Linah Morane, a well-known woman of Meridionalis has been scorned and taunted her entire life due to her abnormalities. After the humiliation of being abandoned at the altar, she humbly accepts the unexpected marriage proposal to the King’s Vizier, Kohl. Her heart still fluttered each time she fondly remembered their first and only dance together.The depth in her eyes was emphasized by the rare … emphasized by the rare hue of cerulean that peered into his soul. Those eyes had stopped the very beating of Kohl’s heart. He had fallen in love with her that very moment. Over the years, her poise and grace to overcome the whisperings were admirable on a royal level. Then fate arrived and Kohl lept at the opportunity to have Linah as his bride.
Seeking safety for his wife after learning of impending war, they journey through the forests and mountain caves until Kohl is mortally wounded. Linah turns to the Nightingale Queen and her gift of healing for help, but is unaware of the damaged past the Nightingale Queen and her husband share.
Secrets are exposed and loyalties shift in this thrilling tale of love and war!
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This was something different but I totally loved it. I never know what to expect from this author. This book was no different with its many twists and turns. But it works! This was a fantastic read and I cannot wait for more.
Great book…
Linah has suddenly agreed to marry Kohl, the king’s vizier. But just as their happiness was supposed to start, war descends on the kingdom! These two lovers are thrown in head first to a world that is being torn apart. And when Kohl becomes mortally wounded, Linah has no choice but to ask the Nightingale Queen for her help. Secrets will surface and Kohl’s past will be revealed. Can Kohl and Linah move past all that and share a love that was seemingly meant to be? And better still, will they survive long enough?
This book is beautifully written with lavish detail that makes you really feel like you are in the book’s surroundings. although in the beginning the names make it a tad bit difficult to get into at first, the author has great word usage and an obvious grasp on the English language.
The story itself is well written and easy-to-follow. It is fast-paced and picks you up right from the first chapter and hooks you in so you cannot put the book down. As a bonus it also beautifully sets you up for the next installment.
I LOVE that the strong female main character has disabilities! This is the sort of thing to help break through the stigma that people with disabilities are weak.
I also love that the author gave us a bit of a backstory on the two main characters. Although it wasn’t much, it was very sweet and added to the story perfectly. The author’s love for her character’s is very apparent.
This is one that I would definitely recommend and I’m very much looking forward to the next two installments.
A sweet story about a man and woman come together after she is left at the alter by another man. But she ends up marrying the she man she danced with once and he could never forget her. Bree Lewandowski brings us a romance with issues that only can be from her mind but shows us how 2 people come together no matter what they have had to face in life. I could feel their emotions and how they struggled to face their own demons. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series and the one after that.
4 out of 5 stars
When LInah Morane is left at the alter on her wedding day . She humbly accepts the marriage proposal from Kohl the kings Vizier. She rememebers the one time they danced together . Kohl had fallen in love with her with that one dance. Over the years he has watched and fallen for her over and over . Her poise and grace were something of beauty and that alone over came the whispers of the court Then fate arrived and Kohl had the woman of his dreams . But there is war coming to the kingdom and together they must over come a lot . When LInah turns to the Nighingale Queen . She doesn’t know the past the two share .
The characters in this book are so well written and complex. Linah has carried herself quite well even though she has a few deformities . But with Kohl she feels beautiful and wanted . First off she comes off naive but as you see her through out the book she really grows strong and actually blossoms through out the book . Kohl well he is more then just the Vizier . He is sweet and oh so sexy but there is also a paranormal element to him that makes him stronger and faster then most people . He is the kind of guy you want to have your back when push comes to shove . I mean he does have his flaws though like sending his bride to a spot where she could be attacked by incoming enemy troops but all is good . The characters are great on their own but together they are pretty awesome . There are a few characters that they meet and either help them or try and kill them a time or two
I sat down and started reading this book in the evening, I couldn’t put it down . Its a fun little read that will have you reading until you are done . There is a rollercoaster ride of emotions that go on while you read this book. You will have to laugh and wipe a tear away . There is just one thing I wish it was just a little longer to really get into the characters and the story . Over all i really enjoyed this story and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series . So if you want a great fantasy book that you can read in an afternoon poolside I say put this one on your summer reading list .
I love this book. The fmc is really relatable with her being bullied and treated so bad and then the male character sees her flaws so to say but he sees them as just another thing that makes her beautiful. This book was very detailed and very easy to read and hard to put down. I recommend this book to everyone.
