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A Knight's Vengeance
Geoffrey de Lanceau is a knight, the son of the man who once ruled Wode. His noble sire died, however, branded as a traitor. But never will Geoffrey believe his father betrayed their king, and swears vengeance against the man who brought his sire down in a siege to take over Wode.
Lady Elizabeth Brackendale dreamed of marrying for love, but is promised by her father to a lecherous old baron. Then she is abducted and held for ransom by a scarred, tormented rogue who turns out to be the very knight who has sworn vengeance against her father.
The threads of deception sewn eighteen years ago bind the past and present. Only by Geoffrey and Elizabeth championing their forbidden love can the truth - and the lies — be revealed about a knight's vengeance.
Lady Elizabeth Brackendale dreamed of marrying for love, but is promised by her father to a lecherous old baron. Then she is abducted and held for ransom by a scarred, tormented rogue who turns out to be the very knight who has sworn vengeance against her father.
The threads of deception sewn eighteen years ago bind the past and present. Only by Geoffrey and Elizabeth championing their forbidden love can the truth - and the lies — be revealed about a knight's vengeance.
419 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2006
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About the author
Catherine Kean
115 books428 followersCatherine Kean is an award-winning, Kindle Unlimited All-Star author of medieval romances whose creative muse has coaxed her to also write in other romance genres.
She wrote her first medieval romance, A Knight’s Vengeance, while her baby daughter was napping, and now has a backlist of over 20 published books. Catherine’s novels were originally published in paperback and several were released in Czech, German, and Thai foreign editions. She’s won numerous awards for her stories, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her novels also finaled in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Readers’ Choice Awards, and the International Digital Awards (twice).
In 2019, she started writing paranormal romances for the Cat’s Paw Cove Romance series. When not working on her next book, Catherine enjoys cooking, baking, browsing antique shops, shopping with her daughter, and gardening. She lives in Central Florida with two spoiled rescue cats.
She wrote her first medieval romance, A Knight’s Vengeance, while her baby daughter was napping, and now has a backlist of over 20 published books. Catherine’s novels were originally published in paperback and several were released in Czech, German, and Thai foreign editions. She’s won numerous awards for her stories, including the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her novels also finaled in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the National Readers’ Choice Awards, and the International Digital Awards (twice).
In 2019, she started writing paranormal romances for the Cat’s Paw Cove Romance series. When not working on her next book, Catherine enjoys cooking, baking, browsing antique shops, shopping with her daughter, and gardening. She lives in Central Florida with two spoiled rescue cats.
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September 25, 2022
A Knight’s Vengeance by Catherine Kean
Historical romance. Knights #1.
Geoffrey de Lanceau wants revenge. He kidnaps Lady Elizabeth Brackendale in pursuit of that revenge.
They say every story has more than one truth. While Geoffrey knows his father died in battle, there is more to the story. And having his revenge is wearing against his conscience.
Elizabeth is amusing in her expectations of being treated like a lady. And while it may be historically accurate, I didn’t care for Veronique having the run of the castle as well as Geoffrey in her bed, nor did I care for his treatment of Elizabeth. He was just being vindictive and it wasn’t necessary.
It does have a happy ending.
2.5
Historical romance. Knights #1.
Geoffrey de Lanceau wants revenge. He kidnaps Lady Elizabeth Brackendale in pursuit of that revenge.
They say every story has more than one truth. While Geoffrey knows his father died in battle, there is more to the story. And having his revenge is wearing against his conscience.
Elizabeth is amusing in her expectations of being treated like a lady. And while it may be historically accurate, I didn’t care for Veronique having the run of the castle as well as Geoffrey in her bed, nor did I care for his treatment of Elizabeth. He was just being vindictive and it wasn’t necessary.
It does have a happy ending.
2.5
June 12, 2022
This beautiful historical romance is sure to sweep listeners off their feet.
Read full review in the 2022 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2022 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
October 27, 2018
A handsome tormented rogue set on vengeance. A feisty spirited beauty abducted by said rogue as part of his revenge against her father. Both agonizing and melting over the burning desire that is growing between them... Now, where have I read that before?
