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Gentlemen of Knights #4
Dark of Knight
The most dangerous thing in battle turns out to be a beautiful lady.
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Despite Felix’s vows to the contrary, a beautiful lady causes him to lower his guard and soon he finds himself torn between love for country and woman.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
Amidst assaults and danger, Felix and Catalina find themselves thrown together in a bid to discover a traitor before it is too late.
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Despite Felix’s vows to the contrary, a beautiful lady causes him to lower his guard and soon he finds himself torn between love for country and woman.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
Amidst assaults and danger, Felix and Catalina find themselves thrown together in a bid to discover a traitor before it is too late.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2021
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About the author
Elizabeth Johns
80 books360 followers Like many writers, Elizabeth Johns was first an avid reader, though she was a reluctant convert. It was Jane Austen's clever wit and unique turn of phrase that hooked Johns when she was "forced" to read Pride and Prejudice for a school assignment. She began writing when she ran out of her favorite author’s books and decided to try her hand at crafting a Regency romance novel. Her journey into publishing began with the release of Surrender the Past, book one of the Loring-Abbott Series. Johns makes no pretensions to Austen’s wit but hopes readers will perhaps laugh and find some enjoyment in her writing.
Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother of small children, Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.
Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother of small children, Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.
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January 3, 2021
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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This has been a wonderful series and at last it’s time to discover Felix the soldier and spy of the family.
He’s tough and honourable, a bit of a daredevil and has a very good relationship with Wellington.
His high standing and charisma are a wonderful added bonus to this character, his elder brother Rowley always seemed the most important but maybe not.
This is a brilliant adventure set in the Napoleonic era and with spies and traitors everywhere.
Felix falls for a Spanish lady who’s also in the same profession.
She’s beautiful and daring and her father is a Duke .
Can these two people get the bad guy and end up together or are the differences in their lives too much to be together.
Wonderful and enjoyable to read.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
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This has been a wonderful series and at last it’s time to discover Felix the soldier and spy of the family.
He’s tough and honourable, a bit of a daredevil and has a very good relationship with Wellington.
His high standing and charisma are a wonderful added bonus to this character, his elder brother Rowley always seemed the most important but maybe not.
This is a brilliant adventure set in the Napoleonic era and with spies and traitors everywhere.
Felix falls for a Spanish lady who’s also in the same profession.
She’s beautiful and daring and her father is a Duke .
Can these two people get the bad guy and end up together or are the differences in their lives too much to be together.
Wonderful and enjoyable to read.
I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review
April 5, 2021
Rating: 4.5/5.0
“Dark of Knight” is an enjoyable historical romance filled with suspense, intrigue, mystery, violence, romance, and many twists that will keep the reader guessing until the very end!
Read full review in the 2021 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
“Dark of Knight” is an enjoyable historical romance filled with suspense, intrigue, mystery, violence, romance, and many twists that will keep the reader guessing until the very end!
Read full review in the 2021 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
January 1, 2021
4.5 Stars
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships, which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
This is the fourth book in the series & is easily read on its own. Felix has always thought that he wouldn’t marry & can't believe his brothers have changed & how happy they are. Catalina is nothing like the image she likes to portray the pair meet & sparks fly. I loved how their relationship developed from suspicion, dislike to finding their soul mate. I also like the mystery surrounding who the traitor was & their motives, which were a revelation. I read the book in two sittings as I was totally engrossed in it. There remained one incident which puzzled me & wasn’t resolved. I look forward to Eugenia’s story
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships, which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
This is the fourth book in the series & is easily read on its own. Felix has always thought that he wouldn’t marry & can't believe his brothers have changed & how happy they are. Catalina is nothing like the image she likes to portray the pair meet & sparks fly. I loved how their relationship developed from suspicion, dislike to finding their soul mate. I also like the mystery surrounding who the traitor was & their motives, which were a revelation. I read the book in two sittings as I was totally engrossed in it. There remained one incident which puzzled me & wasn’t resolved. I look forward to Eugenia’s story
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
January 4, 2021
With Napoleon waging war on Europe, Major Felix Knight finds himself in Spain where friends cannot be trusted and enemies even less so. Lady Catalina Mendoza is the best spy in her father's quiver of arrows. With Felix and Catalina after the same quarry, they meet in the most unconventional of circumstances, both of them shooting off tit for tat insults. Ultimately, they find themselves working together to run down the traitor in their midst. This novel is fast-paced and adventurous with espionage and a side of romance. Felix does his level best to keep his distance from Catalina, but the more time they spend together, the greater his respect for her grows and he finally understands the attraction his brothers have for the married state. This novel is well-written and kept me engrossed from start to finish and I loved the main characters in this story. Catalina is a practical and down to earth woman who can flick her fan at a society event or smear her face in grime and don a boys clothing to stay incognito. Felix is gallant and charming, as well as protective, but recognises Catalina's skills and respects her for them. They are indeed a well-matched pair. I thoroughly enjoyed this romance and was glad that it came to a happy and successful conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
February 20, 2021
3.75 stars
This was so unexpectedly good. I was drawn by the gorgeous cover but the story was equally amazing.
