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A Tournament Knight
To the world, and more importantly, her father, she was dead and Jacqueline meant to use that advantage to avenge herself on her father for her brother's death. She had worried at being discovered in her ruse, but it hadn't occurred to her that she might meet the one man she desperately wanted to call her own.
Sir Terric Aubrey, a landless knight, had expected to work the tournament circuit until he accumulated the money to buy land for himself. He hadn't thought much beyond that. He certainly hadn't expected to find the woman he wanted for his wife facing him across the jousting field.
Rating: Spicy-adult language and situations.
Sir Terric Aubrey, a landless knight, had expected to work the tournament circuit until he accumulated the money to buy land for himself. He hadn't thought much beyond that. He certainly hadn't expected to find the woman he wanted for his wife facing him across the jousting field.
Rating: Spicy-adult language and situations.
- GenresHistoricalRomance
146 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2007
About the author
Marisa Chenery
112 books460 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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March 20, 2015
God damn, how many threats is a 14th century woman supposed to withstand? This poor girl had so many people out to abuse or kill her, I dunno how she survived for 19 years.
So I'd probably give this a 4.5 rating, but I'm taking away that 0.5 because of some modern day language that just did not fit. I seriously doubt people were saying "Okay, whatever you say, mother." back then. There were maybe 3 or 4 lines total, but they really dragged me out of the story.
Otherwise, I had a fun evening with this book. Stayed up a bit later than intended because I couldn't just leave in the middle of a siege, right? Right.
So I'd probably give this a 4.5 rating, but I'm taking away that 0.5 because of some modern day language that just did not fit. I seriously doubt people were saying "Okay, whatever you say, mother." back then. There were maybe 3 or 4 lines total, but they really dragged me out of the story.
Otherwise, I had a fun evening with this book. Stayed up a bit later than intended because I couldn't just leave in the middle of a siege, right? Right.
November 3, 2010
A Tournament Knight is a great historical novel that pulls the reader in with its tale of love found in the middle of a quest for vengeance. It's a story that tells of the great lengths a woman will go to have her feelings known in a time where those thoughts and feelings have very little sway in the designs of her father and she is forced to take drastic measures to protect herself. I liked the way the author developed the story and how it was very easy for me to slide into the story and become a part of it. It was written in a way that it held my attention and whether it was feelings of happiness, frustration or sadness, I was able to feel alongside the characters as they experienced the different scenes the author wrote for them. Aside from the feeling of concern I had with an aspect of the way the story was written, I felt the author stayed true enough to the period to make it believable and I enjoyed the story.
I liked the fire that Jacqueline brought to the story and the determination she had to avenge the death of her twin brother. Being a female in that time period must have been extremely frustrating, sometimes being a pawn in creating alliances and securing property. This was the case with Jacqueline and extraordinary lengths were taken to protect her from an extremely poor and horrible match. So deep was her anger and grief over her brother's death, that she risked it all to face his killer, her father. I laughed as I watched her, in disguise, meet Terric and feel that instant attraction to him but has to fight it because for all appearances she was a man. She faced so many difficult situations in this book, but I felt she handled them with grace, showing an ability to think for herself and it only enhanced the strength I saw her develop as the story progressed. She wasn't a character that just sat back and allowed others to fight her battles, especially when it came to protecting those she loved. She was a great character to read and I found her very likeable.
Terric was the main male character for the story and he was everything I've come to expect in a knight of that era. In his quest to earn enough money to buy land, he travelled from tournament to tournament, putting his body on the line. I loved the image the author painted of him, this sexy man dressed in armor and as a warrior that helped train Jacqueline to meet her father on the jousting field. He quickly developed strong feelings for Jacqueline, which led him to join her, and it led to quite a few passionate encounters where his sense of honor was challenged. There were times throughout the book however where I felt he was a little slow on the uptake, often jumping to the wrong conclusion and always having him doubt his relationship with Jacqueline. As frustrating as it was to read at times, it gave him a real human feel about him and I loved watching him struggle with it and later rise above it. He wasn't afraid to admit he'd been a fool and would rush out to make the situation right.
