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A Modern Fairytale #4
Dark Sexy Knight
From New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery comes another timeless tale of love everlasting!
Loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot, Dark Sexy Knight tells the story of dinner theater knight Colt Lane, who meets down-on-her-luck Verity Gwynn on the worst day of her life. Evicted from their home, Verity and her special-needs brother, Ryan, must find jobs or risk being separated. Colt, who is the furthest-possible thing from a white knight in real life, comes to their unlikely rescue, quickly cementing his place in Verity's heart.
Colt has dark, deeply buried secrets that keep his smile hidden and his eyes down, which has kept people away . . . until he meets Verity, who seems immune to his gruff manners and taciturn ways. The more time Colt spends with her, the more he longs for her sweetness in his life and yearns to be the knight in shining armor she so desperately needs. Certain he will lose her if she learns the truth about his past, he must decide if he can trust her with his yesterday in order to build a beautiful tomorrow.
**Contemporary Romance. Due to profanity, mild violence and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**
All novels in the ~a modern fairytale~ collection are written as fundraisers.
Dark Sexy Knight is part of the ~a modern fairytale~ collection, which includes six standalone, completely unrelated novels inspired by beloved fairy tales:
The Vixen and the Vet (Beauty & the Beast) - available now
Never Let You Go (Hansel & Gretel) - available now
Ginger's Heart (Little Red Riding Hood) - available now
Dark Sexy Knight (Camelot) - available now
Don't Speak (The Little Mermaid) - available 2017
Swan Song (The Ugly Duckling) - available 2017.
Loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot, Dark Sexy Knight tells the story of dinner theater knight Colt Lane, who meets down-on-her-luck Verity Gwynn on the worst day of her life. Evicted from their home, Verity and her special-needs brother, Ryan, must find jobs or risk being separated. Colt, who is the furthest-possible thing from a white knight in real life, comes to their unlikely rescue, quickly cementing his place in Verity's heart.
Colt has dark, deeply buried secrets that keep his smile hidden and his eyes down, which has kept people away . . . until he meets Verity, who seems immune to his gruff manners and taciturn ways. The more time Colt spends with her, the more he longs for her sweetness in his life and yearns to be the knight in shining armor she so desperately needs. Certain he will lose her if she learns the truth about his past, he must decide if he can trust her with his yesterday in order to build a beautiful tomorrow.
**Contemporary Romance. Due to profanity, mild violence and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**
All novels in the ~a modern fairytale~ collection are written as fundraisers.
Dark Sexy Knight is part of the ~a modern fairytale~ collection, which includes six standalone, completely unrelated novels inspired by beloved fairy tales:
The Vixen and the Vet (Beauty & the Beast) - available now
Never Let You Go (Hansel & Gretel) - available now
Ginger's Heart (Little Red Riding Hood) - available now
Dark Sexy Knight (Camelot) - available now
Don't Speak (The Little Mermaid) - available 2017
Swan Song (The Ugly Duckling) - available 2017.
292 pages, ebook
First published June 3, 2016
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Katy Regnery
117 books4,273 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery has a heart for smart romance featuring strong women and decent men. Almost exclusively self-published, Katy claims authorship of over 60 titles, including three RITA® finalists. Translated into French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish, Katy has sold over 1.8 million books worldwide.
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June 10, 2016
4 Stars!!
Katy Regnery delivered another fantastic read in this modern fairy tales series that I truly enjoyed. This was my second book in this series and I have to say I really like the concept. 'Dark Sexy Knight' was such a romantic read. It stole my heart from the very beginning with its endearing and captivating characters. The sexiness and sweetness were well balanced which I really enjoyed and the love story between the two main characters was so lovely and heartwarming. This modern fairy tale, inspired by the legend of Camelot fallows the story of Colton, a modern day knight and Verity, an endearing heroine who needs some rescuing.
Verity has been watching after her special needs brother, Ryan since their parents passed away. She’s kind and hardworking and she’s determined to find jobs for herself and her brother and reduce the risk of being separated. Colton comes to Verity and Ryan’s rescue, finding them jobs where he works playing a knight, at a local dinner theatre. He has a troubled past and he doesn’t consider himself a knight in shining armor, but from the moment he meets the two brothers he feels the strong need to protect and care for them.
Everything changes for these three when Colton gives Verity and Ryan a place to stay at his home. As time passes the three of them become friends, but the friendship between Colton and Verity slowly becomes something more, both of them irrevocably falling in love with each other in a very short amount of time.
This was such a wonderful romance! The writing was flawless as always, the story line interesting and the two main characters well portrayed and so, so endearing. Both Colton and Verity had so much depth and I loved them both equally to be honest. Even if Connor at the beginning came across as closed off, he was such a wonderful hero, such a great knight in shining armor. And trust me when I say, he really was one of those. He was not perfect, he had his own flaws, but he was sweet and so protective with those who cared and loved, willing to drop everything to stand up for and rescue them and anyone who needs some help. There were times when he believed he’s not worth it, that he doesn’t deserve to be happy, but our smart and sweet heroine showed him that he deserves love and that he can be her knight.
Verity was a fantastic, admirable heroine from the moment she was introduced. She won me over immediately. I loved her kindness and strength and the way she cared for her brother, the way she protected him was really heartwarming. She was so loyal and considerate with him as the story unfolded. I really felt for her and I was so glad she found Colton.
I loved Colton and Verity together. They were perfect for each other and the way they fitted into each other lives was simply wonderful. Their passionate romance was beautifully written and I honestly rooted for them from the very beginning. I truly loved these two together.
The connection and chemistry between these two characters were fantastically done. They were palpable from the beginning and I enjoyed all the sweet and sexy moments between these two.
I have to mention the cast of supporting character that were so well written and endearing. Verity’s brother, Ryan and Colton’s cousin, Meredith were terrific characters and both of them had an important role into the story, which I loved.
The epilogue was very sugary sweet, which usually I don’t like, but since this on was a modern day fairy tale it worked. Overall, a sweet, romantic read!
Katy Regnery delivered another fantastic read in this modern fairy tales series that I truly enjoyed. This was my second book in this series and I have to say I really like the concept. 'Dark Sexy Knight' was such a romantic read. It stole my heart from the very beginning with its endearing and captivating characters. The sexiness and sweetness were well balanced which I really enjoyed and the love story between the two main characters was so lovely and heartwarming. This modern fairy tale, inspired by the legend of Camelot fallows the story of Colton, a modern day knight and Verity, an endearing heroine who needs some rescuing.
“She was a bad idea.
Such a bad idea, because in the very short time he’d known her, she’d gotten under his skin in ways he couldn’t have possibly anticipated.”
Verity has been watching after her special needs brother, Ryan since their parents passed away. She’s kind and hardworking and she’s determined to find jobs for herself and her brother and reduce the risk of being separated. Colton comes to Verity and Ryan’s rescue, finding them jobs where he works playing a knight, at a local dinner theatre. He has a troubled past and he doesn’t consider himself a knight in shining armor, but from the moment he meets the two brothers he feels the strong need to protect and care for them.
Everything changes for these three when Colton gives Verity and Ryan a place to stay at his home. As time passes the three of them become friends, but the friendship between Colton and Verity slowly becomes something more, both of them irrevocably falling in love with each other in a very short amount of time.
“Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I had good luck. No. I had the best luck. I had you. And it was like all those tough knocks were worthwhile because you were the prize. I had to have all that bad luck so the scales would be cosmically balanced when you came along.”
This was such a wonderful romance! The writing was flawless as always, the story line interesting and the two main characters well portrayed and so, so endearing. Both Colton and Verity had so much depth and I loved them both equally to be honest. Even if Connor at the beginning came across as closed off, he was such a wonderful hero, such a great knight in shining armor. And trust me when I say, he really was one of those. He was not perfect, he had his own flaws, but he was sweet and so protective with those who cared and loved, willing to drop everything to stand up for and rescue them and anyone who needs some help. There were times when he believed he’s not worth it, that he doesn’t deserve to be happy, but our smart and sweet heroine showed him that he deserves love and that he can be her knight.
“I can be your knight, Verity. I can be whatever you need me to be.”
Verity was a fantastic, admirable heroine from the moment she was introduced. She won me over immediately. I loved her kindness and strength and the way she cared for her brother, the way she protected him was really heartwarming. She was so loyal and considerate with him as the story unfolded. I really felt for her and I was so glad she found Colton.
I loved Colton and Verity together. They were perfect for each other and the way they fitted into each other lives was simply wonderful. Their passionate romance was beautifully written and I honestly rooted for them from the very beginning. I truly loved these two together.
“Every day I spend with you, you become my “sweet place,” sunshine.”
The connection and chemistry between these two characters were fantastically done. They were palpable from the beginning and I enjoyed all the sweet and sexy moments between these two.
I have to mention the cast of supporting character that were so well written and endearing. Verity’s brother, Ryan and Colton’s cousin, Meredith were terrific characters and both of them had an important role into the story, which I loved.
The epilogue was very sugary sweet, which usually I don’t like, but since this on was a modern day fairy tale it worked. Overall, a sweet, romantic read!
June 14, 2016
*****5+++++++++ STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
"Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I had good luck. No, I had the best luck. I had you. And it was like all those touch knocks were worthwhile because you were the prize. I had to have all that bad luck so the scales would be cosmically balanced when you came along."
This is the third book I’ve read in the series and it is, BY FAR, my FAVORITE. Each book is a standalone and is loosely based off of famous fairy tales. This one centers around the tale of Camelot, specifically with Lancelot and Guinevere. Don’t worry it takes place in present day and the characters just happen to work at The Legend of Camelot, which is like a Medieval Times for those of you who have been to one of those dinner theater shows. I just loved this one so much, and it had nothing to do with the fact that I have always been fascinated with the tale of King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. It just had everything to do with the main characters and the breathtaking love that they had for one another.
Colton Lane is the dark and brooding Viking Knight at TLOC. He has a body made for sin and a very masculine alpha appearance. He’s not what you would consider handsome but something about him just oozes sexuality. Women who come to the show end up throwing themselves at him and he’s been known to take some of them back to the horse stables a time or two for some hot schmexy times. Colton is at a job fair with his boss, trying to recruit new employees for TLOC. He runs into a beautiful young woman and her special needs brother and normally he doesn’t go out of his way to socialize with others or to offer help but something about this woman draws him to her. He finds himself going to bat for the two with his boss to get them both jobs at TLOC. Not only does he end up helping them land jobs, but he ends up opening his home to them when they are evicted from the seedy motel they had been calling home for the past month. He just can’t seem to stop being their savior.
Verity Gwynne is the young woman that finds her knight in shining armor in Colton. She recently lost both of her parents and has been left the responsibility of caring for her older brother who suffered a head injury when he was young and is now mentally disabled. She’s never been given a break in life. Her parents spent most of their time caring for her brother because of his disability and left her to fend for herself. Since their deaths life has been a huge uphill battle for her until the day she meets Colton.
Colton has also had a rough start in life and because he had explosive, violent outbursts, which was termed intermittent explosive disorder, and it led to some trouble in school, he was sent away by his parents to live with his Aunt. The outbursts would only be triggered when someone he cared for was being threatened or harmed. He lived a better life with his Aunt and before she passed away she had asked him to look out for his cousin, Melody, who suffers from Down Syndrome.
Colton and Verity feel an instant attraction to each other but they’re both a bit clueless and can’t see what’s going on between them. Once they finally admit their feelings the steam factor is OFF THE CHARTS!!!! I think every woman needs a Dark Sexy Knight in their lives!!!!
