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Knight's #4
A Knight's Persuasion
When Edouard de Lanceau, son of Moydenshire's great Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau, finds an unconscious wounded woman lying in a river, he's shocked to recognize Lady Juliana de Greyne, to whom he was once almost betrothed. The previous year, his bet with a friend to win her kiss went awry, and the commitment to her never proceeded. When Juliana's sister deceived him into betrothing her instead, Edouard became honor-bound to wed her; yet he still desires Juliana. Taking her in his arms, he vows to discover who would want her deadand why. While riding to an important meeting on behalf of his ill father, Edouard must face Lord Geoffrey's enemies, who have returned to Moydenshire to destroy him. Taken prisoner and chained in a tower, Edouard must fight not only for his life but for Juliana's as well. When Juliana wakes, she has no memory of who she is or what happened to her. She only knows she's captive in a chamber alongside a man in chains who insists he knows her. For reasons unknown, her feelings for this stranger run strong. Were they once lovers, or is he a cold-blooded killer? Determined to regain her memories and know the truth, Lady Juliana discovers that nothing can vanquish love or the power of a knight's persuasion.
447 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 2010
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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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May 2, 2017
This was a rollickingly good read. An abundance of gentle humour, a good helping of evil, tension and action and above all, engaging characters. In some respects (and I mean this in a very complimentary way) it reminded me of Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.
Tension, conflict, evil, romance - a great combination that kept me entertained throughtout the story.
Tension, conflict, evil, romance - a great combination that kept me entertained throughtout the story.
June 2, 2010
A Knight’s Persuasion by Catherine Kean
Medieval Historical Romance – May 1st, 2010
5 Stars
A Knight’s Persuasion is the forth book in Catherine Kean’s Knight Series about medieval knights and the ladies that they fall for.
A Knight’s Persuasion tells the story of Edouard de Lanceau son of Moydenshire’s great Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau who while riding to an important meeting on behalf of his ill father, finds an unconscious woman lying in the river. He is shocked to discover its Lady Juliana de Greyne, the woman he was once almost betrothed to. Despite an unfortunate incident that put an end to any betrothal between the two families, he has never forgotten Lady Juliana. After finding her, he is compelled to protect her when they both are put in danger. His father’s enemies will do anything to destroy them and Edouard vows that he will do anything needed to protect Lady Juliana. The story includes a very interesting subplot involving Edouard’s father and his enemies led by a woman who was once his mistress but who now seeks to destroy him and all he holds dear.
Catherine Kean does a fabulous job of creating characters with an interesting and remarkable past which makes them fascinating to read about. Edouard and Lady Juliana are both characters that are both very attractive characters in heir own, but become even more compelling as they are forced together and must rely on each other for their very lives. I really liked how both Edouard and Lady Juliana experienced normal failures that made them more human and appealing to read. Edouard is someone I could easily relate to. I also enjoyed the subplot stories that involve Edouard’s father's enemies. These characters definitely had a past which made their lives a rich and multi-layered read.
One of the great things about Catherine Kean’s knight series is that they can all stand alone but if you want to increase your enjoyment you should read all the books in this series! For anyone who loves romance and enjoys a grand story involving exciting and well written historical elements you will love this latest novel in Catherine Kean’s knight series.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Book Club
Medieval Historical Romance – May 1st, 2010
5 Stars
A Knight’s Persuasion is the forth book in Catherine Kean’s Knight Series about medieval knights and the ladies that they fall for.
A Knight’s Persuasion tells the story of Edouard de Lanceau son of Moydenshire’s great Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau who while riding to an important meeting on behalf of his ill father, finds an unconscious woman lying in the river. He is shocked to discover its Lady Juliana de Greyne, the woman he was once almost betrothed to. Despite an unfortunate incident that put an end to any betrothal between the two families, he has never forgotten Lady Juliana. After finding her, he is compelled to protect her when they both are put in danger. His father’s enemies will do anything to destroy them and Edouard vows that he will do anything needed to protect Lady Juliana. The story includes a very interesting subplot involving Edouard’s father and his enemies led by a woman who was once his mistress but who now seeks to destroy him and all he holds dear.
