My Hero

Knights of de Ware #3

by Glynnis Campbell

Wealthy and powerful, the de Wares are one of the most respected noble families in England. The heirs to the de Ware legacy—Duncan, Holden, and Garth—are true warriors...and reckless lovers...

Unlike his brothers, Garth de Ware had always preferred peace to war. As the youngest son, there were few opportunities for him to earn his fortune, so he chose a career in the Church. And when a beautiful but cruel woman spurns his youthful passion, he retreats to a monastery, convinced that this is the only life possible for him.

Lady Cynthia le Wyte has always cherished her memories of the boy who was her ideal hero. So she is overjoyed when he arrives at her castle—and stunned when he is revealed to be the new chaplain. The tender, sensitive, and loving boy of her memories is replaced by a stern, brooding man of the cloth who rejects the world and all of its wonders—including Cynthia. She is determined to befriend Garth, to show him the beauty of the world around him, and to re-awaken him to life. But instead of as a friend, Garth sees her as the ultimate temptation—and now Garth must choose between a lifetime of piety and the love of a lifetime.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Medieval, Historical Fiction, Historical, Medieval Romance

312 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 25, 2002

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GLYNNIS CAMPBELL is a USA Today bestselling author of swashbuckling "medieval action-adventure romances," mostly set in Scotland, and a charter member of The Jewels of Historical Romance--12 internationally beloved authors. She has over two dozen books published in eight languages. Glynnis once rocked in an all-girl band called The Pinups on CBS Records, did voiceovers for the MTV animated series, "The Maxx," Diablo and Starcraft videogames, and Star Wars audio adventures, and is married to a rock star. She loves to transport readers to a place where the bold heroes have endearing flaws, the women are stronger than they look, the land is lush and untamed, and chivalry is alive and well!

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BOOK LIST

The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch
The Shipwreck
A Yuletide Kiss
Lady Danger
Captive Heart
Knight's Prize
A Rivenloch Christmas

The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch
The Storming
Bride of Fire
Bride of Ice
Bride of Mist
My Champion
My Warrior
My Hero

The Warrior Lairds of Rivenloch
Laird of Steel
Laird of Flint

Medieval Outlaws
The Reiver
Danger's Kiss
Passion's Exile
Desire's Ransom

Scottish Lasses
The Outcast
MacFarland's Lass
MacAdam's Lass
MacKenzie's Lass

California Legends
The Stowaway
Native Gold
Native Wolf
Native Hawk

Reviews

[Billye Herndon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knights of de Ware series is a must to read!

Love all 3 stories about the de Ware brothers and their ladies.

Garth and Cynthia has to overcome great obstacles in order to be together. She was a widow and he was a struggling chaplain. Cynthia knew they belonged together the first time she met him even though they were both children. Theirs is a great love story that nothing can keep apart!

[Sharil · Rating 3 out of 5]

From the first sentence of the book I wanted to LOVE it. There is nothing better than an historical romance book written with such rich use of the English language and words that it seems the reader is pulled from their own black-and-white world into the story itself - one of opulent color.

I read this story after reading a string of short, light contemporary romance fiction. The first pages of this book were like rain to a woman who had been trapped in a desert.

I liked the action as well. What I didn't like was the sense that I was reading a bodice ripper and the sex and passion as written just got old. I had the feeling that if a considerable amount of sex and sensual/sexual thoughts as written were removed, it could have been a better story, although considerably shorter.

As a bodice ripper, this might earn a five-star rating. I would love to read every piece of historical romance fiction the author writes, but I would get tired of skimming pages or skipping over them due to the amount of sex, gratuitous or otherwise.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished my first Glynnis Campbell book! I say first because I will definitely read more of her work! Glynnis did an amazing job setting up difficult situations, romantic rendezvous, & battles so well written you feel like you're watching an epic movie! Enter the world of Knights, powerful men in the Church, damsels of strength & distress, romance, laughter, & battles.

The hero, Garth, is an amazing character caught between loving God, following the church, and his love for an incredible woman. He is often torn between what he thinks is right, and what his heart desires.

Cynthia is literally a miracle worker! Her heart is purer then pure, until Garth enters her kingdom, and she starts to have sinful feelings, which she acts upon.

Both fighting their own inner demons finding each other for comfort, strength, and eventually true love.

I can't wait to start another story by Glynnis Campbell!

[Bea Carroll]

As with any book of Glynnis Campbell that I had the pleasure to read I found it well worthwhile . Her historic facts seem to hit right on - her hero & heroine are well suited in both verbal debate & their romantic meetings. Which can leave a reader breathless with anticipation. Torn between Cynthia & a monk's life was not a real choice for our hero, Garth. He - as a hero was very manly even though he felt he was not good enough for Cynthia- & felt he didn't measure up to his brothers due to a past experience with a woman who had him convinced his only possible choice was a monk's life. Not to give away any more of the book, I'll just finish by saying it is without a doubt another winner for Glynnis Campbell.

[AmazingJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Warrior, A Priest & A Widow = A Wonderful Story

This Story was Absolutely Wonderful.
Cynthia & Garth met when they were children & after Cynthia gets stung by a bee & Garth saved her she vows he's her Hero.

Garth is extremely troubled by being the youngest of Warrior brothers & after being humiliated by a woman who used & abused him he seeks peace in a monastery.
After receiving a position as a Chaplain at Cynthia's home he try's to find ways of leaving. He is troubled by his lust for Cynthia.
Cynthia married an older gentleman who was on his deathbed. After Garth arrives she is trying desperately to help him see that the Passion between them is not a bad idea.
A truly Wonderful Story, I couldn't put the book down.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved the first two books you'll love this one. Honestly I loved this one the best. Garth was so enduring. He had so much turmoil and grief. He is my favorite character of the de Ware men. A lot of people already said enough about the story so I won't. But it is worth the money and the time.

[Dona Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all 3 stories about the de Ware brothers and their ladies.

Garth and Cynthia has to overcome great obstacles in order to be together. She was a widow and he was a struggling chaplain. Cynthia knew they belonged together the first time she met him even though they were both children. Theirs is a great love story that nothing can keep apart!

[LUAYNE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reading

This series is full of adventure, love, tragedy, and loyalty. Each story is well written with interesting characters. I really loved the use of metaphors fitted to each circumstance. Highly recommended reading.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Hero!

Once again Glynnis Campbell has endeared me to her skills of writing. Garth truly a kind and gentle man and Cynthia a noble lady. You mustn't miss reading this wonderful story. Thank you to Glynnis Campbell!

[Katherine Sterling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional

This was such an interesting, captivating and intriguing book. Yes. Exceptional, every page peeked my interest. It was hard to put it down to sleep each night. I enjoyed it Immensely.

[Paul Pinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant well crafted story that makes you want to keep reading

Brilliant well crafted story and fast paced to
Read other books in the same series and enjoy the cross references

[Jennifer Prescott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read as part of box set "Lords with Swords"

[Robin Ulmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best of the three stories.

Both characters are warm, intelligent, passionate, and caring people. I will continue on reading other books by this author. Brilliant!

[Trenchologist · Rating 4 out of 5]

September Readathon

3+

I enjoyed this one the most of the three, in part because the couple and Campbell's overwrought, overwritten style really came together to complement one another. A ton still happened, high emotion and low despairs and fraught action, but it blended better and was pushed along with a more coherent plot than add-ons and extensions to wring out a bit more drama before the end.

I also see an improvement in Campbell's work from the first book to this one. Not relying so much on the abrupt everybody-gets-a-say POV shifts (although it was still present), and again, less lumping on yet another event or misunderstanding to make drama happen. The drama came more naturally from what was already in the plot, foreshadowed and otherwise.

And while I didn't enjoy the three books equally, I have appreciated in each that Campbell takes. the. time. to delve into more complicated things of characterization and emotion, and put action on the page, and make some messy messes happen before it gets resolved to a happy ending.

Gosh these two PINE and YEARN. It's slow burn that crackles. They're each almost too naive in what they believe about themselves and how "being in love" works, but eh, this is also a time period people believe in witches and devil's herbs. So their wrongly and fixed ideas being ruled by one experience -- that would never have been well explained by anyone unless they asked, and then only if they could ask the just-right person -- isn't incredulous.

The whole thing borders on melodramatic. The emotions are sweeping, the recriminations and suffering and denial deep, that -yearning- so powerful. But I enjoyed that because the tone never wavers; it's sincere, earnest, as sincere and earnest as the leads are about themselves and toward each other. It MEANS you to feel all these things they go through during their agonies and pleasures on the path to love.

And once they give in it's great, because boy do they need each other's love.

Trading almost dying and fervent promises to god and sundry just to keep the other alive... melodramaaaaaa (that really worked for me).

A bit of magic appears in the heroine being a healer. Nothing fey or over the top; it's her version of being courageous and strong-willed and worthy. I like her garden, and the two of them gardening together.

This hero is the sweetest, most unsure, and quasi-tragic of the three books; can't deny that appeals to me (including his lack of a village of by-blows). He needs healing (thematic! but nicely so) and understanding and a place to belong, more so than his brothers. The heroine is the most 'together'--she's grounded and sure of herself rather than fiery or hardheaded, and needs to be set free from duty, but by being given a life of her own. They fight each other less than the couples do in the other books, because they're busy fighting attraction and the fate of belonging to each other in HEA.

I like them both, and how they get along so well, and the wrench of big emotion and protestations and finally succumbing, and then just embracing full-on being together. Neither are conventional and they enjoy and accept that about the other, and are going to be great parents and leaders of their little enclave.

I was laughing (in a good way) by the end and the rollicking rescue where the brothers and wives and friends all show up, everyone playing their role and ensuring this final big victory and HEA comes to pass. I like that the brothers prove loyal--to their ladies but also to each other--and make the rescue and victory happen just in time.

A nice end to a trio that started a bit dubiously for me.