As a reader, there are certain word choices that I don't feel comfortable with and that directly affect how I feel about the story I'm reading. They serve as a cold blanket of sorts and often jolt me straight out of the story, making my stomach churn a little. In most cases, I'm able to read around them but it was different this time when I stumbled across these words in the story. As much as it was a shock, what disappointed me the most was the fact that I even found them in a historical novel. I think it's important when writing period pieces that an author sticks as close to authentic wording in the scenes as possible. So much time and research is spent making sure everything has the right feel to it so when modern words are used in this case during those intimate moments between Jacqueline and Terric, it feels terribly out of place and somewhat wrong. It's almost a given when reading period pieces that authors stick to the same terms to describe parts, actions and results, and as a reader, it's something I depend on. As I said, it was a shock to find these words and it affected how I ultimately felt about the story as a whole. This may not be something that bothers others and if not, it's a great book to read but if I'm to be honest, it lost that sparkle and excitement I felt for the majority of the book. Just another example of how word choice can affect the experience of the reader.
For the most part I did enjoy the book and, if I could have gotten around my reaction to the wording and its placement within the story, it would've been a story I loved because all the right elements were there. I love reading historical romance stories and the feeling of being whisked away for that brief moment to a different place in a time and experience that way of life. There's something incredibly sexy and appealing about the time period the story was written in and I believe readers will have a great time reading as they become part of the story. I'd encourage others to pick up this book to read with the hope their experience will be different from mine
*This was reviewed for www.theromancereviews.com*
I liked the fire that Jacqueline brought to the story and the determination she had to avenge the death of her twin brother. Being a female in that time period must have been extremely frustrating, sometimes being a pawn in creating alliances and securing property. This was the case with Jacqueline and extraordinary lengths were taken to protect her from an extremely poor and horrible match. So deep was her anger and grief over her brother's death, that she risked it all to face his killer, her father. I laughed as I watched her, in disguise, meet Terric and feel that instant attraction to him but has to fight it because for all appearances she was a man. She faced so many difficult situations in this book, but I felt she handled them with grace, showing an ability to think for herself and it only enhanced the strength I saw her develop as the story progressed. She wasn't a character that just sat back and allowed others to fight her battles, especially when it came to protecting those she loved. She was a great character to read and I found her very likeable.
Terric was the main male character for the story and he was everything I've come to expect in a knight of that era. In his quest to earn enough money to buy land, he travelled from tournament to tournament, putting his body on the line. I loved the image the author painted of him, this sexy man dressed in armor and as a warrior that helped train Jacqueline to meet her father on the jousting field. He quickly developed strong feelings for Jacqueline, which led him to join her, and it led to quite a few passionate encounters where his sense of honor was challenged. There were times throughout the book however where I felt he was a little slow on the uptake, often jumping to the wrong conclusion and always having him doubt his relationship with Jacqueline. As frustrating as it was to read at times, it gave him a real human feel about him and I loved watching him struggle with it and later rise above it. He wasn't afraid to admit he'd been a fool and would rush out to make the situation right.
As a reader, there are certain word choices that I don't feel comfortable with and that directly affect how I feel about the story I'm reading. They serve as a cold blanket of sorts and often jolt me straight out of the story, making my stomach churn a little. In most cases, I'm able to read around them but it was different this time when I stumbled across these words in the story. As much as it was a shock, what disappointed me the most was the fact that I even found them in a historical novel. I think it's important when writing period pieces that an author sticks as close to authentic wording in the scenes as possible. So much time and research is spent making sure everything has the right feel to it so when modern words are used in this case during those intimate moments between Jacqueline and Terric, it feels terribly out of place and somewhat wrong. It's almost a given when reading period pieces that authors stick to the same terms to describe parts, actions and results, and as a reader, it's something I depend on. As I said, it was a shock to find these words and it affected how I ultimately felt about the story as a whole. This may not be something that bothers others and if not, it's a great book to read but if I'm to be honest, it lost that sparkle and excitement I felt for the majority of the book. Just another example of how word choice can affect the experience of the reader.
