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The King's Knights #4
Bound to the Warrior Knight
A tense battle of duty and desire in this Medieval romance
Wed to a stranger
Awakened by his touch
As the new wife to stoic knight Benedictus Monceaux, innocent Adela finds herself in a whole new world… Their union is one of convenience and power, but her feelings for the warrior unsettle and excite her. Hiding an inner strength, Adela knows she can be a strong ally to her husband—but she must walk a fine line between duty and desire, both at court and in the bedchamber…
Wed to a stranger
Awakened by his touch
As the new wife to stoic knight Benedictus Monceaux, innocent Adela finds herself in a whole new world… Their union is one of convenience and power, but her feelings for the warrior unsettle and excite her. Hiding an inner strength, Adela knows she can be a strong ally to her husband—but she must walk a fine line between duty and desire, both at court and in the bedchamber…
- GenresHistorical Romance
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2023
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April 9, 2023
After reading this book, I firmly feel that I would like to be bound to a warrior knight.
Benedictus and Adela have a slow-building love story that’s so easy to root for. They are both such wonderful, layered characters, and I found myself quickly invested in their stories. In an arranged marriage since Adela was a child, she and Benedictus did not meet until their wedding day. They initially struggle to connect since neither are great conversationalists. However, they slowly begin opening up to and trusting each other, which results in a lovely romance. Theirs is not rushed or forced. Instead, it is built on friendship and respect.
I like that Adela and Benedictus see past the walls they’ve each put up. Adela seems passive and meek, but she is incredibly strong and brave. And Benedictus seems harsh and unfeeling, but he is kind and understanding underneath. I also like the messages about different ways of showing love. Benedictus is not demonstrative in his feelings, but he shows them in his actions. When he remembers her favorite foods, meets her for dinner, and defends her in front of his parents, Benedictus is revealing his deep and true feelings for his wife. And when Adela drops by his office, socializes with his people for him, and embroiders him a bench cushion, she shows how much she cares. Their declarations are quiet and shown in their everyday actions, which I really loved. That’s not to say there are no grand gestures because Benedictus does that too, but the smaller ways are just as swoon-worthy.
I think their love story feels even more profound because of the family lives both endured. Neither has loving connections with the majority of their relatives, so when they begin to find happiness together, it’s extra special. I also like that they have such good friends. Theo never gives up on Benedictus, even when he pulls away. And Theo’s wife becomes a great friend to Adela, and, with Adela’s guidance, a trusted friend to Benedictus too.
I loved this romance, and though it’s the third book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. That being said, I need to go back and read the book I missed because Ella Matthews knows how to steal my heart. Special thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, Harlequin Historical, and the author for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
Benedictus and Adela have a slow-building love story that’s so easy to root for. They are both such wonderful, layered characters, and I found myself quickly invested in their stories. In an arranged marriage since Adela was a child, she and Benedictus did not meet until their wedding day. They initially struggle to connect since neither are great conversationalists. However, they slowly begin opening up to and trusting each other, which results in a lovely romance. Theirs is not rushed or forced. Instead, it is built on friendship and respect.
I like that Adela and Benedictus see past the walls they’ve each put up. Adela seems passive and meek, but she is incredibly strong and brave. And Benedictus seems harsh and unfeeling, but he is kind and understanding underneath. I also like the messages about different ways of showing love. Benedictus is not demonstrative in his feelings, but he shows them in his actions. When he remembers her favorite foods, meets her for dinner, and defends her in front of his parents, Benedictus is revealing his deep and true feelings for his wife. And when Adela drops by his office, socializes with his people for him, and embroiders him a bench cushion, she shows how much she cares. Their declarations are quiet and shown in their everyday actions, which I really loved. That’s not to say there are no grand gestures because Benedictus does that too, but the smaller ways are just as swoon-worthy.
I think their love story feels even more profound because of the family lives both endured. Neither has loving connections with the majority of their relatives, so when they begin to find happiness together, it’s extra special. I also like that they have such good friends. Theo never gives up on Benedictus, even when he pulls away. And Theo’s wife becomes a great friend to Adela, and, with Adela’s guidance, a trusted friend to Benedictus too.