I liked the Suspense and the romance here. Both Felix and Catalina were great main characters and their relationship building was really really good!
Overall a great book.
Beware of mentions of r*pe and murder if you're trigger by those subjects.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was so unexpectedly good. I was drawn by the gorgeous cover but the story was equally amazing.
I liked the Suspense and the romance here. Both Felix and Catalina were great main characters and their relationship building was really really good!
Overall a great book.
Beware of mentions of r*pe and murder if you're trigger by those subjects.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2021
My Musings
I enjoyed this addition to this series. There were a few moments where it became fairly predictable but not enough to keep me from liking this novel. I look forward to reading the next one in this series. Happy ☺reading 📚!
I enjoyed this addition to this series. There were a few moments where it became fairly predictable but not enough to keep me from liking this novel. I look forward to reading the next one in this series. Happy ☺reading 📚!
January 13, 2021
Another amazing adventure in the wonderful series of the Knight family.
Once upon a time there was a handsome spy, and on his journey he met another spy, this one beautiful and Spanish! Fortunately they were working on the same side but decided to join forces to get the information they needed.
Taking place in Spain as the British army is preparing to go to war with Napoleon, Felix finds himself in the company of Catalina Mendoza and the adventure begins!
Spies, traitors, danger and just a great story! I highly recommend!
Once upon a time there was a handsome spy, and on his journey he met another spy, this one beautiful and Spanish! Fortunately they were working on the same side but decided to join forces to get the information they needed.
Taking place in Spain as the British army is preparing to go to war with Napoleon, Felix finds himself in the company of Catalina Mendoza and the adventure begins!
Spies, traitors, danger and just a great story! I highly recommend!
July 28, 2025
3th book in the Gentlemen of Knight series. It can be read as a standalone story. It's kisses only Regency Era romance.
Listened to the audiobook and enjoyed Alex Wyndham's narration.
Listened to the audiobook and enjoyed Alex Wyndham's narration.
January 1, 2021
Major Felix Knight does spy work for the British army. Lady Catalina Mendoza is the daughter of influential General Mendoza of the Spanish army - little benownst to the British allies, the delicate appearing lady also spies for her father. After all, who would suspect a gentlewoman?
After committed bachelor and hardened soldier Felix discovers this, he and the Lady must team up to discover a traitor on the inside who is trying to sabotage their final push to defeat Napoleon and the French army.
This is a clean and chaste historical romance, and the fourth in a series. I have to admit, in the first few chapters I was really confused about who was allied with who and what was happening with the fake papers and spying. I don't know if this is down to me not having read the previous books, or just the fact that I have no head for strategy and war. I soon got over it however, and got into the story.
