A Knight of Passion

by Ingela F. Hyatt

  He is a desperate prisoner escaped from the dungeons and she is his beautiful and daring captive.  It was only three months ago when I, Lord Reynard Devin de Fauconer, learned of my father’s death, making me Baron Rothwell. When I returned to the family castle after a five year absence, I certainly did not expect to find my cousin, Sir Garron, sitting in my stead, having stolen my identity. Then to imprison me in the darkest hole of my own dungeon, accused of the most vile treachery. And yet I cannot blame him for his perfidy, for truly it was I who killed Maggie of Maidwell – his woman. I fear my actions, my desires brought about her death. After this tragic incident I vowed never to touch another woman – gentle or baseborn.   However all is not lost – with the aid of a loyal servant I escaped the dungeon. I must tell you that during my flight I stumbled upon the most exquisite creature. Even half dead as I was, I could not resist the desire to kiss those lush lips. But what happened next was most unexpected – the lovely girl took it upon herself to sneak me from the castle, away from Garron’s grasp. It was then I realized the spirited beauty was none other than Lady Rianna de Termonde, my own betroth, come to marry the imposter Baron Rothwell! The thought of him touching her, kissing her, makes my blood boil. And so I have done the unthinkable – I have kidnapped her.   We’ve been racing across England for several weeks now, eluding Sir Garron’s men and battling brigands intent upon killing me and stealing her. But I wonder if I am deluding myself. Rianna believes me to be Baron Rothwell’s cousin, and I have not dissuaded her from this belief, using it as a shield to protect her. But I tell you honestly, I do not know how much longer I can resist the passions brewing between us. There is something about her which touches me in a way I have never felt before. Should I reveal my true identity to her? Confess my darkest secret? Or will my love bring about the death of yet another woman? I seek your wise counsel in this matter.   Desperately Yours,
(the true) Baron Rothwell   Warning, this title contains the explicit sex, graphic language, and violence.
 

Genres: Historical

270 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2006

About the author

I’m a story teller and have been since the moment I could talk, according to my Dad. Whenever he caught me in a lie, I had no problem coming up with a dozen reasons why I painted the cat purple with green polk-a-dots, none of them true of course, but at least they were highly entertaining. It was at that time he knew I was destined for greatness... I would become a writer, a story teller who actually gets PAID to lie. What more could you possibly want in a career?

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Reviews

[Damaris (GoodChoiceReading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Historical Romance and I have to say I LOVED IT!

At first I was a little lost, but that is because I am not used to reading some of the words they used in those times, or the titles lol. I never thought I would read a historical romance and I am happy I did.

A Knight of Passion had a little bit of everything from action, betrayal, to love and a bit of a twist. There were some parts that were very touching and I felt for the characters. Rianna and Reynard were perfect for each other. I loved Reynard's attitude and sense of humor. He was very strong minded and nothing would get in his way. Once he made up his mind there was no stopping him. Rianna was very brave and did not really show fear when it came to her enemies.

Ingela gives you some really hot and steamy love scenes as well! Love it!

A good read and now I think I will go add Historical Romance to my pile of books. :-)

[Lisa Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lord Reynard Devin de Fauconer makes a daring escape from his prison one night with the help of Lady Rianna de Termonde. Rather than give her a simple ‘thank you’ he kidnaps her, for reasons he refuses to fully explore, while making his great escape. What she doesn’t realize is the man that whisks her away is actually her betrothed. Rianna thinks she is engaged to Reynard’s cousin who mischievously claimed Reynard’s title and identity while he was away. Though they feel an undeniable attraction to one another, Rianna has pledged her loyalty to the man she believes is her future husband, and Reynard is loath to tell her for fear of scaring her away. Now they just have to discover if a Knight’s passion will conquer love and evil to save the day.

A sensual and intimate tale, A Knight’s Passion is a great historical romance novel with plenty of passion. It’s a worthwhile journey following two delightful characters that cannot deny the call of passion or the power of love. The story contains intelligent dialogue, sparkling description and classic characters. If you are looking for that satisfying historical read spiced with plenty of lust, desire and topped off with a splash of romance, A Knight’s Passion is the book for you.

This novel contains a fairly large cast of characters, but mainly focus on the journey of Reynard and Rianna. I do adore ‘cabin romances’ where the hero and heroine are basically stuck with each other throughout must of the story. That was the case with this novel and Hyatt does not disappoint in this setting. Rianna and Reynard are on a journey together which leaves many wonderful moments in which they get to know each other better.

Reynard is the confident warrior every young girl swoons for. He is strong, controlled yet unable to conquer the passion he feels for Rianna. In the beginning he was unsure of what he should do about his feelings towards his betrothed, but near the end his overwhelming emotional feelings for her are what leave you breathless. If you are like me, you love the warriors that will conquer heaven or hell in order to rush to the side of the woman they love. Reynard fits that description perfectly. He is all Rianna could ask for an more.

I really grew quiet fond of Rianna. I don’t want to say she was a weakling, but she wasn’t a overtly strong and confident heroine. She was fairly young and completely innocent but I really admired her personality and loyalty. As her desire for Reynard, or Devlin as she knew him, grows the more guilt and disgust she feels for herself. She was an honest and fresh character that Reynard would be a fool not to fall in love with. Yet as the novel progressed, she gained more of her own voice and determination. If there is any character which grew the most through this experience, it was Rianna.

There was very little I didn’t like about A Knight’s Passion, but there were some minor things. Sometimes the description of the sexual tension between the two characters was a little redundant. Instead, I would have like to learn just a little bit more about the characters...maybe a little more of the great dialogue. But that was a small, small problem compared to the overall wonderful story that was told by Hyatt.

The last portion of the book is what really pulled me in. Once you get to the climax of the story, the journey from that point on until the ending is truly entertaining. At that point you cannot put this book down. I also enjoyed how the romance came into play very strongly in this part of the novel. Their desire to see one another again is what left butterflies in my stomach and gasping for breath. Rianna and Reynard are like two magnets, their attraction pulls them back together no matter what separates them.

A Knight’s Passion has a happy and stunning conclusion for most characters. It is my hope that a certain character, and newly discovered relation for one of the characters, will get his own novel somewhere down the road. Otherwise, simply put, do not miss this novel. Hyatt creates a wonderful world and lively characters that are sure to capture your interest. A Knight’s Passion is sexy, entertaining, and a delightful read.

Overall Rating: 4/5
Heat Level: 4/5

Lisa @ Once Upon A Chapter