I loved this romance, and though it’s the third book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. That being said, I need to go back and read the book I missed because Ella Matthews knows how to steal my heart. Special thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, Harlequin Historical, and the author for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
April 3, 2023
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January 23, 2024
Malefica81 - per RFS
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Bentornate Fenici!
In questo libro della Matthews siamo in Inghilterra nel 1337 e la storia inizia con un matrimonio di convenienza tra Adela, la figlia minore di un conte che ha parecchio denaro che serve alla causa della guerra del re Edoardo contro i francesi, e Benedictus della casata dei Monceaux, il cavaliere “reggente” considerato da tutti un uomo senza cuore, integerrimo e inflessibile.
Adela è sempre rimasta segregata nella sua stanza per preservare la sua persona e la sua virtù in vista delle nozze combinate con questo uomo misterioso più grande di lei di dieci anni. Educata per essere accondiscendente, rispettosa e servile, Adela tirerà fuori doti nascoste, come audacia e spirito di iniziativa.
Ciò che ho amato di questo libro è che entrambi i protagonisti sono… vergini. Mi spiego meglio: se Adela da una parte deve esserlo, soprattutto per l’epoca in cui ci troviamo, dalla parte del protagonista maschile è inusuale ma la sua giustificazione è tanto bella: dato che era promesso a lei gli sembrava di tradirla se avesse giaciuto con altre. Certo, Ben non è un novellino, sa come si fanno altre cose e sa come è la meccanica di un rapporto.
È bello vedere l’evoluzione di un amore nato per convenienza in un’epoca oscura come quella del trecento.
“Lei lo amava. Perdutamente. E senza nutrire alcuna speranza che Benedictus
ricambiasse il suo amore.”
E’ un libro che scorre piacevolmente, adatto per chi non vuole nulla di impegnativo.
Promosso.
Alla prossima
Un saluto dalla vostra Mal
.
Bentornate Fenici!
In questo libro della Matthews siamo in Inghilterra nel 1337 e la storia inizia con un matrimonio di convenienza tra Adela, la figlia minore di un conte che ha parecchio denaro che serve alla causa della guerra del re Edoardo contro i francesi, e Benedictus della casata dei Monceaux, il cavaliere “reggente” considerato da tutti un uomo senza cuore, integerrimo e inflessibile.
Adela è sempre rimasta segregata nella sua stanza per preservare la sua persona e la sua virtù in vista delle nozze combinate con questo uomo misterioso più grande di lei di dieci anni. Educata per essere accondiscendente, rispettosa e servile, Adela tirerà fuori doti nascoste, come audacia e spirito di iniziativa.
Ciò che ho amato di questo libro è che entrambi i protagonisti sono… vergini. Mi spiego meglio: se Adela da una parte deve esserlo, soprattutto per l’epoca in cui ci troviamo, dalla parte del protagonista maschile è inusuale ma la sua giustificazione è tanto bella: dato che era promesso a lei gli sembrava di tradirla se avesse giaciuto con altre. Certo, Ben non è un novellino, sa come si fanno altre cose e sa come è la meccanica di un rapporto.
È bello vedere l’evoluzione di un amore nato per convenienza in un’epoca oscura come quella del trecento.
“Lei lo amava. Perdutamente. E senza nutrire alcuna speranza che Benedictus
ricambiasse il suo amore.”
E’ un libro che scorre piacevolmente, adatto per chi non vuole nulla di impegnativo.
Promosso.
Alla prossima
Un saluto dalla vostra Mal
March 23, 2023
4.5 stars, rounded up
After years of waiting for her betrothed to claim her, the day has finally come and Adela couldn’t be happier. Not because she is in love with Sir Benedictus Monceaux, she doesn’t even know him, it is because she will finally be freed from the prison her father has kept her in to keep her “pure” for her betrothed. At first, Benedictus refuses to let her join him at Windsor, but when Adela makes it clear that she will follow him if he doesn’t let her go with him, he gives in. Windsor is a huge adjustment for Adela, as is being married to the very stoic Sir Benedictus, but soon they are getting along very well and if it isn’t the love that her new friends Medea and Theo share, that is all right, not everyone is that lucky and what she shares with Beneditus is enough, right? Yet, as her feelings deepen, she wonders what Benedictus really feels for her and if maybe they could be lucky too.