A Knight's Vengeance is a textbook cliche of a medieval historical romance and/or bodice ripper. There were some inconsistencies and bits that didn't make much sense and a lot of it was fairly predictable (thought there were a few twists I didn't expect -I said a few, mind!), BUT it did manage to keep me engaged and turning the pages, something most fail to do.
I won't go as far as to say this was a great read or that I'd label it as a favourite, and I certainly don't think It'll go down in history as one of the classics, but it sure was nicely written and very entertaining to read.
As a side note, it took me a day and a half to finish this book. It's been a long time since a book made me want to keep reading for that long. I'd definitely give Catherine Kean a second go.
A Knight's Vengeance is a textbook cliche of a medieval historical romance and/or bodice ripper. There were some inconsistencies and bits that didn't make much sense and a lot of it was fairly predictable (thought there were a few twists I didn't expect -I said a few, mind!), BUT it did manage to keep me engaged and turning the pages, something most fail to do.
I won't go as far as to say this was a great read or that I'd label it as a favourite, and I certainly don't think It'll go down in history as one of the classics, but it sure was nicely written and very entertaining to read.
As a side note, it took me a day and a half to finish this book. It's been a long time since a book made me want to keep reading for that long. I'd definitely give Catherine Kean a second go.
October 1, 2021
Vanilla_91 - per RFS
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Ho scelto di leggere questo libro attratta dalla trama e dall’estratto che prometteva davvero molto bene.
Geoffrey de Lanceau è solo un bambino quando assiste alla morte del padre per mano di Lord Arthur Brackendale e da quel momento il suo unico obiettivo è la vendetta.
L’occasione perfetta gli si presenta quando fortuitamente salva la vita a Lady Elizabeth, la figlia del suo nemico, decide così di rapirla per piegare al suo volere l’uomo che l’ha privato non solo del genitore, ma anche del titolo e dell’eredità.
Quello che il cavaliere certamente non immagina però è di dover avere a che fare con un’ospite recalcitrante e dal carattere fiero.
Sebbene in questo genere di romanzi la scelta narrativa del “rapimento di una persona a scopi di vendetta” non sia assolutamente una novità, l’autrice ha saputo sfruttare il cliché molto bene.
Durante la lettura, infatti, non ho mai avuto la sensazione di essermi imbattuta in situazioni già lette altrove. L’espediente, tra l’altro, viene usato solo come punto di partenza delle vicende, per poi essere accantonato abbastanza in fretta.
Dare un parere sul romanzo nel suo complesso, vi assicuro, non è semplice, in quanto ho avuto la sensazione che il libro fosse diviso in due blocchi non combacianti.
In un primo momento la storia si concentra sullo scontro di volontà tra i due protagonisti, i quali pur attratti l’uno dall’altra non lasciano “vincere” il sentimento che li lega vista la loro natura di nemici.
In questa prima parte le premesse sono davvero ottime e la narrazione coinvolgente e ben esposta.
In seguito tra tentativi di fughe e avvelenamenti la passione cresce e improvvisamente scoppia.
Quando dico improvvisamente, intendo proprio a bruciapelo. Fra un litigio e una punizione, Elizabeth decide di non poter più resistere alla tentazione e cede all’uomo che ha intenzione di uccidere suo padre.
Il problema nasce proprio da questo punto, poiché inaspettatamente la narrazione comincia a essere confusa, la caratterizzazione dei personaggi contraddittoria e le vicende ripetitive.
È come se l’autrice avesse deciso di infilare a forza tutto ciò che aveva in mente di far accadere in poche pagine, creando scompiglio e ammassando tante situazioni e vicende diverse, in alcuni casi senza nessi tra loro.
Tra la parte iniziale e quella seguente vi è una tale differenza che le due sezioni sembrano opera di differenti scrittori; ciò è visibile anche dal testo che passa dall’essere fluido e ben presentato a una sorta di riassunto confuso.
Ho trovato deludente anche la scelta dell’antagonista; trattandosi di un personaggio chiave che innesca le dinamiche che porteranno poi al punto di svolta, avrei voluto una caratterizzazione più approfondita e una maggiore rilevanza nell’arco della storia. Veronique, l’ex amante di Geoffrey, invece, appare e poi scompare, agisce senza rimorso e senza una valida o solida spiegazione.
