Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight: Volume 3

by Fuyu Aoki, Dawson Chen (translator), Minori Aritani (illustrator)

After a harrowing abduction orchestrated by Chloe’s sister, Chloe and Lloyd finally found the courage to reveal their true feelings for each other. As their bond transforms from professional to personal, the two of them are set adrift in uncharted emotional waters. Surrounded by new friends, trusted colleagues, and a couple of unexpected guests from Chloe’s past, the couple embarks on a journey to understand what it means to love and to be loved. As they navigate their feelings, a future overflowing with joy glimmers on the horizon like a golden ring. Yet the question will they attain their happily ever after, or will the long shadows of their brutal upbringings swallow their hopes whole?

Genres: Light Novel, Romance

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2024

Reviews

[R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

They came out with a third book! It says that this is the last one, so don't expect more, but it was nice to get things finalized a bit more. The story is rushed and a tad anti-climatic with everything working out basically as expected, but Chloe and Lloyd are still sweet characters together. Luke has basically made himself Lloyd's squire at this point, which the Vice Commander loves to rib Lloyd about given he's supposed to just be a knight in training - just kind of went to the opposite extreme and has a major case of hero worship going on. Chloe's family is pretty much insane, and no one wants to deal with them, which in no surprise at all. Even the showdown with her mother is expected given her plans and knowing she wouldn't want to risk dealing with the knights. Perhaps the only thing truly surprising is how lucky Chloe was in that encounter and that it didn't end up a bit more serious before they could begin bouncing back from the effects. Shirley isn't a surprise either given the memories of her in the beginning - why bring her up if we weren't going to see her again later on in the book? Lloyd opening up so quickly to Shirley's husband and the both of them deciding they're best friends or something is surprising though and seems rather out of character given Lloyd's usually stoic demeanor, even if it has cracked a bit since he's started opening up to those emotions with Chloe. Everything else is just a tad too perfect - the fast engagement and perfect relationship, the timing with Shirley and the tapestry for the proposal. And then jump nearly straight to the wedding. It's still good, and a better ending than the encounter with Lily, but it didn't need to be so rushed either.

[Chad R. Merkley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite the cover, it's actually in English

So, this is volume 3 of the series, and wraps up a cute little story. It might be odd to call a story that begins with abuse and attempted murder "cute", but it is. Japanese novels are like that, sometimes. Basically a coming of age plus romance story. Worth reading for middle school plus ages.

[Michelle]

This was a really cute story. I really enjoy seeing their well deserved happily ever after and how they each slowly healed the others wounds and insecurities.

[Stephanie Young · Rating 2 out of 5]

a quick read

The prose was a bit hard to read, expected the format to be like the first two.

The detail of the story could be more interesting