Sir Benedictus Monceaux is the leader of King Edward’s elite guard and acts in the king’s stead while he is abroad. Knowing the king needs funds for his wars, Sir Benedictus decides it is time to collect his bride and her hefty dowry. He expects to wed her and leave her with her family, as he doesn’t have time to coddle a wife. Men may quake in his presence, but his new wife stands up to him, this is a big surprise and somewhat arousing. He isn’t sure what to make of her, but now that he has her, he isn’t going to let her go. But feelings and sweet words are not Benedictus’ forte and may cost him the love of a lifetime if he can’t find a way to let Adela know what she has come to mean to him. But when the worse happens, she gets her answer and is heartbroken. Now choices will have to be made as the fate of two hearts hang in the balance.
In the final installment of the King’s Knight series, readers are in for a treat – Benedictus is a treasure and a man with hidden depths. Throughout the series, he has been portrayed as a bit of a stick in the mud and very rigid, but beneath that tough hide beats a tender heart of gold – he is first and foremost the king’s man and he is unapologetic for that, and rightly so, but he is not without a heart and it is Adela who brings those softer feeling out in him. This book was the crème de la crème of the series, it is filled with emotion, spies, steamyish love scenes, some surprising twists and turns, a bit of heartache, family reunions, toxic parents, a slow-burn romance that lead to a HEA with a very sweet epilogue. My only complaints were that the villain didn’t die (Yes, I am a bloodthirsty wench) and that the epilogue didn’t include all the former characters. Other than those minor things, this book was practically perfect! This is the fourth and final book in the series, and while it can be read as a standalone title, reading the series in order will give you more insight into Benedictus and his brother knights, giving you a better reading experience for this book.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
After years of waiting for her betrothed to claim her, the day has finally come and Adela couldn’t be happier. Not because she is in love with Sir Benedictus Monceaux, she doesn’t even know him, it is because she will finally be freed from the prison her father has kept her in to keep her “pure” for her betrothed. At first, Benedictus refuses to let her join him at Windsor, but when Adela makes it clear that she will follow him if he doesn’t let her go with him, he gives in. Windsor is a huge adjustment for Adela, as is being married to the very stoic Sir Benedictus, but soon they are getting along very well and if it isn’t the love that her new friends Medea and Theo share, that is all right, not everyone is that lucky and what she shares with Beneditus is enough, right? Yet, as her feelings deepen, she wonders what Benedictus really feels for her and if maybe they could be lucky too.
Sir Benedictus Monceaux is the leader of King Edward’s elite guard and acts in the king’s stead while he is abroad. Knowing the king needs funds for his wars, Sir Benedictus decides it is time to collect his bride and her hefty dowry. He expects to wed her and leave her with her family, as he doesn’t have time to coddle a wife. Men may quake in his presence, but his new wife stands up to him, this is a big surprise and somewhat arousing. He isn’t sure what to make of her, but now that he has her, he isn’t going to let her go. But feelings and sweet words are not Benedictus’ forte and may cost him the love of a lifetime if he can’t find a way to let Adela know what she has come to mean to him. But when the worse happens, she gets her answer and is heartbroken. Now choices will have to be made as the fate of two hearts hang in the balance.
