Knight of Pleasure
THE GREATEST PASSION 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...
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THE GREATEST PASSION 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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780446553384 (0446553387)
ASIN: 446553387
Publish date: December 1st 2009
Publisher: Forever
Pages no: 363
Edition language: English
Series: All the King's Men (#2)
My review contains spoilers and they're mostly my thoughts as I went with the book...Margaret Mallory’s Knight of Pleasure was quite a disappointment for me, especially if I compare it with book 1. Even though the historical aspects along with the actions later part of the book were very good, the c...
Lady Isobel finds herself in a situation where she finally is a widow, but she loses her inheritance to her late husbands cousin. Left with nothing the king makes an offer where she can redeem her family´s dishonor by marrying a french nobleman of the kings choice. Waiting with the king for her betr...
This historical romance kept my interest throughout with its fast paced action. King Henry arranges a marriage between recently widowed Isobel and a french noble for political alliance. Sir Stephan is one of the knights who protects her while she awaits her betrothed.
This book was a goodreads giveaway. My first and only win so far. I do enjoy this time period, but for some reason, I just did not feel a connection to the story or the characters. I have not read this author before, but would consider giving her another try.
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