As with every fairy tale, there are some villains who threaten to tear the two young lovers apart forever. Will Colton and Verity be able to face their challenges head on and keep their relationship intact?
This story was the complete package for me. I was absolutely engrossed in it from the very first page to the end of its amazing epilogue. I have enjoyed the two other books I read by Ms. Regnery but never did I feel blown away until this one right here. Now I am adding her to my list of MUST READ authors. She has won this reader over indefinitely!
DARK SEXY KNIGHT is available now. If you haven’t one-clicked this yet, I highly recommend that you do!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/21hZWt5
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
"Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I had good luck. No, I had the best luck. I had you. And it was like all those touch knocks were worthwhile because you were the prize. I had to have all that bad luck so the scales would be cosmically balanced when you came along."
This is the third book I’ve read in the series and it is, BY FAR, my FAVORITE. Each book is a standalone and is loosely based off of famous fairy tales. This one centers around the tale of Camelot, specifically with Lancelot and Guinevere. Don’t worry it takes place in present day and the characters just happen to work at The Legend of Camelot, which is like a Medieval Times for those of you who have been to one of those dinner theater shows. I just loved this one so much, and it had nothing to do with the fact that I have always been fascinated with the tale of King Arthur, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. It just had everything to do with the main characters and the breathtaking love that they had for one another.
Colton Lane is the dark and brooding Viking Knight at TLOC. He has a body made for sin and a very masculine alpha appearance. He’s not what you would consider handsome but something about him just oozes sexuality. Women who come to the show end up throwing themselves at him and he’s been known to take some of them back to the horse stables a time or two for some hot schmexy times. Colton is at a job fair with his boss, trying to recruit new employees for TLOC. He runs into a beautiful young woman and her special needs brother and normally he doesn’t go out of his way to socialize with others or to offer help but something about this woman draws him to her. He finds himself going to bat for the two with his boss to get them both jobs at TLOC. Not only does he end up helping them land jobs, but he ends up opening his home to them when they are evicted from the seedy motel they had been calling home for the past month. He just can’t seem to stop being their savior.
Verity Gwynne is the young woman that finds her knight in shining armor in Colton. She recently lost both of her parents and has been left the responsibility of caring for her older brother who suffered a head injury when he was young and is now mentally disabled. She’s never been given a break in life. Her parents spent most of their time caring for her brother because of his disability and left her to fend for herself. Since their deaths life has been a huge uphill battle for her until the day she meets Colton.
Colton has also had a rough start in life and because he had explosive, violent outbursts, which was termed intermittent explosive disorder, and it led to some trouble in school, he was sent away by his parents to live with his Aunt. The outbursts would only be triggered when someone he cared for was being threatened or harmed. He lived a better life with his Aunt and before she passed away she had asked him to look out for his cousin, Melody, who suffers from Down Syndrome.
Colton and Verity feel an instant attraction to each other but they’re both a bit clueless and can’t see what’s going on between them. Once they finally admit their feelings the steam factor is OFF THE CHARTS!!!! I think every woman needs a Dark Sexy Knight in their lives!!!!
As with every fairy tale, there are some villains who threaten to tear the two young lovers apart forever. Will Colton and Verity be able to face their challenges head on and keep their relationship intact?
This story was the complete package for me. I was absolutely engrossed in it from the very first page to the end of its amazing epilogue. I have enjoyed the two other books I read by Ms. Regnery but never did I feel blown away until this one right here. Now I am adding her to my list of MUST READ authors. She has won this reader over indefinitely!
DARK SEXY KNIGHT is available now. If you haven’t one-clicked this yet, I highly recommend that you do!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/21hZWt5
June 8, 2016
::: FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED :::
I absolutely loved this book! It was sweet, sexy, heart-warming, and incredibly romantic!! I read it in one non-stop sitting because I just didn't want to put it down. It's a contemporary fairy tale with a moody, brooding, deeply protective modern-day bad-boy knight who falls utterly in love with a down-on-her-luck damsel in distress who he rescues. This was exactly the kind of addictive book I was looking for and I highly recommend it as a new favorite!!
The story is loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot, but you'll quickly realize that it is a completely modern romance. Colton Lane, our grouchy-but-lovable hero, worked each day playing a knight at the local dinner theater (or, castle). Trained in stage combat and riding, he used the intense physicality of his job as an outlet for the pain and anger he kept buried deep inside. Even though he was about as far from a knight in shining armor as possible, everything in his life changed when he met Verity Gwynn and her special-needs brother at the ultimate low point in their lives and came to their unlikely rescue by helping them find jobs at the theater and giving them a place to stay. And, as their lives entwined, Colt and Verity began to fall deeply in love with each other...
This was a really quick read -- it's a full length novel, but I still found myself flying easily through the pages without wanting to stop. I read it cover to cover in one sitting and loved getting lost in their story.
I loved Colton's protective side. He had an explosive temper when anyone he loved was being threatened and that was something he worked on over the course of the book, but I have to admit that there's just something about a big grouchy Alpha who is willing to drop everything to stand up for, protect, and rescue anyone who needs it that is truly heart-melting. To be honest, his dark, brooding nature even added to the appeal because this side of him was unexpected. You'd almost think he'd be the kind of guy to walk away from those situations, when in reality, he'd be the first one there to help those who needed it.
Verity was an incredibly kind-hearted and sweet woman who made the best of every situation she was in. And even though she didn't realize it at first, she and Colt had a very important aspect of their lives in common. She was the legal guardian of her beloved special-needs older brother and he was also the guardian of his younger cousin -- a sweet girl with cerebral palsy. I loved the way they both cared so kindly and deeply for their family, never hesitated to protect them, and did everything in their power to give them the most wonderful lives they could.
Living together and being around each other every day at work intensified Colt and Verity's attraction towards each other and as things began to heat up between them, this story took quite a sexy turn! I loved seeing them fall in love and even when their lives got complicated, I loved that they always worked through whatever came their way. The ending was sweet and beautiful and we were even treated to a gorgeous epilogue with all the feels!
While there was no doubt that this story was completely modern, there were elements in the writing that definitely felt like a fairy tale, which I thought were a really great touch and reminded you that you were reading a book inspired by a much older story. Also, the story is told in third person but you still do get both Colt and Verity's perspectives. And finally, this is a standalone novel (the story itself is not connected to any other book by this author) and you should just know that the book ends at 92% -- it's all extra stuff after that.
I wanted to read this book from the moment I heard about it and I'm so glad I did because it has turned out to be a favorite! The story was loaded with heart-felt emotions, passionate romance, and beautiful family connections. There's no cheating, no triangles, a little bit of angst, and a whole lot of swoon and heart-warming feels. It was a tad predictable and while I didn't find myself surprised by it, I was still completely addicted and once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down. If you're looking for a swoony love story to sweep you away, definitely try this!
Rating: 4.5 stars! Standalone romance.
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“Where have you been all of my life?”
“Waiting,” he said softly.
I absolutely loved this book! It was sweet, sexy, heart-warming, and incredibly romantic!! I read it in one non-stop sitting because I just didn't want to put it down. It's a contemporary fairy tale with a moody, brooding, deeply protective modern-day bad-boy knight who falls utterly in love with a down-on-her-luck damsel in distress who he rescues. This was exactly the kind of addictive book I was looking for and I highly recommend it as a new favorite!!
A dark knight. An avenging angel. A superhero. A righteous vigilante. Someone who fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves, who protected those who were vulnerable...
The story is loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot, but you'll quickly realize that it is a completely modern romance. Colton Lane, our grouchy-but-lovable hero, worked each day playing a knight at the local dinner theater (or, castle). Trained in stage combat and riding, he used the intense physicality of his job as an outlet for the pain and anger he kept buried deep inside. Even though he was about as far from a knight in shining armor as possible, everything in his life changed when he met Verity Gwynn and her special-needs brother at the ultimate low point in their lives and came to their unlikely rescue by helping them find jobs at the theater and giving them a place to stay. And, as their lives entwined, Colt and Verity began to fall deeply in love with each other...
He was so strange, this unlikely knight who had grudgingly taken them under his wing, helping them get jobs and giving them a place to stay. She hadn’t known him longer than a handful of hours, and he groused and huffed and scowled near constantly. Yet, in his own way, he had saved them many times today, and Verity couldn’t help the warmth she felt toward him.
This was a really quick read -- it's a full length novel, but I still found myself flying easily through the pages without wanting to stop. I read it cover to cover in one sitting and loved getting lost in their story.
I loved Colton's protective side. He had an explosive temper when anyone he loved was being threatened and that was something he worked on over the course of the book, but I have to admit that there's just something about a big grouchy Alpha who is willing to drop everything to stand up for, protect, and rescue anyone who needs it that is truly heart-melting. To be honest, his dark, brooding nature even added to the appeal because this side of him was unexpected. You'd almost think he'd be the kind of guy to walk away from those situations, when in reality, he'd be the first one there to help those who needed it.
He chucked softly. “What do you want?”
“To feel safe again,” she said instead.
“Do you feel safe here?”
She nodded. “I do.”
“Then let’s consider that wish granted because nothing scary’s getting through me.”
Verity was an incredibly kind-hearted and sweet woman who made the best of every situation she was in. And even though she didn't realize it at first, she and Colt had a very important aspect of their lives in common. She was the legal guardian of her beloved special-needs older brother and he was also the guardian of his younger cousin -- a sweet girl with cerebral palsy. I loved the way they both cared so kindly and deeply for their family, never hesitated to protect them, and did everything in their power to give them the most wonderful lives they could.
“I’m no saint, Verity,” he said from behind her. “If you’re trying to put me on a pedastal or fit me with a halo, you’re out of luck, baby. I’m just a man with a million flaws, like all the rest of ‘em. I’ve got a temper, and it’s bad sometimes, and when someone I care about is threatened, yes ma’am, I hit back. Yes, I do.” He paused, and his voice, which had gotten worked up as he spoke, was gentler when he continued. “You should know that I’ve never hit a woman. I’ve never hit someone weaker than me and certainly never roughed up someone for sport. I’ve already promised I won’t ever hurt you or yours. But I can’t stand here and lie to you and tell you that if someone is bothering Mel or you or your brother, that I’ll just stand aside and let it happen. Because I won’t. It’s not who I am. It’s just not in my make and model.”
Living together and being around each other every day at work intensified Colt and Verity's attraction towards each other and as things began to heat up between them, this story took quite a sexy turn! I loved seeing them fall in love and even when their lives got complicated, I loved that they always worked through whatever came their way. The ending was sweet and beautiful and we were even treated to a gorgeous epilogue with all the feels!
While there was no doubt that this story was completely modern, there were elements in the writing that definitely felt like a fairy tale, which I thought were a really great touch and reminded you that you were reading a book inspired by a much older story. Also, the story is told in third person but you still do get both Colt and Verity's perspectives. And finally, this is a standalone novel (the story itself is not connected to any other book by this author) and you should just know that the book ends at 92% -- it's all extra stuff after that.
I wanted to read this book from the moment I heard about it and I'm so glad I did because it has turned out to be a favorite! The story was loaded with heart-felt emotions, passionate romance, and beautiful family connections. There's no cheating, no triangles, a little bit of angst, and a whole lot of swoon and heart-warming feels. It was a tad predictable and while I didn't find myself surprised by it, I was still completely addicted and once I started reading, I didn't want to put it down. If you're looking for a swoony love story to sweep you away, definitely try this!
