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Lord of the Blade
Lord Corbett Blake is determined to bring honor back to his family name. King Edward III has told him he needs to marry, or lose his lands and title. Corbett's late father made the mistake of marrying a commoner, and because of this, it is up to Corbett to make things right.
Now he searches for the perfect lady, but his reputation proceeds him. Three times he has lost future brides to death before they ever reached the altar. Some say he is the messenger of death himself, with his pet raven perched upon his shoulder. But now, he searches for the troubled girl with the green eyes, who calls out to him for help every night in his sleep.
Devon has been raised in secret, hidden inside the walls of the monastery for the last eighteen years. Now, the black-hearted Lord of Steepleton has discovered her. She is excited at first when she hears he will be bringing her to the castle, that is, until she realizes he wants her to be nothing more than his servant.
Deception and secrets are many within the walls of Blake Castle, but they can't hold a candle to the passion that stirs between Corbett and his servant, Devon - a woman who can destroy everything he is, with the power of just one kiss.
Now he searches for the perfect lady, but his reputation proceeds him. Three times he has lost future brides to death before they ever reached the altar. Some say he is the messenger of death himself, with his pet raven perched upon his shoulder. But now, he searches for the troubled girl with the green eyes, who calls out to him for help every night in his sleep.
Devon has been raised in secret, hidden inside the walls of the monastery for the last eighteen years. Now, the black-hearted Lord of Steepleton has discovered her. She is excited at first when she hears he will be bringing her to the castle, that is, until she realizes he wants her to be nothing more than his servant.
Deception and secrets are many within the walls of Blake Castle, but they can't hold a candle to the passion that stirs between Corbett and his servant, Devon - a woman who can destroy everything he is, with the power of just one kiss.
290 pages, ebook
First published February 10, 2013
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Elizabeth Rose
296 books1,286 followersElizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.
Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:
Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest
RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude
Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets
International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude
Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme
Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights
Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales
Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
And More!
Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:
Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!
Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.
Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. http://elizabethrosenovels.com.
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August 6, 2022
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Very Bad!!
It was so predictable. I spent the whole book waiting for the story to just conclude what I already knew.
Very Bad!!
It was so predictable. I spent the whole book waiting for the story to just conclude what I already knew.
September 9, 2018
A wonderful medieval romance that will take you on a journey of finding love. Lord Corbett Blake is in need of a bride in order to keep his lands and title as decreed by the King. Having lost three future brides to death, he is not looked upon favorably. He has been having dreams of a girl with green eyes who begs for his help, so he sets out to find her. Her name is Devon and she has grown up in a monastery hidden from everyone.
Filled with magic, mystery and many twists and turns, Elizabeth Rose has written a great story that will keep you turning the pages. The characters come alive and you feel their emotions.
This is the first book in the series, so I encourage you to read and continue with the next tale!!
Filled with magic, mystery and many twists and turns, Elizabeth Rose has written a great story that will keep you turning the pages. The characters come alive and you feel their emotions.
This is the first book in the series, so I encourage you to read and continue with the next tale!!
September 10, 2018
OMFG, I HATED these people! Stupid story, arsehole "hero," wish washy girl who let herself be abused, seduced (easily!), and refused to speak up (repeatedly) to save herself. Add in the amateurish writing and lack of editing to steer it a better direction and it was still awful. So dumb. So infuriating. And to think this was the book I figured would take the bad taste out of my mouth after a couple real clunkers. 😾
September 11, 2018
Intense
This particular story was quite intense from the beginning to end
There were many times I didn't know what was happening or how things might turn out
Check it out if you like historical romance with a hint of the paranormal
This particular story was quite intense from the beginning to end
There were many times I didn't know what was happening or how things might turn out
Check it out if you like historical romance with a hint of the paranormal
August 7, 2019
Always written with a touch of magic.
I can count on Elizabeth Rose to always include a bit of the magical in all of her historical titles.
They may not all appeal to me personally but magic is a given element.
