Historical
A Knight's Vow
By Natasha Smith
Jul 18, 2008 - 2:25:08 PM

Years ago, Alyson of Olverton loved Guillelm de la Rochelle and dreamed of becoming his wife.  When he asked her to marry him, Alyson’s heart sang with joy until her father shattered her world and refused to allow the match.  Because of this, Guillelm went on a crusade to the Holy Land and if rumors are true, died there.  Alyson prays daily that the rumors prove false, and when Guillelm finally returns Alyson’s prayers are answered.  Alyson still loves her knight and can only hope his love for her is just as strong despite being away from each other for seven long years.

Guillelm de la Rochelle has returned to his father’s castle a changed, if not ‘risen’, man.  Scorning the stories of his demise, Guillelm is amazed at the changes in his father’s home since his departure.  Not only is the only woman he ever loved living in his deceased father’s home and thus Guillelm’s ancestral castle, but he finds out she was betrothed to his father as well.  While Guillelm finds this disconcerting, the fact remains that Alyson is in danger.  Now that he has found Alyson again, Guillelm will stop at nothing to keep her safe.  Even marry her himself.

A KNIGHT’S VOW drew me in with the pageantry of this medieval time and I was compelled to read this book.  My heart melts any time a knight fights to win his lady love.  Watching Guillelm do just that kept me sighing at the wholly romantic nature of his actions.  Stoic at times, sinfully sexy and seductive at others, Guillelm is the ideal knight in shining armor.  I think Alyson agrees with me one hundred percent!

A KNIGHT’S VOW is a gripping historical tale of love, life, and chances.  It is a heady and passionate read which rapidly took me to a place that is timeless.  I couldn’t have asked for a better story!