“Is it too soon? For us to be in love?"
“It happens all the time in fairy tales,” he said, smiling at her…
Rating: 4.5 stars! Standalone romance.
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June 5, 2016
4.5 “Sunshine and a Sweet Place” STARS
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Please read “A Letter to My Readers” located at the end of the book. This story is very special to this author and though I’m not a friend of hers I was still very touched by her connection to the characters and her plans on donating a portion of her proceeds for this month and the next to a great project in Connecticut.
I adored the setting of this story as it takes place at The Legend of Camelot medieval dinner theater show and our hero Colt Lane plays The Viking Knight. Our heroine Verity Gwynn and her special needs brother Ryan acquire jobs within the show when they meet the broody Colt Lane.
Colt made a wonderful hero as he helps Verity and her brother Ryan get jobs and even lets them stay with him. He battles an explosive temper and one character in particular truly brought it out in him (and myself) in this book. The story is told in alternating povs of Colt and Verity and their fall into love.
”They were kindred spirits, Colton Lane and Verity Gwynn, and her heart burst with the certainty of it – that the earth had turned his face to hers at exactly the right moment, when she needed him most and would see him for the beautiful person he was. Even though their brains had required a little longer to catch up, their hearts had recognized each other immediately.”
Verity takes care of her older brother Ryan and as it turns out Colt is guardian as well. He takes care of his cousin Melody who lives at an assisted living home. I liked how Verity wasn’t sure what to expect from Melody being in a “home” and I adored how both main characters protected and adored their loved ones. Colt and Verity made a great couple even when faced with Colt having to work on his temper. As for the ending, I thought the ending was so very sugary sweet!
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Please read “A Letter to My Readers” located at the end of the book. This story is very special to this author and though I’m not a friend of hers I was still very touched by her connection to the characters and her plans on donating a portion of her proceeds for this month and the next to a great project in Connecticut.
I adored the setting of this story as it takes place at The Legend of Camelot medieval dinner theater show and our hero Colt Lane plays The Viking Knight. Our heroine Verity Gwynn and her special needs brother Ryan acquire jobs within the show when they meet the broody Colt Lane.
Colt made a wonderful hero as he helps Verity and her brother Ryan get jobs and even lets them stay with him. He battles an explosive temper and one character in particular truly brought it out in him (and myself) in this book. The story is told in alternating povs of Colt and Verity and their fall into love.
”They were kindred spirits, Colton Lane and Verity Gwynn, and her heart burst with the certainty of it – that the earth had turned his face to hers at exactly the right moment, when she needed him most and would see him for the beautiful person he was. Even though their brains had required a little longer to catch up, their hearts had recognized each other immediately.”
Verity takes care of her older brother Ryan and as it turns out Colt is guardian as well. He takes care of his cousin Melody who lives at an assisted living home. I liked how Verity wasn’t sure what to expect from Melody being in a “home” and I adored how both main characters protected and adored their loved ones. Colt and Verity made a great couple even when faced with Colt having to work on his temper. As for the ending, I thought the ending was so very sugary sweet!
September 30, 2016
4.5/5
She wanted him. And more than want, she loved him. Every part of him—big and small, angry and sweet, tender and gruff—made him the person she loved. And love meant accepting all of him . . . no matter what.
THOROUGHLY BEAUTIFUL.
This was a real tearjerker! Tears still well up in my eyes as I write this review and I know I'm going to have swollen eyes, but who cares? The story was very, very, very beautiful! It hit me hard, square in the middle of my heart. I always have a soft spot for heroes and heroines who love, protect, and genuinely care for their siblings/family members. Verity loved her brother fiercely and took care of him the best she could while Colton loved his cousin and protected her as he promised his aunt a long time ago. Needless to say, these two characters won me over completely.
After Verity's parents passed away, she was left with nothing except Ryan, her developmentally disabled brother. She was in desperate need to find a new place to live and jobs for both of them. And then she met Colton at the job fair. He helped her and Ryan get jobs, and when they had no place to live, he let them stay with him indefinitely. Colton was her real white knight who came to save her in times of need. As they spent more time together, both of them started to have special feelings for each other. But there was something about him she still didn’t know. Colton had his own secrets and he was afraid if she knew those things, she would walk away from him and then he would have to live his life forever lonely.
Without a word she had soothed the raging beast inside him, her touch transforming him from a maniac to a man. What powerful magic she wielded inside her small body, and how desperately he craved its peace.
And that’s when the fantasy truly took hold in Colt’s mind, playing like a movie of his life in fast-forward:
Verity wearing a diamond ring.
Verity saying “I do.”
Verity swollen with his child.
Verity rocking their child to sleep.
Verity in his bed every night and every morning.
Verity with gray hair, still looking like she wanted to jump his bones.
Verity.
Forever.
This book totally took me by surprise. Honestly, I didn't expect much from it. My original thought was that this one was going to be another sweet read, not much different from other books by this author that I’ve read. But who would have thought that I was so wrong. It was more than wonderful! Besides, it had me crying my eyes out! And in the epilogue, it was so beautiful that my heart swelled with emotion, and at that moment I couldn’t hold my tears anymore. Oh my heart, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read!
I loved almost everything about this book, except for the scene . She cried like it was the end of the world, didn't even give him a chance to explain, and already assumed the worst. This made her seem quite irrational and immature in my eyes. However, aside from that, I have nothing else to complain.
All in all, this was a sweet, beautiful, and emotional read. The story touched my heart in so many ways. It’s by far one of my most wonderful and memorable reading experiences. Colton, Verity, Ryan, and Melody will always hold a special place in my heart forever. I love them all!
For those who love reading very sweet romances, I know for certain that you will enjoy this book like I did. Highly recommended!
These were small movements, light and soft, her way of showing this man—this big, brawny, unpretty man, who could lift all those absurdly large weights on the shelves behind her—that he was precious to her, that he was cherished. That, to her, he was beautiful. That, for her, he was perfect.
**I'm sorry I used the word beautiful so many times in this review. I just can't find the right word to express my feelings better than this one.
She wanted him. And more than want, she loved him. Every part of him—big and small, angry and sweet, tender and gruff—made him the person she loved. And love meant accepting all of him . . . no matter what.
THOROUGHLY BEAUTIFUL.
This was a real tearjerker! Tears still well up in my eyes as I write this review and I know I'm going to have swollen eyes, but who cares? The story was very, very, very beautiful! It hit me hard, square in the middle of my heart. I always have a soft spot for heroes and heroines who love, protect, and genuinely care for their siblings/family members. Verity loved her brother fiercely and took care of him the best she could while Colton loved his cousin and protected her as he promised his aunt a long time ago. Needless to say, these two characters won me over completely.
After Verity's parents passed away, she was left with nothing except Ryan, her developmentally disabled brother. She was in desperate need to find a new place to live and jobs for both of them. And then she met Colton at the job fair. He helped her and Ryan get jobs, and when they had no place to live, he let them stay with him indefinitely. Colton was her real white knight who came to save her in times of need. As they spent more time together, both of them started to have special feelings for each other. But there was something about him she still didn’t know. Colton had his own secrets and he was afraid if she knew those things, she would walk away from him and then he would have to live his life forever lonely.
Without a word she had soothed the raging beast inside him, her touch transforming him from a maniac to a man. What powerful magic she wielded inside her small body, and how desperately he craved its peace.
And that’s when the fantasy truly took hold in Colt’s mind, playing like a movie of his life in fast-forward:
Verity wearing a diamond ring.
Verity saying “I do.”
Verity swollen with his child.
Verity rocking their child to sleep.
Verity in his bed every night and every morning.
Verity with gray hair, still looking like she wanted to jump his bones.
Verity.
Forever.
This book totally took me by surprise. Honestly, I didn't expect much from it. My original thought was that this one was going to be another sweet read, not much different from other books by this author that I’ve read. But who would have thought that I was so wrong. It was more than wonderful! Besides, it had me crying my eyes out! And in the epilogue, it was so beautiful that my heart swelled with emotion, and at that moment I couldn’t hold my tears anymore. Oh my heart, it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read!
I loved almost everything about this book, except for the scene . She cried like it was the end of the world, didn't even give him a chance to explain, and already assumed the worst. This made her seem quite irrational and immature in my eyes. However, aside from that, I have nothing else to complain.
All in all, this was a sweet, beautiful, and emotional read. The story touched my heart in so many ways. It’s by far one of my most wonderful and memorable reading experiences. Colton, Verity, Ryan, and Melody will always hold a special place in my heart forever. I love them all!
For those who love reading very sweet romances, I know for certain that you will enjoy this book like I did. Highly recommended!
These were small movements, light and soft, her way of showing this man—this big, brawny, unpretty man, who could lift all those absurdly large weights on the shelves behind her—that he was precious to her, that he was cherished. That, to her, he was beautiful. That, for her, he was perfect.
**I'm sorry I used the word beautiful so many times in this review. I just can't find the right word to express my feelings better than this one.
June 9, 2016
5 Sweet Place Stars
Sometimes you finish a book and you smile, shed a few tears, and think wow I just read an amazingly wonderful book. A book that touches your heart, showing the sweet simplicity of love when the right two people find each other in spite of all the troubles they carry on their shoulders. A book that also opens the awareness of special needs people and that life is not always a bed of roses. Katy Regnery blends this all together in a sweet, emotional, touching, down to earth love story that leaves you smiling, happy and content.
Verity Gwynn and Colton Lane -Troubled man meets a troubled girl and both their lives forever change. They aren't rich, they are everyday people with everyday problems. Verity is taking care of her special needs brother, Ryan. All they have is each other. Colton plays a Knight in Shining Armor, in a Medieval Dinner Theater show, but he is really more like a black knight. When he meets Verity, and for whatever reason, he is drawn to her and her brother. He shouldn't bother with them but he can't help it. While Colton has become Verity's White Knight he has a dark and troubled past. But Verity makes Colt want more, to be more and to be her real White Knight. This story is their courtship, their journey of love and how they deal with the special needs of those they love.
As with all of Katy's modern day fairy tales books, there is endearing charm to her stories. She brings awareness of social issues and incorporates them into enchanting love stories. Sexy Dark Knight has a realistic touch and awareness for people with special needs and how society can be mean and hurtful. The author managed to create a beautiful tale showing all these issues as well as how meaningful and wonderful those with special needs are. Katy wrote a letter to her readers at the end of the story that gave us an insight as to how personal this story was to her- it was incredibly moving and beautiful to read. Thank you Katy Regnery for your heart and soul❤️❤️❤️
Also- Katy Regnery is giving 25% of the net profits for all e-book sales in June and July 2016 to The Prospector Ridgefield, an amazing organization that offers special-needs people gainful employment.
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Advanced copy provided by RockStar PR in exchange for an honest review
Sometimes you finish a book and you smile, shed a few tears, and think wow I just read an amazingly wonderful book. A book that touches your heart, showing the sweet simplicity of love when the right two people find each other in spite of all the troubles they carry on their shoulders. A book that also opens the awareness of special needs people and that life is not always a bed of roses. Katy Regnery blends this all together in a sweet, emotional, touching, down to earth love story that leaves you smiling, happy and content.
