Remi Balfour had always longed for a knight in shining armour. Unfortunately, living in present-day Texas, she'd have a better shot at finding a cowboy! But then gorgeous Dominic Longmont came charging out of the shadows during a performance at her medieval dinner theatre, and Remi fell hard.
Sexy, honourable Dominic was the man she'd fantasized about all her life. But Dominic cannot deny his destiny, even for Remi. He has to return to his own time to save the life of a king.
As a youngster growing up in the wide-open spaces of the Texas Panhandle, Sandy Steen loved storytelling — everything from tales about her family’s pioneer history, to movies and, of course, books, books, and more books.
"My earliest memories are of reading. I would absorb the characters, and replay the stories over and over in my mind." And even though she often got into trouble for daydreaming instead of doing homework, she credits teachers who stressed the benefits of reading for the foundation of her writing success.
From that early beginning her love of storytelling found its way into almost every corner of her life including such jobs as writing descriptions of new houses, speeches, and advertising copy. It was through one of those jobs that she met a published writer who suggested she try her hand at writing a romance novel. She’s been writing ever since.
Even her hobbies reflect her career choice. Sandy collects Gone with the Wind memorabilia and has an extensive film noir collection. She’s also an avid Jeopardy buff, putting to use all of those bits and pieces of information from all the wonderful books she’s read.
Those early years also gave Sandy a love and appreciation for the people and traditions of Texas. She likes nothing better than tapping into the rich heritage of the cowboy mystique for her heroes and setting her books in her home state.
Texans are known for being larger than life, and she loves creating sexy, macho bad boys looking for good women. Sandy claims Texans have a reputation to protect, after all, so why settle for plain old happily-ever-after when her heroines can ride off into the sunset with a cross between John Wayne and Tom Cruise.
"If you’re going to daydream," Sandy says, "might as well do it up right."
Thoroughly enjoyed this one, during the performance of a medieval tournament, a storm and a magical book bring a hero from the past into the future. The adjustments that have to be made and the things in the past which remain undone Dominic must leave the love of his life in order to return to his own time and save a king, not to mention gain his fathers approval.
I am thrilled with the updated version of the book. I couldn't wait for my birthday to read it, but I will read it again, then. It is a modern day fairy tale to be read and re-read. Thank you Me Steen.
I loved this one! Super slow burn with an enemies to lovers type character dynamic which I enjoyed. Tons of sexy and romantic tension. LOVED the time travel and medieval elements!!!