Devo ammettere che la lettura non ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative, tutte le buone premesse coltivate all’inizio del libro sono state disattese e giunta quasi alla fine l’interesse è andato scemando.
Sicuramente la cosa più fastidiosa è stato leggere come le diverse figure inspiegabilmente cambiavano idee, umore e pensiero… lasciarsi coinvolgere da protagonisti poco chiari e incerti non è semplice e ho imputato a ciò il distacco netto che ho avvertito.
Esprimere un giudizio non esattamente positivo (che ovviamente è personalissimo, dal momento che il libro è quotato quattro stelle da molti lettori!) mi rattrista, ma credo che l’autrice abbia davvero un gran potenziale e ho intenzione di continuare comunque la serie nella speranza di incontrare personaggi più calibrati e trame sviluppate con i giusti tempi narrativi.
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Ho scelto di leggere questo libro attratta dalla trama e dall’estratto che prometteva davvero molto bene.
Geoffrey de Lanceau è solo un bambino quando assiste alla morte del padre per mano di Lord Arthur Brackendale e da quel momento il suo unico obiettivo è la vendetta.
L’occasione perfetta gli si presenta quando fortuitamente salva la vita a Lady Elizabeth, la figlia del suo nemico, decide così di rapirla per piegare al suo volere l’uomo che l’ha privato non solo del genitore, ma anche del titolo e dell’eredità.
Quello che il cavaliere certamente non immagina però è di dover avere a che fare con un’ospite recalcitrante e dal carattere fiero.
Sebbene in questo genere di romanzi la scelta narrativa del “rapimento di una persona a scopi di vendetta” non sia assolutamente una novità, l’autrice ha saputo sfruttare il cliché molto bene.
Durante la lettura, infatti, non ho mai avuto la sensazione di essermi imbattuta in situazioni già lette altrove. L’espediente, tra l’altro, viene usato solo come punto di partenza delle vicende, per poi essere accantonato abbastanza in fretta.
Dare un parere sul romanzo nel suo complesso, vi assicuro, non è semplice, in quanto ho avuto la sensazione che il libro fosse diviso in due blocchi non combacianti.
In un primo momento la storia si concentra sullo scontro di volontà tra i due protagonisti, i quali pur attratti l’uno dall’altra non lasciano “vincere” il sentimento che li lega vista la loro natura di nemici.
In questa prima parte le premesse sono davvero ottime e la narrazione coinvolgente e ben esposta.
In seguito tra tentativi di fughe e avvelenamenti la passione cresce e improvvisamente scoppia.
Quando dico improvvisamente, intendo proprio a bruciapelo. Fra un litigio e una punizione, Elizabeth decide di non poter più resistere alla tentazione e cede all’uomo che ha intenzione di uccidere suo padre.
Il problema nasce proprio da questo punto, poiché inaspettatamente la narrazione comincia a essere confusa, la caratterizzazione dei personaggi contraddittoria e le vicende ripetitive.
È come se l’autrice avesse deciso di infilare a forza tutto ciò che aveva in mente di far accadere in poche pagine, creando scompiglio e ammassando tante situazioni e vicende diverse, in alcuni casi senza nessi tra loro.
Tra la parte iniziale e quella seguente vi è una tale differenza che le due sezioni sembrano opera di differenti scrittori; ciò è visibile anche dal testo che passa dall’essere fluido e ben presentato a una sorta di riassunto confuso.
Ho trovato deludente anche la scelta dell’antagonista; trattandosi di un personaggio chiave che innesca le dinamiche che porteranno poi al punto di svolta, avrei voluto una caratterizzazione più approfondita e una maggiore rilevanza nell’arco della storia. Veronique, l’ex amante di Geoffrey, invece, appare e poi scompare, agisce senza rimorso e senza una valida o solida spiegazione.
Devo ammettere che la lettura non ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative, tutte le buone premesse coltivate all’inizio del libro sono state disattese e giunta quasi alla fine l’interesse è andato scemando.
Sicuramente la cosa più fastidiosa è stato leggere come le diverse figure inspiegabilmente cambiavano idee, umore e pensiero… lasciarsi coinvolgere da protagonisti poco chiari e incerti non è semplice e ho imputato a ciò il distacco netto che ho avvertito.