In the final installment of the King’s Knight series, readers are in for a treat – Benedictus is a treasure and a man with hidden depths. Throughout the series, he has been portrayed as a bit of a stick in the mud and very rigid, but beneath that tough hide beats a tender heart of gold – he is first and foremost the king’s man and he is unapologetic for that, and rightly so, but he is not without a heart and it is Adela who brings those softer feeling out in him. This book was the crème de la crème of the series, it is filled with emotion, spies, steamyish love scenes, some surprising twists and turns, a bit of heartache, family reunions, toxic parents, a slow-burn romance that lead to a HEA with a very sweet epilogue. My only complaints were that the villain didn’t die (Yes, I am a bloodthirsty wench) and that the epilogue didn’t include all the former characters. Other than those minor things, this book was practically perfect! This is the fourth and final book in the series, and while it can be read as a standalone title, reading the series in order will give you more insight into Benedictus and his brother knights, giving you a better reading experience for this book.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*
June 2, 2023
Bound to the Warrior Knight is another addictive installment in The King’s Knights series.
I am impressed with how solid this whole series has been. Each book has been so enjoyable to read. Ella has done a wonderful job at ensuring the series stays interesting by creating individual stories that are distinctive from one another and have her readers itching to get their hands on the next book. Bound to the Warrior Knight follows Sir Benedictus and Adela. We met Benedictus in the previous books. He is the King’s right-hand man, and his life is consumed with the responsibility of running and protecting the country for the King. Benedictus has been betrothed to Adela for ten years and has finally decided to marry her so that he can use her large dowry to help fund the King’s war with France. I enjoyed Benedictus and Adela’s story.
Sinking into this book and going on this journey with these two characters was easy. There is a slightly slower pace to the overall story. Most of the book takes place in Windsor castle and focuses on Benedictus and Adela’s growing relationship. There is some political intrigue, and at the end of the book, there is more action but a relationship focus book over this. I loved the direction Ella went with this story. I felt engaged with the characters and invested in Benedictus and Adela’s relationship. I loved how Ella used England’s war with France as a backdrop to this story. She used this war and Benedictus’s role in it as one of the forces working against Benedictus and Adela’s relationship.
Adela is a character that you can help but love and root for. There is this innocence about her which comes from being so isolated all her life. Watching her experience new things and just learn to be free was wonderful. Adela’s character comes alive whenever she is around Benedictus. She wants to help him and ensure he is taking care of himself. I loved watching Adela grow a bit of backbone and learn to stand up for herself. Benedictus is that typical gruff broody warrior that you often find in historical romances. He has no intentions of ever falling in love with Adela. He will ensure she is taken care of, but his main focus is his duty to the King. I loved this man because underneath that warrior exterior is a man who is so vulnerable and unsure of how to act around Adela. This war is going on in his mind about his growing feelings for her, and he just doesn’t know what to do. Watching him fall apart at this end was delicious when he finally realized how important Adela was to him.
As you can tell, I enjoyed the romance in this book. Their love story has such a nice slow-burn feel to it. I also enjoyed the forced proximity and one-bed aspects of their relationship. There were just so many delectable moments between these two. There was this wonderful balance between Benedictus and Adela getting to know each other physically and emotionally.
Bound to the Warrior Knight is a satisfying romance book that I could not put down.
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I am impressed with how solid this whole series has been. Each book has been so enjoyable to read. Ella has done a wonderful job at ensuring the series stays interesting by creating individual stories that are distinctive from one another and have her readers itching to get their hands on the next book. Bound to the Warrior Knight follows Sir Benedictus and Adela. We met Benedictus in the previous books. He is the King’s right-hand man, and his life is consumed with the responsibility of running and protecting the country for the King. Benedictus has been betrothed to Adela for ten years and has finally decided to marry her so that he can use her large dowry to help fund the King’s war with France. I enjoyed Benedictus and Adela’s story.
Sinking into this book and going on this journey with these two characters was easy. There is a slightly slower pace to the overall story. Most of the book takes place in Windsor castle and focuses on Benedictus and Adela’s growing relationship. There is some political intrigue, and at the end of the book, there is more action but a relationship focus book over this. I loved the direction Ella went with this story. I felt engaged with the characters and invested in Benedictus and Adela’s relationship. I loved how Ella used England’s war with France as a backdrop to this story. She used this war and Benedictus’s role in it as one of the forces working against Benedictus and Adela’s relationship.
