Knight of Passion, #3

HOW CAN THIS PASSIONATE KNIGHT...

ISBN 0446559865
(ISBN13: 9780446559867)

Renowned beauty Lady Linnet is torn between two desires: revenge on those who destroyed her family or marriage to her childhood sweetheart Sir James Rayburn. One fateful night, she makes a misguided choice: she sacrifices Jamie's love for a chance at vengeance.
TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST?
Jamie Rayburn returns to England in search of a virtuous wife-only to find the lovely Linnet as bewitching as ever. Their reckless affair ignites anew, even hotter than before, although Jamie vows to never again trust her with his heart. Then just as Linnet begins to make amends, she's tempted by one last opportunity to settle old scores. But a final retribution could cost her Jamie's love - this time forever

384 pages

Published June 1st 2010

 (Forever)

First Impression

Set in 3rd person Knight of passion gives the story of Jamie and Linnet from the previous books.

The prologue begins in the louvre, Paris in the year 1420. Jamie, who is love struck, mentions marriage but Linnet doesn't want to be a wife, she couldn't bear having a man telling her what to do also her plans for revenge requires her independence.

Setting her plan into motion wanted to be both her and Jamiea are caught together in a bed-chamber by her father and Sir Guy, the man who her father plans to marry her to. Jaime leaves. Back to england, deverstated.

In the next chapter 5 years has past since the night he left, Jamie is still affected. 

Now in London, Jamie rescues longer on London bridge surrounded by a mob, taking her to safety.

It is here, that we as the audience learn of Linnet's friendship with Queen Katherine the wife of the late King Henry from the Knight of Desire. Also we learn from the persuasion of the Queen that Jamie reveals that he home to search of a wife. 

My Rating ⭐⭐⭐

As final book in the All the King's Men Series, Knight of Passion was filled with romance and action till the very end. I felt that the story was a little repetitive with Jamie's description, but I would read Knight of Passion more than once for the witty dialogue. 

I would recommend that anyone who likes a fast-paced romance involving a strong willed female lead.

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“Twas a shame a man who looked like that ever had to wear a shirt.”

Heart of the Warrior, #2

Severin was born to be a warrior. Conceived as a mixed-blood when his vampire father sexually

ISBN 1937252175
(ISBN13: 9781937252175)

assaulted his dreck mother over two centuries ago, Severin retained the power of iron skin inherent to newborn drecks. However, Sev keeps this secret closely guarded. If it's discovered that inferior dreck blood flows in his vampire veins, it could destroy his life. And to make matters worse, his father suddenly wants to make amends for his transgressions. Sev wants nothing of his father's apology, especially now, as he contends with both an assassin who has marked Sev for blood vengeance and his overwhelming attraction to his teammate, Arion.
Arion is the son of King Bain's liaison, Gregos Savakis, who had Ari's course plotted before he was even born. But what Ari's overbearing parents wanted for him wasn't what Arion wanted for himself, and a lifetime spent fighting through one relationship after another with females from all walks of life has left him weary in his search for a mate. After a startling and erotic encounter with Sev over a month ago, Ari has begun to realize why. He's gay. And now he can't stop thinking about Sev. Arion suddenly realizes he's been forcing himself to be with females because that's what his parents expected. But what he wants is a male, and not just any male. Arion wants Severin.
Can the two overcome the secrets, prejudice, plotting, and the threat on Severin's life to find happily ever after with each other?

330 pages

Published May 23rd 2012

(Phoenix Press)

First Impression

Set in the 3rd person Heart of the Warrior continues from the Rise of the Fallen this time sharing Severin and Arion's story...

Both have their own secrets, which helps to work out the plot as they are scared of reaction they would get it they shared their secrets with those around them.

My Rating ⭐⭐⭐

Although, repetitive at times I enjoyed reading Heart of the Warrior I noticed some mistakes with vocabulary towards the end. 

Filled with plenty of drama from beginning to end, but I found that the sexual scenes appeared to fast. 

Heart of the Warrior I felt was very beneficial to people who are struggling to help people in that are struggling to explain their sexuality to others helping them to see there is a way forward all they have to do is be brave.

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Knight of Pleasure, #2

THE GREATEST PASSION

ISBN 0446553387
(ISBN13: 9780446553384)

Lady Isobel Hume is an expert swordswoman who knows how to choose her battles. When the king asks her to wed a French nobleman to form a political alliance, she agrees. But that's before the devilishly charming Sir Stephen Carleton captures her heart-and tempts her to betray her betrothed, her king, and her country.
IS WORTH THE GREATEST PERIL
Sir Stephen Carleton enjoys his many female admirers-until he dedicates himself to winning the lovely Isobel. So when a threat against the king leads Isobel into mortal danger, Stephen has a chance to prove that he is more than a knight of pleasure...and that love can conquer all.