I enjoyed the characters of Felix and Catalina. I like that Catalina is strong and feisty, and that Johns manages to successfully toe the line of making Felix initially aloof and battle hardened, without making him rude or a giant douchebag. I enjoyed the intrigue of their quest to find the traitor. A problem I often have in contemporary romances is that the romance constitutes the entire plot, which can get a bit tiresome for me. I enjoyed that there was a fairly strong plot element outside of romance in this story, so that their feelings could develop alongside it rather than feel like the whole focus.
I have not read a lot of historical romance, and I enjoyed this more than I expected to. It was a nice, sweet, light read, and that epilogue was cute as heck. I will definitely check out the rest of the series for when I feel like an easy, clean romance read.
After committed bachelor and hardened soldier Felix discovers this, he and the Lady must team up to discover a traitor on the inside who is trying to sabotage their final push to defeat Napoleon and the French army.
This is a clean and chaste historical romance, and the fourth in a series. I have to admit, in the first few chapters I was really confused about who was allied with who and what was happening with the fake papers and spying. I don't know if this is down to me not having read the previous books, or just the fact that I have no head for strategy and war. I soon got over it however, and got into the story.
I enjoyed the characters of Felix and Catalina. I like that Catalina is strong and feisty, and that Johns manages to successfully toe the line of making Felix initially aloof and battle hardened, without making him rude or a giant douchebag. I enjoyed the intrigue of their quest to find the traitor. A problem I often have in contemporary romances is that the romance constitutes the entire plot, which can get a bit tiresome for me. I enjoyed that there was a fairly strong plot element outside of romance in this story, so that their feelings could develop alongside it rather than feel like the whole focus.
I have not read a lot of historical romance, and I enjoyed this more than I expected to. It was a nice, sweet, light read, and that epilogue was cute as heck. I will definitely check out the rest of the series for when I feel like an easy, clean romance read.
January 9, 2021
Dark of Knight is Felix’s story in the Gentlemen of Knight series.
Felix is determined that he will never be leg shackled. As a spy, women tend to be more of a distraction than anything.
Then he meets Catalina. Whom he vastly underestimates and assumes is just playing spy. Until circumstances throw them together and they must work together to uncover an act of treason amidst a war.
This is a story full of action. Felix and Catalina work together, learning to trust one another. I loved how they were not shy with each other. There was no tiptoeing about how they felt. When you are in the heat of a war, I imagine one wouldn’t have time to worry about the little things, you would just seize it while you had the chance. And that’s what Felix and Catalina do, not even knowing if there is a future for them.
It was refreshing reading a romance where they are on a level playing field and they trust one another, not hiding things from each other that will inevitably come to light. They were just themselves, and what the other needed.
I really really loved the suspense and the romance to this story. It was well balanced. There are some more mature matters mentioned, not detailed, but things like rape and murder are the root of some issues within the war and are mentioned. It had a purpose in the story.
And of course, we get to see the entire Knight family together at the end of the story. Which was nice for a little throwback to the previous books.
Next up, Euginas story. Perhaps Tinsley will be apart of that story? I’m excited to see how it turns out.
Thank you Elizabeth Johns, Dragonblade Publishing Inc. and Net Galley for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Felix is determined that he will never be leg shackled. As a spy, women tend to be more of a distraction than anything.
Then he meets Catalina. Whom he vastly underestimates and assumes is just playing spy. Until circumstances throw them together and they must work together to uncover an act of treason amidst a war.
This is a story full of action. Felix and Catalina work together, learning to trust one another. I loved how they were not shy with each other. There was no tiptoeing about how they felt. When you are in the heat of a war, I imagine one wouldn’t have time to worry about the little things, you would just seize it while you had the chance. And that’s what Felix and Catalina do, not even knowing if there is a future for them.
It was refreshing reading a romance where they are on a level playing field and they trust one another, not hiding things from each other that will inevitably come to light. They were just themselves, and what the other needed.
I really really loved the suspense and the romance to this story. It was well balanced. There are some more mature matters mentioned, not detailed, but things like rape and murder are the root of some issues within the war and are mentioned. It had a purpose in the story.
And of course, we get to see the entire Knight family together at the end of the story. Which was nice for a little throwback to the previous books.