Adela is a character that you can help but love and root for. There is this innocence about her which comes from being so isolated all her life. Watching her experience new things and just learn to be free was wonderful. Adela’s character comes alive whenever she is around Benedictus. She wants to help him and ensure he is taking care of himself. I loved watching Adela grow a bit of backbone and learn to stand up for herself. Benedictus is that typical gruff broody warrior that you often find in historical romances. He has no intentions of ever falling in love with Adela. He will ensure she is taken care of, but his main focus is his duty to the King. I loved this man because underneath that warrior exterior is a man who is so vulnerable and unsure of how to act around Adela. This war is going on in his mind about his growing feelings for her, and he just doesn’t know what to do. Watching him fall apart at this end was delicious when he finally realized how important Adela was to him.
As you can tell, I enjoyed the romance in this book. Their love story has such a nice slow-burn feel to it. I also enjoyed the forced proximity and one-bed aspects of their relationship. There were just so many delectable moments between these two. There was this wonderful balance between Benedictus and Adela getting to know each other physically and emotionally.
Bound to the Warrior Knight is a satisfying romance book that I could not put down.
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April 1, 2023
🏰 Bound to the Warrior Knight ⚔️
The King's Knights Book 4
✒️ Ella Matthews
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Release Date 03/28/2023
Publisher Harlequin Historical / Mills&Boon Historical
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𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
A tense battle of duty and desire in this Medieval romance
Wed to a stranger
Awakened by his touch
As the new wife to stoic knight Benedictus Monceaux, innocent Adela finds herself in a whole new world… Their union is one of convenience and power, but her feelings for the warrior unsettle and excite her. Hiding an inner strength, Adela knows she can be a strong ally to her husband—but she must walk a fine line between duty and desire, both at court and in the bedchamber…
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
I love nothing more than a character coming to be who he was meant to be.
And it is what Adela does, she learns to be herself, to explore what she wants and likes.
And Benedictus is so much more than his stern behavior, a man who needs a soft hand to smooth his harsh lines.
What began as a marriage of convenience soon turns into a sort of friendship as both are two fair beings, willing to stand by the other.
Adela has been smothered her whole life, kept in a cage, away from everyone. So it is more than understandable to believe she is weak when she is just learning everything she has been shielded from. She adjusts to new surroundings, new people, and new ideas all the while learning who she is on the inside. She wants to be more than the caged bird she has been her whole life, she wants to be the shoulder for her husband if he is inclined to let her come close.
Benedictus was the spare until he turned heir, a deception for his uncaring parents. While he is not for his cheerful persona, bordering more on righteousness and rigidness, he is all duty and work, taking his task very seriously, at the expense of his own well-being. It does not make him a less caring person, he just learned to hide his feelings, not really knowing how to express them, having never been the recipient of attention outside of his responsibilities, always the one left behind, with no one to relying on and holding his hand.
Another 5 stars tale about two overlooked persons who find in the other the reason to go forward.
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen foreplays and lovemaking scenes
I have been granted an advance copy by the author and Rachel’s Random Ressources, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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The King's Knights Book 4
✒️ Ella Matthews
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Release Date 03/28/2023
Publisher Harlequin Historical / Mills&Boon Historical
➪ https://a.co/d/3Ist4GI
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
A tense battle of duty and desire in this Medieval romance
Wed to a stranger
Awakened by his touch
As the new wife to stoic knight Benedictus Monceaux, innocent Adela finds herself in a whole new world… Their union is one of convenience and power, but her feelings for the warrior unsettle and excite her. Hiding an inner strength, Adela knows she can be a strong ally to her husband—but she must walk a fine line between duty and desire, both at court and in the bedchamber…
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
I love nothing more than a character coming to be who he was meant to be.
And it is what Adela does, she learns to be herself, to explore what she wants and likes.
And Benedictus is so much more than his stern behavior, a man who needs a soft hand to smooth his harsh lines.
What began as a marriage of convenience soon turns into a sort of friendship as both are two fair beings, willing to stand by the other.