I gave this book 3.8 of 5.0 stars for storyline and plot. As far as readability it was to me just an OK book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in addition to buying it at Amazon.
This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
I can count on Elizabeth Rose to always include a bit of the magical in all of her historical titles.
They may not all appeal to me personally but magic is a given element.
I gave this book 3.8 of 5.0 stars for storyline and plot. As far as readability it was to me just an OK book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in addition to buying it at Amazon.
This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
September 15, 2018
Omg that Devon chick drove me nuts, i would have thrown the book across the room if I hadn't been reading on my tablet 🙄
September 8, 2018
Murder, Concealment, Sorcery and Treachery.
This medieval love story is set during the reign of Edward III during a period when class structure was strictly enforced. At the top was the King, then the Nobles, then the remainder of the population.
A baby girl is hidden in a monastery for her own safety and has no idea of her parentage but has been given the education of a noblewoman, she is therefore less than pleased on finally being released from her seclusion to enter a manor house as a servant. Corbett, Lord Steepleton’s family name has already been sullied because his father married beneath him, he therefore has no intention of following his father’s example, particularly with an outspoken, obstinate young woman who seems to have no idea of her “proper” place. A thoroughly enjoyable story.
For my own interest I looked up the medieval system on the internet, the highlights of which are detailed below.
Life lived under the Medieval Feudal System demanded that everyone owed allegiance to the King and their immediate superior. Everyone was expected to pay for the land by providing the following services:
Work days - completing any chores required.
Providing trained soldiers to fight for the King,and clothes and weapons for the soldiers.
A yeoman owned his own land and often farmed it himself. His land would be equivalent to 30 - 120 acres. A yeoman of the Middle Ages was required to be armed and trained with a bow. Wealthy yeoman would be expected to also be trained and armed with a sword, dagger and the longbow.
People who worked on a manor are described as follows:
Vassal - a Vassal or Liege was a free man who held land (a fief) from a lord to whom he paid homage and swore fealty. A vassal could be a Lord of the Manor but was also directly subservient to a Noble or the King.
Bailiff - A Bailiff was a person of some importance who undertook the management of manors.
Reeve - A Reeve was a manor official appointed by the lord or elected by the peasants.
Serf - A Serf was another name for a peasant or tenant. Medieval Serfs were peasants who worked their lord’s land and paid him certain dues in return for the use of land, the possession (not the ownership) of which was inheritable. The dues were usually in the form of labour on the lord’s land. Medieval Serfs were expected to work for approximately 3 day’s each week on the lord’s land.
Peasant or Villein - A peasant or villein was a low status tenant who worked as an agricultural worker or labourer. A peasant or villein usually cultivated 20-40 acres of land.
Cottager - a low class peasant with a cottage, but with little or no land who generally worked as a simple labourer.
Servant - Servants were house peasants who worked in the lord’s Manor House, doing the cooking, cleaning, laundering, and other household chores
This medieval love story is set during the reign of Edward III during a period when class structure was strictly enforced. At the top was the King, then the Nobles, then the remainder of the population.
A baby girl is hidden in a monastery for her own safety and has no idea of her parentage but has been given the education of a noblewoman, she is therefore less than pleased on finally being released from her seclusion to enter a manor house as a servant. Corbett, Lord Steepleton’s family name has already been sullied because his father married beneath him, he therefore has no intention of following his father’s example, particularly with an outspoken, obstinate young woman who seems to have no idea of her “proper” place. A thoroughly enjoyable story.
For my own interest I looked up the medieval system on the internet, the highlights of which are detailed below.
Life lived under the Medieval Feudal System demanded that everyone owed allegiance to the King and their immediate superior. Everyone was expected to pay for the land by providing the following services:
Work days - completing any chores required.
Providing trained soldiers to fight for the King,and clothes and weapons for the soldiers.
A yeoman owned his own land and often farmed it himself. His land would be equivalent to 30 - 120 acres. A yeoman of the Middle Ages was required to be armed and trained with a bow. Wealthy yeoman would be expected to also be trained and armed with a sword, dagger and the longbow.