For the most part I did enjoy the book and, if I could have gotten around my reaction to the wording and its placement within the story, it would've been a story I loved because all the right elements were there. I love reading historical romance stories and the feeling of being whisked away for that brief moment to a different place in a time and experience that way of life. There's something incredibly sexy and appealing about the time period the story was written in and I believe readers will have a great time reading as they become part of the story. I'd encourage others to pick up this book to read with the hope their experience will be different from mine
*This was reviewed for www.theromancereviews.com*
April 24, 2011
Title: A Tournament Knight
Author: Marisa Chenery
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59578-773-6
Genre: historical romance
Length: 149 pages
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Rating: 4 Diamonds
Heat Level: Erotic
Other: Oral play
Reviewer: Gabrielle
Date: 4/14/2011
On her quest for revenge of the death of her twin brother Jacqueline finds the love of her life, but it seems that no matter how hard she tries they may never find their happy ever after. Once Terric finds Jacqueline he knows that he will never give her up. These two are a wonderful couple. I loved watching their relationship bloom. Jacqueline is a strong woman determined to live her life the way she sees fit. I loved her feistiness and her honesty. Terric is a great man, even though he may just be a tournament knight with no land or great money of his own, he is worth more than all of the other knights combined.
As Terric and Jacqueline fight against all the odds their love only grows stronger. Yet it seems that every time they turn around there is something or someone else that they must fight against. Although they must fight they are not alone. I enjoyed many of the secondary characters in this story that helped the couple. Each one showing the courage and the love that they have.
A Tournament Knight is a wonderful read. Marisa Chenery does a grand job of bringing the past to life and immersing the reader into a world full of romance and chivalry.
Author: Marisa Chenery
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59578-773-6
Genre: historical romance
Length: 149 pages
Buy Link
Author Website
Author Contact
Rating: 4 Diamonds
Heat Level: Erotic
Other: Oral play
Reviewer: Gabrielle
Date: 4/14/2011
On her quest for revenge of the death of her twin brother Jacqueline finds the love of her life, but it seems that no matter how hard she tries they may never find their happy ever after. Once Terric finds Jacqueline he knows that he will never give her up. These two are a wonderful couple. I loved watching their relationship bloom. Jacqueline is a strong woman determined to live her life the way she sees fit. I loved her feistiness and her honesty. Terric is a great man, even though he may just be a tournament knight with no land or great money of his own, he is worth more than all of the other knights combined.
As Terric and Jacqueline fight against all the odds their love only grows stronger. Yet it seems that every time they turn around there is something or someone else that they must fight against. Although they must fight they are not alone. I enjoyed many of the secondary characters in this story that helped the couple. Each one showing the courage and the love that they have.
A Tournament Knight is a wonderful read. Marisa Chenery does a grand job of bringing the past to life and immersing the reader into a world full of romance and chivalry.
January 15, 2011
Beth’s Review:
A Tournament Knight has a perfect mix of characters and each has their place, making the story realistic and believable. Not only is Sir Terric Aubrey in need of armor for the tournament circuit, but he’s Jacqueline’s Knight-in-Shining-Armor as he comes to her rescue on multiple occasions.
As Jacqueline is posing as her brother, William, to settle an old score with her father at a tournament, Terric is puzzled with his attraction to William. As the story evolves, it’s heartwarming and extremely romantic. Yes, there is some delicious sex, but it’s more about the actual story and the sex is an added bonus.
Ms. Chenery is a master at writing in the romance genre in my book! (Pun completely intended-lol) I’ve never read a book of hers I haven’t completely adored, this one included!
Rated 5 Gold Crowns by Beth!
A Tournament Knight has a perfect mix of characters and each has their place, making the story realistic and believable. Not only is Sir Terric Aubrey in need of armor for the tournament circuit, but he’s Jacqueline’s Knight-in-Shining-Armor as he comes to her rescue on multiple occasions.
As Jacqueline is posing as her brother, William, to settle an old score with her father at a tournament, Terric is puzzled with his attraction to William. As the story evolves, it’s heartwarming and extremely romantic. Yes, there is some delicious sex, but it’s more about the actual story and the sex is an added bonus.
Ms. Chenery is a master at writing in the romance genre in my book! (Pun completely intended-lol) I’ve never read a book of hers I haven’t completely adored, this one included!
Rated 5 Gold Crowns by Beth!
January 1, 2012
Actually I rate it 4.5. I like the time period and Marisa Chenery does it well.
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