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Knights of Honor Trilogy #3
Fallen Knight
For breaking the sacred vows of knighthood, Gareth de Mowbrey is banished to the outer realms of the kingdom. He is broken down and is plagued by the demons from his past. He has lost everything, his reputation is in shreds, and he is walking the path of self-destruction. That is, until he meets one woman who may have the power to save him from himself...
Clarisse de Servian knows that her duty is to marry the man that her family chooses for her. But even for the betterment of her people, she cannot bring herself to wed a man she does not love. She does however fall in love with a man who is forbidden to her, and for once she enjoys happiness. But this happiness is only fleeting, for Clarisse possess a dark secret that threatens to destroy her and everyone she loves.
Although part 3 of the Knights of Honor Trilogy, this story can be read as a stand-alone book.
Clarisse de Servian knows that her duty is to marry the man that her family chooses for her. But even for the betterment of her people, she cannot bring herself to wed a man she does not love. She does however fall in love with a man who is forbidden to her, and for once she enjoys happiness. But this happiness is only fleeting, for Clarisse possess a dark secret that threatens to destroy her and everyone she loves.
Although part 3 of the Knights of Honor Trilogy, this story can be read as a stand-alone book.
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Dana D'Angelo
15 books29 followersDana is the only girl from a family of nine children. As a teenager, there was a constant battle for the T.V. remote, which she lost so she was forced to find her amusement in books. Soon after she discovered historical romance novels from best selling romance writers like Johanna Lindsay, Judith McNaught and Julie Garwood. She read as many as 10 romance books per week, and spent hours with her nose pressed between the pages, skipping meals and cutting out sleep. Medieval romance and love in the Regency era was just too exciting.
It wasn't until she was married with two young kids that she decided to take a stab at writing her own historical romance books. She is intrigued with the idea of writing romance fiction that could bring hours of enjoyment to readers, help them escape from reality, and perhaps remind them how sweet love is and should be. These are the things that she enjoys as a reader, and these are the things that she wants to give back as a writer.
Dana resides in a city east of Toronto, Canada. When not writing or reading, she's dining at local restaurants with her husband and kids and enjoying the spectacular foods of the world.
You can learn more about Dana by visiting her website, look her up and like her on - facebook, or follow her on twitter - @DanaD_author and Google +
It wasn't until she was married with two young kids that she decided to take a stab at writing her own historical romance books. She is intrigued with the idea of writing romance fiction that could bring hours of enjoyment to readers, help them escape from reality, and perhaps remind them how sweet love is and should be. These are the things that she enjoys as a reader, and these are the things that she wants to give back as a writer.
Dana resides in a city east of Toronto, Canada. When not writing or reading, she's dining at local restaurants with her husband and kids and enjoying the spectacular foods of the world.
You can learn more about Dana by visiting her website, look her up and like her on - facebook, or follow her on twitter - @DanaD_author and Google +
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September 11, 2014
A Definite Keeper!
I just finished Fallen Knight and I loved it. Gareth had my heart from the very start. I loved that Clarisse saw the best in him all the time, and that he never judged her for her pain. When all the world seemed against them, it was beautiful to watch them find their way to be together. This one is going at the top of my Favorite Keepers. I will definitely read it again.
I just finished Fallen Knight and I loved it. Gareth had my heart from the very start. I loved that Clarisse saw the best in him all the time, and that he never judged her for her pain. When all the world seemed against them, it was beautiful to watch them find their way to be together. This one is going at the top of my Favorite Keepers. I will definitely read it again.
July 20, 2014
Fallen Knight is another great read in THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR TRILOGY. This can be read as a stand alone book, but since I have read the first 2 books of the series, I enjoyed knowing the story behind the story of Gareth. Dana’s books keep my interest so much that I have to stay up to finish the book. Fallen Knight is the story of Gareth and Clarissa. Gareth, a knight once legendary and respected, now is rejected by fellow knight and king, and living on the outer regions of the land. Clarissa, betrothed to Hervey de Lyria, an angry, mean knight, but shows only that side to Clarissa. As Gareth and Clarissa meet on the road on the way to her cousins wedding, they start a friendship of sort. Will their friendship grow into love, or is Gareth too far gone in his own agony, for love? while spending time together at the wedding feast, the attraction between them grows. But family is determined for Clarissa to marry Hervey. Dana has you falling in love with Gareth and rooting for him and Clarissa. But is he too wounded to be redeemed? The secondary characters add to the story. I love how Dana has written this story between Gareth and Clarissa. I highly recommend FALLEN KNIGHT and all other Dana’s books. She is a must read for me.