Verity Gwynn and Colton Lane -Troubled man meets a troubled girl and both their lives forever change. They aren't rich, they are everyday people with everyday problems. Verity is taking care of her special needs brother, Ryan. All they have is each other. Colton plays a Knight in Shining Armor, in a Medieval Dinner Theater show, but he is really more like a black knight. When he meets Verity, and for whatever reason, he is drawn to her and her brother. He shouldn't bother with them but he can't help it. While Colton has become Verity's White Knight he has a dark and troubled past. But Verity makes Colt want more, to be more and to be her real White Knight. This story is their courtship, their journey of love and how they deal with the special needs of those they love.
As with all of Katy's modern day fairy tales books, there is endearing charm to her stories. She brings awareness of social issues and incorporates them into enchanting love stories. Sexy Dark Knight has a realistic touch and awareness for people with special needs and how society can be mean and hurtful. The author managed to create a beautiful tale showing all these issues as well as how meaningful and wonderful those with special needs are. Katy wrote a letter to her readers at the end of the story that gave us an insight as to how personal this story was to her- it was incredibly moving and beautiful to read. Thank you Katy Regnery for your heart and soul❤️❤️❤️
Also- Katy Regnery is giving 25% of the net profits for all e-book sales in June and July 2016 to The Prospector Ridgefield, an amazing organization that offers special-needs people gainful employment.
Amazon Kindle: http://amzn.to/1r5D5EB
Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/…/b…/dark-se...…
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-...…
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
Advanced copy provided by RockStar PR in exchange for an honest review
October 9, 2018
I enjoyed this one... especially how the main characters both had a sibling who were disabled! It brought a unique twist into the story!
Review to come!
Review to come!
July 27, 2017
4 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was an instalove, often gushy, super sweet story. If you know my reviews -- I should hate it, right?!? No, I actually really enjoyed it! The h was a little overdramatic at times, and the H was a little OTT in his sweetness at times -- but they were such likeable characters that I let it go without being bothered by it! I cannot remember the last time that I teared up in an epilogue because I was happy with the ending, but I actually did. It was such a happy ending for these characters that I felt really deserved it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Verity and Colton's story. Colton is working a job fair with his employer, and he bumps into Verity and her mentally disabled brother Ryan. They are desperate for an opportunity for jobs, because they have been down on their luck and are about to be homeless. He helps them get jobs at his dinner theater workplace, and reluctantly ends up taking them in to stay with him for a few days until they get things settled. They have an instant connection that turns into more as they spend more time together and stronger feelings develop. They have some big obstacles with some awesome (and some not-so-awesome) side characters, but after some big ups and downs...they get a HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Verity and Colton's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. It flowed well, and I never skimmed. (See closure section below for my only complaints about pacing)
Instalove: Yes. I have huge issues with instalove, but if done well I can tolerate it. I thought this was a good example of how things progress quickly in a way that is believable and that I could connect to.
H rating: 4.5 stars. Colton. I loved him until his little martyr act (one of my pet peeves). I loved his inner dialogue and how his good heart always took over even though his brain was telling him not to get involved. Once I understood his connection with Melody, I was sold on how he was a grumpy brute with a heart of gold.
h rating: 4 stars. Verity. I liked her. I appreciated her compassion and strong love for others. She did get a little overdramatic at times, but it didn't make me too annoyed.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I never cried, but this covers some heavy themes at times. I did tear up in the epilogue, because it was so sweet.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Moderate. They have some hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes. They use condoms except one time that they go without, but have a talk that they've never been without before and are clean.
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a great epilogue with a HEA ending. I would've liked some time between the last chapter and the epilogue, but I was satisfied with the ending.
How I got it: It was part of my scribed subscription.
Safety: Safe/Safe with exception depending on your personal preferences.
Overall Opinion: This was an instalove, often gushy, super sweet story. If you know my reviews -- I should hate it, right?!? No, I actually really enjoyed it! The h was a little overdramatic at times, and the H was a little OTT in his sweetness at times -- but they were such likeable characters that I let it go without being bothered by it! I cannot remember the last time that I teared up in an epilogue because I was happy with the ending, but I actually did. It was such a happy ending for these characters that I felt really deserved it.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Verity and Colton's story. Colton is working a job fair with his employer, and he bumps into Verity and her mentally disabled brother Ryan. They are desperate for an opportunity for jobs, because they have been down on their luck and are about to be homeless. He helps them get jobs at his dinner theater workplace, and reluctantly ends up taking them in to stay with him for a few days until they get things settled. They have an instant connection that turns into more as they spend more time together and stronger feelings develop. They have some big obstacles with some awesome (and some not-so-awesome) side characters, but after some big ups and downs...they get a HEA ending.
POV: This alternated between Verity and Colton's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. It flowed well, and I never skimmed. (See closure section below for my only complaints about pacing)
Instalove: Yes. I have huge issues with instalove, but if done well I can tolerate it. I thought this was a good example of how things progress quickly in a way that is believable and that I could connect to.
H rating: 4.5 stars. Colton. I loved him until his little martyr act (one of my pet peeves). I loved his inner dialogue and how his good heart always took over even though his brain was telling him not to get involved. Once I understood his connection with Melody, I was sold on how he was a grumpy brute with a heart of gold.
h rating: 4 stars. Verity. I liked her. I appreciated her compassion and strong love for others. She did get a little overdramatic at times, but it didn't make me too annoyed.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I never cried, but this covers some heavy themes at times. I did tear up in the epilogue, because it was so sweet.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Moderate. They have some hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes. They use condoms except one time that they go without, but have a talk that they've never been without before and are clean.
OW/OM drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had a great epilogue with a HEA ending. I would've liked some time between the last chapter and the epilogue, but I was satisfied with the ending.
How I got it: It was part of my scribed subscription.
Safety: Safe/Safe with exception depending on your personal preferences.
June 7, 2016
OH-MY-GOD this book...this book was AMAZING.
It had SO many feels. I literally spent 95% of it with tears in my eyes. I ADORED Colt. I ADORED Verity. I ADORED both their relationships with Ryan and Mel. And that epilogue...OMG...perfect!
This is SO by far one of the best books I have read in AGES.
It had SO many feels. I literally spent 95% of it with tears in my eyes. I ADORED Colt. I ADORED Verity. I ADORED both their relationships with Ryan and Mel. And that epilogue...OMG...perfect!
This is SO by far one of the best books I have read in AGES.
May 29, 2016
5+ stars!
I'm a sucker for a true romantic story. I enjoy reading about two people falling in love with each other. If they both happen to be carrying baggage from the past with them or are struggling with some current issues but find in each other solace and a companion to share their burdens with then you have the perfect ingredients for an epic love story. And Katy Regnery definitely knows how to write one! I can't emphasize enough how talented this author is. She is in a class of her own. Her writing style is fluent, poignant and captivating. With Dark Sexy Knight she took my breath away. She made me feel a kaleidoscope of feelings and my romantic heart was applauding her for delivering such a beautiful, touching and inspiring story. This book is a modern fairytale loosely inspired by the Legend of Camelot. I've always been a fan of it since childhood. Which girl hasn't dreamed of a knight in shining armour coming to her rescue? But it's not only a love story, no. There is so much more the author wanted to convey with it. It's also about the strong bond between siblings/family members and about prejudices and discrimination against special needs people. This is a story that stays with you!
Colton Lane is a Viking Knight in a medieval dinner theater show known as The Legend of Camelot. He is doing this since five years. For him it's only a job, a way to earn money. Never would Colton consider himself able to become a real life hero. Until the moment Verity and Ryan Gwynn enter his life. Both in desperate need of money and a roof over their heads the duo arrives at a job fair hoping to find some work. Although telling himself repeatedly that they are not his concern Colton can't just look away. He not only manages to get the siblings jobs on the show he also offers them to stay with him at his house since they have been evicted. It should have been only temporary. He didn't want to care too much. But what Colton wasn't expecting was to grow fond of Verity and Ryan's presence in his life. Soon he will find out that he likes being their knight in shining armour. And he will start fighting for Verity's heart and her love knowing that his past and the big secret he is harbouring could potentially destroy everything he has been working hard for.
I adore Colton Lane and worship the ground he walks on. This special male specimen is a hero you can't but fall deeply and madly in love with. He is one of my favorite characters ever written by Katy Regnery. Colton thinks so lowly of himself, he only sees his flaws and is completely blind to recognize what an amazing and good-hearted person he is. Yes, he is hot-tempered and sometimes not easy to handle but he would do anything in the blink of an eye to protect the people he loves and cares about. Verity is a heroine I loved and admired with all my heart. She didn't have it easy in life. She lost both her parents and was left behind to take care of her mentally disabled older brother all on her own. She was such a fierce fighter who never gave up no matter what. But as soon as Colton walked into her life she finally didn't have to fight alone any longer. With her silent strength she was the only person capable of calming down Colton's rage when it slipped his control. I liked how their friendship soon progressed into such a pure and profound love that was making them deliriously happy but also afraid at the same time. Colton and Verity had such a sizzling chemistry. It was palpable on every single page. Their love scenes will leave you hot and bothered - mark my words! These two are truly a match made in heaven. What also made my heart spill over with love and sympathy was the special bond between Verity and Ryan.
If you are in the mood to read a book that will leave a permanent smile on your face with an epilogue that will make you shed tears of happiness then this is the right story for you. Grab this fantastic must-read and dive right into it! I promise that you will not regret it. Katy, I bow to you!
I'm a sucker for a true romantic story. I enjoy reading about two people falling in love with each other. If they both happen to be carrying baggage from the past with them or are struggling with some current issues but find in each other solace and a companion to share their burdens with then you have the perfect ingredients for an epic love story. And Katy Regnery definitely knows how to write one! I can't emphasize enough how talented this author is. She is in a class of her own. Her writing style is fluent, poignant and captivating. With Dark Sexy Knight she took my breath away. She made me feel a kaleidoscope of feelings and my romantic heart was applauding her for delivering such a beautiful, touching and inspiring story. This book is a modern fairytale loosely inspired by the Legend of Camelot. I've always been a fan of it since childhood. Which girl hasn't dreamed of a knight in shining armour coming to her rescue? But it's not only a love story, no. There is so much more the author wanted to convey with it. It's also about the strong bond between siblings/family members and about prejudices and discrimination against special needs people. This is a story that stays with you!
Colton Lane is a Viking Knight in a medieval dinner theater show known as The Legend of Camelot. He is doing this since five years. For him it's only a job, a way to earn money. Never would Colton consider himself able to become a real life hero. Until the moment Verity and Ryan Gwynn enter his life. Both in desperate need of money and a roof over their heads the duo arrives at a job fair hoping to find some work. Although telling himself repeatedly that they are not his concern Colton can't just look away. He not only manages to get the siblings jobs on the show he also offers them to stay with him at his house since they have been evicted. It should have been only temporary. He didn't want to care too much. But what Colton wasn't expecting was to grow fond of Verity and Ryan's presence in his life. Soon he will find out that he likes being their knight in shining armour. And he will start fighting for Verity's heart and her love knowing that his past and the big secret he is harbouring could potentially destroy everything he has been working hard for.
I adore Colton Lane and worship the ground he walks on. This special male specimen is a hero you can't but fall deeply and madly in love with. He is one of my favorite characters ever written by Katy Regnery. Colton thinks so lowly of himself, he only sees his flaws and is completely blind to recognize what an amazing and good-hearted person he is. Yes, he is hot-tempered and sometimes not easy to handle but he would do anything in the blink of an eye to protect the people he loves and cares about. Verity is a heroine I loved and admired with all my heart. She didn't have it easy in life. She lost both her parents and was left behind to take care of her mentally disabled older brother all on her own. She was such a fierce fighter who never gave up no matter what. But as soon as Colton walked into her life she finally didn't have to fight alone any longer. With her silent strength she was the only person capable of calming down Colton's rage when it slipped his control. I liked how their friendship soon progressed into such a pure and profound love that was making them deliriously happy but also afraid at the same time. Colton and Verity had such a sizzling chemistry. It was palpable on every single page. Their love scenes will leave you hot and bothered - mark my words! These two are truly a match made in heaven. What also made my heart spill over with love and sympathy was the special bond between Verity and Ryan.
