"My horse has a hoof of striped agate; His fetlock is like fine eagle plume. His legs are like quick lightening. My horse has a tail like a trailing black cloud. His mane is made of short rainbows. My horse's eyes are made of big stars."
- Navajo war god's horse song
"And God took a handful of
southerly wind, blew his breath
over it and created the horse."
- Bedouin Legend
Kathrynn Dennis' debut romance, "Dark Rider," will dazzle readers with its beautifully crafted characters, vividly detailed medieval setting and captivating plot rife with passion and intrigue!
--- John Charles, Chicago Tribune
"An extraordinary debut! Dark Rider is a spellbinding tale of sensuality, adventure, betrayal, and romance that I couldn't put down. Kathrynn Dennis is a shining new talent."
--- Lorraine Heath,
New York Times bestseller/USA Today bestseller
"Dennis' debut marks the entrance of a powerful voice into medieval
romance. The era comes to life in fresh, vibrant expression as her
strong, engaging characters tackle vicious enemies and engage in wild
adventures. This hard-to-put-down novel will keep you up all night."
--- 4 Stars from Romantic Times Magazine
"DARK RIDER by Kathryn Dennis is a story that transports the reader back
in time with its passion and medieval action. It is a definite keeper
that will be read again and again!"
--- 5 BLUE RIBBONS from ROMANCE JUNKIES
"...non-stop action"
--- Fresh Fiction
"Dark Rider sweeps you away into a delicious medieval fantasy filled
with a heroic knight, a not-so-helpless damsel in distress and a dash of
horse magic. Dark Rider gallops to a climax that will leave you flushed,
breathless and yearning for more!"
--- Writers Unlimited Reviews
"What a story! The description of the era is so finely detailed...the
history and pageantry come shinning through. Dark Rider is a fast read and
well-rounded tale....hope to see more from this author. She does know horses
and men."
--- Munchkin Books Reader's Group
"The adventure and the action in Dark Rider had me biting my nails at times
... I turned the pages as fast as I
could to get to the end of the book. The romance between Sir Robert and
Lady Eldswythe is one of the sweetest and one of the most memorable ones
that I've read in a long time... I see a lot of great
stories coming out of Kathryn Dennis."
--- Fallen Angel Reviews
"Kathryn Dennis bursts on the scene with a medieval tale that is certain to
please fans of the genre . . . Robert and Eldswythe is a
remarkable couple. Both are strong, intelligent, brave and loyal to family
and friends. The adventure they share is realistically portrayed, brought to
vivid life by the author's descriptive talents. The love scenes are romantic
and poignant, while the battle scenes are graphic and intense. A wild ride
of non-stop action, Dark Rider is a fabulous read I will not soon forget."
--- Romance Designs Reviews
"Kathrynn Dennis’s Dark Rider has everything I love in a medieval romance… Dennis will soon be a fly-away favorite for fans of the subgenre, if this well-written medieval romance is anything to go by!"
--- Heartstrings Reviews
"DARK RIDER is an adventurous tale of two outsiders who must stop a powerful enemy…. The fast pace of the story continues until the last page. Will Robert and Eldswythe survive and have the chance to love? You will need to read DARK RIDER to find out!"
--- Romance Reviews Today