Esprimere un giudizio non esattamente positivo (che ovviamente è personalissimo, dal momento che il libro è quotato quattro stelle da molti lettori!) mi rattrista, ma credo che l’autrice abbia davvero un gran potenziale e ho intenzione di continuare comunque la serie nella speranza di incontrare personaggi più calibrati e trame sviluppate con i giusti tempi narrativi.
May 24, 2015
This is a stupid book. I mean I try not to call books stupid but wtf?! The premises had promise but then miss Kean decided to shit all over the whole book with a stupid rapey,agnsty hero who sucked!!! How does he suck you might ask? How? Well He kidnaps Elizabeth in her sleeping gown..in the cold, he allows his mercenaries to hurt her and then blames her for it, he gives her shitty food just cuz, and and he takes away her brooch which was given to her by her DEAD MOTHER! And then, then he gets pissed that after traveling for a full day and getting cut up and stripped by strangers and rolled in mud and all this other shit, he gets mad that she WANTS a BATH!!!! Tha FUCk?!!? Yeah it was a DNF I have better things to do than waste my time on a poorly written revenge novel thing.....
July 20, 2014
4**** Very good historical romance. Geoffrey our hero kidnaps Elizabeth to force her father to give up The estate his father once held. He is determined to prove his father was not a traitor. There is someone around who can't let that happen. Elizabeth is the innocent caught in the middle trying to do the right thing for everyone. An enjoyable love story with plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
March 15, 2010
I really went back and forth on my opinions on this one--the beginning is pretty uninteresting, but it got better as I got to see more of the characters. I never really warmed to Geoffrey, though, and while I did wind up liking Elizabeth it took me awhile.
January 8, 2015
I thought this book was so full of passion and romance. I loved her hero so much and it was all just sweet. Kean did a great job building the medieval period, mentioning just the right details to really bring you into the world she was building. I love this author.
June 28, 2010
Loved it! Read it in one day and promptly started the next book.
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May 14, 2012Cheesy, and predictable...I needed something light and romancey after reading a spooky ghost story. I did enjoy it, though. Might even read the next one, as I did warm to the characters.
September 14, 2021
Kidnapper to lover romance
Kidnapping does not fall into my list of favorite story foundations although I understand that kidnap for random was not uncommon in medieval times. The pace of this story dragged for me in some spots. In all honesty, I did not grow very fond of either main character, but I very much liked Dominic, a secondary character that that will probably get his own story at some point in this series.The sensuality done well without becoming disgustingly graphic sex. I would definitely recommend this book to medieval romance enthusiasts.
Kidnapping does not fall into my list of favorite story foundations although I understand that kidnap for random was not uncommon in medieval times. The pace of this story dragged for me in some spots. In all honesty, I did not grow very fond of either main character, but I very much liked Dominic, a secondary character that that will probably get his own story at some point in this series.The sensuality done well without becoming disgustingly graphic sex. I would definitely recommend this book to medieval romance enthusiasts.
skimmed-through
June 19, 2024No sexual tension/chemistry.
September 28, 2020
I purchased this book because of the amazing reviews on Amazon and oh boy, they were all right. Such a good book with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. I love Historical romances and this one is so well writen and the way the author describes it all made me feel like I was on the story! I felt like I was on a roaller coaster of emotions! I couldn't put this down until I ended. Can't wait for book two!
October 14, 2018
Actually, I chose this because it's an interesting, romantic story in Medieval England, same time like Robin Hood. I think the story of a knight and his captured maiden is told in a sweet, cheesy way. The writing is easy and fluent, full of comparisons, but I think it's a bit too modern (like the father is proud that his daughter is intelligent -people would think different in this time period). Nevertheless, it's of course, not a clean romance - especially one particular scene was too...descriptive and unrealistic. I skipped it. The sparks between Geoffrey and Elizabeth are enjoyable and it would make a cute swashbuckler movie, for sure. I read it in the German edition, which has even the better cover in my opinion. I fell in love with this book, years ago, when I was too young, but rereading it after my skimming and waiting, lead to surprises as well to disappointments. There are classic tropes, like the hero's faithful buddy, the murderous Lady de Winter-rival, the plotting villain, the old healer and a shy servant. Language isn't as bad and violence appropriate for historical fiction (just one baddie to mourn).