Adela has been smothered her whole life, kept in a cage, away from everyone. So it is more than understandable to believe she is weak when she is just learning everything she has been shielded from. She adjusts to new surroundings, new people, and new ideas all the while learning who she is on the inside. She wants to be more than the caged bird she has been her whole life, she wants to be the shoulder for her husband if he is inclined to let her come close.
Benedictus was the spare until he turned heir, a deception for his uncaring parents. While he is not for his cheerful persona, bordering more on righteousness and rigidness, he is all duty and work, taking his task very seriously, at the expense of his own well-being. It does not make him a less caring person, he just learned to hide his feelings, not really knowing how to express them, having never been the recipient of attention outside of his responsibilities, always the one left behind, with no one to relying on and holding his hand.
Another 5 stars tale about two overlooked persons who find in the other the reason to go forward.
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen foreplays and lovemaking scenes
I have been granted an advance copy by the author and Rachel’s Random Ressources, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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March 23, 2023
Ah, I’m a sucker for this trope and I instantly and irrevocably fell in love with Benedictus and Adela!
Benedictus and Adela have been engaged since Adela was still a little lass yet never do they meet nor court. To make it clear, Benedictus is from Monceaux, a high status and respected family in England meanwhile Adela is from Valdu family, wealthy but isn’t included in the high status. In a nutshell they are essentially married for political and financial reasons.
Taken into their early marriage, Benedictus has made it clear that he has no time to woo his new wife as he is busy leading the court therefore he only can give Adela the freedom she never gains from her father. Adela might look innocent, meek and weak but I did adore her especially when she has to deal with Benedictus, when everyone in the court indeed fears Benedictus. He is a fearsome and stubborn knight. I could imagine how big, fierce and strong he looks. Clearly Adela and Benedictus is a perfect match from the beginning. Living in the court isn’t easy for Adela, particularly as the wife whose husband has strong power like the king.
I just loved this story, their relation might go slowly but it was so precise, romantic and steamy. I loved when Benedictus couldn’t keep his hands off of Adela and how his feelings grew stronger until the strong wall around him cracked only for Adela. I also adored Adela for being so strong, kind and determined. The political and war issue was meticulously well-written and dramatically intriguing. The last but not the least is the prologue! I was so utterly touched by the heart-warming ending! Thank you, Ella Matthews, for the digital ARC which I voluntary reviewed.
Benedictus and Adela have been engaged since Adela was still a little lass yet never do they meet nor court. To make it clear, Benedictus is from Monceaux, a high status and respected family in England meanwhile Adela is from Valdu family, wealthy but isn’t included in the high status. In a nutshell they are essentially married for political and financial reasons.
Taken into their early marriage, Benedictus has made it clear that he has no time to woo his new wife as he is busy leading the court therefore he only can give Adela the freedom she never gains from her father. Adela might look innocent, meek and weak but I did adore her especially when she has to deal with Benedictus, when everyone in the court indeed fears Benedictus. He is a fearsome and stubborn knight. I could imagine how big, fierce and strong he looks. Clearly Adela and Benedictus is a perfect match from the beginning. Living in the court isn’t easy for Adela, particularly as the wife whose husband has strong power like the king.
I just loved this story, their relation might go slowly but it was so precise, romantic and steamy. I loved when Benedictus couldn’t keep his hands off of Adela and how his feelings grew stronger until the strong wall around him cracked only for Adela. I also adored Adela for being so strong, kind and determined. The political and war issue was meticulously well-written and dramatically intriguing. The last but not the least is the prologue! I was so utterly touched by the heart-warming ending! Thank you, Ella Matthews, for the digital ARC which I voluntary reviewed.
June 19, 2023
Featured in Harlequin Historicals April 2023: Box Set 2 of 2. I liked Bound to the Warrior Knight more than I expected to. I don't ordinarily read medieval romance and I didn't love the writing, but I came to like Adela and Benedictus. I think it's partly that they embody one or two of my favourite tropes, namely that Adela struggles to come into her own after a decade under her father's thumb and Benedictus has to come to terms with his own vulnerability. Their relationship is the catalyst for these developments and they turn to one another for support, but they respond to their environment and to feedback from their friends through the process as well because they want to grow.