Catherine Kean does a fabulous job of creating characters with an interesting and remarkable past which makes them fascinating to read about. Edouard and Lady Juliana are both characters that are both very attractive characters in heir own, but become even more compelling as they are forced together and must rely on each other for their very lives. I really liked how both Edouard and Lady Juliana experienced normal failures that made them more human and appealing to read. Edouard is someone I could easily relate to. I also enjoyed the subplot stories that involve Edouard’s father's enemies. These characters definitely had a past which made their lives a rich and multi-layered read.
One of the great things about Catherine Kean’s knight series is that they can all stand alone but if you want to increase your enjoyment you should read all the books in this series! For anyone who loves romance and enjoys a grand story involving exciting and well written historical elements you will love this latest novel in Catherine Kean’s knight series.
Reviewed by Mary from Bookaholics Book Club
September 26, 2014
I needed a break and decided to read this. It went really fast. Edouard de Lanceau is the lead Male character. To me he seemed a little two dimensional. He had all the thoughts of Knight/warrior, but he was always so worried what his "Sire" would want from him. Maybe it is just the way things were. The constant talking in his head about what he really wanted battling what his Sire were confusing and not needed
Lady Juliana de Greyne, at first she comes off as the stuck up daughter of the Lord of the Manor. At firs she avoids Edouard at a feast thrown at her home. Her mother is ill after giving birth to a son who died as an infant. Juliana had had to prepare the child for his burial. Most of that was done by servants and not the family. Julianna is an artist and totes around her drawings in a leather bound pad. This is never developed. Her mother dies and nothing really seems to change.
The younger sister Nara is a spoiled jealous bitch. She talks bad about her sister to Edouard and belittles the artistic part of Juliana. She is the one that cause her sister to fall into a well and to damage the drawings. Then she leaves Edouard hanging as though he caused the while thing. Then later at another function celebrating the wedding of Juliana's close friend Mayda to a jerk. Edouard get drunk and goes out side to sober up a bit before he talks to Juliana again. Nara follows him and throws herself at him. You would think that Edouard who wants only to make his Sire happy would not allow himself caught making out with her. Soon Julianna and the new bride search Eduoard out so they can talk. They find him making out with Nara and he ends up betrothed to Nara.
Juliana witnesses the murder of her friend at the hands of her husband and is then attacked by him and his mistress. He ends up cracking her head open with the flat side of his sword and then the mistresse's thug drop her in the river. By all purposes she should be dead. But no on his way to talk with the new groom Eduorad find her still alive in the river but she is unable to remember anything.
Beside all of this the book did what I needed. It gave me an escape from things and cleared my head. I may or may not re-read this at a latter time
Lady Juliana de Greyne, at first she comes off as the stuck up daughter of the Lord of the Manor. At firs she avoids Edouard at a feast thrown at her home. Her mother is ill after giving birth to a son who died as an infant. Juliana had had to prepare the child for his burial. Most of that was done by servants and not the family. Julianna is an artist and totes around her drawings in a leather bound pad. This is never developed. Her mother dies and nothing really seems to change.
The younger sister Nara is a spoiled jealous bitch. She talks bad about her sister to Edouard and belittles the artistic part of Juliana. She is the one that cause her sister to fall into a well and to damage the drawings. Then she leaves Edouard hanging as though he caused the while thing. Then later at another function celebrating the wedding of Juliana's close friend Mayda to a jerk. Edouard get drunk and goes out side to sober up a bit before he talks to Juliana again. Nara follows him and throws herself at him. You would think that Edouard who wants only to make his Sire happy would not allow himself caught making out with her. Soon Julianna and the new bride search Eduoard out so they can talk. They find him making out with Nara and he ends up betrothed to Nara.
Juliana witnesses the murder of her friend at the hands of her husband and is then attacked by him and his mistress. He ends up cracking her head open with the flat side of his sword and then the mistresse's thug drop her in the river. By all purposes she should be dead. But no on his way to talk with the new groom Eduorad find her still alive in the river but she is unable to remember anything.