People who worked on a manor are described as follows:
Vassal - a Vassal or Liege was a free man who held land (a fief) from a lord to whom he paid homage and swore fealty. A vassal could be a Lord of the Manor but was also directly subservient to a Noble or the King.
Bailiff - A Bailiff was a person of some importance who undertook the management of manors.
Reeve - A Reeve was a manor official appointed by the lord or elected by the peasants.
Serf - A Serf was another name for a peasant or tenant. Medieval Serfs were peasants who worked their lord’s land and paid him certain dues in return for the use of land, the possession (not the ownership) of which was inheritable. The dues were usually in the form of labour on the lord’s land. Medieval Serfs were expected to work for approximately 3 day’s each week on the lord’s land.
Peasant or Villein - A peasant or villein was a low status tenant who worked as an agricultural worker or labourer. A peasant or villein usually cultivated 20-40 acres of land.
Cottager - a low class peasant with a cottage, but with little or no land who generally worked as a simple labourer.
Servant - Servants were house peasants who worked in the lord’s Manor House, doing the cooking, cleaning, laundering, and other household chores
October 15, 2020
This was an average read. It's started with a lot of promise but fell flat after a while. I might be the only one to say this but the chemistry between lead characters felt forced. I understand the my assessment might seem little harsh but I have read good romances which had made me cry, this is just not it for me.
July 16, 2019
Secrets
Glad I found this lost gem. It has everything you want in a good tale. Knights, damsel in distress, magic and evil. Also, a love that is looked down upon because our heroine is a servant girl. The hero and heroine are in for a surprise.
Glad I found this lost gem. It has everything you want in a good tale. Knights, damsel in distress, magic and evil. Also, a love that is looked down upon because our heroine is a servant girl. The hero and heroine are in for a surprise.
October 2, 2018
The heroine was too dramatic and I wished the book had ended sooner.
September 12, 2018
This could have been a great story of magic, sorcery, conflict and with the added mystique of Romance but it sadly fell flat. It should have been nice to have more drama on the side of magic and sorcery further influencing and taking part in the progress of the story not only at the Prologue and some vague unpromising flashbacks and dreams BUT NO, the emphasis went to the sexual attraction between the main characters ~ Lord Corbett and Devon. And what is the significance of Corbett's dreams about the green~eyed maiden which turned out to be Devon? There should have been more, like maybe a prophecy that mages of Corbett's unusual abilities (according to Orrick) dream of their soul~mates so that when they meet there would be Trust (as tales of this nature tend to develop)? Also, if Corbett is a mage, where is his magic when Devon needed it or maybe even before that (his dream connection with her as well as foreshadowing)? Even if he is not a trained sorcerer because of Orick's disappearance? Corbett's dreams are one of the loose plot threads not tightly woven enough into the story to make an impact. But then some of the annoying unnecessary circumstances would have been avoided, like Devon's abduction. And Gilda? How could such a lowly cheap whore turn a great mage like Orrick into a raven? She may be cunning but her motivations are fairly of the common garden variety criminal ~ wealth and power but not knowledge (of maybe more powerful Magic). The plot threads are there, just that they are not as closely and intricately woven as I would have expected such a promising story to turn into. It had its moments, but just not enough. Pity.
September 21, 2018
This is a fascinating story of love, betrayal, magic and redemption. Corbett is a cold, hard and determined man. Devon is a kind, caring, lonely and stubborn woman. Corbett has spent his life trying to rebuild his family's reputation that his father ruined by marrying a servant. He's determined to marry a titled lady so that his sons can inherit his title. Devon has spent her life being hidden in the monastery on Corbett's land, wishing she could be free to see the world outside of the monastery. Corbett has dreamed of a brown haired, green eyed woman who needs his help. When he goes to the monastery to get Devon's guardian to be the cook at his castle, he demands that she bring her "granddaughter" with her. Corbett and Devon both feel a pull towards each other, but Corbett treats her like an unwanted servant, which makes Devon fight against being just a lowly servant to him. He really treats her badly, except for being chivalrous enough to not force he into his bed. There is so much other drama playing out within the storyline, like her real identity, that they can never learn to trust in love. It's a brilliant book with interesting characters and a gripping storyline.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.