Next up, Euginas story. Perhaps Tinsley will be apart of that story? I’m excited to see how it turns out.
Thank you Elizabeth Johns, Dragonblade Publishing Inc. and Net Galley for the complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 20, 2020
Dark of Knight by Elizabeth Johns is the story of Felix Knight, the youngest of the Knight brothers, introduced one by one in the Gentlemen of Knights series. Felix is a soldier, a spy, in service to General Wellesley in Spain, during the war against Napoleon. There is a traitor in their midst and Felix is hot on his trail. To his chagrin he discovers another on the same trail, a woman. It takes him very little time to discover who this woman is: the daughter of the Spanish commander, Senorita Catalina de Mendoza, daughter of a duke. At first he is resentful, then skeptical, finally resigned. They have to choice but to work together. Off they go on adventure after adventure, looking for the traitor or traitors. No one is exempt from scrutiny, including Catalina's father. It is a rocky ride. It is war. People get hurt, even spies.
This was a very fun book, moving out of England and England's women to meet Catalina, the much-loved daughter who was intelligent, brave, loving, and loyal. She was not a coward and she was as good a spy as any. Felix had convinced himself that love and marriage was not for him. He believed it so thoroughly that when it happened, he didn't know what it was. It was a fun romp through Spain, despite the war and the death. Felix was a good man and he deserved the love of a good woman, which he got in the end. The plot finale was surprising to the characters as well as the reader. It was worth the time. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free ARC of Dark of Knight by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions
contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #darkofknight
This was a very fun book, moving out of England and England's women to meet Catalina, the much-loved daughter who was intelligent, brave, loving, and loyal. She was not a coward and she was as good a spy as any. Felix had convinced himself that love and marriage was not for him. He believed it so thoroughly that when it happened, he didn't know what it was. It was a fun romp through Spain, despite the war and the death. Felix was a good man and he deserved the love of a good woman, which he got in the end. The plot finale was surprising to the characters as well as the reader. It was worth the time. I recommend it.
I was invited to read a free ARC of Dark of Knight by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions
contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #darkofknight
January 3, 2021
This was a fun read. I wouldn’t say that it was super exciting nor would I say a page turner but I enjoyed reading and getting to know Lady Catalina as well as learning more about Felix Knight, the last of the Gentlemen of Knights men. I know there is another novel in this series coming but I can only assume it is will be about their sister. I find myself really enjoying the Knight family but will say that this one takes Felix to Spain during the war so except for the small visit with Rowland the rest of the family really doesn’t play a part in this one. I would give this 3 stars out of 5. This can be a stand alone novel but it is better if you know more of the back story on him from the other brothers’ novels.
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Despite Felix’s vows to the contrary, a beautiful lady causes him to lower his guard and soon he finds himself torn between love for country and woman.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
Major Lord Felix Knight has always known he was destined for the army and is fiercely loyal to the Crown. Thriving on adventure and danger, there is no room in his life for the love and relationships which have cast their spells over his brothers. After healing from his time as a prisoner of war, he returns to the Peninsula to continue the fight against Napoleon. Despite Felix’s vows to the contrary, a beautiful lady causes him to lower his guard and soon he finds himself torn between love for country and woman.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father since her mother’s death. Men are drawn to her beauty and connections, but without exception, those gentlemen her father deems suitable bore and frustrate her. The only way she can tolerate the tedium is to glean information from her suitors to help her father. One night, she is caught at the game by a devilishly handsome Englishman—and everything changes.
January 7, 2021
Felix Knight has been Healing from his time as a prisoner of war. He is back to helping in the fight against Napoleon doing what he does best, spying. His job is to find out who is filtering information to the enemy and everyone is a suspect.
The very beautiful Lady Catalina Mendoza has been following her father in the war doing what she does best, using her beauty to gleam information from the men who think she is a beautiful lady without a brain in her head. But something changes when she meets Felix Knight and he might have just met his match! When she breaks into his office and steals back the documents he took she can’t help but leaving a calling card.