Beside all of this the book did what I needed. It gave me an escape from things and cleared my head. I may or may not re-read this at a latter time
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May 23, 2017
Edouard de Lanceau is the son of Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau. Juliana de Greyne is the daughter of Lord de Greyne. The fathers want a betrothal between Edouard and Juliana. They meet the first time at her father's keep, where Edouard saves Juliana after falling in a well. When he reveals a bet to kiss her, she doesn't believe a word Edouard says after the confession.
Several years later finds Juliana is a lady-in-waiting to her best friend, Mayda. She has given birth to a daughter and fears for them both. Mayda makes Juliana promise to protect her daughter, Rosemary, if something should befall her. Something does happen to Mayda and Juliana finds herself threatened by Geoffrey's old flame, Veronique, and her son, Tye.
When Edouard de Lanceau is on his way to Mayda and Landon's keep, he discovers Juliana de Greyne's body floating on the river bank. Finding her still alive, he takes her to Landon's keep, where they are captured by Veronique and Tye. Now that Veronique has Edouard, she sets her trap for Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau. Can Edouard and Juliana escape to warn his father? Is Rosemary alive and safe, or dead as is feared? Will Juliana and Edouard have a chance to find love, or will Veronique succeed in killing them both?
The characters are real and well drawn. The plot is familiar but with twists and turns to keep the reader interested. I felt drawn into the plot and the characters' lives. There is no cliffhanger in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed this medieval novel. I look forward to other books by Catherine Kean.
Several years later finds Juliana is a lady-in-waiting to her best friend, Mayda. She has given birth to a daughter and fears for them both. Mayda makes Juliana promise to protect her daughter, Rosemary, if something should befall her. Something does happen to Mayda and Juliana finds herself threatened by Geoffrey's old flame, Veronique, and her son, Tye.
When Edouard de Lanceau is on his way to Mayda and Landon's keep, he discovers Juliana de Greyne's body floating on the river bank. Finding her still alive, he takes her to Landon's keep, where they are captured by Veronique and Tye. Now that Veronique has Edouard, she sets her trap for Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau. Can Edouard and Juliana escape to warn his father? Is Rosemary alive and safe, or dead as is feared? Will Juliana and Edouard have a chance to find love, or will Veronique succeed in killing them both?
The characters are real and well drawn. The plot is familiar but with twists and turns to keep the reader interested. I felt drawn into the plot and the characters' lives. There is no cliffhanger in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed this medieval novel. I look forward to other books by Catherine Kean.
August 21, 2014
KNIGHT'S series. Book #4.
This book could be read as a stand alone, but to understand the reasons for the problems our hero and heroine face it oddest to read the earlier stories.
Edouard De Lanceau has been told he will be betrothed to Lady Juliana De Greyne, but things go disastrously at their first meeting. Edouard ends up betrothed to her flighty younger sister instead.
While on a mission for his father Edouard comes across Juliana badly wounded and half drowned. She has no memory of anything before he found her in the river. Edouard, unknowingly takes her to the worst place possible for help.
Waddesford keep has been taken over by a truly evil woman ,her adult son and their mercenaries. The woman is Veronique and she wants revenge and power. The Lord of the keep lusts after the woman, that leads to the downfall of all within.
Edouard is taken prisoner as soon as he enters Waddesford. Now he must try to escape and protect Juliana before Veronique and her son can put the lives of so many people in danger.
This is a beautiful historical romance. No sex scenes, but it doesn't need them to keep you reading. I have read all the previous stories and enjoyed them all. I have a feeling we are not quite done yet.
June 29, 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by how clean this medieval romance was. I would love to read the 3 books in series written before this one. This book does stand alone, so you don't have to read the others first. Veronique might be in the first, since it's Geoffrey's story z(Edouard's father). The author had just enough romance to keep it alive, and plenty of action, even while certain people were imprisoned. (Don't want to give away any parts of the story). I recommend this book wholeheartedly! Characters are real, they don't just think about sex through the whole book. They show courage, love, wit, and intelligence. This is a perfect medieval romance! My only complaint is the lack of description in the setting. But the plot more than makes up four that lack.
April 17, 2015
Edouard is riding to a meeting when he discovers an unconscious woman in a lake. He recognizes her as Lady Juliana, his one time betrothed.