Chevalier is a beautifully written love story between two flawed characters Linah and Kohl. Their unique, captivating romance plays out in a fantastic land filled with magic and danger. I can’t say enough about Ms. Lewandowski superb descriptive narrative. A page turning read that I highly recommend to lovers of romance and adventure.
This is the first time in reading this author with it pulling me in to see what it was all about. Stepping into another world will be the requirement with Linah taking me there. Then there is also Kohl whom is one intriguing character. After I had started it though it dawned on me it was a trilogy and bummed alittle because anymore it is hard to get them all with so many reads out there. Drama and adventure the forefront in this with it giving you thrills as you read it. What I liked is they are two different people who connect and it takes you from there with life also coming into it.
Kohl was a broken man. He was the kings right hand and he did his job well. Linah was a gentle woman who had some deformaties that most people could not over look. She was left at the alter on her wedding day but Kohl rescued her and married her that day. The troubles that they both had to go through almost ended with her losing him but she found the strength in herself and her love for him to save him. It was an incredible story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A well-written story by an Author I have not read before it is a quick read of 156 pages. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved the With the Lion and the Wardrobe and understand why this tale brings on memories of it. This woman unwanted and “deformed” had no idea what was in store for her when she showed for her wedding. He life changed and things she never dreamed of came true as a new world was opened to her. In this story she is forced to believe in the impossible and find the unexpected. It is an adventure and while a lot more frills than I usually enjoy but it all worked. The imagery is amazing and you can feel the attack in the field. You can see all the authors reveals and you know you have arrived in her world.
I do love these characters he is strong yet unsure of himself with her. He treats her with loving tenderness that captures her heart. A shared past connects them and unites them as they make their way to safety and each other. I had this quirky smile on my lips each time they became more aware of each other and their feelings. It was just a feel good read so beautifully written that it really is unique. Great read.
4.8-Stars
Chevalier by Bree M. Lewandowski is a good book, and I enjoyed reading it. I love the cover. I like the vibrant colors, and I love that it’s not a typical romance cover. The back cover blurb is well done and the writing is strong and descriptive.
Bree does an excellent job of making you care about the characters. They are flawed and real and handicapped in their own way. Her scene where Linah is left standing at the alter is gut-wrenchingly sad and happy at the same time when Kohl steps up and takes her as his wife. Chevalier is full of beautifully descriptive writing that puts you in the middle of the scene, bringing you fully into the lives of Linah and Kohl.
This is a sweet romance, and I love how the characters fell in love with each other after getting married. They had only danced together once, and the love story was totally believable.
Personally, I thought the prologue was too long and full of too much information and names to remember. I thought most of that could have been worked into the story as we went along instead of all shoved at me first thing. I also didn’t care for the flashbacks. I like to keep moving forward with character backstory worked in as we go. However, this is a personal preference and didn’t really take away from the overall experience of Chevalier.
I received this book for an honest review. I liked this book, it’s ok if you fantasy ie (The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe). The two main characters are Linah who is deaf in one ear and has a deformity on her right hand/arm. Then there is Kohl who is King’s Vizier. Kohl doesn’t see Linah’s her imperfections he see’s her as a whole. They had one dance and lost a chance to blossom a relationship. But, either of them forgot one another. Then, 5 years later an opportunity presented itself to change all that. Then the story really takes place.
If you like ya fantasy like A Lion, witch & a Wardrobe, then you will like this book. There is a lot of action and scenes I find highly improbable for the heroin to survive. I will re-read this book again. It’s an ok book for me.
I really enjoy her writing. I’ve really liked everything she’s written that I have read. This was no different. This has a little paranormal in it and it was fascinating. One of the most fascinating books I’ve read in a while. I was in love with Kohl and Linah. Kohl has been through some horrific things in his life but he’s special and the way he treats Linah just wow very sweet and caring. Linah has a couple of deformities and she’s not had an easy life with them. She’s been taunted and teased and she’s just not had the best Mother in my opinion. Her Uncle has been kind to her. After being left at the alter Kohl steps in. He’s had a thing for her a long time. So, he jumps at the chance knowing he doesnt deserve her but marries her anyways. I love their journey of discover of one another and this lady made me laugh and cry. Anyways, I loved the book!
I love the depth of each of the characters. The plot sneaks up upon one. One is intrigued by whom each of these people are. Just as it seems to be coming together. The adventure they face comes as a surprise. Envisioning them open to each other makes the love story sincere.
Linah and Kohl’s story is a little unusual. Their courtship, their honeymoon, his abilities. Linah’s strength of character is amazing. Loved this book!