1410 A.D. – Battle-hardened warrior and favored of the king, Sir Lucien de Russe is called the Iron Knight because of his indestructibility in battle. An older knight, Lucien is entering his fortieth year and has seen a good deal in his lifetime. But having sustained fairly serious wounds in the most recent rebellions against Henry IV, Lucien retires his sword and spurs, choosing to live out … the rest of his life in peace. Physically, he is damaged goods and must heal. Mentally, however, he is already dead.
Having lost his wife many years ago, Lucien has two children – a son who barely acknowledges him and a daughter who refuses to leave him. Lucien finds no joy in life any longer, looking back upon an illustrious career, admired and loved by the fighting men of England, yet inside, he is hollow. It is this existence he has resigned himself to when the king, believing he is doing Lucien a great favor, pledges him to a very young heiress. When the petty, spoiled girl and her pompous father show up at Lucien’s home, he makes an escape.
Riding south to clear his head, Lucien runs right into a robbery in progress. A fine carriage has been set upon by bandits and Lucien knows he cannot turn away. Begrudgingly, the Iron Knight goes into action once more and saves the occupants of the carriage, a mother and her young daughter.
Lady Sophina de Gournay is a widow, returning home after a visit with her father. When the big, handsome knight with the long, dark hair saves her from the outlaws, a simple moment of gratitude turns into something that binds her to Lucien far more than either of them realize. It’s that brief and beautiful moment in time, that wonderful chance meeting, that sets off a chain of events that could destroy them both.
Join Lucien and Sophina in a romance of a lifetime, where second chances at love are something worth fighting for.
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Sir Lucien de Russe has been fighting King Henry’s wars for many years, and is getting tired of it.The loss of his wife in childbirth years ago caused him to put his personal life behind him and throw himself into battles he could win. Now with a son who hates him and a very naughty, disabled daughter he’s not really enjoying his retirement from fighting.
Widowed Lady Sophina de Gournay and her daughter are on their way to meet a man her father wants her to marry. To be truthful all her father really wants is to be freed from taking care of them.
This is a medieval romance with our main characters being a little older than normal. Both have loved and lost in the past and thought that side of life was over for them. Our hero had a reputation as an invincible warrior and our heroine is a self confident woman with nothing to lose.
An action packed story with a lot of danger and some complicated family dynamics.
I loved every page.
This book centers around Sir Lucien de Russe, called the Iron Knight because it seemed as though he couldn’t be injured in a battle. As an older knight, he is getting closer to forty and has seen a lot over his many years in battle. Then he is seriously injured during a battle, and has to give up his sword and spurs and retire to live in peace. Physically he’ll never be the same, mentally he feels dead.
Lucien hasn’t been the same since losing his wife in childbirth. His daughter was born with a spine issue and therefore is unable to walk and is quite the terror. He also has a son who he hasn’t spoke with in years. The king decided Lucien needed a wife so he pledges him to an heiress.
As Lucien is off riding to clear out his head, he sees a robbery in progress off in the distance as he gets close he hears screaming and saves both mother and daughter.
This book had an amazing storyline. The character development was steady. There was never a lull in the book. There were some twists and unexpected turns.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
Her books are always amazing. I love her writing. I can never put them down. This was an unexpected love story but as always just as remarkable.
I absolutely devour every single word Kathryn LeVeque writes. The characters are always memorable and believable. Every story is rich with historical detail and fraught with sexual tension. You won’t be disappointed.
A forty year old knight becomes injuried in a battle for the king and is forced to retire. Becoming sheriff he finds his life dull, but realizes he was tired of constant battles. Rescuing a Lady and her daughter, he falls in love. Complications of both having contracts for marriage to others, he is determined to have her as his wife at any cost. It is a reading pleasure to have older adults in a love story. I would like to read more. Le Veque never disappoints.
Loved Lucien and Sophina’s story. So much love and honor. I would recommend this book to all Kathryn Le Veque readers. U will not be sorry.