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Warrior #14
In The King's Service
'Twas said he could whisper a woman to bed, and now, Sir Blaidd Morgan had turned his considerable charms on Lady Becca Throckton. But could she trust his intent? A childhood injury had made her fit to be no man's bride, and yet, the Welsh warrior made her feel she'd a right to her woman's heart!
The Lady Becca surprised him, and that was rare, Sir Blaidd mused. Indeed, she had a fire that stirred him in unexpected ways. Though he could ill afford a dalliance on this secret mission for his king, he found himself entranced. Surely this was no mere idyll. Nay, this had the feel of forever…!
The Lady Becca surprised him, and that was rare, Sir Blaidd mused. Indeed, she had a fire that stirred him in unexpected ways. Though he could ill afford a dalliance on this secret mission for his king, he found himself entranced. Surely this was no mere idyll. Nay, this had the feel of forever…!
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 30, 2003
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Margaret Moore
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Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
Award-winning author Margaret Moore actually began her career at the age of eight, when she and a friend concocted stories featuring a lovely, spirited damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief nicknamed "The Red Sheik."
Unknowingly pursuing her destiny, Margaret graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. During that time, she also became a Leading Wren with the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, where she learned to use a variety of weapons and had the weepy experience of being tear-gassed.
In addition to being a wife and mother of two, she's also been an award-winning public speaker, synchronized swimmer, an archer, and studied fencing and ballroom dancing.
Margaret sold her first historical romance and the premiere book of her Warrior series, A WARRIOR'S HEART, to Harlequin Historicals® in 1991. Since that time, she's written over 25 historical romance novels and novellas. She has also written for Avon Books, as well as a young adult historical romance for HarperCollins Childrens Books. She now writes for Harlequin's new single title imprint, HQN.
Her books have been published in France, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, Russia, Poland and India.
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July 10, 2020
Every one probably knows by now that I love fantasy/paranormal and I love historical romances. This book is a historical romance in the medieval times, which is a subgenre I have read many stories.
There is this cozy and escaping feeling about reading a book like this. And for me, it's fun and enjoyable when done right.
I'm not a historian and I don't know if the facts are correct or not. Plus they aren't about the story I learn in school, since they are set in the UK. And it's a translation which changes things... but it doesn't matter really.
I love these book because of the characters' past, their needs and goals, about the interactions and the secrets and of course the drama. And that's what I found in this story.
We have a knight and a lady. We have a mission. We have drama and secrets that we get to uncover as we read the story. We have family relationships and we have disabilities.
Sir Blaidd and Lady Becca... two characters I absolutely loved from the first time they are introduced. Blaidd is a loyal knight, very charming and lovable. Becca is a strong woman, smart and witty, and despite her injury, she never seemed to amaze me.
Reading about them made my heart warm and it was just what I needed. And let me tell you, as soon as I finished reading this book I immediately wanted to read another one. That's how addicted I am to this genre. Plus, I now want to know about Blaidd's family.
Overall, it had all that I wanted in a historical romance and it even surprised me at one point, which was fantastic. I may have to check out the other books written by this author, because I need to see if she wrote more about other characters that are introduced in this book.
There is this cozy and escaping feeling about reading a book like this. And for me, it's fun and enjoyable when done right.
I'm not a historian and I don't know if the facts are correct or not. Plus they aren't about the story I learn in school, since they are set in the UK. And it's a translation which changes things... but it doesn't matter really.
I love these book because of the characters' past, their needs and goals, about the interactions and the secrets and of course the drama. And that's what I found in this story.
We have a knight and a lady. We have a mission. We have drama and secrets that we get to uncover as we read the story. We have family relationships and we have disabilities.
Sir Blaidd and Lady Becca... two characters I absolutely loved from the first time they are introduced. Blaidd is a loyal knight, very charming and lovable. Becca is a strong woman, smart and witty, and despite her injury, she never seemed to amaze me.