Summing up, a romantic fairy tale for experienced readers (I still think apart from one peculiar scene it would be a perfect, old-fashioned historical movie).
The German translation is old-fashioned- I don't know if it's in English, too.
Drat, I' ll always keep swooning for Geoffrey and Elizabeth!!
Summing up, a romantic fairy tale for experienced readers (I still think apart from one peculiar scene it would be a perfect, old-fashioned historical movie).
The German translation is old-fashioned- I don't know if it's in English, too.
Drat, I' ll always keep swooning for Geoffrey and Elizabeth!!
August 31, 2015
Awesome
Fast paced tale of Knights, revenge, passion, betrayal, deceit, romance and love. An enjoyable read with an intriguing and interesting storyline. With well thought out characters with their own challenges, struggles and truths.
Compelling and powerful.
*Personal buy*
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
Fast paced tale of Knights, revenge, passion, betrayal, deceit, romance and love. An enjoyable read with an intriguing and interesting storyline. With well thought out characters with their own challenges, struggles and truths.
Compelling and powerful.
*Personal buy*
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewed by: AprilR
January 6, 2019
With the review ratings being all over the board, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but I actually enjoyed it! Yes, the hero does seem to be cruel and mean and the heroine doesn't seem very strong but the storyline explains why they are the way they are!! Lots of twists and turns in the story and it kept my interest from start to finish.
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March 20, 2012
SWEET historical romance...lords, ladies, knights, vengeance and desire. How does one right a wrongful deed...love!
February 5, 2018
Fantastic ride
Loved this book. Can't wait to read the next in the series. Kean is a master author and spins an exciting tale.
Loved this book. Can't wait to read the next in the series. Kean is a master author and spins an exciting tale.
November 9, 2019
Ms. Kean has woven a tale of knights and ladies that immediately captures your imagination. This is definitely one which will stay on my shelf to read again and again.
August 14, 2019
Wonderful
A story of love, loyalty and revenge. Wonderfully colorful characters make this book one of my favorites of historical flair.
A story of love, loyalty and revenge. Wonderfully colorful characters make this book one of my favorites of historical flair.
January 3, 2012
I enjoyed the story of Elizabeth and Geoffery. I look forward to reading more!
July 2, 2021
Le premesse per un bel romance medievale ci sono tutte, già dalla descrizione la trama mi è parsa molto interessante. Ho trovato in effetti tutti gli elementi tipici del genere ben sviluppati. Il prode cavaliere, eroe delle Crociate, che tornato in patria vuole vendicare l'amato padre ucciso a tradimento davanti ai suoi occhi quando era solo un bambino e tacciato di essere un traditore della corona. Il presunto colpevole del vile atto sembra essere colui che si è insediato, per volontà del re, nel castello avito.
Il piano di vendetta arriva ad includere anche il rapimento dell'amato figlia del nemico a pochi giorni dal matrimonio combinato della fanciulla con un potente alleato della famiglia, molto più anziano e dall'aspetto ributtante. Ovviamente l'incontro tra il cavaliere e la damigella fa esplodere forti emozioni contrastanti, il profondo odio motivato dalla faida familiare si mescola con una fatale attrazione. Una volta condotta la giovane, che oltre ad essere bellissima è anche intelligente, generosa ma molto determinata e ribelle, nel tenebroso castello del nostro eroe, comincia tutta una serie di scaramucce tra i vari personaggi tra cui non manca l'amico fidato, la saggia dama di compagnia, la serva collarativa.
Tra pozioni, duelli, fughe, ferite mortali, gelosie, incomprensioni e momenti romantici il piano di vendetta va comunque avanti fino al punto di non ritorno in cui sarà necessario scegliere tra l'onore e l'amore.
Purtroppo la lettura non è stata soddisfacente quanto la trama. Il testo non è sempre scorrevole, nella edizione che ho letto ci sono pagine con refusi e imprecisioni che costringono a rileggere i periodi per capire bene chi fa o dice cosa e a volte ho lasciato correre perché comunque non era chiarissimo. Nelle pagine in cui il testo è corretto e preciso la lettura scorre in modo molto piacevole.
