd the hero was big, brave, but also very flawed. It's going to be a series. Cant wait.4/16/99