Through machinations by Juliana's headstrong sister who craves Edouard and entices him into a compromising position, Juliana breaks their betrothal and Edouard finds himself betrothed to her sister. he and Juliana are taken prisoner and she has amnesia and cannot remember who Edouard is. Can he escape with his true love or will his father's enemies triumph?
Through machinations by Juliana's headstrong sister who craves Edouard and entices him into a compromising position, Juliana breaks their betrothal and Edouard finds himself betrothed to her sister. he and Juliana are taken prisoner and she has amnesia and cannot remember who Edouard is. Can he escape with his true love or will his father's enemies triumph?
June 11, 2018
Lots of tension, my heart was pulled into this story! I liked the father/son interaction at the end of the book. I appreciated the heroine and the way she cared for other and weighed the words spoken to her whether considering if they were true before taking action.
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December 29, 2018
Juliana just witnessed her best friend’s murder. Trying to escape with her friend’s daughter she was hit several times on the head and tossed into the river. Edouard found her in the river and unwittingly returned her to the people who tried to kill her. They were taken captive and were placed in the same cell. Edouard’s illegitimate half brother and his mother are the villains. This is another good book by Kean.
June 19, 2015
A Knights Persuasion
WOW what a wonderful book. A great story and a powerful cast. While reading my heart actually ached in some parts, cried at times and was absolutely overcome. Veronique and her son Tye are really great villains she is a total witch but she makes for a good read can't wait for the next book Tye's story. it ought to be something
WOW what a wonderful book. A great story and a powerful cast. While reading my heart actually ached in some parts, cried at times and was absolutely overcome. Veronique and her son Tye are really great villains she is a total witch but she makes for a good read can't wait for the next book Tye's story. it ought to be something
February 19, 2018
First book from this author and I’ll say is I can wait to read more. Secrets, murders, treachery, emotions and vengeance, fully engaging romance that takes two people that were betrothed and a mean little sister to cause Juliana and Edouard their courtship to render useless while little sister gets the gain by manipulating. Nara isn’t the only maniplating women in this story.
February 10, 2020
Plan gone astray
This is a great story with a story line
With twist and turns ,where one sister betrayal, sends another away
From her home,where her life is in danger, and the man she loves,will fight to save her and himself. Even though he is to marry the sister that betrayed her.
Thank you ❤
This is a great story with a story line
With twist and turns ,where one sister betrayal, sends another away
From her home,where her life is in danger, and the man she loves,will fight to save her and himself. Even though he is to marry the sister that betrayed her.
Thank you ❤
November 3, 2014
I read this as part of a boxed set and am now reading the others in the series. The romance was one of those start and stop things that get your heart going, and then kill it.
Edouard and Juliana are wonderful and their opening scene is just thrilling/terrifying.
Edouard and Juliana are wonderful and their opening scene is just thrilling/terrifying.
October 31, 2016
Exciting story
Loved this next part of the series! That sorry Veronique is still up to no good and now she has a grown son Tye to aid in her plots. Eduard must rescue his true love and save the family honor. Good plot.
Loved this next part of the series! That sorry Veronique is still up to no good and now she has a grown son Tye to aid in her plots. Eduard must rescue his true love and save the family honor. Good plot.
March 8, 2019
Ibelieve this one is complicated
If you like love stories, clean and romantic. If you enjoy imagining how life was when there were Lords and Castles. And if you enjoy the sword fighting with vivid detail then you are going to like this novel as much as I did
If you like love stories, clean and romantic. If you enjoy imagining how life was when there were Lords and Castles. And if you enjoy the sword fighting with vivid detail then you are going to like this novel as much as I did
April 10, 2023
This story proceeds steadily until the end, when the pace increases quite a bit.
Read full review in the 2023 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2023 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
February 23, 2013
I loved it !!!!! Love, romance, adventure, a plot twist, and a happy ending for the star-crossed lovers. Amazing
June 26, 2013
Needed to keep reading to find out if they came out okay...good descriptive writing and assuming historically accurate
September 23, 2014
I found it hard to put down this story. I wanted to see how it turned out. I loved the interaction between hero and heroine, and loved the strength in both.
