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Lady Knight
Saxon Lady Ariel of Elmstead disguises herself as a boy and leads her father's men to battle the Norman invaders. Her goal is to find the Norman knight who left her with child the year before. The only clue she has to his identity is the ring he gave her.
During the battle of Hastings, Broc St. Ceneri takes a young Saxon boy as his hostage. The boy so resembles the Saxon girl he can't forget, Broc offers to train him as a knight after he is granted Elmstead as his own.
With Broc unable to see through her disguise, Ariel must decide whether to risk all by revealing her secret, or say nothing and let the man she loves wed another.
During the battle of Hastings, Broc St. Ceneri takes a young Saxon boy as his hostage. The boy so resembles the Saxon girl he can't forget, Broc offers to train him as a knight after he is granted Elmstead as his own.
With Broc unable to see through her disguise, Ariel must decide whether to risk all by revealing her secret, or say nothing and let the man she loves wed another.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2008
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About the author
Marisa Chenery
114 books459 followersMarisa Chenery was always a lover of books, but after reading her first historical romance novel she found herself hooked. Having inherited a love for the written word, she soon started writing her own novels.
She writes young adult and romance books.
Marisa lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, four children, four grandchildren (she's a young grandma at fifty), and five rabbits.
Email: marisa@marisachenery.com
She writes young adult and romance books.
Marisa lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, four children, four grandchildren (she's a young grandma at fifty), and five rabbits.
Email: marisa@marisachenery.com
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April 1, 2012
Great if you like stupid men being stupid. =)
March 3, 2018
The writing is fine but I hated this book. What bored me was the fact that the characters have no complexity or depth whatsoever. What angered me was the hero who is no hero at all. He is a shortsighted idiot and he never learns from his mistakes and he never redeems himself. He’s TSTL.
THIS IS NOT ROMANCE. This book depicts a very unhealthy depiction of “love” and how a woman (who achieves knighthood) is still relegated to being a weak and sorry excuse for a woman who lets a man walk all over her because of “love”.
**Trigger and Spoiler Alert**:
infidelity (the “hero” had a threesome and forced the heroine to stay in the room while it happened)
violence (he punches her and knocks her out)
She gets kidnapped and sold into slavery and when he finds her he is mad because she’s pregnant. WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENS TO WOMEN SOLD INTO SLAVERY?!
I would not recommend this book. I also am done reading books that are self-published or published by these random basement online romance publishers. I don’t think of myself as being a book snob but god damn, there’s a reason publishing houses exist! They have a standard for quality that seems to be completely missing when it comes to these random, no-name publishers. I’m done.
THIS IS NOT ROMANCE. This book depicts a very unhealthy depiction of “love” and how a woman (who achieves knighthood) is still relegated to being a weak and sorry excuse for a woman who lets a man walk all over her because of “love”.
**Trigger and Spoiler Alert**:
infidelity (the “hero” had a threesome and forced the heroine to stay in the room while it happened)
violence (he punches her and knocks her out)
She gets kidnapped and sold into slavery and when he finds her he is mad because she’s pregnant. WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENS TO WOMEN SOLD INTO SLAVERY?!
I would not recommend this book. I also am done reading books that are self-published or published by these random basement online romance publishers. I don’t think of myself as being a book snob but god damn, there’s a reason publishing houses exist! They have a standard for quality that seems to be completely missing when it comes to these random, no-name publishers. I’m done.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2015
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This book was reviewed by a member of the review staff at Cocktails and Books. The name of the reviewer can be found under the post categories.
March 13, 2020
Heroine is too stubborn when it's not necessary and not stubborn enough when she should be. It gets annoying.
Author also seems to be determined to romanticize men that are assholes.
It's probably not very historically accurate either.
Author also seems to be determined to romanticize men that are assholes.
It's probably not very historically accurate either.
