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League of the Blade #2
One Knight Only
She knew she would have to risk her life . . . Daring and adventurous, Anne Kendall would give anything to join the secret band of warrior knights known as the League of the Blade, and she eagerly agrees to a perilous masquerade. But then Sir Philip Clifford, a reckless, brutally handsome knight, joins their party, bringing back memories of stolen kisses, passionate longings, and one night when she would have done anything to be his. But not her heart . . . Anne would prefer to concentrate on the dangerous mission at hand . . . but the glorious, savage passion that begins to develop between her and this unruly warrior may prove him to be the knight of her dreams . . . and her fantasies.
370 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Julia Latham
8 books26 followersGayle Kloecker grew up in Erie, Pensylvaina, daughter of Renee and Francis Kloecker. In the college, she started to study engineering, but she left it. She married James Callen, and they had three children: Jim, Michelle, and Laura. The family resides in a suburb of Central New York.
She needed 13 years to sell her first novel in 1999. Named the "Notable New Author of 1999," Gayle has also won the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award, and finaled in the National Readers Choice Awards. A past President of the Central New York Romance Writers, she is also a member of Romance Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Novelists Inc. She wrote also under the pseudoyms of Julia Latham and Emma Cane. Besides writing, she loves to read, sing, crochet, and delve too deeply into historical research.
She needed 13 years to sell her first novel in 1999. Named the "Notable New Author of 1999," Gayle has also won the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award, and finaled in the National Readers Choice Awards. A past President of the Central New York Romance Writers, she is also a member of Romance Writers of America, the Authors Guild, and Novelists Inc. She wrote also under the pseudoyms of Julia Latham and Emma Cane. Besides writing, she loves to read, sing, crochet, and delve too deeply into historical research.
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December 12, 2010
This was a cute little romance that I enjoyed the character that was all its own. There was nothing new about the plotline, a female wants to prove she’s just as capable as one else (especially me) while her knight in shining armor tries his best to protect her from everything from highwaymen to assassins to spiders crawling in her shoes. It was just like any other romance about a knight falling in love with a maiden, and yet, Lathom added her own little touch of style to it to make it unique.
The story starts out with Anne Kendall masquerading as a woman of high society to save said women from being assassinated for information she knows. An organization called the League of the Blade considers Anne’s protection as one of their many duties for the betterment of the kingdom. Meanwhile, Sir Philip Clifford is acting like a pouting brat because he was not asked to join the League, which has been his lifelong goal. He first meets Anne at her mistress’s house and they begin to become…acquainted with each other even though Philip does not bed Anne, much to her humiliation. He tries to forget her as just a passing interest, and she tries to forget her feelings for him because she realizes she was just a skirt to him. Or so they think.
When Philip runs into her again masquerading as the widowed Lady Rosamond Wolsingham, they realize they that, basically, they still want in each other’s pant. After creeping into the window of her inn room, Philip doesn’t really give her a choice in whether he travels with her in her journey to the king. Adventure ensues.
While I didn’t find this novel particularly fascinating, it was still enjoyable.
The story starts out with Anne Kendall masquerading as a woman of high society to save said women from being assassinated for information she knows. An organization called the League of the Blade considers Anne’s protection as one of their many duties for the betterment of the kingdom. Meanwhile, Sir Philip Clifford is acting like a pouting brat because he was not asked to join the League, which has been his lifelong goal. He first meets Anne at her mistress’s house and they begin to become…acquainted with each other even though Philip does not bed Anne, much to her humiliation. He tries to forget her as just a passing interest, and she tries to forget her feelings for him because she realizes she was just a skirt to him. Or so they think.
When Philip runs into her again masquerading as the widowed Lady Rosamond Wolsingham, they realize they that, basically, they still want in each other’s pant. After creeping into the window of her inn room, Philip doesn’t really give her a choice in whether he travels with her in her journey to the king. Adventure ensues.
While I didn’t find this novel particularly fascinating, it was still enjoyable.
July 23, 2017
Ik heb de Nederlands talige versie gelezen : Een vrouw met passie - Candlelight Historische roman 776 deel 2 van De broederschap van het zwaard trilogie .
Gelukkig was dit verhaal een stuk beter dan de 1e van deze serie . Spannend en origineel , een aanrader ! Gauw door naar deel 3 : )
Gelukkig was dit verhaal een stuk beter dan de 1e van deze serie . Spannend en origineel , een aanrader ! Gauw door naar deel 3 : )
May 23, 2021
Not my absolute favorite book, but overall, a solid romance. Great for when you want a straightforward, solid romance novel. Interesting characters, an interesting plot...a bit frustrating in that the hero's reasons he can't be with the heroine seem a bit extreme, but overall, I would read it again.
January 20, 2011
It started off strong but then it kind of fizzled. But I'll try to find other books in the series.
December 26, 2023
Je voulais une lecture tranquille et sans prise de tête. C’est pour cela que je me suis plongé dans cette histoire. Il en faut beaucoup pour qu’une romance historique ne me plaise pas et celle-ci ne déroge pas à la règle.
Nous suivons Anne qui a endossé le rôle d’une comtesse dont la vie est menacée du fait qu’elle a surpris des hommes de la cour en train de comploter contre le nouveau roi d’Angleterre. Elle est protégée par une compagnie liée à la cour, la Ligue qui l’escorte dans cette supercherie, le temps que la véritable comtesse arrive en sécurité près du roi.
