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Knight Of Desire

by Margaret Mallory

ISBN13: 9780446553391
ISBN10: 0446553395
Condition: Standard

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FEARLESS IN BATTLE

His surcoat still bloody from battle, William FitzAlan comes to claim the strategic borderlands granted to him by the king. One last prize awaits him at the castle gates: the lovely Lady Catherine Rayburn.

TENDER IN BED

Catherine risked everything to spy for the crown. Her reward? Her lands are declared forfeit and she is given this choice: marry FitzAlan or be taken to the Tower. Catherine agrees to give her handsome new husband her body, but she's keeping secrets, and dare not give him her heart. As passion ignites and danger closes in, Catherine and William must learn to trust in each other to save their marriage, their land, and their very lives.

KNIGHT OF DESIRE

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"Mallory's debut is impressive. She breathes life into major historical characters...in a dramatic romance."--4 Stars, Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine

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"With the perfect attention to detail, Margaret Mallory instantly pulls you into the midst of medieval life..."--FreshFiction.com

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"An impressive debut...Margaret Mallory is a star in the making."--Mary Balogh, New York Times bestselling author of At Last Comes Love

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"Knight of Desire is a fast-paced tale of romance and intrigue that will sweep you along and have you rooting for William and his fair Catherine to fight their way to love at last."--Candace Camp, New York Times bestselling author of The Courtship Dance

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"A wonderful new voice in the tradition of Gellis and Woodiwiss."--Bertrice Small, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen

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"Spellbinding! Few writers share Margaret Mallory's talent for bringing history to vivid, pulsing life."--Virginia Henley, New York Times bestselling author of The Decadent Duke

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"A lavish historical romance, evocative and emotionally rich. KNIGHT OF DESIRE will transport you."--Sophie Jordan, USA Today bestselling author of Sins of a Wicked Duke

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"KNIGHT OF DESIRE is akin to stepping into another century; Mallory has a grasp of history reminiscent of reading the great Roberta Gellis."--Jackie Ivie, author of A Knight Well Spent

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"Stunning! Margaret Mallory writes with a freshness that dazzles."--Gerri Russell, author of Warrior's Lady

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"Medieval romance has a refreshing new voice in Margaret Mallory!"--Paula Quinn, author of A Highlander Never Surrenders

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"Mallory spins a masterful tale, blending history and passion into a sensuous delight."--Sue-Ellen Welfonder, bestselling author of Seducing a Scottish Bride

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"Margaret Mallory writes with intense passion and beautiful, believable emotion."--Lucy Monroe, bestselling author of Annabelle's Courtship

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FEARLESS IN BATTLE
His surcoat still bloody from battle, William FitzAlan comes to claim the strategic borderlands granted to him by the king. One last prize awaits him at the castle gates: the lovely Lady Catherine Rayburn.
TENDER IN BED
Catherine risked everything to spy for the crown. Her reward? Her lands are declared forfeit and she is given this choice: marry FitzAlan or be taken to the Tower. Catherine agrees to give her handsome new husband her body, but she's keeping secrets, and dare not give him her heart. As passion ignites and danger closes in, Catherine and William must learn to trust in each other to save their marriage, their land, and their very lives.
KNIGHT OF DESIRE

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From an exciting new voice comes a medieval historical romance about a young widow who finds the only way to save herself from being imprisoned for her husband's treason is to marry the man of the king's choosing, who will hold her strategically located castle on the Welsh border. Original.

About the Author

MARGARET MALLORY recently surprised her friends and family by abandoning her legal career-and her steady job-to write tales of romance and adventure. At long last, she can satisfy her passion for justice by punishing the bad and rewarding the worthy-in the pages of her novels, of course. She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband and their two college-age children. KNIGHT OF DESIRE is her first book so she would dearly love to hear from readers. You can contact her via her Web site at www.MargaretMallory.com.

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`	gaby317 , July 07, 2009 (view all comments by gaby317) Synopsis: As a young heiress, Lady Catherine has little choice but to accept her king's choice of husband. But the night before her wedding, Catherine sneaks into the stables for one last taste of freedom and runs into William. William is a young knight in the service of the Earl of Northumberland. He accompanies her on this late night ride and they leave each other with memories that each return to over the years. Lady Catherine betrays her husband to protect her king. On the day of her husband's death, her relief at her escape disappears as she learns that his lands and castle are forfeit to William FitzAlan and that she must choose to marry FitzAlan or be taken to the Tower. Not surprisingly, Lady Catherine chooses marriage. William FitzAlan had wondered what sort of wife would betray her husband to the king and whether he could trust her enough to marry. William recognizes Catherine immediately and marries her despite his misgivings. As political unrest and war invade their castle, Catherine and William slowly learn to trust and love each other. Review: I admit that I have a weakness for historical romances. Just reading about the book, I suspected that Knight of Desire would be a fun and satisfying read. Indeed, it has the elements of the best historical romances: interesting romantic leads, action filled plot during tumultuous times, and snappy dialogue. I particularly enjoy romances with (a) the leading men who have had difficult lives but because of a strong sense of honor they remain brave and true and (b) although they're cynical or wary of love, they can't help but become besotted with the plucky heroines. Though I'd suspected that Knight of Desire would fulfill these expectations, I enjoyed the plot twists and the witty banter even more than I'd expected. This would qualify as a guilty pleasure - and a book that I'll reread several times until Margaret Mallory's next book comes out.
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780446553391
Binding:: Mass Market
Publication date:: 07/01/2009
Publisher:: HACHETTE BOOK GROUP
Series info:: All the King's Men
Pages:: 373
Height:: 1.03IN
Width:: 4.26IN
Thickness:: 1.00
Series:: All the King's Men
Series Number:: 1
Number of Units:: 1
Series Volume:: 1
UPC Code:: 2800446553393
Author:: Margaret Mallory
Author:: Margaret Mallory
Subject:: Love stories
Subject:: Wales History 1284-1536.
Subject:: Historical fiction

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