If you are in the mood to read a book that will leave a permanent smile on your face with an epilogue that will make you shed tears of happiness then this is the right story for you. Grab this fantastic must-read and dive right into it! I promise that you will not regret it. Katy, I bow to you!
May 30, 2016
5+ stars
"The lump in his throat made it impossible to speak. He nodded. She reached out and placed her palm on his cheek, and he closed his eyes, leaning into her touch, thanking God for the mercies we don’t deserve, the mercies that change our whole lives and leave us breathless."
Another gem from Ms. Regnery! This was a happy, sweet, romantic tale. The depth of character development is amazing and I was completely drawn in. I enjoyed what the author did with her characters, bringing her "Dark Knight" to redemption by falling in love with his "Beauty", Verity.
Plot:
The story, a contemporary, has a Camelot type feel to it but very well done. The heroine, Verity, and her special-needs brother, Ryan, are desperate for jobs in order to provide for themselves and reduce the risk of being separated.
Colt is a theater knight actor who comes to their rescue. Although he is huge, dark and terse, his chivalry charms Verity! He’s mature, honorable, kind and he treats Verity and her brother with great respect.
Verity is drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burns in his eyes, and Colt falls in love with Verity’s pure, blue eyes and her sweet soul. Their chemistry is wonderful! Sexually and otherwise.
"Though she’d already decided his face wouldn’t be gracing the cover of GQ anytime soon, he oozed sex. Overtly. Effortlessly. Like if you pricked him with a pin, he wouldn’t bleed red, he’d bleed orgasm."
But, Colt has deep, dark secrets…sometimes people aren’t always as they appear to be. As Verity unwraps the layers around Colt to see the man behind the image, will she have a change of heart?
Personal thoughts:
The sex scenes are passionate and memorable with emotion that will make you forget to breathe. I loved Colt’s intelligent and charitable side, and how well he treated the lady in his life. So much sweetness and love in this story and I enjoyed every single minute. Ms. Regnery hooks the readers from the beginning with a catchy storyline. Her writing is impeccable, her characters are unique and charming, her story is believable and convincing. Overall one magnificent, amazing, awesome and swoon worthy book that is so worth a read!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
"The lump in his throat made it impossible to speak. He nodded. She reached out and placed her palm on his cheek, and he closed his eyes, leaning into her touch, thanking God for the mercies we don’t deserve, the mercies that change our whole lives and leave us breathless."
Another gem from Ms. Regnery! This was a happy, sweet, romantic tale. The depth of character development is amazing and I was completely drawn in. I enjoyed what the author did with her characters, bringing her "Dark Knight" to redemption by falling in love with his "Beauty", Verity.
Plot:
The story, a contemporary, has a Camelot type feel to it but very well done. The heroine, Verity, and her special-needs brother, Ryan, are desperate for jobs in order to provide for themselves and reduce the risk of being separated.
Colt is a theater knight actor who comes to their rescue. Although he is huge, dark and terse, his chivalry charms Verity! He’s mature, honorable, kind and he treats Verity and her brother with great respect.
Verity is drawn to his masculine strength and the glitter of desire that burns in his eyes, and Colt falls in love with Verity’s pure, blue eyes and her sweet soul. Their chemistry is wonderful! Sexually and otherwise.
"Though she’d already decided his face wouldn’t be gracing the cover of GQ anytime soon, he oozed sex. Overtly. Effortlessly. Like if you pricked him with a pin, he wouldn’t bleed red, he’d bleed orgasm."
But, Colt has deep, dark secrets…sometimes people aren’t always as they appear to be. As Verity unwraps the layers around Colt to see the man behind the image, will she have a change of heart?
Personal thoughts:
The sex scenes are passionate and memorable with emotion that will make you forget to breathe. I loved Colt’s intelligent and charitable side, and how well he treated the lady in his life. So much sweetness and love in this story and I enjoyed every single minute. Ms. Regnery hooks the readers from the beginning with a catchy storyline. Her writing is impeccable, her characters are unique and charming, her story is believable and convincing. Overall one magnificent, amazing, awesome and swoon worthy book that is so worth a read!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
May 29, 2016
When Katy Regnery announced that she is going to write a modern fairytale loosely inspired by the Legend of Camelot I was over the moon happy and excited because first - I'm a huge fan of her and second - I was always fascinated with that legend and knights in particular.
Down-on-her-luck Verity Gwynn and her special needs brother Ryan are desperately looking for a job after being evicted from their home. In a place where there is little hope a knight in shining armor suddenly shows up to their rescue in the form of Colton Lane. Colton is working as a Viking Knight in a dinner theater called The Legend of Camelot. But he doesn't only help them to find jobs at TLOC, he also offers them a roof above their heads. Colton, who is the furthest possible thing from a knight in real life, will soon realize that he yearns to be the hero Verity desperately needs in her life. But can he be the man sweet and tender-hearted Verity deserves when he is hiding some major secrets from her? Will there be a HEA for them once all of Colton's secrets are revealed?
While reading DSK Katy's words started to magically transfer themselves from my kindle to my fingers getting into my blood system and warming me from the inside out. I love, no I crave that feeling of happiness, hope and pure bliss her words bring me. Reading this book gave me that feeling and reminded me of the awe I've felt for her as a writer after reading The Vixen and The Vet and NLYG.
DSK was an unputtdownable book from page one. I was sucked into this beautiful and touching love story and never wanted it to end. Colton and Verity stole my heart and I had a very hard time to let them go after I finished the book. Colton was an amazing hero - I love it that he wasn't flawless in any way! It made him only human to me. He was a little rough and edgy at the outside but was so soft and loving on the inside. His beauty lay within his heart and I adore him for his love and loyalty to Verity and Ryan. Verity was such a tender and good hearted soul. I worship the ground she is walking on for being such a devoted and loving sister to Ryan and a supportive and tender lover to Colton. Her light calmed his darkness. Her heart was calling to his because they were two kindered spirits who recognized each other the first moment they met. It was like God decided to give this two a purpose in being there for special people in their lives and rewarded them with each other in return. Ryan, the gentle giant made my eyes fill with tears and my heart ache. Not only because I felt sympathy towards him but also because I loved and admired him for his courage to try to fit into a world that is unfortunatelly often not welcoming or understanding towards such special and precious people like him! And don't start me with Joe - this old man made me swoon and believe into goodness in people again. I wish I could hug him!
To sum it up: this book knocked my socks off! DSK was Katy Regnery at her best. If someone would ask me what true and unconditional love and devotion is, I would tell them to read this book! 5+ stars.
Down-on-her-luck Verity Gwynn and her special needs brother Ryan are desperately looking for a job after being evicted from their home. In a place where there is little hope a knight in shining armor suddenly shows up to their rescue in the form of Colton Lane. Colton is working as a Viking Knight in a dinner theater called The Legend of Camelot. But he doesn't only help them to find jobs at TLOC, he also offers them a roof above their heads. Colton, who is the furthest possible thing from a knight in real life, will soon realize that he yearns to be the hero Verity desperately needs in her life. But can he be the man sweet and tender-hearted Verity deserves when he is hiding some major secrets from her? Will there be a HEA for them once all of Colton's secrets are revealed?
While reading DSK Katy's words started to magically transfer themselves from my kindle to my fingers getting into my blood system and warming me from the inside out. I love, no I crave that feeling of happiness, hope and pure bliss her words bring me. Reading this book gave me that feeling and reminded me of the awe I've felt for her as a writer after reading The Vixen and The Vet and NLYG.
DSK was an unputtdownable book from page one. I was sucked into this beautiful and touching love story and never wanted it to end. Colton and Verity stole my heart and I had a very hard time to let them go after I finished the book. Colton was an amazing hero - I love it that he wasn't flawless in any way! It made him only human to me. He was a little rough and edgy at the outside but was so soft and loving on the inside. His beauty lay within his heart and I adore him for his love and loyalty to Verity and Ryan. Verity was such a tender and good hearted soul. I worship the ground she is walking on for being such a devoted and loving sister to Ryan and a supportive and tender lover to Colton. Her light calmed his darkness. Her heart was calling to his because they were two kindered spirits who recognized each other the first moment they met. It was like God decided to give this two a purpose in being there for special people in their lives and rewarded them with each other in return. Ryan, the gentle giant made my eyes fill with tears and my heart ache. Not only because I felt sympathy towards him but also because I loved and admired him for his courage to try to fit into a world that is unfortunatelly often not welcoming or understanding towards such special and precious people like him! And don't start me with Joe - this old man made me swoon and believe into goodness in people again. I wish I could hug him!
To sum it up: this book knocked my socks off! DSK was Katy Regnery at her best. If someone would ask me what true and unconditional love and devotion is, I would tell them to read this book! 5+ stars.
July 3, 2016
Wow...I don't really know where to begin to review this book. It hit just about every emotion. And, that epilogue left me crying like a baby.
This was such a wonderful story...two people who needed each other more than anything. Not only did Verity need rescuing by her knight, her knight needed her too. He needed help to overcome his own dragons. The struggles of these two were real and how my heart hurt at times for not only them but for Mel and Ryan. There was a villain or two I wanted to punch but there were also some people who helped and lifted them up.
I loved how Colton and Verity were with Mel and Ryan. It just made my heart swell. It was so sweet and special. I have to say, Verity will go down as one of my all time favorite heroines. I wanted her to get her happy ending more than anything. It was truly a beautiful read.
This was such a wonderful story...two people who needed each other more than anything. Not only did Verity need rescuing by her knight, her knight needed her too. He needed help to overcome his own dragons. The struggles of these two were real and how my heart hurt at times for not only them but for Mel and Ryan. There was a villain or two I wanted to punch but there were also some people who helped and lifted them up.
I loved how Colton and Verity were with Mel and Ryan. It just made my heart swell. It was so sweet and special. I have to say, Verity will go down as one of my all time favorite heroines. I wanted her to get her happy ending more than anything. It was truly a beautiful read.
June 25, 2017
3.5 stars
A sweet, emotional read with great characters.
A sweet, emotional read with great characters.
July 2, 2016
4 STARS
This story is sweet and fast paced with two lovable characters!I love fairytales and it's nice how this author develops her stories with these Modern fairytales!Colt is amazing,even though he tried to not be good,he couldn't because he is such a good man.He is protective,sweet and he cares a lot for the people he loves!Verity is so adorable and compassionate I loved her and her brother.Colt and Verity are perfect together!Sweet,lovable,intense,passionate and hot!
I can't wait to read all the books of these series!!!
This story is sweet and fast paced with two lovable characters!I love fairytales and it's nice how this author develops her stories with these Modern fairytales!Colt is amazing,even though he tried to not be good,he couldn't because he is such a good man.He is protective,sweet and he cares a lot for the people he loves!Verity is so adorable and compassionate I loved her and her brother.Colt and Verity are perfect together!Sweet,lovable,intense,passionate and hot!
I can't wait to read all the books of these series!!!