March 14, 2021
Lord Corbett Blake- fostered by the Baron after his parents died, siblings went missing as well as the sorcerer he apprentice for,
Devon- was hidden from birth to a healer at a monastery, then 18 years later the healer and herself was to be servants.
Overall I enjoyed reading/listing to this engaging story that has fanciful and unforgettable characters and a hint (well more than a hint) of magic. I will admit I didn't care for Devon to much she was a bit wishy washy and though she was stubborn and stood her ground to be defiant she couldn't stand up for herself and that didn't make a lot of sense. Plus if one is brought up in a monastery and believes which she seemed to, why was she so easily seduced? That didn't set right with me (my reasonings for a 4 vs 5 star for the story). I did love the plot and the story just wish she had more inner strength. Their story has a loving HEA and intrigues the reader to read book 2 to find out about his siblings and what Orik meant.
Narrated by Kevin E Green wh did a fantastic job of retelling the story with character likeness and made the story come alive.
Devon- was hidden from birth to a healer at a monastery, then 18 years later the healer and herself was to be servants.
Overall I enjoyed reading/listing to this engaging story that has fanciful and unforgettable characters and a hint (well more than a hint) of magic. I will admit I didn't care for Devon to much she was a bit wishy washy and though she was stubborn and stood her ground to be defiant she couldn't stand up for herself and that didn't make a lot of sense. Plus if one is brought up in a monastery and believes which she seemed to, why was she so easily seduced? That didn't set right with me (my reasonings for a 4 vs 5 star for the story). I did love the plot and the story just wish she had more inner strength. Their story has a loving HEA and intrigues the reader to read book 2 to find out about his siblings and what Orik meant.
Narrated by Kevin E Green wh did a fantastic job of retelling the story with character likeness and made the story come alive.
September 9, 2018
Corbett Blake, the Lord of Steepleton has had the misfortune of having three women who he was betrothed to die. Now King Edward has told him to choose his own bride by a certain time or he will lose his inheritance to his foster brother. Unfortunately there is a woman who haunts his dreams. It is her that he feels is his destiny.
Devon has lived at the monastery with the old midwife all her life. She has no idea who her parents were, the midwife was told she was nobility and should stay hidden. After eighteen years she is out in the real world, but doesn't like being treated like a servant.
There are a lot of secrets and intrigue at the castle. There are those who are not who they claim to be. Death is being planned. Just who is involved? Can anyone put all things back to rights ? Will a certain bird be the key to the truth?
This is the start of a new series, but if you have read this author before you will know it links to her other series. You can however read this on its own. It will tempt you to buy more.
I loved it.
Devon has lived at the monastery with the old midwife all her life. She has no idea who her parents were, the midwife was told she was nobility and should stay hidden. After eighteen years she is out in the real world, but doesn't like being treated like a servant.
There are a lot of secrets and intrigue at the castle. There are those who are not who they claim to be. Death is being planned. Just who is involved? Can anyone put all things back to rights ? Will a certain bird be the key to the truth?
This is the start of a new series, but if you have read this author before you will know it links to her other series. You can however read this on its own. It will tempt you to buy more.
I loved it.
June 3, 2025
Two things that make a book fabulous are that I want to read it all in one go, and that the characters really affect me. This book ticked both boxes, although, of course, I listened to this rather than read it myself. As for the characters, some I just wanted to jump into the book to hug. Others made me want to pull my hair out, or jump into the book to pull theirs out! The author really knows how to get emotions riled! Even the hero and heroine of the book needed their heads banging together at times, haha.
I loved this story. If you like historical romance with knights, lords and ladies, some steamy bedroom moments, battles, skull duggery and a hint of magic, then you will love it too. This story is exciting, and I was captivated from start to finish.
