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BOTM 2 – October 2025 – For My Lady’s Heart
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I'm hoping to start this book tomorrow 🤞
The blurb is interesting, that there are two versions of the book. Unusual. Which version do you intend to read, Lauren?
I'll probably read whichever version is free 😉😂. I'll let you know
Lauren wrote: "I'll probably read whichever version is free 😉😂. I'll let you know"😂Lauren, you're a reader I can definitely relate to!
Lauren wrote: "I'll probably read whichever version is free 😉😂. I'll let you know"OK that's fair.
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I will likely not be joining any BOTM reads this month as medieval is not my favorite genre. I hope you all enjoy these!
Jan, I just started with 2014 version on KU, if that helps. ;)Susan, I'm sorry you won't be joining us this month, but I understand. Medieval hr aren't for everyone. I grew up when 80s Medieval fantasies were big. So I love it
I'm only in the Prologue, and I already I hate the H's wife. Leave her crazy ass in the ditch and run!
Lauren wrote: "I'm only in the Prologue, and I already I hate the H's wife. Leave her crazy ass in the ditch and run!"Ha ha ha. Oh dear. You're not encouraging me to read this one, Lauren. I'll be interested to see how you find it as you read on. Keep us posted!
Well, the wife, after a pilgrimage, decided to dedicate her life to Christ. She told the church the exact amount of money he had left and about the armor and horse he left at the inn. She left him with nothing. She also tried to get him to swear a chastity pledge for the rest of his life to the church. Good riddance! Now, he has to take service with the h of the story. So far, I'm having trouble getting into this book, even with that unique prologue
Lauren wrote: "Well, the wife, after a pilgrimage, decided to dedicate her life to Christ. She told the church the exact amount of money he had left and about the armor and horse he left at the inn. She left him ..."Hmmm..... I'm still gonna hold off on starting this one just yet methinks....
This was a dnf for me. The book wasn't bad, I just wasn't in the mood for this type of story. I plan to revisit this book another time. 🤞
Lauren wrote: "This was a dnf for me. The book wasn't bad, I just wasn't in the mood for this type of story. I plan to revisit this book another time. 🤞"Bummer. I get that about the right mood. Sometimes you're just not feelin' it for a certain type of book.
I've decided my tbr is so overloaded this one will just have to stay on the library shelf.....
Join us in reading this HR that firs the theme: Medieval. Happy reading!
For My Lady's Heart – Laura Kinsale
Synopsis:
A pawn in a court of intrigue and secrets, Melanthe finds that her only hope for rescue is from the legendary Green Knight, a man whose life she once saved. Reprint.
In medieval Europe, vows and laws are as inflexible and confining as a suit of armor. For Ruck, a noble and honest knight, those rules provide an unwavering path. Even as his wife leaves him for the Church, taking his money and his steed, Ruck’s life is one of devotion and mission.
For the beautiful widow, Princess Melanthe, those same laws and traditions conspire to consume her land and her independence. Her husband’s death has left her kingdom an inviting target for neighboring territories. Where Ruck sees a clear path, Melanthe must navigate through twisting alleyways, using shrewd deceit and devious strategy.
Can these two help each other overcome the powers conspiring against them? Will the passion in their hearts escape the constraints of their station? Is devotion enough?
With her classic romance FOR MY LADY’S HEART, author Laura Kinsale has crafted a rich, sensual portrait of life during the Middle Ages. And, now for the first time, readers can choose between two versions of the story. Both are included in this same ebook.
The first is the original published novel filled with authentic Middle English dialogue and deep period detail. The second (included only here in the ebook version) had been painstakingly reworked by the author to include a tighter read and more modern words for dialogue. Whichever you decide to read, you’ll be richly rewarded with a story of love and honor for the ages.