Impressed Felix and Catalina will have to join forces to discover who in their midst is the traitor. This was such an interesting story. I throughly enjoyed reading it. Catalina and Felix made quite a pair together. Definitely recommend reading this book!
The very beautiful Lady Catalina Mendoza has been following her father in the war doing what she does best, using her beauty to gleam information from the men who think she is a beautiful lady without a brain in her head. But something changes when she meets Felix Knight and he might have just met his match! When she breaks into his office and steals back the documents he took she can’t help but leaving a calling card.
Impressed Felix and Catalina will have to join forces to discover who in their midst is the traitor. This was such an interesting story. I throughly enjoyed reading it. Catalina and Felix made quite a pair together. Definitely recommend reading this book!
January 10, 2021
4.5 STARS
This is a stand alone story even though book 4 of the series. I've read book 3 and then this one and wasn't lost.
This is a clean story with kisses. The two come together in a unique way. They are both spying for the same side and she is caught in the middle of spying and the H discovers her under a desk.
The h's father is a General for Spain and she follows the drum (Army), as the saying goes. She is use to the military life. Being forced to work together to discover the traitor in their midst, has them slowly falling in love. Neither realizes it until their spying is complete and they go their separate ways.
You find out pretty early on one of the villains. Something happens and how he survives without injury is not addressed.
This story is filled with suspense, twists, intrigue, mystery and violence.
We are treated to an epilogue, no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and clean. (ljb)
This is a stand alone story even though book 4 of the series. I've read book 3 and then this one and wasn't lost.
This is a clean story with kisses. The two come together in a unique way. They are both spying for the same side and she is caught in the middle of spying and the H discovers her under a desk.
The h's father is a General for Spain and she follows the drum (Army), as the saying goes. She is use to the military life. Being forced to work together to discover the traitor in their midst, has them slowly falling in love. Neither realizes it until their spying is complete and they go their separate ways.
You find out pretty early on one of the villains. Something happens and how he survives without injury is not addressed.
This story is filled with suspense, twists, intrigue, mystery and violence.
We are treated to an epilogue, no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance and clean. (ljb)
January 19, 2021
The first book of 2021 is Done and Dusted and so glad it was an Elizabeth Johns novel! Dark of Knight is a thrilling and fast-paced story. It has you on the edge of your seat the whole time you are reading.
Felix has always been the mysterious Knight sibling as he has been at war for much of the series. It was nice to finally get to know this Knight better and his story was probably my favorite of the series. Catalina was the perfect heroine for this brooding hero. Felix needed someone as cunning and smart as he was and he found his match in Catalina.
Felix and Catalina had great chemistry and loved the banter between these two. They affected each other from the beginning and it was great fun to see these two play with each other as spies. Once They are forced to work together it was clear to see they were the perfect match. They each accepted who the other was and they worked well as a team.
Felix has always been the mysterious Knight sibling as he has been at war for much of the series. It was nice to finally get to know this Knight better and his story was probably my favorite of the series. Catalina was the perfect heroine for this brooding hero. Felix needed someone as cunning and smart as he was and he found his match in Catalina.
Felix and Catalina had great chemistry and loved the banter between these two. They affected each other from the beginning and it was great fun to see these two play with each other as spies. Once They are forced to work together it was clear to see they were the perfect match. They each accepted who the other was and they worked well as a team.
October 20, 2021
Dark of Knight (Gentlemen of Knights #4). By Elizabeth Johns. 2021. Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
This was my first time reading Elizabeth Johns. Dark of Knight was an okay read. It wasn’t really exiting or romantic, but I would try another book by her. I can appreciate the more somber aspects of the story as it is set during the war against Napoleon, and Wellington and England’s Spanish allies play complex parts in the story. But Catalina fell a bit flat for me and I actually didn’t care for her intervention in a revenge plot. Since there had not been any action to try soldiers for the war crimes that spurred the retaliation, I would have rather seen the revenge plot come to fruition.