July 15, 2017
3.5/5 stars
This was an extremely heartwarming and beautiful read! So far, I have really enjoyed Katy Regnery's Modern Fairytale series and this was no exception. This is the kind of book that just makes me really happy. The love, both romantic and familial, poured off every page with such strong emotion. I really can't wait to read more from this author. This was a truly gorgeous story!
After her parents died, everything seems to be going wrong with Verity and her special-needs brother Ryan. Verity and Ryan need jobs in order to support themselves and stay together, but the universe isn't in their side as they are also evinced from their apartment. On the worst day of her life, a real-life knight in shining armour is there to save her. Colt may be rough around the edges and the furthest thing from a saviour, but to Verity, he is a true hero.
Colt has a gruff personality, brooding demeanour and lots of uncontrollable rage, which is why he can't understand Verity's interest in him. Colt works as a dinner theatre knight and helps Verity and Ryan get a job, but he certainly isn't the shining knight that she deserves. Only, Verity doesn't seem to be affected by his taciturn ways and instead seems to soften his personality. The more time Colt spends with Verity and Ryan, the more he wants to become the man that she deserves. But when his unresolved rage from his past returns, he might unintentionally put both Verity and her brother at risk.
I just loved the perfect balance of elements in this book, and I'm not just talking about the romance. This was such a sweet and heartwarming book but equally, it was also quite dark and violent. I loved the honesty but also gentleness that the author addressed people with special-needs. Instead of romanticising handicapped people or using them to further the romance, the author made Melody and Ryan a significant aspect of the book. In the romance, there were so many sweet moments that were perfectly complemented by the sexy moments. This balance of all these emotions in every aspect of the book made this such a believable and impactful story. Instead of focusing on one emotion or one aspect of life, it was a blend of many emotions which is what's reflected in real life.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the romance in this book. The main characters were polar opposites but they complemented each other so well. They both supported each other through their healing with shared compassion and loyalty. It wasn't about one character giving and the other taking, it was a very emotionally equal relationship. Neither character was overly dominant, despite their personalities, which I loved so very much. What I didn't like was the instalove aspect of their romance. They basically looked at each other once and were cmoletley changed forever. Their first scenes together just made me roll my eyes and scream: YOU'RE NOT IN LOVE YET! As it progressed and they got to know each other more, it was less noticeable but their OTT romance did ruin it for me.
I liked Verity and Colt, but they never really stood out to me as fantastic or super original characters. I think they became better when they complemented each other as a couple, but alone they were nothing special. The characters that did steal the show for me was Melody and Ryan. They were both such big personalities that really shaped the story. I fell in love with both of their characters and I specially appreciated how they weren't just stereotyped special-needs characters. They both had their own character traits and quirks that made them completely unique and original characters. They were filled with so much love and passion, they captivated my attention and warmed every scene. I recommend that every reads the heartfelt author's note after reading this book because I think it really represents what the author was trying to achieve with this story.
I really enjoyed this book and didn't notice any problematic points when I was reading it. Later, after I finished the book, I went on goodreads and found that many people were upset about a certain scene. I totally understand where people are getting at, but it really didn't bother me at all. It was a tiny scene in a fantastic book. If you have hesitated reading this because of this scene, please look past it. It breaks my heart to think people are avoiding this book because of a couple of lines. I agree that it didn't need to be included in the story, but in my opinion, it wasn't that big of a deal.
“Open your eyes and see. We are a fucking fairy tale.”
This was an extremely heartwarming and beautiful read! So far, I have really enjoyed Katy Regnery's Modern Fairytale series and this was no exception. This is the kind of book that just makes me really happy. The love, both romantic and familial, poured off every page with such strong emotion. I really can't wait to read more from this author. This was a truly gorgeous story!
After her parents died, everything seems to be going wrong with Verity and her special-needs brother Ryan. Verity and Ryan need jobs in order to support themselves and stay together, but the universe isn't in their side as they are also evinced from their apartment. On the worst day of her life, a real-life knight in shining armour is there to save her. Colt may be rough around the edges and the furthest thing from a saviour, but to Verity, he is a true hero.
Colt has a gruff personality, brooding demeanour and lots of uncontrollable rage, which is why he can't understand Verity's interest in him. Colt works as a dinner theatre knight and helps Verity and Ryan get a job, but he certainly isn't the shining knight that she deserves. Only, Verity doesn't seem to be affected by his taciturn ways and instead seems to soften his personality. The more time Colt spends with Verity and Ryan, the more he wants to become the man that she deserves. But when his unresolved rage from his past returns, he might unintentionally put both Verity and her brother at risk.
“That was the moment he felt it. Deep inside. So deep, it was scary, like maybe it was a lock that had been there all along, but Verity Gwynn somehow held the key.”
I just loved the perfect balance of elements in this book, and I'm not just talking about the romance. This was such a sweet and heartwarming book but equally, it was also quite dark and violent. I loved the honesty but also gentleness that the author addressed people with special-needs. Instead of romanticising handicapped people or using them to further the romance, the author made Melody and Ryan a significant aspect of the book. In the romance, there were so many sweet moments that were perfectly complemented by the sexy moments. This balance of all these emotions in every aspect of the book made this such a believable and impactful story. Instead of focusing on one emotion or one aspect of life, it was a blend of many emotions which is what's reflected in real life.
For the most part, I really enjoyed the romance in this book. The main characters were polar opposites but they complemented each other so well. They both supported each other through their healing with shared compassion and loyalty. It wasn't about one character giving and the other taking, it was a very emotionally equal relationship. Neither character was overly dominant, despite their personalities, which I loved so very much. What I didn't like was the instalove aspect of their romance. They basically looked at each other once and were cmoletley changed forever. Their first scenes together just made me roll my eyes and scream: YOU'RE NOT IN LOVE YET! As it progressed and they got to know each other more, it was less noticeable but their OTT romance did ruin it for me.
“I can be your knight, Verity. I can be whatever you need me to be.”
I liked Verity and Colt, but they never really stood out to me as fantastic or super original characters. I think they became better when they complemented each other as a couple, but alone they were nothing special. The characters that did steal the show for me was Melody and Ryan. They were both such big personalities that really shaped the story. I fell in love with both of their characters and I specially appreciated how they weren't just stereotyped special-needs characters. They both had their own character traits and quirks that made them completely unique and original characters. They were filled with so much love and passion, they captivated my attention and warmed every scene. I recommend that every reads the heartfelt author's note after reading this book because I think it really represents what the author was trying to achieve with this story.
I really enjoyed this book and didn't notice any problematic points when I was reading it. Later, after I finished the book, I went on goodreads and found that many people were upset about a certain scene. I totally understand where people are getting at, but it really didn't bother me at all. It was a tiny scene in a fantastic book. If you have hesitated reading this because of this scene, please look past it. It breaks my heart to think people are avoiding this book because of a couple of lines. I agree that it didn't need to be included in the story, but in my opinion, it wasn't that big of a deal.
Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I had good luck. No, I had the best luck. I had you. And it was like all those touch knocks were worthwhile because you were the prize. I had to have all that bad luck so the scales would be cosmically balanced when you came along."
June 5, 2017
4.75 stars for this gorgeous fairy-tale romance. I loved this book - it was the type of romance I love to read. Two people who you can't help but fall in love with - Colt, who comes across as closed off and mean at first and Verity who has had some really bad luck. I loved these two together - just the way they fit into each others lives was really special. My favorite thing about reading romance is the connection and chemistry between the characters and this book is loaded with amazing chemistry that starts with the moment they meet. My only complaint is that there was one small scene that seemed totally out of character for Colt and annoyed me but other than that, this book was completely amazing.
As a side note, I really recommend reading the authors note at the end. As a mom of a special needs child, I've also seen the worst of people who are ignorant to those who are different. It comes from some of the people you'd least expect - I've even unfollowed a popular author on Facebook who used a really derogatory term for special needs people - and I just really hope that books like this bring more understanding and acceptance to those differences.
As a side note, I really recommend reading the authors note at the end. As a mom of a special needs child, I've also seen the worst of people who are ignorant to those who are different. It comes from some of the people you'd least expect - I've even unfollowed a popular author on Facebook who used a really derogatory term for special needs people - and I just really hope that books like this bring more understanding and acceptance to those differences.
June 8, 2016
A sweet, enjoyable, entertaining read. This book is simply too sweet. I loved how relatable Verity is -- she's a delightful character. In terms of characteristics and physical traits, both characters -- Colton and Verity -- are very relatable.
Also I liked how real Regnery's disabled characters are potrayed! I liked that they're potrayed as capable people -- I rarely see that in books.
What bothered me a little was the scene where
Also I liked how real Regnery's disabled characters are potrayed! I liked that they're potrayed as capable people -- I rarely see that in books.
What bothered me a little was the scene where
April 9, 2017
4.5 stars
This author just has a way with her writing. Her books have just the right amount of sweet and steam.
This was an AMAZING read. So darn heartfelt, so darn sweet, so darn HOT!
My eyes teared and my gut clenched..but ultimately, my heart soared.
HIGHLY recommended!
This author just has a way with her writing. Her books have just the right amount of sweet and steam.
This was an AMAZING read. So darn heartfelt, so darn sweet, so darn HOT!
My eyes teared and my gut clenched..but ultimately, my heart soared.
HIGHLY recommended!
June 12, 2016
I feel like my review is going to be all over the place because of my emotions after reading this. I adored this book. I didn't want it to end. Colton and Verity made such a sweet loving couple. Initially, Colton was kinda gruff and unpleasant. Unlike a lot of heroes, Colton wasn't perfect. Even though he was built, he wasn't the most handsome man. He wasn't rich but he worked hard to care for his disabled cousin. He had never been in love, only had meaningless sex. Until Verity came into his life and knocked him for a loop. She was strong with a sweet vulnerability. She took such good care of her brother. I loved seeing Colton fall in love with her and take care of her. My emotions were on high alert with this one. I am so very glad that I took the chance on it. This was a safe read. I must address the ever popular "dick twitch" controversy...I will be the first to say that I didn't like it. It was completely unnecessary and could have been left out and the story wouldn't have suffered. That being said, it was less than a half of a page of dialogue in a wonderful love story. The woman in question had been someone that he spent time with but was nothing more than that. There was no love. She left town and he was fine with that. She temporarily came back to town and she tried to kiss him and get together with him but he pushed her away telling her he was with Verity. That was it. They never heard from her again. No other ow/om drama! You will not doubt Colton and Verity's love at all. It was also great to see their love for Mel and Ryan. So sweet! The epilogue is only a year later but it was fantastic. I would have loved to see more into their future!
June 4, 2016
Good God, but this was a beautiful story.
I can't be certain, but I think the inside of Katy Regnery's mind must be the most romantic place on the planet. I feel like nobody does breathtaking, pulse-pounding, poetic beauty like she does. Dark Sexy Knight was no exception.
Colt and Verity's story was...everything. I loved them both so much. They were such genuine people—flawed and human, but pure of heart and fiercely loyal. They were so sweet together, adorably awkward, and wonderstruck by each other and then...oof, scorching hot. I loved their love story and their interactions with each other, and basically everything about them.
However, what I think I loved even more was that their love story wasn't just about them. The relationship between their families, how they blended, how they cared for each other, protected each other, and loved each other? My heart almost couldn't even handle the sweetness. It was so incredibly rewarding, and such a wonderful thing to read.
