It’s the Dark Knight’s wild son, Cortland “Cort” de Russe in an adventure that could see him executed for treason.March Medieval Madness has arrived!1518 A.D. – As a decorated knight for Henry VIII, Cort is charged with a special mission – to seduce an Irish rebel and learn her secretsDera MacRohan is no ordinary Irish warrior lass. Born from the ancient MacRohan warrior bloodlines, Dera is from … MacRohan warrior bloodlines, Dera is from a long line of warrior women. She deeply resents the English and their conquest, but she also understands the subtleties of tactics and strategy. Sometimes it is easier to catch flies with honey.
Or kill an Englishman with kindness.
But Cort isn’t stupid. When the lass’ guard comes down, he suspects there’s more to it. But two can play at that game; he reckons that if he is nice to her, she will tell him what he needs to know about the Irish rebellion she is part of. He plans to put that de Russe charm to good use. But in their bid to out-charm each other, genuine feelings develop.
Cort begins to understand the Irish point of view in the rebellion against the English. He doesn’t necessarily agree, but that doesn’t matter – she believes and that’s good enough for him. When the de Winter flagship castle of Mount Wrath is attacked, Cort and Dera and a massive de Winter and de Russe army sail for Ireland to reclaim it. As Cort tries to understand more of the motivation of the Irish rebels, he succumbs to his passion for Dera and marries her in secret.
Until an English knight discovers the secret. Cort’s older brother, Trenton de Russe, convinces Cort to flee and take Dera with him. Will he go? Or will he stay and fight for the Irish alongside his new wife?
Live and love with Cort and Dera as they navigate the treachery of English and Irish politics, of an angry king, and of a son’s devotion to his father and family. Will Cort betray the de Russe name worse than his father ever did? Or will he forget about the Irish woman who has become his all for living in the name of family honor?
The de Russe Legacy Series:
Lord of War: Black Angel
The Iron Knight
Beast
The White Lord of Wellesbourne
The Dark One: Dark Knight
Dark Moon
Dark Steel
A de Russe Christmas Miracle
Dark Warrior
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Dark Warrior, by Kathryn Le Veque. Well, I was a little surprised, but I found ,myself loving this romantic love story. I will say that there are a number of different names that had me struggling to keep track of who was who. Cort and Dera are a couple that I had a great time reading. They are opposite as night and day, but somehow meld together.
I the humorous moments that brought some lighthearted moments to the book. I thought that the dialogue was great. I was able to follow the characters conversations. The drama, although it was important, it told in the story with candor. The story has enough entertainment in it to keep one glued to the story.
The characters were all loud, charming, loyal and determined to fight for what they feel is the right thing.
get your tissues ready
Another great book in the series, can be read alone or in order, loved it
EPIC Page-Turner!!! Historical Battle!! Steamy Passion!! Ms. LeVeque outdoes herself with this novel. You will feel every emotion as you journey through the story. I laughed and cried and felt deeply, alongside these wonderful characters. I wish this were made into a movie, as I’d watch it over and again. Beyond Best!
The plot twists and turns , giving the reader surprises. The reader knows what the characters don’t, and builds suspense
I loved this book! I started with the first book in the series and once I finish one I immediately start the next one. I’m going to be so sad once I’ve finished all of them.
Cort de Russe by Henry VIII to if Dera MacRohan is an Irish rebel. MacRohan’s warrior bloodlines, her brother is the current MacRohan legacy warrior in service to the de Winter’s so Dera comes from a long line of warriors. Dera’s father sent her to her brother to keep her safe and out of the rebellion. When she meets Cort her first thought use her womanly wiles and gather information about the king and his plans and troops for her rebel cause. Cort at first has trouble believing intelligent Dera is a warrior woman and then she proves herself a warrior woman right in front of his eyes, seeing is believing. I love this story of seeing them grow closer as they try to gather information for their causes. When all hell breaks loose Dera is in danger the protective warrior instincts in Cort come to life to save the woman he loves. A perfect warrior woman for an elite knight. A great addition to the de Russe family! An excellent story I loved and I voluntarily wrote a review.
Endearing. Heartwarming. Exciting. Intriguing. Heroic and Saddening. So many words to describe the created world of Kathryn Le Veque who brings us a story, filled with some epic characters from the past and new generations they have sired. One such warrior Gaston DeRusse has been ill for some time and seems to only get worse. King Henry has always relied upon his wisdom and request’s his son Cort to go to Ireland to find out what is planned by the rebels. That plan includes seducing Dera MacRohan, an Irish warrior in her own right and learning everything he can.
