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The Heat of the Knight
Can a man be jealous...of himself?Beckett de Saxby, the Earl of Dareford, believes he is doing the right thing by blackmailing his childhood friend Christiana to live under his protection. Even though she can never be more to him than a servant, no matter what his heart wants. He is not the man she believes him to be, and his secrets are best kept hidden behind his titled façade.Christiana soon discovers that the lad she once adored has grown into a formidable stranger, a soul-hardened veteran of the Alexandrian Crusade with an appetite for debauchery and little else. She resolves to use his weakness by offering herself in exchange for freedom. But Beckett masters her body with a skill that makes leaving him seem a punishment--until his intended bride enters the picture. When Christiana is abducted by masked horsemen, her rescuers are even more frightening to behold. They are led by a mysterious knight in blackened mail. With little thought of the consequences,Christiana rewards the dark knight's gallantry.Too late she realizes whose heart she's broken. Chivalry forsaken for fleshly pleasures. A knight, three obliging wenches, and an envious witness to the bed play. Spanking administered by a demanding lord. And a maiden who discovers that, indeed, size does matter.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2009
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June 26, 2012
Ladies and gents i gotta tell ya, I really liked this one and it surely deserved more then the rating it received here. Now granted it is debauchery at a low level, but Ill tell ya it turned my highbeams on.....bright...very, very bright. I'm wigglin just thinking about it. If you want a HAWWWWT, steamy, wiggle inducing quick one (if your breathing, who doesnt) I've been known to be a little debauched (thats a big fat lie make that more then a little and I re read a few pages a couple of times till my battery ran out...and we aint talkin flashlight!) So there's my 2 cents.
September 3, 2011
One of those books that is so hot, you wonder why the Kindle doesn't have smoke coming out. Not for the traditional romance reader-there are some VERY graphic scenes and some sexual stuff not everyone will love
September 27, 2012
Steamy, sexy, hot, hot, hot...my first book by Scottie Barrett, but definitely not the last, well written, was over before I knew it...thoroughly enjoyed "The Heart of the Knight"!
March 6, 2017
While this made me laugh its not enough to get it above 2 stars. The blurb says it all and it is not funny enough or ovary bursting enough to make it to three stars.
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December 2, 2016
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3.5 stars. A super hot, well-written novella. Really enjoyed The Heat of the Knight by Scottie Barrett.
Set in the medieval era, our H Beckett is all that we think a Lord of the Castle should be; darkly handsome, moody and broody. Super obsessed with our h Christiana, who once used to be his childhood friend. It started from there but so far, had not gone anywhere that Beckett would've liked it to be.
Now there were problems, 1. Christiana isn't a lady by any means, so Beckett can't think of a future with her. This means Beckett can't offer her anything more than a mistress's position. And 2. the most important one, she doesn't seem to be as attracted to him as he is, getting all hot and bothered with his best friend Colin. Since she doesn't even give him the attention he seeks, which ruins his mood every time, Beckett goes to "forget it" by seeking his numerous mistresses and other women in the castle. Among them were the prostitutes he liked bringing in or quite a few of the serving girls who happily shared his bed. Beckett is big and tall, muscular and a beast in bed and they delighted in his attention.
Christiana is an orphan. All I remember is that her parents perished when she was young. Her father held some sort of position in the castle. Ever since they passed, she's been brought up by someone in the castle, either the cook or the housekeeper, who had taken an interest in her and took care of her ever since. She did some odd chores here and there around the castle. There are some serving girls though, that didn't like Christiana, who already suspected of Beckett's interest in her; who wanted to be his main attraction. But he wasn't really particular as long as he could get off... and most of the times he'd think of Christiana while doing so. They were pretty mean to her though she had no idea exactly why. After all, they were the ones getting Beckett's attentions, not her!
Now the fact was, Christiana was actually super attracted to Beckett BUT she didn't like his manwhoring ways. Not by a long shot. I don't know how this misunderstanding started but it was there when the story begin. Christiana would get hurt hearing the gossip about Beckett, the things he did with other girls. Those wenches were always talking around her. She hated it and decided he's no good for her. I would do too TBH. On a level, knowing her own status she knew that she could never be anything but a mistress to him either but she absolutely hated the idea of sharing him with other women, so she decided it's better to keep her gaze low and look for a match where she can expect differently. Colin seemed like the best bet... however, Beckett knew that that SOB had nothing better in his mind other than making Christiana his mistress. And Beckett hated the thought of it! Oh the mess. *sigh*
So it happens that Beckett finally decides it was time to ask that Christiana be made a serving wench and serve on the tables. When he demands it, the cook or the housekeeper, informs that to her. Christiana is surprised but she had to do what was asked by the Lord of the keep. I think everyone in the castle had an inkling of Beckett's interest in her, they certainly knew about his dark moods! But on the day when Christiana goes to serve for the first time, someone treats her in a nasty way, pawing at her, distressing Christiana badly. Beckett comes to her rescue, then sends her off but it throws him off kilter. He was not only mad, but jealous as hell! He didn't want anyone to touch her. He leaves in a sour mood, thinking of whoring it off, once again trying to forget the one woman he'd never have.