[Dianne V. Weems · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Priest And The Lady

The youngest of the famous de Ware brothers, Garth de Ware was overshadowed by his brothers fame and prowess both as warriors and as leaders. Rather than compete with them he chose the religious life. After the demoralizing set down from the woman he thought he was in love with he thought by joining the Monastery he would no longer risk being compared to his brothers and found wanting. His plans were changed for him and he was sent to be the Priest at the home of Cynthia le Wyte a young girl from the past he buried.
Cynthia's mother died when she was 11 leaving her with only a father that was clueless in raising a daughter. As soon as an offer came in for her hand he married her off to a wealthy old man looking for companionship in his remaining days. He lived two more years a happy man and his only concern being that she remarry for love. She was content with her life as it was unaware of the evil plans of the Vicar over her home. This evil Abbott planned to oust her and gain everything for himself. He set a spy in her house to find anything he could use to discredit her and destroy her hold on her inheritance.
Garth and Cynthia had an instant attraction to one another, but Garth refused to allow feelings for her to develop because of his former lovers accusations of his lack of manhood and his loss of confidence as a man. Also he though as a man of God he wasn't allowed these feelings and to do so was sacrilegious.
This all fit in nicely with the plans the Abbot had for her. Seeing the connection between them gave him ammunition he needed to accuse her of adultery with the clergy.
The love story of this two is a beautiful story of self sacrifice and commitment to the people of her village and home and each other. Their giving of themselves endeared them to everyone and his wise decision to call on his brothers are what saves them in the end. This book is different from any I've read before and the change was really delightful. It's well worth reading.

[Golden Time · Rating 1 out of 5]

The moment I read the plot I was so excited to read it.... I love the plot... then u read the prologue and I was awwwww isn't it sweet?


Then I read chapter 1 and my mood have gone from happy to outrage! I hated it instantly! It's another book I felt betrayed me..... no moreeeee..... the heck! Just as when I thought I found a book that would satisfy my hunger for good read for many days probably weeks now.... a book which will make me give five stars and put it on "My favorites shelf" heck noooo..! i wanted to throw it if only i have paperback copy of it unfortunately I have not but ebook on my phone and I am too broke to buy a new phone right now in case I forgot myself.... The most annoying thing for me in books I read is the sense of being betray... I hate it when authors would somewhat give me false hope in the beginning then turn out something ugly later this is the worst kind if reading experience for me! grrrrrr

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Glynnis Campbell's story of Cynthia and Garth. These two characters had much to like about them. Both had to find a way to move on from their past relationship. Both had a lot to learn about loving someone. And they both showed how important it is to take care of other people. Campbell's writing made it easy to visualize life in the mid 1300s. The language, the food, the clothes, and the simple way of life. This book was thoroughly entertaining.

[Sandi Niemeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully written

This is the story of the youngest De Ware son, Garth and the Lady Cynthia. It has a villian, hints of witchcraft, the good versus evil struggle of our hero. It is well-written and jumps off the page to play in your mind like a superb opera. The final chapter and epilogue will remain in my brain for a long time.
This whole series was delicious, and this story was the cherry on top.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

The youngest son of a wealthy family enters the priesthood to hide his shame. Falling in love with the widow of the castle where he is now the Chaplain definitely was not in his plans. ENJOYED ...A GREAT READ!

[Sandy Frediani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this so much. Cynthia and Garth are fascinating characters in an intriguing story of temptation. This is a beautiful example of how medieval language can be used effectively without being overwhelming. The tension between Cynthia and Garth is very well done.
Excellent.

[Mil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly quite enjoyed this, it’s nice to read a romance novel where the protagonists aren’t awful awful people

[Kat Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, Ms Campbell has captivated my heart with her series of enchanting characters, wonderful plot, knowledge of Scottish history which she uses so magnificently in her detailed descriptions of the locations. I have read this series twice waiting for the next one... Off to read it soon!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75: Relationship w/ first husband a little disturbing. Not a fan of paranormal elements, although not a huge deterrent in this story. Fairly well written period fare. Did well on sexual tension & the 12 steps of intimacy.

[May Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great read from Glynnis Campbell. This one was a little more dark, but also more interesting than the first two. (Although, I read all three in a span of about a week - couldn't put down any of them!)

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the best of the trilogy! Loved Garth and Cynthia's story; both very likable characters. I jumped over many of the similies and some of the repetitive descriptions and it made for a better read.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I originally read this series in 2003, when I met the author at an event. I purchased all three and she signed them for me. A very good Medieval romance series.

[Kathleen Kurdziel · Rating 2 out of 5]

so tired of the H and h waffling back and forth that by the end I didn't care if they got together at all.

[Yati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb!
Quite interesting story with unique characters...love both cythia and garth ...even garth's brothers and their wives ...thanks for writing and cannot wait for more

[Teshai · Rating 4 out of 5]

When she nursed him back to health and swore to God she would leave him alone if he lived I was like..... then he nursed her back to health and said the same thing, I was like.... idiots..lol

[Nancie Kaye Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pleased to meet the author of this book at the Highland Games this year.