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No spoiler with review of this stand-alone historical romance. After a long exile to avoid the Plague, the beautiful Lady Elizabeth D'Auvers (Lyssa) returns to Woodell Castle on Midsummer's Day 1351, with her stepdaughter, stepson, and other survivors. Lyssa finds that a huge, handsome knight named Thomas of Roxburgh, had arrived previously during a storm, had remained to defend her villeins from bandits, and had been running her estate in her absence. She is not aware that he is involved in a dangerous ruse. Lyssa struggles with her relationships with her stepchildren, who, following the death of their father, have become more rude and resentful, as well as scheming. Her marriage had been arranged by her cousin, King Edward, was childless, and had not been a happy one. The stepdaughter, Isobel, exhibits wanton behavior that is of particular concern. Isobel continually schemes to obtain the attention of Thomas. Mary White (Tall Mary), a village maid who had been Elizabeth's (envious) childhood friend, is interested in him as well. Thomas is very attracted to Elizabeth but finds it necessary to hide his emotions. Elizabeth eventually becomes drawn to Thomas, although she perceives that there is something different about him. Thomas agrees to help until the harvest is brought in, but is aware that his life is constantly at risk as he will be hung if his secret becomes known. The interesting characters include the mysterious Alice Bryony, who had arrived with Thomas, and who had reportedly, using her tonic, saved most of the villeins from the plague. The story moves steadily, with a well-kept secret eventually becoming revealed and later resulting in a challenge which could result in Thomas Roxburgh's death.

The romantic scenes are handled somewhat delicately, rather than with erotica, and are threaded appropriately throughout the story, rather than becoming the focus of the story. The relationship between Lyssa and Thomas is believable when considering their backgrounds, and their dialogue is realistic enough. The violence is in keeping with the time period, and these scenes, as with the sexual scenes, are well-described without being exaggerated. This is the first book by Barbara Samuel that I have read. Although I prefer more angst in my historical romances, this is a better than average book. I will be seeking additional works by this author.


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Heart of a Knight edition by Barbara Samuel Romance eBooks Reviews

I gotta say this book was actually a bit disappointing. I’m used to strong, dramatic stuff from Samuel and this one was just so-so. Not horrible but not that awesome either.

I liked that the author strives to give us a firm grounding in history, citing occasionally the Black Death and the social unrest among the classes due to it. She also gives enough details, setting-wise, to firmly establish the story in the late Middles Ages rather than a vague “medieval” setting.

Yet, she veers from past patterns and seems to stay away from anything that could be considered “heavy” or substantial. There’s no in-depth look at how society is affected by the Black Death nor is the class different between our two leads explored like it screamed out to be. In the past, this author has really given me food for thought with her forbidden romances, but this one was just lacking that spark that could have been there.

I liked the leads well enough. I was invested in their developing relationship and in the potential danger hanging over their heads due to Thomas’ hidden status as a noble and the pending marriage for Elizabeth. However, they seemed to fall into stereotypes more often than I liked. Elizabeth was the perfect demure and beautiful medieval lady, seemingly perfect in every way. Thomas was your big and brawny peasant, virile, strong, and just a butch of a man. I sighed more than once at these cookie-cutter characterizations.

Secondary characters fall into the same trap. Isabella is the slutty, teenager step-daughter. Robert is the bratty step-son. Isabella’s betrothed is instantly in love with her. Of course, they are all reformed by our two leads and their circumstances (note the heavy sarcasm…). Another neat little trap Samuel fell into with this one.

So, not a horrible book but not up to the standards I’ve grown to expect from Samuel. Maybe this is an older work; I don’t know. Setting and world-building show some effort. Characters are mostly stereotypes, though the leads are still enjoyable to a point. I was at least in tune with them enough to care about their relationship’s eventual outcome. I wouldn’t read this book again; it’s that forgettable. Sad, for a book by this author to fall into that chasm.
This was my first Fire book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though it's really a romance-type novel and I'm not a particulary romantic type of guy. Barbara Samuel kept it moving with action, the intrigue of intimate encounters and sex, and captured the fact that while outwardly men are largely misunderstood, inside they have a big and caring heart.

The only two disappointments I had in this entire book were towards the end. The final battle to gain knighthood (and live), was quite abbreviated when it came to fighting his two main foes, and the sex scene between the young beautiful neice and her new husband had a great buildup but was also quite abbreviated and lacking in detail. I felt like the author was trying to rush to get to the end of the story, or maybe I was just wanting more action and sex before finishing!

Otherwise, I still highly recommend this book, especially to guys who want to read something different and still enjoy it immensely...don't be afraid of it, and you might even score a few points with the opposite sex if you share it with her, or become more amorous as a result!!
No spoiler with review of this stand-alone historical romance. After a long exile to avoid the Plague, the beautiful Lady Elizabeth D'Auvers (Lyssa) returns to Woodell Castle on Midsummer's Day 1351, with her stepdaughter, stepson, and other survivors. Lyssa finds that a huge, handsome knight named Thomas of Roxburgh, had arrived previously during a storm, had remained to defend her villeins from bandits, and had been running her estate in her absence. She is not aware that he is involved in a dangerous ruse. Lyssa struggles with her relationships with her stepchildren, who, following the death of their father, have become more rude and resentful, as well as scheming. Her marriage had been arranged by her cousin, King Edward, was childless, and had not been a happy one. The stepdaughter, Isobel, exhibits wanton behavior that is of particular concern. Isobel continually schemes to obtain the attention of Thomas. Mary White (Tall Mary), a village maid who had been Elizabeth's (envious) childhood friend, is interested in him as well. Thomas is very attracted to Elizabeth but finds it necessary to hide his emotions. Elizabeth eventually becomes drawn to Thomas, although she perceives that there is something different about him. Thomas agrees to help until the harvest is brought in, but is aware that his life is constantly at risk as he will be hung if his secret becomes known. The interesting characters include the mysterious Alice Bryony, who had arrived with Thomas, and who had reportedly, using her tonic, saved most of the villeins from the plague. The story moves steadily, with a well-kept secret eventually becoming revealed and later resulting in a challenge which could result in Thomas Roxburgh's death.

The romantic scenes are handled somewhat delicately, rather than with erotica, and are threaded appropriately throughout the story, rather than becoming the focus of the story. The relationship between Lyssa and Thomas is believable when considering their backgrounds, and their dialogue is realistic enough. The violence is in keeping with the time period, and these scenes, as with the sexual scenes, are well-described without being exaggerated. This is the first book by Barbara Samuel that I have read. Although I prefer more angst in my historical romances, this is a better than average book. I will be seeking additional works by this author.