I'm mentioning it because this was going to be an eye-opener for Christiana in many ways. Someone sends her to Beckett's room with refreshment, telling her that's what he asked for, which was a lie. It was one of those senior serving wenches I think, already one of Beckett's many lovers and despised Christiana. She wanted her to see what she can't have, that the girl already had. She was feeling very superior, not knowing it's going to backfire. Heeh. She also probably wanted to scare Christiana, who obviously was a virgin, off by showing that Beckett's appetite is insatiable and sometimes he goes with more than one woman at a time.
Christiana certainly had a eye full once she stepped into Beckett's room! It was a wonder she didn't drop whatever she had on the tray! :o I can tell you that if Christiana was attracted to Beckett before, she was feeling the need to jump him. She had never seen Beckett naked, definitely not "in action"! Now she knew why girls were crazy over sharing his bed. ;) Of course the scenario doesn't sit well with her, she feels hurt but she also couldn't help but wonder what if.....
Yep, I would rather my heroes aren't that much of a womanizer, definitely not sleep with the servants, be that in his own home or another's. But Beckett was what he was, yet I was certain once he had Christiana, he won't need another woman. He was crazy about her and it ate at him that she'd never be his in any way possible. I'd like to mention that he never forced anyone to share his bed, girls were tripping over to do that always; not only because he was the master of the castle but also because he was good-looking and very good in bed.
This is when Christiana started softening towards Beckett, she keeps wondering if she can do something with this attraction between them. When an opportunity arrives, she offers herself up. Of course Beckett would've never turned it down since that was his dream come true, however non-dreamy the situation was. Then there was no turning back, really. In his hurry, Beckett didn't consider that Christiana would still be a virgin. It surprises the hell outta him since he'd seen her fooling around with Colin a few times (hated it of course!).
Even though their liaison doesn't start on a good ground, with all that hidden feelings, things begin changing very soon. Beckett couldn't help let it known that he'd FINALLY gotten the only girl he'd always wanted. And that she's his! He was also in a much better mood. Christiana had always been kind and generous to him when they were young, when there was no one to bestow such affection, something he has never forgotten. It didn't hurt that she was beautiful. I think they both had loved each-other always but didn't know what it was until it hit them both hard. Those misunderstandings had kept them apart for long. And I'll tell you that no other girls were ever invited in Beckett's bed after Christiana, even when she'd tease him about it. Beckett knew he'd unleashed a woman who was equally passionate about him and what they can do in bed. Who also couldn't get enough of him. Where was the ever time for him to think of anything else? :P
I wouldn't say Beckett and Christiana's relationship was all smooth and happy. They certainly had their differences where Beckett would still stomp off after an argument with her. *eyeroll* Reality does sink in when Beckett was asked to marry the daughter of a neighboring Lord, one of those marriages arranged when he was a boy. He definitely didn't want to marry the girl, but it was already promised and he had to keep his father's words. Marrying Christiana wasn't an option for Beckett due to duties and he thought it was best to break it off with her. Only he didn't do it well which causes a rift between the two. He invites his fiancée and her mother to the castle, then was about to become a monk in front of them. He was being an a$$ to her obviously but that's what he thought was the right thing for them. I wasn't sure what to think, specifically hated it that he appointed Christiana to serve those women who were perfectly horrid to her. Even when he was doing so, all he wanted was Christiana.
There were a lot of drama between them but the ending was kinda fun, even if abrupt. I liked it and wished it was longer. Recommended if you're looking for something hot and short and won't mind a few explicit scenes with H and his OW. I generally hate it but somehow the author made it palatable for me.
3.5 stars. A super hot, well-written novella. Really enjoyed The Heat of the Knight by Scottie Barrett.
Set in the medieval era, our H Beckett is all that we think a Lord of the Castle should be; darkly handsome, moody and broody. Super obsessed with our h Christiana, who once used to be his childhood friend. It started from there but so far, had not gone anywhere that Beckett would've liked it to be.