I wish I could somehow paint a picture for you of what this book did to my heart. It felt...almost decadent the way it pulled me into its rich, sweet story from the very first page, then set the butterflies loose in my tummy. It made me laugh, and cry, and swoon so hard I literally lost my breath. It is a relatively simple story, but somehow stunning in its simplicity. It's deeply romantic in a way that speaks to the little girl in my heart who still believes in fairytales and loses herself for days on end in these wonderful, beautiful words.
You can't miss this one, it is a must read, preferably immediately. Seriously, it's good for the heart, the soul, and—maybe especially—for that fairytale loving little girl inside all of us who still believes in happy endings. ~ Shelly, 5 stars
I can't be certain, but I think the inside of Katy Regnery's mind must be the most romantic place on the planet. I feel like nobody does breathtaking, pulse-pounding, poetic beauty like she does. Dark Sexy Knight was no exception.
Colt and Verity's story was...everything. I loved them both so much. They were such genuine people—flawed and human, but pure of heart and fiercely loyal. They were so sweet together, adorably awkward, and wonderstruck by each other and then...oof, scorching hot. I loved their love story and their interactions with each other, and basically everything about them.
However, what I think I loved even more was that their love story wasn't just about them. The relationship between their families, how they blended, how they cared for each other, protected each other, and loved each other? My heart almost couldn't even handle the sweetness. It was so incredibly rewarding, and such a wonderful thing to read.
I wish I could somehow paint a picture for you of what this book did to my heart. It felt...almost decadent the way it pulled me into its rich, sweet story from the very first page, then set the butterflies loose in my tummy. It made me laugh, and cry, and swoon so hard I literally lost my breath. It is a relatively simple story, but somehow stunning in its simplicity. It's deeply romantic in a way that speaks to the little girl in my heart who still believes in fairytales and loses herself for days on end in these wonderful, beautiful words.
You can't miss this one, it is a must read, preferably immediately. Seriously, it's good for the heart, the soul, and—maybe especially—for that fairytale loving little girl inside all of us who still believes in happy endings. ~ Shelly, 5 stars
September 22, 2016
4.5 Sunshine STARS
I really like Katy's Modern Fairy tale series and this was another excellent addition. If you're looking for an unsuspecting hero who is brooding, dark and sexy and a sweet heroine with a heart of gold, this is worth the read.
I really like Katy's Modern Fairy tale series and this was another excellent addition. If you're looking for an unsuspecting hero who is brooding, dark and sexy and a sweet heroine with a heart of gold, this is worth the read.
August 1, 2017
Listening to some music gives me inspiration let’s see if it will make me work some magic here. Whatever helps right? I’m torn even two days later I still haven’t made my mind up on my rating.
But moving on
4 ‘The night is dark and full of terrors’ Stars
What can I say about DSK that the 534 ratings & 181 reviews haven't already said for me? Probably not a lot more. Sure I'll give it my own spin.
But first and foremost Ms. Regnery this review is for you. For all your hard work and taking a chance on writing something dirtier, grittier compared to your other works.
Ms. Regnery in my eyes has once again written something exceptional. Her story telling sucks you right in from the beginning to the end. Admittedly I did have my moments where I drifted off and it ebbed a bit.
The main characters are flawed yet they are real. At the 9% mark my heart was breaking for Cole, Verity & Ryan Shattering into a thousand shards that although put back together again after finishing this book it still left one shard with Colton & Verity engraved on it. Wow that sounds so cheesy.
Colton Lane can't be considered to be pretty or even handsome but he is masculine, but for all his reluctance & grumbling he is a good person. He is kind, he is loving but he chooses who he loves and who he lets in. He has been dealt a shit hand in life.
Colt doesn’t want to help Verity & Ryan when she first sees them but he can’t help himself. He helps them get a job and wants to leave it at that but he can’t.
“You need a ride somewhere?” WHAT. THE. FUCK?
“You mean it?” No. He grimaced. How could he retract the offer now? “Uh, sure.”
Verity Gwynn has had a lot of bad luck in life and I mean a lot of bad luck. She lost her father, her mother passed away shortly after. She lost the Pecan Farm and has an immense responsibility of looking after her disabled brother. Her bad luck continues until she meets Colton Lane. He gets both Verity & Ryan a job. He gives them a roof over their head. Her luck seems to be changing.
They both work at The Legend of Camelot better than working at My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I personally liked the idea of a theatric dinner with Camelot.
Colt is very overprotective and he tries to deal with his feelings, if he feels too much then his intermittent explosive disorder gets out of hand leading to rage, fury, violence and anger. It isn’t easy to live with and deep down Colt craves normal. He wants the whole shebang. But he is lonely and taciturn until he realises that Verity’s sunny disposition calms him.
Verity Gwynn was exactly the sort of girl that he quietly dreamed of but never attracted.
Verity finds out what Colt did to protect his cousin through the work grapevine.
She doesn’t want him to get into trouble with what he did to stand up for them. But he needs to clear things before they go any further.
“I’m no saint, Verity,” he said from behind her. “If you’re trying to put me on a pedestal or fit me with a halo, you’re out of luck baby. I’m just a man with a million flaws, like all the rest of ‘em. I’ve got a temper, and it’s bad sometimes, and when someone I care about is threatened, yes, ma’am, I hit back. Yes, I do.”
What they felt for one another and how they realised that they were grateful for each other and that they were complete.
“Where have you been all my life?” “In Camilla, Georgia,” she said, leaning into his hand.
“Where have you been all my life?” “Waiting,” he said softly, closing his eyes as her lips touched down on his.
They fight for each other and they fight strong. Even if it is too soon. How do you decide if something is too soon? If it feels right it just feels right.
“But this is real life,” she said softly. “We’re not a fairytale.”
“Open your eyes and see. This is love. We are a fucking fairy tale.”
On an emotional level Ms. Regnery ran me through the wringer. From joy to heart bleeding pain, to despair to happiness from love to hate.
Whereas I loved this book and this is just my personal opinion there were too many things going on. From having two siblings with disabilities to an ex fuck buddy turning up, to a psychopathic co-worker. But then again some things wouldn't have worked without the others. So it is hard to judge really if they could have been a different way to write it better and seeing as I didn’t write it I can keep my pie hole shut. My eyes were opened to a lot of things not that I didn’t know about these things before though but it made me even more aware.
I sometimes feel as if the male characters get to be more flowery with their words and their love confessions where as women give off the standard I love yous.
In this case it was no different.
As for me, whet ever or not I ever see your face again in this life, I will love you until I breathe my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity.
There was some difference in opinions in regards to a scene due to a matter of opinion I was apprehensive to in reading it. See the spoiler.
But moving on
4 ‘The night is dark and full of terrors’ Stars
What can I say about DSK that the 534 ratings & 181 reviews haven't already said for me? Probably not a lot more. Sure I'll give it my own spin.
But first and foremost Ms. Regnery this review is for you. For all your hard work and taking a chance on writing something dirtier, grittier compared to your other works.
Ms. Regnery in my eyes has once again written something exceptional. Her story telling sucks you right in from the beginning to the end. Admittedly I did have my moments where I drifted off and it ebbed a bit.
The main characters are flawed yet they are real. At the 9% mark my heart was breaking for Cole, Verity & Ryan Shattering into a thousand shards that although put back together again after finishing this book it still left one shard with Colton & Verity engraved on it. Wow that sounds so cheesy.
Colton Lane can't be considered to be pretty or even handsome but he is masculine, but for all his reluctance & grumbling he is a good person. He is kind, he is loving but he chooses who he loves and who he lets in. He has been dealt a shit hand in life.
Colt doesn’t want to help Verity & Ryan when she first sees them but he can’t help himself. He helps them get a job and wants to leave it at that but he can’t.
“You need a ride somewhere?” WHAT. THE. FUCK?
“You mean it?” No. He grimaced. How could he retract the offer now? “Uh, sure.”
Verity Gwynn has had a lot of bad luck in life and I mean a lot of bad luck. She lost her father, her mother passed away shortly after. She lost the Pecan Farm and has an immense responsibility of looking after her disabled brother. Her bad luck continues until she meets Colton Lane. He gets both Verity & Ryan a job. He gives them a roof over their head. Her luck seems to be changing.
They both work at The Legend of Camelot better than working at My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I personally liked the idea of a theatric dinner with Camelot.
Colt is very overprotective and he tries to deal with his feelings, if he feels too much then his intermittent explosive disorder gets out of hand leading to rage, fury, violence and anger. It isn’t easy to live with and deep down Colt craves normal. He wants the whole shebang. But he is lonely and taciturn until he realises that Verity’s sunny disposition calms him.
Verity Gwynn was exactly the sort of girl that he quietly dreamed of but never attracted.
Verity finds out what Colt did to protect his cousin through the work grapevine.
She doesn’t want him to get into trouble with what he did to stand up for them. But he needs to clear things before they go any further.
“I’m no saint, Verity,” he said from behind her. “If you’re trying to put me on a pedestal or fit me with a halo, you’re out of luck baby. I’m just a man with a million flaws, like all the rest of ‘em. I’ve got a temper, and it’s bad sometimes, and when someone I care about is threatened, yes, ma’am, I hit back. Yes, I do.”
What they felt for one another and how they realised that they were grateful for each other and that they were complete.
“Where have you been all my life?” “In Camilla, Georgia,” she said, leaning into his hand.
“Where have you been all my life?” “Waiting,” he said softly, closing his eyes as her lips touched down on his.
They fight for each other and they fight strong. Even if it is too soon. How do you decide if something is too soon? If it feels right it just feels right.
“But this is real life,” she said softly. “We’re not a fairytale.”
“Open your eyes and see. This is love. We are a fucking fairy tale.”
On an emotional level Ms. Regnery ran me through the wringer. From joy to heart bleeding pain, to despair to happiness from love to hate.
Whereas I loved this book and this is just my personal opinion there were too many things going on. From having two siblings with disabilities to an ex fuck buddy turning up, to a psychopathic co-worker. But then again some things wouldn't have worked without the others. So it is hard to judge really if they could have been a different way to write it better and seeing as I didn’t write it I can keep my pie hole shut. My eyes were opened to a lot of things not that I didn’t know about these things before though but it made me even more aware.
I sometimes feel as if the male characters get to be more flowery with their words and their love confessions where as women give off the standard I love yous.
In this case it was no different.
As for me, whet ever or not I ever see your face again in this life, I will love you until I breathe my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity.
There was some difference in opinions in regards to a scene due to a matter of opinion I was apprehensive to in reading it. See the spoiler.
June 6, 2016
"That's all it had taken - a smile and a strawberry. Sunshine and a sweet place."
Dark Sexy Knight by Author Katy Regnery is the newest book in her Modern Fairytale series. It is inspired by the legend of Camelot, and is a delightful mix of old-fashioned romance meets modern-day steam.
"This morning I woke up with one life, and tonight I go to sleep with a different one."
I am a hopeless romantic and the legend of Camelot is one that continues to fascinate me. Knights who would fight to the death for the ones they love set my heart ablaze. So, it was with great anticipation that I opened the pages of Dark Sexy Knight. Katy Regnery knows how to write romance that will burrow its way into my heart and take up a lasting home there. She did it again with this newest release.
"You're a Viking God. And I'm the luckiest merchant in the kingdom."