December 7, 2015
Fallen Knight is the third and final installment of this brilliant trilogy.
This book is the story of Gareth de Mowbrey (One True Knight). It begins just after the end of One True Knight, in King Edward’s Court, England 1354. Gareth is led, in shackles, before King Edward. Present are knights Derrik d’Evant and Jonathon d’Abelard. He was accused by his former employer and friend of killing the Grey Knight while in custody. He’d promised to bring him to King Edward for justice. No one actually witnessed the killing, but Gareth confessed to the charge. The King sentenced him to banishment to the outskirts of the realm. He was not stripped of his title, but his reputation was destroyed. He lost his friend and practically brother and was disgraced. Derrik d’Evant still befriended him, but Gareth left to his banishment.
The story resumes outside of Wykeham, England, 1359. Gareth remembers how his page came to be his page (the little boy who threw the rock in One True Knight). This is after he helped thwart the plot against the Lord of Stanbury and apprehend the true plotter against King Edward. The King had pardoned him, but he remained at his dilapidated farm still a disgraced knight. Derrik d’Evant arrives and invites Gareth to his wedding at Stanbury. When Gareth declines, Derrik explains that Jonathon and Rowena won’t be able to come, and that he needs Gareth to come as an honored guest. To honor Derrik and to find what he considered a worthy knight to train his page Leofwin, Gareth relents and agrees to attend.
Later, on his way to Derrik’s wedding he meets Clarisse De Servian (cousin to Geoffrey De Servian, Heart of a Knight) who’s returning to Stanbury for the wedding. If you’ve read the previous novels you’ll be familiar with this character, if not you can read this one to understand…but being familiar with the previous story helps. Clarisse’s issue is she’s been practically promised to another knight to help her family defend their lands, she absolutely abhors this man, so instead of waiting for him to accompany her and her family (and imitating her cousin Amelie’s headstrong personality) she took her maid and a guard and left for the wedding early. Stopping in the rougher town of Wykeham, at the inn, she meets Gareth who rescues her from ruffians and they accompany him and his page to Stanbury. She learns much about this supposed disgraced knight, and find who he is much different than the rumors.
With marvelous plot twists and character development, author Dana D’Angelo develops this wonderful story in ways that will both rend and uplift your heart. The family issues, devious behavior, and so much more will leave you breathless, but not, I’m afraid, tearless. Yes, tissues are a must have. The conclusion to this entertaining trilogy is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliette, but with a much happier ending.
I truly believe you will completely enjoy this last installment, I certainly did! I can’t wait for more from this talented author.
This book is the story of Gareth de Mowbrey (One True Knight). It begins just after the end of One True Knight, in King Edward’s Court, England 1354. Gareth is led, in shackles, before King Edward. Present are knights Derrik d’Evant and Jonathon d’Abelard. He was accused by his former employer and friend of killing the Grey Knight while in custody. He’d promised to bring him to King Edward for justice. No one actually witnessed the killing, but Gareth confessed to the charge. The King sentenced him to banishment to the outskirts of the realm. He was not stripped of his title, but his reputation was destroyed. He lost his friend and practically brother and was disgraced. Derrik d’Evant still befriended him, but Gareth left to his banishment.
The story resumes outside of Wykeham, England, 1359. Gareth remembers how his page came to be his page (the little boy who threw the rock in One True Knight). This is after he helped thwart the plot against the Lord of Stanbury and apprehend the true plotter against King Edward. The King had pardoned him, but he remained at his dilapidated farm still a disgraced knight. Derrik d’Evant arrives and invites Gareth to his wedding at Stanbury. When Gareth declines, Derrik explains that Jonathon and Rowena won’t be able to come, and that he needs Gareth to come as an honored guest. To honor Derrik and to find what he considered a worthy knight to train his page Leofwin, Gareth relents and agrees to attend.