*Dragonblade Publishing, Inc. ARC via NetGalley
This was my first time reading Elizabeth Johns. Dark of Knight was an okay read. It wasn’t really exiting or romantic, but I would try another book by her. I can appreciate the more somber aspects of the story as it is set during the war against Napoleon, and Wellington and England’s Spanish allies play complex parts in the story. But Catalina fell a bit flat for me and I actually didn’t care for her intervention in a revenge plot. Since there had not been any action to try soldiers for the war crimes that spurred the retaliation, I would have rather seen the revenge plot come to fruition.
*Dragonblade Publishing, Inc. ARC via NetGalley
January 6, 2021
Major Lord Felix Knight is a spy for Wellington‘s army and his next assignment is to look for a evidence of a traitor at diplomat party where he encounters a most unlikely thief, one who wears rose perfume. Lady Catalina Mendoza has followed the drum with her father and they come to realize men will let their guard down and talk to a beautiful woman. Felix and Catalina a perfect together, they both seem to thrive at spying, intrigue and finding the traitor even as their attraction continues to grow. Both are loyal to their country and family. Felix he’s never met a woman like Catalina, but what does he have to offer her, a life in the army? Will they discover all that matter is love and grab their chance at happiness they both deserve? I have voluntarily read and reviewed these excellent story filled with intrigue, mystery and romance.
January 6, 2021
I have enjoyed the characters that Elizabeth Johns has created for our reading enjoyment. The youngest of the Knight brothers, Major Felix Knight, is the subject of her latest book. He was meant for the army and is extremely loyal to the Crown. He lives for danger, adventure and has no room in his heart for the love of a woman. After being a prisoner of war and healing from his wounds, he returns to fight against Napoleon, as a spy for Wellington.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has been following the drum with her father after her mothers dies. One night they meet accidently and find themselves thrown together in a great treacherous adventure. The characters are created with passion and I found the story line remarkably interesting. So much so, that I found the book hard to put down. Thank you for another wonderful story the of Gentlemen of Knights.
Lady Catalina Mendoza has been following the drum with her father after her mothers dies. One night they meet accidently and find themselves thrown together in a great treacherous adventure. The characters are created with passion and I found the story line remarkably interesting. So much so, that I found the book hard to put down. Thank you for another wonderful story the of Gentlemen of Knights.
February 4, 2021
4.5 rounded up. This is my favorite of Elizabeth Johns' Gentlemen of Knights series. Major Felix Knight is the fourth brother and attached to Wellington as the English push Napoleon's armies from Spain. Then he meets Lady Catalina and the adventure begins. It is an adventure with a side of romance. I loved it. The Major is quite a hero, and Catalina is a spy in her own right. The two captains, Owens and Everleigh, working with the major were captivating and I wouldn't mind if they had their own books. I had a problem with Maria, Catalina's personal maid. I knew she would be an ongoing problem, but she seemed too clever too quickly at the end. Colonel Hill for a hardened Wellington aide, didn't seem smart enough. Ms. John's storytelling is tight and well-written.
Now for the final sibling, Eugenia. Highly recommended.
Now for the final sibling, Eugenia. Highly recommended.
February 18, 2021
3.5 stars. Dark of Knight was quite the military/spy adventure; not at all what I was expecting after the more traditional regencies of the previous books, but enjoyable nonetheless. (And especially after Isabella in book 3, I was SO GLAD to have a heroine who makes intelligent choices in dangerous situations!) The conclusion of the conflict felt incomplete; I'll entertain the possibility that Maria was actually that competent all along and had been hiding it, but her sudden ability to obtain all of those materials and set everything up without being caught, *and* capture both of them by herself - with no one else noticing - even when they knew to be careful of her, stretches credulity.
Clean romance, with some kissing and post-marriage innuendo. Trigger warning for mentions of rape that occured prior to the story.
Clean romance, with some kissing and post-marriage innuendo. Trigger warning for mentions of rape that occured prior to the story.
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September 28, 2021A female spy?