The narrator did a great job bringing all the characters to life, although a couple of his female voices sounded the same, so, at times, I wondered who was meant to be speaking. My favourite character's voice was Lord Corbett Blake's. You have heard of 'come to bed eyes', well that character had a 'come to bed voice'!!
I loved this story. If you like historical romance with knights, lords and ladies, some steamy bedroom moments, battles, skull duggery and a hint of magic, then you will love it too. This story is exciting, and I was captivated from start to finish.
The narrator did a great job bringing all the characters to life, although a couple of his female voices sounded the same, so, at times, I wondered who was meant to be speaking. My favourite character's voice was Lord Corbett Blake's. You have heard of 'come to bed eyes', well that character had a 'come to bed voice'!!
October 1, 2020
The Truth Can Set You Free
What a terrific and exciting love story.
I enjoyed reading the novella (not a necessity) first and that's where you learn all about young Corbett and why he feels the way he does and you have some insight about him and the raven in this first book.
This story of Corbett and Devon had me captured from the start even though he was an ass at times and she was not sure who she really was. There are lots of hidden discoveries to be found.
The story has all of the right elements to keep you reading at a fast pace along with good and evil characters.
The romance had intimacy before marriage which I thought was just the right amount to make me enjoy the couple until they get their HEA.
I highly recommend this story to real romance readers
What a terrific and exciting love story.
I enjoyed reading the novella (not a necessity) first and that's where you learn all about young Corbett and why he feels the way he does and you have some insight about him and the raven in this first book.
This story of Corbett and Devon had me captured from the start even though he was an ass at times and she was not sure who she really was. There are lots of hidden discoveries to be found.
The story has all of the right elements to keep you reading at a fast pace along with good and evil characters.
The romance had intimacy before marriage which I thought was just the right amount to make me enjoy the couple until they get their HEA.
I highly recommend this story to real romance readers
October 5, 2018
Corbett is trying to hold on to his lands, but he has to marry and soon. His father lost everything because he married beneath him and he vows not to do the same. When he goes to the monastary to retrieve the older lady to work in the castle he asks her to bring the girl too, although he hasn't seen or met her, except in his dreams. Devon has a secret of her own. She's not a pheasant like everyone thinks but an bastard from a noble lord who thought the love he knew and her babe died. But the lords wife knows better, and she is truly evil. Lies, betrayal and secrets abound. A very good book.
August 24, 2019
Interesring story, but unnecessary drama SPOILERS!!
I liked the premise, and the characters were enjoyable at first. But it seemed like every time Devon had the chance to talk to Corbett she decided to be stubborn for no reason other than she believed he should trust her without question. It was just irritating, especially once she overheard the murder plot that would clear her. It seems like everyone was sitting on their suspicions until it worked itself out enough that it almost didn't matter. After pushing myself to finish (something I try not to do b/c time is precious) I don't think I'll take a chance on any other books by this author.
I liked the premise, and the characters were enjoyable at first. But it seemed like every time Devon had the chance to talk to Corbett she decided to be stubborn for no reason other than she believed he should trust her without question. It was just irritating, especially once she overheard the murder plot that would clear her. It seems like everyone was sitting on their suspicions until it worked itself out enough that it almost didn't matter. After pushing myself to finish (something I try not to do b/c time is precious) I don't think I'll take a chance on any other books by this author.
November 15, 2019
I really wanted to Love this Book, albeit it was Filled with to much Narrative & not enough connection between the characters.
Corbett & Devon were to much of not waits to be a Lord & a Lady. I understand that in this period that the Men treated the Villeins & Servants like crap. Making them sleep on the floor & not eat until the upper class ate & drank their fill. As for the women, they were treated with such disrespect & as whores.
"underlined the belief that women were inferior to men, and that they were morally weaker and likely to tempt men into sin."
The Story had a Good Plot, it just wasn't written in a Great way.
Corbett & Devon were to much of not waits to be a Lord & a Lady. I understand that in this period that the Men treated the Villeins & Servants like crap. Making them sleep on the floor & not eat until the upper class ate & drank their fill. As for the women, they were treated with such disrespect & as whores.