January 29, 2018
What Is It About:
Ariel, a Saxon, disguises herself as a boy so that she can fight against Norman invaders. But in those Norman invaders is a man that she lost her virginity to and who gave her a son. Broc never forgot the face of the Saxon girl that he met. When he sees Wulf in the battlefield, he saves him even though he's the enemy because he looks like the woman he remembers. Broc doesn't understand the feelings that he has Wulf, but Ariel stays silent until Broc announces that he's to be wedded.
What I Liked and Didn't:
Plot-wise, it was pretty great. The false identity to become a badass woman all while being a mother is what made the book. I also appreciated that it wasn't the only plot aspect, the who kidnapping and imprisonment just added layers to the plot making me like it more. Yes, the romance was the main part of the plot, even with Ariel pretending to be a man. Certain parts of their relationship are messed up, the sweet moments tend not to come until their happily ever after because there's just so much shit that they have to deal with before their relationship settles enough to be sweet.
With the characters, Ariel is what made the book for me. She's so strong, I love it. I enjoy the fact that she tries so hard to rather than everything being easy, it take real work. Even though she went off to war, she is a pretty great mother. It's obvious that she cares and she does everything for her son. I have iffy moments with Broc. I like the fact that he was just as affected by Ariel as she was him originally. But his actions when he thinks that he might be gay for Wulf are stereotypically a mans-mans who can't deal with it. I kind of put me off him, as did his reaction when he saves her. He was the weaker half of the couple for me.
Final Thoughts:
I think that the best way to describe this book is an English, adult version of Mulan with sex, babies and even more drama.
Would I recommend it? I think so, Miss Chenery certainly has a unique writing style and it is a good historical romance.
Would I read another book by Marisa Chenery? I already have, I think that I've read all of her books that I find interesting but I'll keep an open-mind for a newer books.
Ariel, a Saxon, disguises herself as a boy so that she can fight against Norman invaders. But in those Norman invaders is a man that she lost her virginity to and who gave her a son. Broc never forgot the face of the Saxon girl that he met. When he sees Wulf in the battlefield, he saves him even though he's the enemy because he looks like the woman he remembers. Broc doesn't understand the feelings that he has Wulf, but Ariel stays silent until Broc announces that he's to be wedded.
What I Liked and Didn't:
Plot-wise, it was pretty great. The false identity to become a badass woman all while being a mother is what made the book. I also appreciated that it wasn't the only plot aspect, the who kidnapping and imprisonment just added layers to the plot making me like it more. Yes, the romance was the main part of the plot, even with Ariel pretending to be a man. Certain parts of their relationship are messed up, the sweet moments tend not to come until their happily ever after because there's just so much shit that they have to deal with before their relationship settles enough to be sweet.
With the characters, Ariel is what made the book for me. She's so strong, I love it. I enjoy the fact that she tries so hard to rather than everything being easy, it take real work. Even though she went off to war, she is a pretty great mother. It's obvious that she cares and she does everything for her son. I have iffy moments with Broc. I like the fact that he was just as affected by Ariel as she was him originally. But his actions when he thinks that he might be gay for Wulf are stereotypically a mans-mans who can't deal with it. I kind of put me off him, as did his reaction when he saves her. He was the weaker half of the couple for me.
Final Thoughts:
I think that the best way to describe this book is an English, adult version of Mulan with sex, babies and even more drama.
Would I recommend it? I think so, Miss Chenery certainly has a unique writing style and it is a good historical romance.
Would I read another book by Marisa Chenery? I already have, I think that I've read all of her books that I find interesting but I'll keep an open-mind for a newer books.
July 2, 2011
REVIEW COURTESY OF FALLEN ANGEL REVIEWS:
A year ago, a handsome knight relieved Lady Ariel of Elmstead of her maidenhead and left her pregnant. She loves her child but is still angry with the father for leaving her. When the Normans invade, Lady Ariel feels she must step in and lead her father's army into battle, so she disguises herself as a boy and freshens up on her sword-fighting skills. As the Battle of the Hastings rages on, Lady Ariel is confronted by a man she never expected to see again... especially not on the battlefield.