Later, on his way to Derrik’s wedding he meets Clarisse De Servian (cousin to Geoffrey De Servian, Heart of a Knight) who’s returning to Stanbury for the wedding. If you’ve read the previous novels you’ll be familiar with this character, if not you can read this one to understand…but being familiar with the previous story helps. Clarisse’s issue is she’s been practically promised to another knight to help her family defend their lands, she absolutely abhors this man, so instead of waiting for him to accompany her and her family (and imitating her cousin Amelie’s headstrong personality) she took her maid and a guard and left for the wedding early. Stopping in the rougher town of Wykeham, at the inn, she meets Gareth who rescues her from ruffians and they accompany him and his page to Stanbury. She learns much about this supposed disgraced knight, and find who he is much different than the rumors.
With marvelous plot twists and character development, author Dana D’Angelo develops this wonderful story in ways that will both rend and uplift your heart. The family issues, devious behavior, and so much more will leave you breathless, but not, I’m afraid, tearless. Yes, tissues are a must have. The conclusion to this entertaining trilogy is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliette, but with a much happier ending.
I truly believe you will completely enjoy this last installment, I certainly did! I can’t wait for more from this talented author.
September 5, 2014
Although there are various opinions regarding the length of a short story, given the other features that it has, Fallen Knight is, in my opinion, a short story. Why I mention this? Simply because the short stories, the novellas, are focused on a single plot, a short period of time, and their denouement may be somehow abrupt. Thus, seeing that Fallen Knight observes these "rules", I can say without being a criticism, that the story would have deserved to be developed on several more levels to enable a deepening of the subject and of the feelings invoked. And that because, certainly, the women’s status in a society / a historical period that we imagine to be idyllic, in which the arrival of the knight in shining armour could save all, make us forget the fact that nothing was rose in those days, and the happy ending was probably a rare one, it'a good premise for a (love) story. But what feeds our imagination is the very idea of the knight and chivalry, of their moral code that ruled and decided their fate, but a code which once again faced the individual interest with the wellbeing of the society or group. A confrontation that, as Dana D'Angelo shows us, could regard not only the knights, but also could be the reason of the damsels’ distress.
Both main (very likable) characters, marked by their past, by what they have done or suffered, come together and find themselves in a situation in which their chance at happiness depends not only on others, but on an entire social system that they are required to submit, a system that can overlook one evil or another, that could incriminate based only on appearances, the social status, without even trying to establish the truth.
If you like the atmosphere of the cloak and dagger movies, historical romance stories and the idea that love saves everything, but especially if you want to day dream (again) to the fallen knight that you can redeem, you can read this story and found out that Dana D'Angelo, without being imposed by short stories rules, chose for her story to have also a moral that I let you to discover for yourself. Oh and, unlike me, you can begin with the first volume of the trilogy, it’s very possible for you to like them all.
Enjoy!
March 20, 2015
FALLEN KNIGHT by Dana D'Angelo is an interesting Medieval Historical Romance. #3 in the "Knights of Honor" Trilogy, but can be read as a stand alone. Although, I we recommend reading the entire series.
Can a fallen Knight find his true love, and forgiveness?
Gareth de Mowbrey, is a fallen Knight, and a broken man with a tortured soul. Clarisse de Servian, has a dark secret, and finds a Knight who is forbidden to her, may just be the man to bring her happiness or who will destroy her and everyone she loves.
Danger and happiness for both of these souls lurks around the corner.
Well written with engaging characters and a sweet, romantic, passionate story. Filled with a Knight who needs forgiveness, tenderness and acceptance and a Lady who longs for happiness, one who was raped, and looking for her HEA. Larissa may have just found her Knight in shining armor. Gareth may find forgiveness and healing in a place, and by someone he never expected. I would strongly recommend this Trilogy. Medieval Historical fans are sure to enjoy this read, especially, if you enjoy Knights, adventure, and romance. A must read for Historical Romance fans!
*Received for an honest review from the author*
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Can a fallen Knight find his true love, and forgiveness?
Gareth de Mowbrey, is a fallen Knight, and a broken man with a tortured soul. Clarisse de Servian, has a dark secret, and finds a Knight who is forbidden to her, may just be the man to bring her happiness or who will destroy her and everyone she loves.