Suppongo che il problema derivi da una traduzione non proprio all'altezza del testo originale e da una correzione non omogenea. Peccato perché la storia ha potenziale. So che l'editore ha provveduto a rivedere le imprecisioni. Spero di potermi rifare coi prossimi volumi.
Il piano di vendetta arriva ad includere anche il rapimento dell'amato figlia del nemico a pochi giorni dal matrimonio combinato della fanciulla con un potente alleato della famiglia, molto più anziano e dall'aspetto ributtante. Ovviamente l'incontro tra il cavaliere e la damigella fa esplodere forti emozioni contrastanti, il profondo odio motivato dalla faida familiare si mescola con una fatale attrazione. Una volta condotta la giovane, che oltre ad essere bellissima è anche intelligente, generosa ma molto determinata e ribelle, nel tenebroso castello del nostro eroe, comincia tutta una serie di scaramucce tra i vari personaggi tra cui non manca l'amico fidato, la saggia dama di compagnia, la serva collarativa.
Tra pozioni, duelli, fughe, ferite mortali, gelosie, incomprensioni e momenti romantici il piano di vendetta va comunque avanti fino al punto di non ritorno in cui sarà necessario scegliere tra l'onore e l'amore.
Purtroppo la lettura non è stata soddisfacente quanto la trama. Il testo non è sempre scorrevole, nella edizione che ho letto ci sono pagine con refusi e imprecisioni che costringono a rileggere i periodi per capire bene chi fa o dice cosa e a volte ho lasciato correre perché comunque non era chiarissimo. Nelle pagine in cui il testo è corretto e preciso la lettura scorre in modo molto piacevole.
Suppongo che il problema derivi da una traduzione non proprio all'altezza del testo originale e da una correzione non omogenea. Peccato perché la storia ha potenziale. So che l'editore ha provveduto a rivedere le imprecisioni. Spero di potermi rifare coi prossimi volumi.
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April 1, 2023
A Knight’s Vengenace AUDIO by Catherine Kean was an exciting listen. Geoffrey De Lanceau had watched his father be killed when he was only ten years old. They said he was a traitor but Geoffrey knew better. He was grown now and had spent years in the East fighting for his king. He had returned to kill the man and recover the castle and lands that had been his father’s and now should be his. Lady Elizabeth Brackendale was the daughter of the man who had filled Geoffrey’s father. Foremost amongst her problems right now was how she would escape the betrothal that would end in marriage just one week in the future. He was a repulsive old man and she wanted none of it. Geoffrey met her in the village although neither of them knew who the other was. Any romance reader can see where this is going. The problem, though, was the betrothal and the fact Geoffrey hated her father.
What a good listen. Of course, she got kidnapped and they fell in love. That is hardly a spoiler. Their romance was an entertaining one and had plenty of twists and turns along the way. Elizabeth was stubborn and determined to prove her father’s innocence and escape from Geoffrey. She tried several times. She was not treated as a prisoner, but as a guest. That proved to be her downfall: his kindness. It was a good plot. It moved along but skipped nothing. The characters were plentiful and well-rounded. The story was an old trope: enemies to lovers, but somehow Kean put a new spin on it. It was relatively accurate to the time period. I enjoyed listening to it.
I did not enjoy the narrator, James Gillies. In the opening scene, where Geoffrey’s father gets killed, he was dreadful, but as the story wore on I adjusted to him although there are many other who could do a better job. His accent and his voice were both too much.
I was invited to listen to A Knight’s Vengeance AUDIO by the author. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #CatherineKean #JamesGillies #AKnightsVengeance
What a good listen. Of course, she got kidnapped and they fell in love. That is hardly a spoiler. Their romance was an entertaining one and had plenty of twists and turns along the way. Elizabeth was stubborn and determined to prove her father’s innocence and escape from Geoffrey. She tried several times. She was not treated as a prisoner, but as a guest. That proved to be her downfall: his kindness. It was a good plot. It moved along but skipped nothing. The characters were plentiful and well-rounded. The story was an old trope: enemies to lovers, but somehow Kean put a new spin on it. It was relatively accurate to the time period. I enjoyed listening to it.