Cort is a charmer, handsome and women fall at his feet. When he met Dera, she was mesmerized by him… “Those pale eyes and that bright smile had her maiden’s heart racing! Even if he was a Sassenach.”
What Cort did not know was that Dera was indeed loyal to the Irish and she was going to try to get information out of him…She was fighting for freedom from the English..
Can I just say amazing? As their journey unfolded, the feelings were explosive and I loved these two together. With the side story of another romance I would not wait to find out.
Cort has won a hugh place in my heart, as well as Dera. But there is sadness in this story too. This author can bring me to tears and that is telling. To create such fierce emotions is a gift and she definately has it on so many levels. Cannot wait for more!
Cort de Russe is a knight and a son of the most powerful duke in England. Cort not only serves his father, but also a young King Henry XIII who has given him an important task. Cort , charming and handsome as well as intelligent, has been given special assignments by his king in the past, but none may be as important as this. Cort is being sent by his king to seduce information from a young woman currently a “guest” at the estate of another english knight. This young woman, Dara Mac Rohan, is quite possibly a leader of dangerous Irish rebels currently at war with England. Dara is not only brave, and thoroughly invested in her cause, but she is beautiful as well.
The question soon becomes just who is seducing whom? The two embark on an adventure that begins with a bit of flirting and takes them as well as others into conflict beyond what they’d expected.
This is a wonderful story with romance, adventure, humor and heart. This author writes in such a descriptive way that the reader feels as if they are sitting in the background watching events while they unfold.The two main characters are interesting and the additional players are colorful and entertaining. I highly recommend this book for romance readers and a box of tissue toward the end, it’s THAT good!
Kathryn Le Veque has done it again. Provided us with a de Russe epic full of Gaston de Russe’s family and the love they share for each other. This is Cort and Dera’s story of love, intrigue and the possibility of a rebellion of the Irish against the English. Put into the mix is King Henry with his demands for Cort’s help to spy on the beautiful Dera, that is being held as an Irish hostage. Trying to find out the Irish plans for the rebellion that she is involved in; Corts emotions seem to abandon him as he finds out more about the Irish mind set. This romantic epic keeps you turning the pages; as you seek to find the solution to Cort and Dera’s problems, as they battle the betrayal of English and Irish politics. Not to mention a very irate King of England.
Dark Warrior by Kathryn Le Veque presents yet another challenge. How an each of Le Veque’s books be my favorite? This is such a lovely mixture of the past (in this world) and the present. It is the story of Cort de Russe, son of Gaston and Remington from days gone by. Cort is the good friend of King Henry VIII who has now appeared at his father’s house with his newest mission. Become a spy in Henry’s war against the Irish. Do this by attending Lord de Winter who is holding Dera MacRohan as hostage. Cort is charged with determining if she is an Irish rebel and if so, find out what she knows about the rebels’ plans. Dera’s brother, Brend is the current MacRoha legacy knight, which is a spot that has been held by a member of his family for two hundred years, serving the de Winter family. Henry has bribed Cort with a title and property of his own, something he does not have as a younger son. Cort doesn’t like it, nor does his father, but decides to do it anyway.
Dera is courageous and beautiful. Cort does not immediately discover anything she may be hiding. Every story from Le Veque is a good story. This is no exception. Although I am normally on the side of the Irish, it was impossible in this book. Many of them did not behave well and I was solidly on the side of Cort and Dera. They are both terrific characters and easy to support. The battle scenes are glorious. The attraction and, later, love between Cort and Dera is one for the ages. I loved this book. I totally recommend it.
I received a free ARC of Dark Warrior from Dragonblade in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
Cort de Russe is the son of one of England’s greatest Knights. He has grown up alongside the young King Henry VIII. His father is a trusted adviser to the King but he is very old and not in good health. So when Henry asks Cort to find information for him there’s no question that it will be done. However the de Russe men know all about the power of love and family, so what will happen when the heart goes against honour.
Dera MacRohan is an Irish rebel. She has been sent away from home by her father as a hostage and to protect her from her chosen people. Her family have been in the employ of English nobles for hundreds of years but The Irish people have had enough of overlords.
Before you start this book get a big box of tissues and a bottle of wine. You will not stop reading until the book is finished and your eyes are puffy. As usual with this author, she takes us right into the hearts of all the characters. Whether it’s love or a battle we feel all the emotions with them. Our hero is a confidant man who knows exactly who he is, what he wants and knows he’s capable of getting it. Our heroine is about to throw up his biggest challenge yet.
Absolutely fabulous story. I loved every page.