Baron Haven De Sessions knows a hundred reasons to despise the widow Dreyford. The widow is entirely too independent and a suspected traitor. Worst of all, she had been married to his best friend-a man Haven arrested for plotting against the king. Haven believes the treacherous widow should have given up her head, not his childhood friend. Now an oath to that same friend forces him to protect … protect a woman he does not want and cannot trust.Genvieve Dreyford has her own reasons to detest De Sessions. The man is far too handsome, and his reputation as Edward I’s most ‘true and perfect’ knight has swelled the baron’s head. Worst of all, Gennie believes he betrayed his friendship with her husband to curry favor with the English king. Now, because of Haven De Sessions, Gennie has lost her home, her title and nearly everything she held dear. Only for the sake of her family, will Gennie place herself in the power of a man she fears and mistrusts.
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This is the first book by these Authors that I have read I found it to be well written Medieval romance. I will be looking to see what else they have put out. This is Sir Haven De Sessions and widow Genvieve Dreyford’s story of suspense, drama, danger, treason, attempted murder, villains, lies, and romance. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An Odd Combination of Parts
I am not sure what I think about this book. I found some things to be odd or disconcerting, like the lustful attraction that the hero felt for the heroine immediately–even though he thought her to be a traitor. I feel slightly deceived by the blurb, which seemed to imply that the marriage between the hero and heroine would happen early in the book. It actually didn’t occur until the midway point. The first part of the book is taken up with the journey from where the heroine lives to where the king is presently holding court; he will be deciding her fate. Her treasonous husband seems to have pointed the finger at her, stating just before he was executed that she had a role in his treason. The hero is hard to like at first because he just seemed so bullheaded in wanting to believe his dead friend’s thoughts about his wife rather than seeing what was happening in front of him. Some of the sensual scenes I found a little cringe-worthy. What happened later in the book didn’t necessarily seem like they followed from what happened earlier. Much of the book is all about the relationship between the principals, but the last part of the book shifts this. The book is certainly an odd combination of parts, though I will have to admit that it did keep me reading just to see how the characters would continue to interact; I certainly wanted Haven to be a little smarter!
Yorkshire 1282 Yes he had heard her features were hideous and he only felt it right, since she had led his best friend to treason and he had died. Sir Haven de Sessions could not believe it when he saw Genvieve Dryford standing there almost defiant. Turning her face up in his hand he saw the lumps and bruising, but beneath “lay a bone structure that Aphrodite would envy” and she was dressed in a robe that hid any hint of a figure. “What happened to you?” He growled the question, angry with himself for even caring. “I was stoned.” she said flatly. “By whom?” he asked. “Why by the king’s good yeoman who thought to impress their King by stoning the widow of a traitor.”
Wow, I just wanted to give you a taste of the beginning of this tale that had me hooked right from the start. Rue Allyn has written a story that will take you back to the harshness of Medieval times, when it was man against man and women often did not have much of a chance. The characters of Haven and Gennie are fascinating and as Haven has been ordered to take her to the King, the story begins to unfold.
The King orders Haven to take Genvieve as wife and being the honorable knight that he is, he vows to protect his dead best friend’s family. There is so much to this story amid a plethora of emotions that pulled at my heart. Truly this story will stay with me awhile and go on my keeper shelf. After all we all want our Knight in shining armor and Haven comes pretty close.
This is a quick-paced and intriguing historical romance. The setting of medieval England and Wales makes for an interesting story. The characters are well-drawn, with enough quirks to make them memorable. The plot catches your attention right away and keeps it right through the last paragraph. I very much enjoyed this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sir Haven de Sessions was the favoured knight of King Edward due to his unfailing loyalty, generous chivalry and impeccable valour. Genvieve Dreyford widow of a traitor who had been Haven’s best friend, knew his bright armour disguised a coal-black heart and vowed to have nothing to do with him. Then king Edward ordered Haven to bring her to Chester where he ordered them to marry.
Bowing to their sovereign’s will, they reluctantly wed. But in consummating their vows, they find a need that scorches with its intensity.
This is an updated re release. The Medieval period is not my favourite period in history but I found myself totally absorbed in this, enemies to lovers romance. A well written book which conveyed the harsh times people to survive in also how a perceived misdemeanour could result in death. I loved both Haven & Ginnie & how they locked horns from the start. He was hard on the outside but oh so gentle for example how he tended to her feet. She was feisty & strong & determined to fight for what she felt was right. I also loved Thomas who brought a lightness to the book
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
A True and Perfect Knight
by Rue Allyn
A True and Perfect Knight truly is the perfect Medieval Romance story. The storyline is exciting and vividly depicts the era; filled with distrust, treason, honor, loathing, lies, adventure, hope and passion. A medieval romance at its best.
Our two main characters are a perfect match of true dominance. Our heroin is a strong willed and a defiant maiden, who is badly bruised, yet kind, compassionate and proud; honoring the memory of her husband, despite the claims against him. Our hero is an honorable knight that follows his king’s word as law and is happy to honor his king’s request; but also, will honor a vow to protect his best friend’s family and finding his to be innocent and the memories are false. The support cast adds depth to the period description; but the plot belongs to the leading couple, a man and woman who have many reasons to distrust each other. Find genuine feelings, a passion that ignites, pleasure and happiness; while, learning to trust and love each other, with a happy ending.
Ms. Rue Allyn offer she readers a heart melting story every time, with her talent of creating her characters environment that engages her readers imagination. Ms. Rue Allyn captivates her readers, spiking her readers interest to follow her story through the pages of her books. I am honored to receive and free copy of her book and I am honored to review her book and look forward to reading more of her work. A True and Perfect Knight will be going on my keeper shelf to savor again. I am giving Ms. Rue Allyn and her book “A True and Perfect Knight” 4-stars.