"underlined the belief that women were inferior to men, and that they were morally weaker and likely to tempt men into sin."
The Story had a Good Plot, it just wasn't written in a Great way.
April 1, 2020
Lord of the Blade
Three times Lord Corbett was to marry and all three times the ladies died before the wedding. The king told Corbett to find a Nobel wife to keep his lands and castle. Devon was brought into the castle as a servant. Corbett wanted her but she wasn’t a Nobel. Orrick a sorcerer was at work here but he was turned into a raven which was Corbett’s best friend. Baron Kenric true heir was lost as a new born. Devon is that heir and the mark upon the back of her neck proved it and she had the coin that went into the baron’s sword that turned the raven back to the sorcerer.
Three times Lord Corbett was to marry and all three times the ladies died before the wedding. The king told Corbett to find a Nobel wife to keep his lands and castle. Devon was brought into the castle as a servant. Corbett wanted her but she wasn’t a Nobel. Orrick a sorcerer was at work here but he was turned into a raven which was Corbett’s best friend. Baron Kenric true heir was lost as a new born. Devon is that heir and the mark upon the back of her neck proved it and she had the coin that went into the baron’s sword that turned the raven back to the sorcerer.
December 4, 2020
****AUDIO****
A good story by Elizabeth Rose, but here is my full disclosure: she wrote the characters well- Lord Corbett needed a good smack upside his dense head, the Baroness was insufferable, the Baron a doll, Malcolm- I hated at first, but grew to like, and Devon... Devon I did not like. I yelled at her, I wanted to throttle her or even smack her at times! But the hero loves whom he loves. I also need to admit I wasn't overly fond of the narrator- he did well in the general reading of the story & a couple of the characters, but the rest, meh. As always, use headphones for the bedroom scenes if children are present. 😉
A good story by Elizabeth Rose, but here is my full disclosure: she wrote the characters well- Lord Corbett needed a good smack upside his dense head, the Baroness was insufferable, the Baron a doll, Malcolm- I hated at first, but grew to like, and Devon... Devon I did not like. I yelled at her, I wanted to throttle her or even smack her at times! But the hero loves whom he loves. I also need to admit I wasn't overly fond of the narrator- he did well in the general reading of the story & a couple of the characters, but the rest, meh. As always, use headphones for the bedroom scenes if children are present. 😉
May 7, 2018
Disappointed
What started out as a good plot became a story wrought with inconsistent character behaviors, poor grammar and spelling, and a lame heroine whose ridiculous desire to withhold information made the entire story unbelievable. I made myself finish reading the book, but it was such a disappointment. Considering this was Ms. Ross's first novel, the editor should take responsibility for the poor way this book was released. I hope these comments help improve future writings.
What started out as a good plot became a story wrought with inconsistent character behaviors, poor grammar and spelling, and a lame heroine whose ridiculous desire to withhold information made the entire story unbelievable. I made myself finish reading the book, but it was such a disappointment. Considering this was Ms. Ross's first novel, the editor should take responsibility for the poor way this book was released. I hope these comments help improve future writings.
September 3, 2018
Really enjoyed this book. Devon was an orphan, raised in a monastery. The only clue to her parentage was an amulet that was with her when she was dropped off at the monastery as a newborn. Allowed freedoms girls usually did not have, she grew up strong willed and prone to express her feelings. Corbett was a Lord, intent upon clearing his family name by marrying the most noble lady he could find. When they meet, they clash, but are also very strongly drawn to each other. But there are those whose wish to destroy them both.
September 10, 2018
Lord Corbett is committed to clearing his family’s name and retaining his title and castle. Left at the monastery as an infant by the Sorcerer Orrick, Devon doesn’t know who she is. The only clue to her true identity is a strange amulet left with her. Corbett senses there is something special about Devon. He is determined to find out who she really is. The attraction between them is strong, but they fight it because love between a noble and a servant is forbidden.