Danger and happiness for both of these souls lurks around the corner.
Well written with engaging characters and a sweet, romantic, passionate story. Filled with a Knight who needs forgiveness, tenderness and acceptance and a Lady who longs for happiness, one who was raped, and looking for her HEA. Larissa may have just found her Knight in shining armor. Gareth may find forgiveness and healing in a place, and by someone he never expected. I would strongly recommend this Trilogy. Medieval Historical fans are sure to enjoy this read, especially, if you enjoy Knights, adventure, and romance. A must read for Historical Romance fans!
*Received for an honest review from the author*
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
September 5, 2014
A nice historical romance that I quite enjoyed, Fallen Knight was a good read. It wasn't particularly amazing, but it was a light, sweet read that I did like.
Clarisse was a good heroine. She was kind-hearted, determined no to listen to rumors, and unwilling to let her family's ambition force her into a marriage she didn't want. Overall, she was a likable character.
Gareth was great, as well. Despite his fall from grace, he was an honorable man at heart. He was sweet, loyal to those he cared about, and adorable in general.
The romance was sweet. Clarisse and Gareth had a connection right away and, from then on, they were determined to overcome anything to be together. I thought they were a lovely couple.
The plot moved quickly and I was kept interested the entire way through. The were a few pitfalls, where the story fell to some cheesiness and melodrama. And, I felt like there could have been so much more to the story. But, overall, I enjoyed the story and I thought the ending was lovely.
Fallen Knight was a nice historical romance that I enjoyed reading. Though not the best book, it was an enjoyable way to pass the time. Romance lovers, you might want to look this book up.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Clarisse was a good heroine. She was kind-hearted, determined no to listen to rumors, and unwilling to let her family's ambition force her into a marriage she didn't want. Overall, she was a likable character.
Gareth was great, as well. Despite his fall from grace, he was an honorable man at heart. He was sweet, loyal to those he cared about, and adorable in general.
The romance was sweet. Clarisse and Gareth had a connection right away and, from then on, they were determined to overcome anything to be together. I thought they were a lovely couple.
The plot moved quickly and I was kept interested the entire way through. The were a few pitfalls, where the story fell to some cheesiness and melodrama. And, I felt like there could have been so much more to the story. But, overall, I enjoyed the story and I thought the ending was lovely.
Fallen Knight was a nice historical romance that I enjoyed reading. Though not the best book, it was an enjoyable way to pass the time. Romance lovers, you might want to look this book up.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
August 19, 2014
4 fangs
A knight who broke the scared oath and dishonored his king becomes banished from the kingdom. Gareth de Mowbery fells like a has been and drinks his life away in his run down house outside the kingdom with his servant I mean page Leofwin. That is until he returns for his friend’s wedding and meets a woman who will change his life and fate. But this woman is not in his grasp and has a dark secret. Will they have their love story? Is fate good or bad for Gareth? Read it.
Easy read, part of a series but can be read on its own and understood. In the beginning I love Leofwin because he was not afraid to say no to the well-known Gareth and wanted to make him the man everyone use to worship and be afraid of. I’ve always found arranged marriages interesting in books because almost all of the people who are to be wed stray or the man try to get the woman to love them.
Medieval romance/ knight’s tale.
Reviewer for Paranormal romance and authors that rock and Dana D”Angelo.
A knight who broke the scared oath and dishonored his king becomes banished from the kingdom. Gareth de Mowbery fells like a has been and drinks his life away in his run down house outside the kingdom with his servant I mean page Leofwin. That is until he returns for his friend’s wedding and meets a woman who will change his life and fate. But this woman is not in his grasp and has a dark secret. Will they have their love story? Is fate good or bad for Gareth? Read it.
Easy read, part of a series but can be read on its own and understood. In the beginning I love Leofwin because he was not afraid to say no to the well-known Gareth and wanted to make him the man everyone use to worship and be afraid of. I’ve always found arranged marriages interesting in books because almost all of the people who are to be wed stray or the man try to get the woman to love them.
Medieval romance/ knight’s tale.
Reviewer for Paranormal romance and authors that rock and Dana D”Angelo.
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