March 20, 2016
Finding love
Catherine kean has done a great job on her story and the understanding of her character of this story. I'm finding that I like her books
Catherine kean has done a great job on her story and the understanding of her character of this story. I'm finding that I like her books
March 21, 2018
Superb
Boy oh boy, Edourd sure was a noble knight and held on tightly to being honor bound. I loved it.
Boy oh boy, Edourd sure was a noble knight and held on tightly to being honor bound. I loved it.
June 3, 2018
Believable romance and interesting plot
I fell in love with the characters and enjoyed the plot. Looking forward to reading all the books in the series. Beautifully written.
I fell in love with the characters and enjoyed the plot. Looking forward to reading all the books in the series. Beautifully written.
June 2, 2018
Yes Yes and Yes!!!
I was spellbound from the beginning!! This is a book that will keep you breathless from the very first pages to the end!! I definitely recommend this read!!
I was spellbound from the beginning!! This is a book that will keep you breathless from the very first pages to the end!! I definitely recommend this read!!
September 6, 2019
I absolutely love Catherine Kean's books. I can't put them down once I start reading! Well written! Keep writing!
December 10, 2019
Enjoyed every moment of reading
This the 4th book is as good as the previous. Love the series. Thank you for taking me away again.
This the 4th book is as good as the previous. Love the series. Thank you for taking me away again.
February 15, 2020
Really good read
February 16, 2020
Romantic
Very romantic novel that is well written with interesting characters and unexpected twists that make for a good read. Entertaining, sweet, and fun!
Very romantic novel that is well written with interesting characters and unexpected twists that make for a good read. Entertaining, sweet, and fun!
April 6, 2020
Wow. Breathless. AMAZING!
Great read! Believable story filled with suspense. The beginning of the story just me drawing you in. Really good writing!
Great read! Believable story filled with suspense. The beginning of the story just me drawing you in. Really good writing!
April 1, 2020
review today is on the Medieval Romance, A Knight's Persuasion. This is book four in the Knight's Series. I really like Medieval Romance stories but so many are filled with a lot of sex. I suppose that happened back then but I don't like reading about graphic sex. This book has some talk about sex but doesn't have actual sex scenes. It's not a Christian story for those who follow me but it isn't offensive. It's well written and full of twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book.
In the spring of 1213 Edouard de Lanceau attends a feast to meet his soon to be betrothed. He has no desire to marry but the union will strengthen their holdings. Their meeting didn't go well and she was very angry and refused to speak with him. Her sister sets out to entrap him when he has had too much to drink. He finds himself betrothed to the sister while his heart longs for Juliana.
Juliana de Greyne is not thrilled about getting married. She must admit that Edouard is the best looking man she has ever met but he pushed her into a well. Yes, he rescued her but did that matter? Then she found he had a dare to kiss her. She is so hurt she refuses to speak with him.
In the late spring of 1214 Juliana is the Lady in Waiting for her best friend when she witnesses her murder. She is attacked and thrown into the river. Edouard finds her and brings her to the keep where she was injured. Then follos a horrifying journey as a mad woman is set on destruction. How can Edourad keep Juliana safe when she has lost all memory and they are both captured?
In the spring of 1213 Edouard de Lanceau attends a feast to meet his soon to be betrothed. He has no desire to marry but the union will strengthen their holdings. Their meeting didn't go well and she was very angry and refused to speak with him. Her sister sets out to entrap him when he has had too much to drink. He finds himself betrothed to the sister while his heart longs for Juliana.
Juliana de Greyne is not thrilled about getting married. She must admit that Edouard is the best looking man she has ever met but he pushed her into a well. Yes, he rescued her but did that matter? Then she found he had a dare to kiss her. She is so hurt she refuses to speak with him.
In the late spring of 1214 Juliana is the Lady in Waiting for her best friend when she witnesses her murder. She is attacked and thrown into the river. Edouard finds her and brings her to the keep where she was injured. Then follos a horrifying journey as a mad woman is set on destruction. How can Edourad keep Juliana safe when she has lost all memory and they are both captured?
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