Perhaps due to the length, the plot was a bit lacklustre relative to the character and relationship development. Adela offers to spy for Benedictus to make herself useful and better integrate into the society at Windsor Castle, but even insofar as she does notice issues, little comes of it. When , it feels less like the natural culmination of the novel's political intrigue and more like a paint-by-numbers twist. I was still invested in the outcome for Adela and Benedictus, but I wish she'd been able to act on the story's events a little more.
Although I think the writing could use some work and I wanted a little more political drama, I found myself rooting for Adela and Benedictus. I'll likely check other Ella Matthews books out!
Perhaps due to the length, the plot was a bit lacklustre relative to the character and relationship development. Adela offers to spy for Benedictus to make herself useful and better integrate into the society at Windsor Castle, but even insofar as she does notice issues, little comes of it. When , it feels less like the natural culmination of the novel's political intrigue and more like a paint-by-numbers twist. I was still invested in the outcome for Adela and Benedictus, but I wish she'd been able to act on the story's events a little more.
Although I think the writing could use some work and I wanted a little more political drama, I found myself rooting for Adela and Benedictus. I'll likely check other Ella Matthews books out!
April 3, 2023
A historical romance by Ella Matthews is always something I look forward to The fourth book in The King's Knights series. I have now read three of the books,and they were all so good to read.
In Bound To The Warrior Knight, we meet Adela and Benedictus. A couple married for convenience and, of course, power. I always enjoy an Ella Matthews book. She has the power to transport me back to the medieval times. Her detailed descriptions put me right at the heart of the story alongside Adela and her warrior Knight husband.
Adela is a woman who knows she has to be tactical to gain what she wants from her marriage. She is a strong and intelligent woman from a time that didn't place women in high esteem. She is also gentle against her husbands steel like exterior. As usual, the characters spring to life as the story unfolds
This was a book that had romance and touches of humour that had me smiling. Ella Matthews writes so well and with such feeling that I defy anyone not to be captivated with this story.
Thanks Rachel's Random Resources and Mills & Boon for the gifted ebook to write an honest review.
In Bound To The Warrior Knight, we meet Adela and Benedictus. A couple married for convenience and, of course, power. I always enjoy an Ella Matthews book. She has the power to transport me back to the medieval times. Her detailed descriptions put me right at the heart of the story alongside Adela and her warrior Knight husband.
Adela is a woman who knows she has to be tactical to gain what she wants from her marriage. She is a strong and intelligent woman from a time that didn't place women in high esteem. She is also gentle against her husbands steel like exterior. As usual, the characters spring to life as the story unfolds
This was a book that had romance and touches of humour that had me smiling. Ella Matthews writes so well and with such feeling that I defy anyone not to be captivated with this story.
Thanks Rachel's Random Resources and Mills & Boon for the gifted ebook to write an honest review.
March 13, 2023
This book had me hooked from the first page.
A marriage of convenience where none of the spouses has much hope of finding happiness is always a great way to start a romance, but then I was delighted to discover more unusual details in Bound to the Warrior Knight. First of all, neither the hero nor the heroine are conventionally attractive, which only made them appear more real and approachable. Then there was the small matter of Benedictus being a virgin himself, which you don’t often see... It made him a very lovable character, both endearing and human, and you rooted for him from the start.
The story had an unexpected twist towards the end, making it a constantly surprising read.
As if that was not enough, as a French woman married to a Welsh man, I cannot help but be drawn to anything set during the Hundred Years War, a fascinating period in history!
All in all, I got really invested in the characters and could not put the book down. I will now have to go and read the rest of the King’s Knights series! Happy times!
A marriage of convenience where none of the spouses has much hope of finding happiness is always a great way to start a romance, but then I was delighted to discover more unusual details in Bound to the Warrior Knight. First of all, neither the hero nor the heroine are conventionally attractive, which only made them appear more real and approachable. Then there was the small matter of Benedictus being a virgin himself, which you don’t often see... It made him a very lovable character, both endearing and human, and you rooted for him from the start.
