Knight of Passion (All the King’s Men) by Margaret Mallory
HOW CAN THIS PASSIONATE KNIGHT…
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.
I had to read another romance. I’ve been reading a lot of non-fiction lately and I needed a good love story. I’m a sucker for romance, especially historical romance. This book is set in the time of Katherine de Valois, the late wife of Henry V, the mother of the young king, Henry VI. Lady Linnet happens to be a friend/confidant to the queen. The book starts with Jamie and Lynette being found in a compromising position, that she had devised to get out of an arranged marriage. Jamie, hurt, devastated, leaves her, hoping to rid of himself of his need for her in his life, but he isn’t able to do it. Five years later he comes upon Linnet, apparently a damsel in distress (though she feels she can hold her own), and saves her from harm.
The rest of the book is an exciting journey through greed, a need for revenge, and Linnet and Jamie coming together and falling apart. Linnet, driven by her need for revenge, drives Jamie away, where he is to be betrothed to another. There are witches (not the kind that believe in the three-fold rule) and sorcerers, people who dance for the devil, and more. You also follow them as they attempt to protect Queen Katherine, from herself. Queen Katherine and her need for a romance is another story in the book. It’s not safe for her to have a romance though while men are vying for her control while her son, the 3 year old king is so young. It is not your average historical romance and I loved it! I also loved that there was an epilogue. I think more romance books need an epilogue, something that tells you how the couple does in the future. Margaret Mallory
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I have been known to read a good romance novel before, and you might have convinced me to give another a try! A fun break here and there!
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This actually sounds pretty good. I love novels that are set back in time. Honestly the cover would have turned me away but your review is good and i think i may have to give this one a shot! thanks