My first thump in the chest was when I met Ryan. He was such a special character who added light and purity to an already enchanting story. The second knock on my heart's door quickly followed with Verity. Shakespeare said, ”What's in a name?" For this story, everything! She was truth and light, and the tranquility that calmed storms. The door to my heart swung open wide with Colt. He was a slated to be only a pretend hero and champion, but found a zest for two unlikely persons and gave them heart and a home. Verity and Colton completed each other, their characters developing throughout the story. However, this wasn't a totally new skin they stepped into, but rather a refinement of what they already had being illuminated by each other's existence. And the story development that was granted with Ryan was one of the most special moments I have ever read in a book.
"I'm thinking that I have never known someone as kind as you. And when I say my prayers tonight, you'll be the thing I am most thankful for, Colton Lane."
Sexy and strong met grace and selfless love and birthed a romance story for the ages. Author Katy Regnery combined passion, courage, and vulnerability, to create a fairy tale that is what dreams are made of, and is how the spell of love is dropped into reality.
"I will love you until my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity."
Dark Sexy Knight by Author Katy Regnery is the newest book in her Modern Fairytale series. It is inspired by the legend of Camelot, and is a delightful mix of old-fashioned romance meets modern-day steam.
"This morning I woke up with one life, and tonight I go to sleep with a different one."
I am a hopeless romantic and the legend of Camelot is one that continues to fascinate me. Knights who would fight to the death for the ones they love set my heart ablaze. So, it was with great anticipation that I opened the pages of Dark Sexy Knight. Katy Regnery knows how to write romance that will burrow its way into my heart and take up a lasting home there. She did it again with this newest release.
"You're a Viking God. And I'm the luckiest merchant in the kingdom."
My first thump in the chest was when I met Ryan. He was such a special character who added light and purity to an already enchanting story. The second knock on my heart's door quickly followed with Verity. Shakespeare said, ”What's in a name?" For this story, everything! She was truth and light, and the tranquility that calmed storms. The door to my heart swung open wide with Colt. He was a slated to be only a pretend hero and champion, but found a zest for two unlikely persons and gave them heart and a home. Verity and Colton completed each other, their characters developing throughout the story. However, this wasn't a totally new skin they stepped into, but rather a refinement of what they already had being illuminated by each other's existence. And the story development that was granted with Ryan was one of the most special moments I have ever read in a book.
"I'm thinking that I have never known someone as kind as you. And when I say my prayers tonight, you'll be the thing I am most thankful for, Colton Lane."
Sexy and strong met grace and selfless love and birthed a romance story for the ages. Author Katy Regnery combined passion, courage, and vulnerability, to create a fairy tale that is what dreams are made of, and is how the spell of love is dropped into reality.
"I will love you until my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity."
wont-read
June 8, 2016I wanted to read this but then I REALLY thought about it and decided not to read it
June 12, 2016
Enjoyable contemporary romance with a fairytale twist! Loved the inclusion of the special needs family members as well! Well done! Full review on The Book Disciple
June 5, 2016
**** OMG! OMG! OMG! What an incredible love story! Do any of you remember the movie Rain Man? Well, this book reminds me a little bit of that except soooo much more romantic than Rain man and his brother . Tissue box is a must!
“Give me your doubts and disquiet. I will silence them.” --- my favorite quote.
Writing a review of this book with no spoilers is hard but I will do my best. We know that Verity has a disabled brother and he is the only family she has left. Imagine trekking through life taking care of your older, developmentally disabled brother alone. Just the two of them against the world. At 5% of the book I already had tears in my eyes. Verity was desperate to find jobs for herself and her brother in order to keep a dumpy motel room over their heads and food on the table. While attending a job fair she met Colt who plays one of the knights in a theatre show, The Legend of Camelot. Against Colt’s nature, he reluctantly helped the two siblings. Colt does not know it yet but he became Verity’s very own knight that day. He swooped in to save the day – and they ended up saving each other. Varity and Colt slowly became each other’s “sweet place”. What Varity does not know is that her knight in shining armor has a dark secret past – will their love survive the truth? Will Colt be able to change the past in order to build a beautiful future with the only woman he loves?
I honestly cannot get enough of Katy’s gorgeous writing. I love the way Katy brought these complex characters to life. Colt was dealt a shitty past at best. As a result, he is damaged seemingly beyond repair – he hardly smiles and most of the time purposely keeps people at arms-length. Colt is quite a complex character – “sweet and brutal, tender and fierce, taciturn and passionate”. He is also strong, rugged and sexy. I fell in love with Colt right away but not because he is a typical hot guy but rather his beautiful heart – the way he takes care of Verity, her brother and also his family. He quickly became a hero in my mind.
Varity does not seem to mind Colt’s gruff and sometimes violent ways. Varity was drawn to Colt for the same reason – his big heart. I admire Varity’s tenacity. Even in her darkest days, she is resilient and poised for her brother. I love that about a heroine – one who is determined to fight and protect the one she loves. The connection that they have for each other is not only physical. Rather, the dedication and devotion they have for their siblings is what really connects the two lost souls.
“I will love you until I breathe my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity.”
This book obviously has a unique plot loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot -- a modern fairytale is born. You have a dark knight meets sweet heroine, rescuing her from the cruel world. This story will pull at your heart strings like no other. Katy delivered not only a beautiful romance, but more than that she inspires us to embrace life and the people in it no matter who they are. Everyone deserves happiness and Katy really gives these characters their fairy-tail happily ever after.
“You are my sweet place too.”
Dark Sexy Knight is simply exquisite! The story moved me so much and left a lasting impression on life, love, perseverance and triumph. The epilogue made my cried tears of joy and my heart danced – so beautiful and touching but I’m most moved by the letter written to the readers about her own experience. I see the passion and inspiration behind this gorgeous story. Behind an incredible love story there is a profound message … so thank you for that. What a special gem this book is!!!
“This is me. And I belong to you.”
I highly recommend everyone read this book! Part of the proceeds will be donated for a good cause. For those of of you who have not read Katy Regnery’s books please start. I fell in love with Vixen and the Vet first but everything else is absolutely delightful as well. I am addicted to all of Katy’s stories – each inspired by a fairytale. I have not yet missed any of Katy’s books and I am already salivating for more.
“Give me your doubts and disquiet. I will silence them.” --- my favorite quote.
Writing a review of this book with no spoilers is hard but I will do my best. We know that Verity has a disabled brother and he is the only family she has left. Imagine trekking through life taking care of your older, developmentally disabled brother alone. Just the two of them against the world. At 5% of the book I already had tears in my eyes. Verity was desperate to find jobs for herself and her brother in order to keep a dumpy motel room over their heads and food on the table. While attending a job fair she met Colt who plays one of the knights in a theatre show, The Legend of Camelot. Against Colt’s nature, he reluctantly helped the two siblings. Colt does not know it yet but he became Verity’s very own knight that day. He swooped in to save the day – and they ended up saving each other. Varity and Colt slowly became each other’s “sweet place”. What Varity does not know is that her knight in shining armor has a dark secret past – will their love survive the truth? Will Colt be able to change the past in order to build a beautiful future with the only woman he loves?
I honestly cannot get enough of Katy’s gorgeous writing. I love the way Katy brought these complex characters to life. Colt was dealt a shitty past at best. As a result, he is damaged seemingly beyond repair – he hardly smiles and most of the time purposely keeps people at arms-length. Colt is quite a complex character – “sweet and brutal, tender and fierce, taciturn and passionate”. He is also strong, rugged and sexy. I fell in love with Colt right away but not because he is a typical hot guy but rather his beautiful heart – the way he takes care of Verity, her brother and also his family. He quickly became a hero in my mind.
Varity does not seem to mind Colt’s gruff and sometimes violent ways. Varity was drawn to Colt for the same reason – his big heart. I admire Varity’s tenacity. Even in her darkest days, she is resilient and poised for her brother. I love that about a heroine – one who is determined to fight and protect the one she loves. The connection that they have for each other is not only physical. Rather, the dedication and devotion they have for their siblings is what really connects the two lost souls.
“I will love you until I breathe my last breath. And then I will love you through eternity.”
This book obviously has a unique plot loosely inspired by the legend of Camelot -- a modern fairytale is born. You have a dark knight meets sweet heroine, rescuing her from the cruel world. This story will pull at your heart strings like no other. Katy delivered not only a beautiful romance, but more than that she inspires us to embrace life and the people in it no matter who they are. Everyone deserves happiness and Katy really gives these characters their fairy-tail happily ever after.
“You are my sweet place too.”
Dark Sexy Knight is simply exquisite! The story moved me so much and left a lasting impression on life, love, perseverance and triumph. The epilogue made my cried tears of joy and my heart danced – so beautiful and touching but I’m most moved by the letter written to the readers about her own experience. I see the passion and inspiration behind this gorgeous story. Behind an incredible love story there is a profound message … so thank you for that. What a special gem this book is!!!
“This is me. And I belong to you.”
I highly recommend everyone read this book! Part of the proceeds will be donated for a good cause. For those of of you who have not read Katy Regnery’s books please start. I fell in love with Vixen and the Vet first but everything else is absolutely delightful as well. I am addicted to all of Katy’s stories – each inspired by a fairytale. I have not yet missed any of Katy’s books and I am already salivating for more.
June 28, 2016
5 "And a hundred yellow ribbons..." Stars
I read this book "just for me" as they say so this review will be short and sweet. Katy Regnery writes excellent modern fairytales and Dark Sexy Knight is no exception. Her low angst, highly passionate love story creates connections to her characters so well you feel invested from start to finish. Colton and Verity's story promises brighter tomorrow's for two people who fight hard for what they have. It's lovely and touching and oh-so-sweet. A must read for fans of the series, this author, and sweet romance.
December 4, 2019
3.5 stelline
Non mi ha fatto impazzire...la Regnery tende a essere sul genere "ripetitivo andante"in alcuni libri...del tipo,ti amo,anche io ti amo,ma io di più,no di più io,io tantissimo e io invece immensamente,io infinitamente,io fino alla luna e io su Marte invece,e io Plutone,e cosi all'infinito..non so se avete chiaro il concetto.😑
Insomma si perde troppo in questi cliché di dialoghi stucchevoli e pieni di lagne invece di dar spazio alla storia in sé.
Non mi ha fatto impazzire...la Regnery tende a essere sul genere "ripetitivo andante"in alcuni libri...del tipo,ti amo,anche io ti amo,ma io di più,no di più io,io tantissimo e io invece immensamente,io infinitamente,io fino alla luna e io su Marte invece,e io Plutone,e cosi all'infinito..non so se avete chiaro il concetto.😑
Insomma si perde troppo in questi cliché di dialoghi stucchevoli e pieni di lagne invece di dar spazio alla storia in sé.
August 1, 2022
I'm a huge fan of unique meet-cutes and the one that happened between Colt and Verity was definitely original.
When he saved the damsel-in-distress not once, not twice, not even three times, but four times... I knew he was going to be a swoon-worthy hero.
Without a word she had soothed the raging beast inside him, her touch transforming him from a maniac to a man. What powerful magic she wielded inside her small body, and how desperately he craved its peace.
Both had what they viewed as baggage: Colt had IED and a special needs cousin that he was devoted to; Verity had a special needs brother that she was devoted to; and so, with all they had in common and all of the hopeful and warm feelings in the air, there was no resisting the pull of each other.
The author injected just the right amount of drama and angst to push the plot forward and I found it to be quite the emotional read.
You were meant for me. And I was meant for you. and I will never let you go.
My Notes: I took issue with the legal part of the story. It was a bit far-fetched and while I'm not an expert on the law of each state or the courts of each state (because I practice law in Canada), it seemed inaccurate.
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