The story had an unexpected twist towards the end, making it a constantly surprising read.
As if that was not enough, as a French woman married to a Welsh man, I cannot help but be drawn to anything set during the Hundred Years War, a fascinating period in history!
All in all, I got really invested in the characters and could not put the book down. I will now have to go and read the rest of the King’s Knights series! Happy times!
April 2, 2023
This is the fourth book in the 'Kings Knight' series and this time we are meeting Benedictus Monceaux and his new wife Adela. Their story is told over the course of 23 Chapters as well as an Epilogue.
The moment this story starts, the author throws the reader right into the story. In this case you start the book at a wedding. Though our main characters do get married theirs is not a love match, no it is a marriage of convenience. It is clear to see right from the start what both the characters are getting out of this marriage.
Adela is a strong and intelligent woman, which is rare to see in a character during this time period. Although she is strong see also has a gentle side, that comes out when it comes to her new husband.
Adela does not have the best past when she goes into this marriage. In fact she has lived a very sheltered life up until this point. Though the sheltered way in which she grew up was very much not something that she chose for herself.
Overall this is a brilliant addition to this series, and easy for readers to get stuck into. In fact readers will get so stuck in that they will feel like they are living through the moments alongside the main characters.
The moment this story starts, the author throws the reader right into the story. In this case you start the book at a wedding. Though our main characters do get married theirs is not a love match, no it is a marriage of convenience. It is clear to see right from the start what both the characters are getting out of this marriage.
Adela is a strong and intelligent woman, which is rare to see in a character during this time period. Although she is strong see also has a gentle side, that comes out when it comes to her new husband.
Adela does not have the best past when she goes into this marriage. In fact she has lived a very sheltered life up until this point. Though the sheltered way in which she grew up was very much not something that she chose for herself.
Overall this is a brilliant addition to this series, and easy for readers to get stuck into. In fact readers will get so stuck in that they will feel like they are living through the moments alongside the main characters.
April 7, 2023
📚review📚 73rd book finished in 2023
Ella Matthews - Bound to the warrior Knight
Thank you so much Ella Matthews, Harlequin and Rachel’s random resources for gifting me a digital copy of 'Bound to the warrior Knight' in exchange for an honest review.
I love historical fiction, it is one of my favourite genres and Ella Matthews has become one of my favourite authors within it. Bound to the warrior Knight is a slow burn forced proximity romance, I loved the connection that developed between Benedictus and Adela and the way that Adela found her own feet in the world after being couped up in her fathers house to the court of Windsor was fun to read about. One of my favourite things about this book was the friendship between Adela and Medea it felt really authentic.
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Ella Matthews - Bound to the warrior Knight
Thank you so much Ella Matthews, Harlequin and Rachel’s random resources for gifting me a digital copy of 'Bound to the warrior Knight' in exchange for an honest review.
I love historical fiction, it is one of my favourite genres and Ella Matthews has become one of my favourite authors within it. Bound to the warrior Knight is a slow burn forced proximity romance, I loved the connection that developed between Benedictus and Adela and the way that Adela found her own feet in the world after being couped up in her fathers house to the court of Windsor was fun to read about. One of my favourite things about this book was the friendship between Adela and Medea it felt really authentic.
#giftedbook #booktour #gifted
March 21, 2023
Guilty as charged: I chose yet another marriage of convenience among my ARCs! I’m OBSESSED with this trope, especially when the hero is stern, forbidding, brooding and the heroine sweet, but with an iron core. And I found all of that and more in this astounding book by Ella Matthews, together with wonderful writing and an undercurrent of humor when the whole book could have been drowned in heavy angst. I loved Adela and Benedictus and the way the author showed us the workings of their minds and the development of their relationship. She was a new author to me, but I plan to read much more of her after this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 12, 2024
This was probably my favorite book in the series. Benedictus and Adela were a great match for each other and I enjoyed reading how they grew in their relationship and their own selves to become true partners. 3.80 stars.
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March 1, 2023Historical Fiction, Sagas, Medieval Romance
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