Comme prévu, cette histoire est sans prétention, juste comme il faut pour passer un moment confortable, calme et distrayant. Anne est une jeune femme courageuse et prête à tout pour faire évoluer sa condition même si sa meilleure amie lui manque. Philip, quant à lui, a déjà réussi dans cette voie, mais espère améliorer encore plus son statut.
Concernant l’intrigue, les coupables sont tenus secret jusqu’à la presque fin. L’action n’est pas un élément principal de l’histoire, on se concentre plus sur le voyage d’Anne et de son escorte ainsi que les supposés prétendants.
Pour conclure, ce livre fut une lecture détente comme je l’espérais. Les personnages sont pour la plupart sympathiques. Il se lit tout seul. Malgré tout, ce ne sera pas une histoire mémorable, cependant, pour passer le temps, elle convient parfaitement.
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Nous suivons Anne qui a endossé le rôle d’une comtesse dont la vie est menacée du fait qu’elle a surpris des hommes de la cour en train de comploter contre le nouveau roi d’Angleterre. Elle est protégée par une compagnie liée à la cour, la Ligue qui l’escorte dans cette supercherie, le temps que la véritable comtesse arrive en sécurité près du roi.
Comme prévu, cette histoire est sans prétention, juste comme il faut pour passer un moment confortable, calme et distrayant. Anne est une jeune femme courageuse et prête à tout pour faire évoluer sa condition même si sa meilleure amie lui manque. Philip, quant à lui, a déjà réussi dans cette voie, mais espère améliorer encore plus son statut.
Concernant l’intrigue, les coupables sont tenus secret jusqu’à la presque fin. L’action n’est pas un élément principal de l’histoire, on se concentre plus sur le voyage d’Anne et de son escorte ainsi que les supposés prétendants.
Pour conclure, ce livre fut une lecture détente comme je l’espérais. Les personnages sont pour la plupart sympathiques. Il se lit tout seul. Malgré tout, ce ne sera pas une histoire mémorable, cependant, pour passer le temps, elle convient parfaitement.
https://la-bibliotheque-du-labyrinthe...
May 8, 2018
This was one of a few books left behind by the previous owner when we moved into our current residence. I figured... why not...? Romances aren't really my thing, but, hey, free books.
Of course, it would be the middle book in a trilogy, and, of course, the lacking library here doesn't have the others. It CAN be read alone, sure, BUT the characters spend the first three chapters constantly referencing their past book, so...
I wish authors would realize readers find that annoying.
Anyway. It was a fun read. I'd like to read the others, just for the heck of it, though I felt like the dialogue and history were a bit shaky. Plus, if I see the phrase "she gasped" one more time...
Of course, it would be the middle book in a trilogy, and, of course, the lacking library here doesn't have the others. It CAN be read alone, sure, BUT the characters spend the first three chapters constantly referencing their past book, so...
I wish authors would realize readers find that annoying.
Anyway. It was a fun read. I'd like to read the others, just for the heck of it, though I felt like the dialogue and history were a bit shaky. Plus, if I see the phrase "she gasped" one more time...
March 4, 2025
A perfect HR to start with after a reading slump! Probably the first HR where I've seen the MMC and FMC be equally matched in their insecurities, feelings, horniness and push and pull. The plot was getting a bit confusing to me at times, but the romance was solid hence the full five!
January 2, 2018
leído en Octubre 2012
2.75 estrellitas
2.75 estrellitas
November 16, 2019
So very boring I’m making myself read the last book
January 12, 2020
Más de lo mismo, no me ha gustado ni para acercarme históricamente. Entretenido, sin más.
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December 23, 2007This is a story about a woman trying to better her station in life by joining a group of spies. She joins in with a knight who also wants to join this group of spies. I had trouble keeping my interest on this one. The story seemed to drag on with the spy story and traveling around in their group to try and gather information. I wanted more of the love story then the background story taking up so much time.
June 10, 2008
I can sum this book up in one word... steamy. Whew. Whenever Anne and Philip are in a room together, the sparks fly. Its obvious to everyone around them that they have something together. They just have to get over their own misgivings and misconceptions. Latham did a good job with the historical aspects of the novel. My only real problem was some of the verbiage used. It seemed out of place. Other than that, it was a fun novel and a great read.
October 17, 2008
This is a book that grabbed my eye (not by cover, by description) while shelving books at Borders. Since I like fantasy type books (knights, kings etc) I thought it might be pretty good. It was decent. A little lacking in depth, but a good fluff read.
July 28, 2008
this book so far is about a women who is setting aside love for her secret band of warrior knights known as the League of the Blade who she wants to be...
January 8, 2013
3.5 stars
November 28, 2014
Book #2 continues with the story line & I am glad that I am reading them in order. Anne & Phillip are from Book #1. Looking forward to Book #3 of The League of The Blade.
October 26, 2014
Good, but needs to be read in sequence with the other books in series. I picked this up at a $.25 bin, and didn't realize it was a #2 book.
April 19, 2015
Romance , Passion , danger. It was just a good , fastpaced book nothing more to say.
November 22, 2015
Boring
April 3, 2009
People wouldn't have a problem if they just talkes in the beginning
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