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Once Upon
a Knight
by
Jackie Ivie
Sensual Magical Scottish Romance
Deep in the 15th century Scottish
Highlands, Sybil Eschoncan thinks of nothing but escape from the
loathsome Sir Ian, the man she is supposed to marry. Handsome
Vincent Danzel could have any woman he fancies so when Sybil passes him
by without even a glance, he is taken aback. Having escaped from
prison with the help of his cousin, Vincent agrees to the one
stipulation. Vincent must seduce Sybil and then leave her and
break her heart. Vincent certainly has his work cut out for
him. As the two become closer, Vincent finds her harder and
harder to resist. For her part, Sybil cannot understand his
reluctance to carry through with his plan of seduction. Convinced
she has tricked him with her magical herbs, he can think of nothing
else but her. As several obstacles encroach upon their shared
intimacy, Vincent and Sybil must struggle within themselves as much as
the enemies in order to find a way to the love growing in their
hearts. With all the plots and subplots threatening them, will
they be able to unravel all that stands in their way? Will
vengeance or love win out in the end?
Jackie Ivie's ONCE UPON A KNIGHT is a
sensual fairy tale romance full of adventure infused with a magical
ambiance. Sexy dialogue provides tension and a touch of humor as
hero and heroine engage in a dance of seduction. The enemies
surrounding them are every bit as crafty and odious as fairy tale
villains. From her wolf guardian Waif, to the horrible
mother-in-law, to jokes about a toad prince, Jackie Ivie creates a
magical, fairy tale atmosphere surrounding her characters.
Romance lovers will delight in the dialogue. Sexually
innuendo-laden banter between hero and heroine add a dynamic not
typically found in fairy tales. The theme of vengeance
binds together several of the subplots. If you are a reader who
prefers a simple linear plot with few complications, this may not be
the romance for you. If, on the other hand, you are a reader who
craves surprises and adventure in your historical romance, ONCE UPON A
KNIGHT has a rich narrative structure of plot twists and turns to keep
the reader guessing until the last page. Jackie Ivie
creates adventure not only in terms of physical journeys of her
characters but also in an intricate web of intersections and
intrigue. ONCE UPON A KNIGHT is a tale into which readers can
sink their hearts and romantic imagination. Magic and fairy tale
resonances take precedence over textbook historical setting and events
although at the same time, history forms an important backdrop for this
romance. One easily visualizes the detailed architecture of a
castle and other well-detailed descriptions incorporated within the
action of the romance. ONCE UPON A KNIGHT takes the reader
into another magical time with memorable characters and a romance that
will test her characters to the very core. Delightful and
sensually enchanting!
Publisher: Kensington Zebra
Historical Romance (October 2009)
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Book Description:
In the
fog-filled Scottish Highlands of 1457, a sensual dare brings
together a fiery lass and a mysterious suitor—but it will take far more
for them to discover they've fallen in love…
A
Brawny Clansman The
fiercely handsome Vincent Danzel never backs away from a dare. So when
he's challenged to make a particular young lady fall in love with him
without taking her to his bed, he jumps at the chance to woo the
unsuspecting lass to her knees…
A
Willful Lady Sybil Eschoncan's
visions warn her that an unsuitable man will enter her life, and
Vincent's sudden appearance confirms her prediction. But she's
unprepared for her wild attraction to the rake—and perplexed by his
unwillingness to claim her…
An
Irresistible Passion Vincent vows to
resist his mounting desire, even as Sybil's every word intrigues him
and her every touch ignites his senses. But when another man lays claim
to the tempting maid, Vincent must risk everything to fight for the
love he never expected to find… |
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