Unbeknownst to the family, Felix is a spy for the British government, or for Wellington, specifically. Slipping out of the ball downstairs, he scales a wall to reach the host's study, with the plan to find the fraudulent documents that it is assumed are getting ready to be passed along to the Spanish with the intention of a trader getting them and sending the papers on to his French connection.
The British and Spanish have known for a while that the enemy has been receiving inside information. With these papers found literally laying about in the room he sought, there should be little question of returning them to Col. Hall.
An exciting plot with lovely characters, you won't want to miss this engaging book!
Unbeknownst to the family, Felix is a spy for the British government, or for Wellington, specifically. Slipping out of the ball downstairs, he scales a wall to reach the host's study, with the plan to find the fraudulent documents that it is assumed are getting ready to be passed along to the Spanish with the intention of a trader getting them and sending the papers on to his French connection.
The British and Spanish have known for a while that the enemy has been receiving inside information. With these papers found literally laying about in the room he sought, there should be little question of returning them to Col. Hall.
An exciting plot with lovely characters, you won't want to miss this engaging book!
December 30, 2020
Major Lord Felix Knight is a spy in Wellington's army and he is on the hunt for a traitor. Spain and England are allies against Napoleon's France. The mountainous Basque area is the border between Spain and France can be a dangerous place even without battles and traitors.
Lady Catalina Mendoza looks like a perfect Spanish aristocrat but she has a secret. Her father is in command of the Spanish contingent and is also looking for a traitor.
This is a wonderful historical romance full of intrigue, danger and excitement. The characters are lots of fun, even the canine ones. You might have met our hero in a previous book in the series but that doesn't spoil this one.
Great fun, I loved it.
Lady Catalina Mendoza looks like a perfect Spanish aristocrat but she has a secret. Her father is in command of the Spanish contingent and is also looking for a traitor.
This is a wonderful historical romance full of intrigue, danger and excitement. The characters are lots of fun, even the canine ones. You might have met our hero in a previous book in the series but that doesn't spoil this one.
Great fun, I loved it.
January 9, 2021
Spy for love
Felix is a spy and one of Wellington right hand men! United with Spain against France fighting Bonaparte Felix is teamed up with Catalina to route out a traitor! As Catalina and Felix team up preconceived notions are tossed aside! Catalina is beautiful, deadly, and unassuming! Catalina used to following her father the General and the drum works hard and does not complain even injured! Enemies are on every side, traitors in the camp! They are opposed on every side the worst situation to fall in love or is it? Catalina will inherit a Dukedom from her father and Felix is the fourth son..is there a future for them?
Felix is a spy and one of Wellington right hand men! United with Spain against France fighting Bonaparte Felix is teamed up with Catalina to route out a traitor! As Catalina and Felix team up preconceived notions are tossed aside! Catalina is beautiful, deadly, and unassuming! Catalina used to following her father the General and the drum works hard and does not complain even injured! Enemies are on every side, traitors in the camp! They are opposed on every side the worst situation to fall in love or is it? Catalina will inherit a Dukedom from her father and Felix is the fourth son..is there a future for them?
January 14, 2021
Clean romance worth the read
I truly enjoyed this book very much! It is the 4 th in the Knight series and doesn’t disappoint! Each of the books can be read as a stand alone but I enjoy reading each book as I find it a richer experience.
The characters and plot are very well developed and the pace of the story line kept me reading to see how it would turn out.
How can you go wrong with intrigue, suspense, romance and a couple of spies?
In fact I liked the characters so well they could have their own adventure spin off! [ Hint hint to the author]
I look forward to reading more of this series and the author.
I truly enjoyed this book very much! It is the 4 th in the Knight series and doesn’t disappoint! Each of the books can be read as a stand alone but I enjoy reading each book as I find it a richer experience.
The characters and plot are very well developed and the pace of the story line kept me reading to see how it would turn out.
How can you go wrong with intrigue, suspense, romance and a couple of spies?
In fact I liked the characters so well they could have their own adventure spin off! [ Hint hint to the author]
I look forward to reading more of this series and the author.
March 31, 2025
Who is sending secrets to the French? Will Felix and Catalina be able to unmask the traitor in time?