Now there were problems, 1. Christiana isn't a lady by any means, so Beckett can't think of a future with her. This means Beckett can't offer her anything more than a mistress's position. And 2. the most important one, she doesn't seem to be as attracted to him as he is, getting all hot and bothered with his best friend Colin. Since she doesn't even give him the attention he seeks, which ruins his mood every time, Beckett goes to "forget it" by seeking his numerous mistresses and other women in the castle. Among them were the prostitutes he liked bringing in or quite a few of the serving girls who happily shared his bed. Beckett is big and tall, muscular and a beast in bed and they delighted in his attention.
Christiana is an orphan. All I remember is that her parents perished when she was young. Her father held some sort of position in the castle. Ever since they passed, she's been brought up by someone in the castle, either the cook or the housekeeper, who had taken an interest in her and took care of her ever since. She did some odd chores here and there around the castle. There are some serving girls though, that didn't like Christiana, who already suspected of Beckett's interest in her; who wanted to be his main attraction. But he wasn't really particular as long as he could get off... and most of the times he'd think of Christiana while doing so. They were pretty mean to her though she had no idea exactly why. After all, they were the ones getting Beckett's attentions, not her!
Now the fact was, Christiana was actually super attracted to Beckett BUT she didn't like his manwhoring ways. Not by a long shot. I don't know how this misunderstanding started but it was there when the story begin. Christiana would get hurt hearing the gossip about Beckett, the things he did with other girls. Those wenches were always talking around her. She hated it and decided he's no good for her. I would do too TBH. On a level, knowing her own status she knew that she could never be anything but a mistress to him either but she absolutely hated the idea of sharing him with other women, so she decided it's better to keep her gaze low and look for a match where she can expect differently. Colin seemed like the best bet... however, Beckett knew that that SOB had nothing better in his mind other than making Christiana his mistress. And Beckett hated the thought of it! Oh the mess. *sigh*
So it happens that Beckett finally decides it was time to ask that Christiana be made a serving wench and serve on the tables. When he demands it, the cook or the housekeeper, informs that to her. Christiana is surprised but she had to do what was asked by the Lord of the keep. I think everyone in the castle had an inkling of Beckett's interest in her, they certainly knew about his dark moods! But on the day when Christiana goes to serve for the first time, someone treats her in a nasty way, pawing at her, distressing Christiana badly. Beckett comes to her rescue, then sends her off but it throws him off kilter. He was not only mad, but jealous as hell! He didn't want anyone to touch her. He leaves in a sour mood, thinking of whoring it off, once again trying to forget the one woman he'd never have.
I'm mentioning it because this was going to be an eye-opener for Christiana in many ways. Someone sends her to Beckett's room with refreshment, telling her that's what he asked for, which was a lie. It was one of those senior serving wenches I think, already one of Beckett's many lovers and despised Christiana. She wanted her to see what she can't have, that the girl already had. She was feeling very superior, not knowing it's going to backfire. Heeh. She also probably wanted to scare Christiana, who obviously was a virgin, off by showing that Beckett's appetite is insatiable and sometimes he goes with more than one woman at a time.
Christiana certainly had a eye full once she stepped into Beckett's room! It was a wonder she didn't drop whatever she had on the tray! :o I can tell you that if Christiana was attracted to Beckett before, she was feeling the need to jump him. She had never seen Beckett naked, definitely not "in action"! Now she knew why girls were crazy over sharing his bed. ;) Of course the scenario doesn't sit well with her, she feels hurt but she also couldn't help but wonder what if.....
Yep, I would rather my heroes aren't that much of a womanizer, definitely not sleep with the servants, be that in his own home or another's. But Beckett was what he was, yet I was certain once he had Christiana, he won't need another woman. He was crazy about her and it ate at him that she'd never be his in any way possible. I'd like to mention that he never forced anyone to share his bed, girls were tripping over to do that always; not only because he was the master of the castle but also because he was good-looking and very good in bed.
This is when Christiana started softening towards Beckett, she keeps wondering if she can do something with this attraction between them. When an opportunity arrives, she offers herself up. Of course Beckett would've never turned it down since that was his dream come true, however non-dreamy the situation was. Then there was no turning back, really. In his hurry, Beckett didn't consider that Christiana would still be a virgin. It surprises the hell outta him since he'd seen her fooling around with Colin a few times (hated it of course!).
