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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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Reviewed by Merrimon,
Medieval Book Reviews
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