I did not enjoy the narrator, James Gillies. In the opening scene, where Geoffrey’s father gets killed, he was dreadful, but as the story wore on I adjusted to him although there are many other who could do a better job. His accent and his voice were both too much.
I was invited to listen to A Knight’s Vengeance AUDIO by the author. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #CatherineKean #JamesGillies #AKnightsVengeance
July 22, 2020
When it comes to historical romance, the devil's in the details: a story can be completely ruined for me if the author did not do his/her research. This author most certainly did.
The hero is a "rogue" hell-bent on avenging his father's death, a man who was accused to be a traitor to the king. The heroine is a spoiled, arrogant, only daughter whose father is the target of the hero's revenge. Geoffrey kidnaps Elizabeth and her handmaid--the perfect pawns to lure her father into a melee.
The plot is fast paced, the characters well-developed, and the conflict constant. I would like to have seen a more realistic development of the love story: what starts out as hatred, then lust between the H/h too quickly transforms to true love. All in all, the story is an intriguing rollercoaster ride, and I do believe I will be reading on in the series.
The hero is a "rogue" hell-bent on avenging his father's death, a man who was accused to be a traitor to the king. The heroine is a spoiled, arrogant, only daughter whose father is the target of the hero's revenge. Geoffrey kidnaps Elizabeth and her handmaid--the perfect pawns to lure her father into a melee.
The plot is fast paced, the characters well-developed, and the conflict constant. I would like to have seen a more realistic development of the love story: what starts out as hatred, then lust between the H/h too quickly transforms to true love. All in all, the story is an intriguing rollercoaster ride, and I do believe I will be reading on in the series.
April 3, 2021
This reads very much like an old school bodice ripper (which I was a fan of) but if you're not into that sort of thing, you'll want to pass on this. Also, when reading a book set in MEDIEVAL times, it's best not to do so with a 21st century mindset. Yes the hero does things which are not PC, but it's the freaking 1100's for god's sake. It's amazing he didn't do much, much worse than what some readers are whining about.
I did enjoy parts of the book, but for the most part there isn't anything original or memorable about it. It does fit the bill if you're in the mood for a classic feeling medieval story without too much depth. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.
I did enjoy parts of the book, but for the most part there isn't anything original or memorable about it. It does fit the bill if you're in the mood for a classic feeling medieval story without too much depth. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.
March 10, 2023
This is the first book by Catherine Kean, in A series, it's set in England in the year 1192, Geoffrey de Lanceau is a boy and watching his father bleed to death,he was murdered. Later years he rescued Lady Elizabeth Brackendale and finds out who her father is, so he keeps her for revenge against her father because they are sworn enemies! There was times Geoffrey wasn't very nice to Lady Elizabeth, but after a short time they fall in love with each other, Geoffrey won't give Elizabeth back to her father, he wants his land returned to him! I found this book very interesting and enjoyable, story had drama in it ,love story with historical. I think you will enjoy this book as much as I did!
September 24, 2021
Enthralling
The only reason I gave this 4 stars was because it was a little over long. Also as the first book in the series where would I go from here? The tale itself was very interesting. The depiction of medieval life was romanticized. But I suppose a true depicting of the squalor and primitiveness would be off putting. All in all I truly enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to the next book.
The only reason I gave this 4 stars was because it was a little over long. Also as the first book in the series where would I go from here? The tale itself was very interesting. The depiction of medieval life was romanticized. But I suppose a true depicting of the squalor and primitiveness would be off putting. All in all I truly enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to the next book.
November 9, 2023
The enemies to lovers trope in this book is great! You can tell how much she hated De Lanceau. But the passion and hate together was 🔥 I wish someone would throw me up against the wall, hold me by the chin, and kiss me too! I’ve never been so jealous of a character. 😂 He was trying to get revenge for his father and hold her for ransom. What he got was love instead and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I will definitely read the rest of the series!
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April 12, 2021
You will like this one...
I had just finished reading a very intense book and decided I needed a little romance to level out my emotions and this one did the trick..you know when you begin this book will have a happy ending but how the author gets you there is always a trip!! Met all my expectations??
I had just finished reading a very intense book and decided I needed a little romance to level out my emotions and this one did the trick..you know when you begin this book will have a happy ending but how the author gets you there is always a trip!! Met all my expectations??
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