Reading about them made my heart warm and it was just what I needed. And let me tell you, as soon as I finished reading this book I immediately wanted to read another one. That's how addicted I am to this genre. Plus, I now want to know about Blaidd's family.
Overall, it had all that I wanted in a historical romance and it even surprised me at one point, which was fantastic. I may have to check out the other books written by this author, because I need to see if she wrote more about other characters that are introduced in this book.
November 13, 2020
I love stepping back into the world of Margaret Moore. I also loved that the female lead had a disability and yet was not portrayed as a lesser woman.
March 29, 2022
last in the series. not a bad way to finish. it was nice to see the hero and heroine from book 3 again. i did enjoy the hero and heroine they get on really well. i was pleased with this book
well done
well done
July 1, 2018
A rather well done medieval romance with a likeable hero and heroine.
March 1, 2010
Sir Blaidd Morgan, a trusted friend of King Henry II of England, has been sent to investigate Lord Throckton, a noble whom the King suspects may be plotting against him. Blaidd travels to Lord Throckton's castle under the pretense of wanting to court Throckton's beautiful oldest daughter, Lady Laelia. But it is Throckton's younger daughter, Lady Rebecca, whom Blaidd finds himself attracted to. But he knows he must still investigate her father, and bring him to justice if he is a traitor.
Becca believes she will never find a husband because she is plain and still limps from a childhood injury. So instead of concerning herself with gowns and suitors like her older sister, she busies herself running the castle and spending time with the servants, soldiers, and townspeople. At first, Becca is not at all impressed by Blaidd, thinking he is just another suitor trying to marry her sister. But she soon finds herself attracted to the handsome knight and dreams of a future with him, even though she doubts any man could ever want her.
I have always enjoyed Margaret Moore's Medieval romances and this book was no exception. Becca was an enjoyable heroine to read about: strong, determined, and spirited, rather than just beautiful and helpless. Blaidd was a good hero, an honorable man who struggled to do his duty to his king without hurting the woman he loved. I'd recommend this novel to readers who like Medieval romances and are looking for an enjoyable and romantic read.
Becca believes she will never find a husband because she is plain and still limps from a childhood injury. So instead of concerning herself with gowns and suitors like her older sister, she busies herself running the castle and spending time with the servants, soldiers, and townspeople. At first, Becca is not at all impressed by Blaidd, thinking he is just another suitor trying to marry her sister. But she soon finds herself attracted to the handsome knight and dreams of a future with him, even though she doubts any man could ever want her.
I have always enjoyed Margaret Moore's Medieval romances and this book was no exception. Becca was an enjoyable heroine to read about: strong, determined, and spirited, rather than just beautiful and helpless. Blaidd was a good hero, an honorable man who struggled to do his duty to his king without hurting the woman he loved. I'd recommend this novel to readers who like Medieval romances and are looking for an enjoyable and romantic read.
August 25, 2009
After an attempt at reading another Margaret Moore book, I'm rather surprised at how much I enjoyed this! The two leads were very well-written and enjoyable together. I especially liked how Becca wasn't your typical run-of-the-mill heroine, and was plain and crippled, but she was also spirited, kind, and smart. The storyline was interesting and fast, and I didn't know it took place during the time of the Plantagenets, which I find extremely interesting whenever I come across it.
September 16, 2013
Molto carino, personaggi gradevoli e ben bilanciati, buon rapporto tra trama, colpi di scena e storia d'amore. Era da tanto che non trovava un medievale così piacevole, scorrevole e avvincente.
E poi la protagonista è zoppa a seguito di un incidente, non potevo non immedesimarmi.
E poi la protagonista è zoppa a seguito di un incidente, non potevo non immedesimarmi.
March 13, 2011
I always like the knight and lady type of story, and I've read the whole series. In The King's Service was not as good as the other books in the series.
February 22, 2015
A love story
Medieval love stories are the best. A strong man and woman make the best lovers and companions. Honorable and trustworthy.
Medieval love stories are the best. A strong man and woman make the best lovers and companions. Honorable and trustworthy.
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