Broc St. Ceneri, a Norman knight, is fighting when he glimpses a young Saxon boy who brings back memories of a young woman he has never forgotten. He captures the boy and takes him under his wing. He begins to really like the boy and decides to train him as a knight. Broc receives the Elmstead lands from the new king and decides that when he returns the young boy to his homeland that he will continue in his search for the young woman who haunts him.
Lady Ariel is torn... should she reveal herself to him or continue living a lie? Things are getting tougher for her everyday... especially when Broc takes a wife. Is it too late for them or can Lady Ariel confess, and reunite with the man she has fallen deeply in love with?
I have never before had the pleasure of reading Ms. Chenery's writing, but I must say that she is extremely talented. Lady Knight is one of the best historical romance novels I have read this year... and what makes it even better is the super hot love scenes. Lady Knight has plot and strong, relatable characters. I truly felt like I was right there by Lady Ariel's side during battle. Lady Ariel is smart, independent, and incredibly courageous. She had to overcome some really great obstacles and managed to come out on top in spite of it all. Lady Knight is a very action-packed, captivating read. I hope to see more novels as good as Lady Knight from Ms. Chenery, and I am already on the lookout for her past novels.
A year ago, a handsome knight relieved Lady Ariel of Elmstead of her maidenhead and left her pregnant. She loves her child but is still angry with the father for leaving her. When the Normans invade, Lady Ariel feels she must step in and lead her father's army into battle, so she disguises herself as a boy and freshens up on her sword-fighting skills. As the Battle of the Hastings rages on, Lady Ariel is confronted by a man she never expected to see again... especially not on the battlefield.
Broc St. Ceneri, a Norman knight, is fighting when he glimpses a young Saxon boy who brings back memories of a young woman he has never forgotten. He captures the boy and takes him under his wing. He begins to really like the boy and decides to train him as a knight. Broc receives the Elmstead lands from the new king and decides that when he returns the young boy to his homeland that he will continue in his search for the young woman who haunts him.
Lady Ariel is torn... should she reveal herself to him or continue living a lie? Things are getting tougher for her everyday... especially when Broc takes a wife. Is it too late for them or can Lady Ariel confess, and reunite with the man she has fallen deeply in love with?
I have never before had the pleasure of reading Ms. Chenery's writing, but I must say that she is extremely talented. Lady Knight is one of the best historical romance novels I have read this year... and what makes it even better is the super hot love scenes. Lady Knight has plot and strong, relatable characters. I truly felt like I was right there by Lady Ariel's side during battle. Lady Ariel is smart, independent, and incredibly courageous. She had to overcome some really great obstacles and managed to come out on top in spite of it all. Lady Knight is a very action-packed, captivating read. I hope to see more novels as good as Lady Knight from Ms. Chenery, and I am already on the lookout for her past novels.
August 6, 2012
La historia tiene su punto, por eso no la abandoné nunca a pesar de que en demasiados momentos me parecía demasiado fantasiosa:
Y aquí mejor lo dejo, porque sino desvelaría toda la trama, pero vamos, creo que he quedado claro porqué no me ha acabado de convencer y a pesar de todo no he podido parar de leerlo.
Y aquí mejor lo dejo, porque sino desvelaría toda la trama, pero vamos, creo que he quedado claro porqué no me ha acabado de convencer y a pesar de todo no he podido parar de leerlo.
April 25, 2015
A lot of Marisa's books are short reads but this one is a bit longer... Marisa writes books that are irresistable. Once I started this book I couldn't put it down (which didn't suprise me much seeing as all the books I have read by Marisa have had that same effect on me). When reading books by Marisa you will never be bored although you may find suprises when you least expect them
March 16, 2016
Frustrating characters.
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