363 pages

Published December 1st 2009

(Forever)

First Impression

set in the 3rd person Knight of Pleasure begins with a Prologue set in the year 1409 in Northumberland, where it gives an insight into the mind of a 13 year old Isobel, who is more interested in playing knights with boys, which her father forbade her from doing. She was supposed to focus on not getting her gown dirty. Until her father appears with Lord Hume...

In the 1417, after the death of her husband, Lord Hume. Isobels' promised land's have been given to Bartholomew Graham, who even as a child always has circled around her, cheating at games and been a bully. 

She and her father rush to the bishop in hopes of challenging Grahams' ownership. Upon arriving she is told she has 3 choices marry Graham, return to her father to be married again to someone of his choice, or a political marriage to a Frenchman.

Sir Stephen is the typical knight, taking solace in Ale and women. While in Normandy, the King gives him the task of being an administrator until the French army decide to face the English army in battle. 

My Rating 

I was looking forward to reading Stephen's story since being introduced to him in the first book, Knight of Desire...

And I wasn't disappointed a Knight of Pleasure gave action, intrigue and passion.

I love the fact that Isobel wasn't a typical woman of the time and learnt how to use a sword. Also, that there was an element of spy work going off.

Before I knew it I was in the last page one thing I would have liked is the Epilogue to give a little more information about what they have been doing because Isobel and Stephen have kids but give no age.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good Historical Romance with strong main charaters.

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Rise of the Fallen, #1

In the streets of Chicago exists an uneasy, centuries-old truce between vampires and their distant cousins,

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a race of shifters called drecks. Vampire enforcement agency, All the King’s Men (AKM), is charged with maintaining the truce, but when volatile enforcer Micah Black loses his mate and falls into the biological agony that results from the broken bond, he tests the boundaries of the truce by seeking out Apostle, a leader in the dreck community. Micah wants Apostle to kill him, a request Apostle is more than happy to fulfill.
When ex-Army medic Samantha Garrett inadvertently disrupts the plot and saves Micah’s life, a chain reaction sets Micah’s heart on a collision course with Sam’s, but he will have to protect her from Apostle and her obsessive ex-husband, Steve, if they will have a chance at forever. Can Micah hold his emotions together to keep Sam alive?

186 pages

Published March 23rd 2012

(Phoenix Press)

Just a warning there is mention of self-harm and domestic violence...if you or someone you know is experiencing from any of these issues, please contact someone it could either be friends, family or professional help.

First Impression

Set in the 3rd person Rise of the Fallen tells the story of Micah and Samantha.

Micah is suffering from a broken heart after Jackson, his second mate left him a week ago and in a effort to relieve it he seeks to lose himself to pain, via fights each night.

For Samantha, the ex-Army medic, working as a dancer at night is the only way she can avoid leaving a trace from her abusive ex-husband.

My Rating ⭐⭐⭐

I really enjoyed reading Rise of the Fallen I was captivated by then relationship between Sam and Micah till the end.

It was a fast pace book I felt, but it didn't take away from the story itself. There was plenty of action and the sexual scenes were very heated.

I would recommend Rise of the Fallen to anyone it was worth the read I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Heart of the Warrior.

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Knight of Desire, #1

FEARLESS IN BATTLE

ISBN 0446553395
(ISBN13: 9780446553391)

His surcoat still bloody from battle, William FitzAlan comes to claim the strategic borderlands granted to him by the king. One last prize awaits him at the castle gates: the lovely Lady Catherine Rayburn.

TENDER IN BED
Catherine risked everything to spy for the crown. Her reward? Her lands are declared forfeit and she is given this choice: marry FitzAlan or be taken to the Tower. Catherine agrees to give her handsome new husband her body, but she's keeping secrets, and dare not give him her heart. As passion ignites and danger closes in, Catherine and William must learn to trust in each other to save their marriage, their land, and their very lives.

354 pages

Published July 1st 2009

(Forever)

Just to highlight there is some mention the Domestic Violence of you or someone you know has been in this situation please seek help...

First Impression

Starting in the year 1400, in England, near the Welsh border, the prologue of Knight of Desire tells the tale of a young girl on the eve of her wedding night. Feeling restless she plans to go ridding but stumbles upon a equally young William FitzAlan who insists on accompanying her...

5 years have past since that night Lady Catherine Rayburn awaits news from the King after letting him know if her husbands deceit with the Welsh rebel army. 

Some of the King's Men arrived at Ross Castle. William FitzAlan, after been granted Ross Castle upon the death of the traitor is leading them. He has been left to decide the Fate of Catherine either the tower or marriage.

My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Knight of Desire tells the story of the developing relationship between William FitzAlan and Lady Catherine Rayburn.

My heart goes to Lady Catherine who after years of a violent marriage has to learn that not all men are the same.

William has to master his patience side as good things come to those who wait.

I enjoyed reading how they both dealt with the ups and downs of their relationship.

I would recommend reading Knight of Desire to anyone who loves historical and I look forward to reading the second book in the series.

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