Lord of the Blade is an exciting story set in medieval England. It is an engaging fast-paced tale that grabs your attention and holds it. The well done, complex characters draw you into their story. The action and tension as the story develops build from page-turning to nail-biting. Answers to questions and solutions to mysteries will surprise you. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
Lord of the Blade is an exciting story set in medieval England. It is an engaging fast-paced tale that grabs your attention and holds it. The well done, complex characters draw you into their story. The action and tension as the story develops build from page-turning to nail-biting. Answers to questions and solutions to mysteries will surprise you. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
September 15, 2023
Corbertt and Devon is a love story of the ages. Devon is a servant and Corbertt Lord of the castle. There is something about Devon that Corbertt has not been able to figure out. The King has said he must marry but he hasn't thus far. He has been having dreams of Devon before he ever met her. Will he marry a common servant or a noble lady that has a large dowery? He falls in love with Devon but doesn't want to be like his father and fall into disgrace for not marrying a noble woman. Please read the story to find out.
November 12, 2023
Great Story
This is my first Elizabethtown Rose novel and I thoroughly enjoyed every page.
My favorite genres are romance and mystery. Getting them in one place is the cat's meow.
You will have as much fun as I did when you read it.
Personal recommendation: Read book 6 first.
I've never understood why prequels are placed last. By definition they come first !!! You will understand the mmc, Corbett, much better and the story will be much more complete if you read Legacy Of The Blade first.
On to book 2 !
This is my first Elizabethtown Rose novel and I thoroughly enjoyed every page.
My favorite genres are romance and mystery. Getting them in one place is the cat's meow.
You will have as much fun as I did when you read it.
Personal recommendation: Read book 6 first.
I've never understood why prequels are placed last. By definition they come first !!! You will understand the mmc, Corbett, much better and the story will be much more complete if you read Legacy Of The Blade first.
On to book 2 !
September 8, 2018
3.5 stars
Corbett was a complex character, due to his background he was afraid to commit to loving anyone. He gave an impression of being a hard hearted warrior. There is a mystery as to Devon’s background and who her parents were. They obviously have feelings for each other but feel incapable of expressing them. The story includes treachery and plenty of action. This was a good paced read and it was interesting to read of the earlier life of the characters that are met in the later books.
Corbett was a complex character, due to his background he was afraid to commit to loving anyone. He gave an impression of being a hard hearted warrior. There is a mystery as to Devon’s background and who her parents were. They obviously have feelings for each other but feel incapable of expressing them. The story includes treachery and plenty of action. This was a good paced read and it was interesting to read of the earlier life of the characters that are met in the later books.
April 6, 2019
To wish washy
I gave 2stars cause I feel bad giving anybody just one. I thought the writers was good as far as the storyline and the telling of ther story. But the characters were ahhhhi incisive iit got to where I wanted ro chop if they're heads. Geez come on make a decision and stick with it. Also, no disrespect, but I have read her books before and is very hard to make a connection whith her characters. It just seems theres something missing.
I gave 2stars cause I feel bad giving anybody just one. I thought the writers was good as far as the storyline and the telling of ther story. But the characters were ahhhhi incisive iit got to where I wanted ro chop if they're heads. Geez come on make a decision and stick with it. Also, no disrespect, but I have read her books before and is very hard to make a connection whith her characters. It just seems theres something missing.
August 30, 2020
Lord Corbett is trying to win back his good family name. The King says he must marry a Lady or forfeit his title. This is hard, how can he marry without love and still fulfill his quest. Devon has lived in secret with the monks. A commoner, but with a Lady's aura. She has been brought to the castle as a maid and fights Corbett every chance she gets. Will their lives cross to fulfill a dynasty? Follow their journey.
Great narration and story.
Great narration and story.
September 19, 2018
What an insufferable jerk. Forcing her to bathe him? Seriously? Then making her sleep on the floor? While I was reading this I kept thinking to myself, why doesn't she just slap him? Even if she was a servant or so he thought, he shouldn't have treated her that way. However, if an author makes you feel for the characters, whether you love or despise them, she has done her job well.
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