Felix Knight has been serving with Wellington in Spain and has been given the task of discovering the identity of the person who has been revealing the army positions and plans to Napoleon’s forces.
Lady Catalina Mendoza is the daughter of a high ranking Spanish officer and a spy herself.
The two of them are required to work together to unmask ten traitor. This involves a number of dangerous situations which they only just manage to escape.
This is another very enjoyable addition to the series.
Felix Knight has been serving with Wellington in Spain and has been given the task of discovering the identity of the person who has been revealing the army positions and plans to Napoleon’s forces.
Lady Catalina Mendoza is the daughter of a high ranking Spanish officer and a spy herself.
The two of them are required to work together to unmask ten traitor. This involves a number of dangerous situations which they only just manage to escape.
This is another very enjoyable addition to the series.
January 11, 2021
Another thrilling installment by Elizabeth Johns in the Gentleman of Knights series. I enjoy a good spy story, and this offers that in spades. Felix and Catalina are great together and spin a captivating tale about learning to trust against their better judgement. Suspense, mystery and romance come together to weave a great love story. I love the inclusion of other Knight brothers, but you can enjoy this one all on its own without reading the others first.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own, freely given.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own, freely given.
February 6, 2021
Love in a time of war
I think this is one of John’s best. It reminds me of his novels of war. The plot is intricate, The characters are well rounded, and there are no cartoon villains, though villains there are. The heroes are well matched and I’m delighted that Johns didn’t provoke any artificial crises to interrupt the development of the relationship. Any interruptions that occur are perfectly consistent with the historical context. It’s well written and edited too. Highly recommended.
I think this is one of John’s best. It reminds me of his novels of war. The plot is intricate, The characters are well rounded, and there are no cartoon villains, though villains there are. The heroes are well matched and I’m delighted that Johns didn’t provoke any artificial crises to interrupt the development of the relationship. Any interruptions that occur are perfectly consistent with the historical context. It’s well written and edited too. Highly recommended.
April 26, 2023
Clean Regency Romance
The story is entirely based in Spain during the war with Napoleon so we get to know a lot about Wellington, his generals, his attaches, the Spanish allies. It surprised me to read about the pillaging and raping in Badazos and Ciudad Rodrigo - not that it happened but that it's been talked about in a historical romance. The life of spies, the critical role they played in deciding the outcome of battles, the inner pulls and pushes of that life are written with empathy. I enjoyed this book as it's a great example of good fiction irrespective of labels.
The story is entirely based in Spain during the war with Napoleon so we get to know a lot about Wellington, his generals, his attaches, the Spanish allies. It surprised me to read about the pillaging and raping in Badazos and Ciudad Rodrigo - not that it happened but that it's been talked about in a historical romance. The life of spies, the critical role they played in deciding the outcome of battles, the inner pulls and pushes of that life are written with empathy. I enjoyed this book as it's a great example of good fiction irrespective of labels.
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February 4, 2021Felix Knight is a spy for wellington. Lady Catalina Mendoza is the daughter of influential General Mendoza of the Spanish army who is allies with the british. Little does Felix know that lady catalina is a spy like him. They have to try to find a spy in their bunch together and end up falling for each other
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I was invited to read a free ARC of Dark of Knight by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions
contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #darkofknight
February 19, 2021
Must read
This book is an exciting, suspenseful, mysterious , adventurous read that it will keep you hooked. You will be enchanted and will swoon by the sweet romance that's developed between the 2 main characters in a middle of the their adventure together. I enjoyed this book from beginning til the end. The ending has many mixtures of happy, sad and shocking surprises. This is a must read novel. The entire series are an amazing read.
This book is an exciting, suspenseful, mysterious , adventurous read that it will keep you hooked. You will be enchanted and will swoon by the sweet romance that's developed between the 2 main characters in a middle of the their adventure together. I enjoyed this book from beginning til the end. The ending has many mixtures of happy, sad and shocking surprises. This is a must read novel. The entire series are an amazing read.
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