Even though their liaison doesn't start on a good ground, with all that hidden feelings, things begin changing very soon. Beckett couldn't help let it known that he'd FINALLY gotten the only girl he'd always wanted. And that she's his! He was also in a much better mood. Christiana had always been kind and generous to him when they were young, when there was no one to bestow such affection, something he has never forgotten. It didn't hurt that she was beautiful. I think they both had loved each-other always but didn't know what it was until it hit them both hard. Those misunderstandings had kept them apart for long. And I'll tell you that no other girls were ever invited in Beckett's bed after Christiana, even when she'd tease him about it. Beckett knew he'd unleashed a woman who was equally passionate about him and what they can do in bed. Who also couldn't get enough of him. Where was the ever time for him to think of anything else? :P
I wouldn't say Beckett and Christiana's relationship was all smooth and happy. They certainly had their differences where Beckett would still stomp off after an argument with her. *eyeroll* Reality does sink in when Beckett was asked to marry the daughter of a neighboring Lord, one of those marriages arranged when he was a boy. He definitely didn't want to marry the girl, but it was already promised and he had to keep his father's words. Marrying Christiana wasn't an option for Beckett due to duties and he thought it was best to break it off with her. Only he didn't do it well which causes a rift between the two. He invites his fiancée and her mother to the castle, then was about to become a monk in front of them. He was being an a$$ to her obviously but that's what he thought was the right thing for them. I wasn't sure what to think, specifically hated it that he appointed Christiana to serve those women who were perfectly horrid to her. Even when he was doing so, all he wanted was Christiana.
There were a lot of drama between them but the ending was kinda fun, even if abrupt. I liked it and wished it was longer. Recommended if you're looking for something hot and short and won't mind a few explicit scenes with H and his OW. I generally hate it but somehow the author made it palatable for me.
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October 31, 2015
Another great Scottie Barrett book.
July 2, 2018
Of the historical Barrett books I've read, probably my least favorite. While she does a good job of creating the characters and making them larger than life, there are plot issues and editing problems that distract and annoy.
As a medieval romance with steamy scenes, I approve. And the inclusion of power plays and vigilantes was a good idea. But I had trouble liking Beckett. A lot of trouble. Even if he didn't want to reveal his "interest" in Christiana, he didn't have to be a d-bag.
Christiana was certainly stronger than she would've looked, according to the description. I still never felt like she got enough to eat through the entire dang story.
Like the denouement. Quick read.
As a medieval romance with steamy scenes, I approve. And the inclusion of power plays and vigilantes was a good idea. But I had trouble liking Beckett. A lot of trouble. Even if he didn't want to reveal his "interest" in Christiana, he didn't have to be a d-bag.
Christiana was certainly stronger than she would've looked, according to the description. I still never felt like she got enough to eat through the entire dang story.
Like the denouement. Quick read.
May 23, 2017
The plot is very simple, too simple. Not a keeper.
July 13, 2020
This was disappointment. It could have been so good. More an erotica than story.
December 25, 2016
I don't know why this book started the way it did, because it was set up in such a way that it felt like Colin was the hero. And pages later when I find that Beckett is the hero and Colin is just the "friend."
I don't get why Tiana likes Colin and halfway through the book is questioning if Beckett is better because she's seen him with other women. The best part of the book is the Blackguard. He's this knight that's saving people from the enemies. Its a hot read, but the motives of the heroine are very unclear.
I don't get why Tiana likes Colin and halfway through the book is questioning if Beckett is better because she's seen him with other women. The best part of the book is the Blackguard. He's this knight that's saving people from the enemies. Its a hot read, but the motives of the heroine are very unclear.
October 7, 2016
Risque medieval romance
The story begins in 1364 when Beckett, his brother Colin, and Christiana are friends. Then Colin and Christiana betray Beckett with a single act.
After Christiana (called Tiana) loses her father, she is struggling to stay alive. Beckett forcefully moves her to his castle where she has to work in the kitchens.
This is a well-written story with solid characters. If you don't care for graphic sex, you might want to avoid this one.
The story begins in 1364 when Beckett, his brother Colin, and Christiana are friends. Then Colin and Christiana betray Beckett with a single act.
After Christiana (called Tiana) loses her father, she is struggling to stay alive. Beckett forcefully moves her to his castle where she has to work in the kitchens.
This is a well-written story with solid characters. If you don't care for graphic sex, you might want to avoid this one.
February 10, 2016
I read this because the reviews said it was sizzling but I found the writing too distracting to really appreciate the heat between the H/h. The characters were unnecessarily cantankerous, the dialogue was choppy and inappropriate for the era and the plot was incongruous. It seemed pretty amateurish.
October 21, 2011
LOL, this one was about as good as it looks like it would be....mindless....just what I needed for the couple of days it took me to read it!
February 22, 2013
This story was ok. I would not recommend it, and I am not inclined to sample anything further by this author.
December 4, 2015
Enjoyed
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