A Knight's Vow (Zebra Debut)

Lindsay Townsend has penned a gripping historical romance set during the Crusades. Alyson of Olverton has loved Guillelm since she was a teen. Thought dead, he is back from the grave and the Crusades and she loves him still. Years ago, Alyson of Olverton loved Guillelm de la Rochelle and dreamed of becoming his wife. When he asked her to marry him, Alyson's heart sang with joy until her father shattered her world and refused to allow the match. Because of this, Guillelm went on a crusade to the Holy Land and if rumors are true, died there. Alyson prays daily that the rumors prove false, and when Guillelm finally returns Alyson's prayers are answered. Alyson still loves her knight and can only hope his love for her is just as strong despite being away from each other for seven long years. Guillelm de la Rochelle has returned to his father's castle a changed, if not `risen', man. Scorning the stories of his demise, Guillelm is amazed at the changes in his father's home since his departure. Not only is the only woman he ever loved living in his deceased father's home and thus Guillelm's ancestral castle, but he finds out she was betrothed to his father as well. While Guillelm finds this disconcerting, the fact remains that Alyson is in danger. Now that he has found Alyson again, Guillelm will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Even marry her himself. A KNIGHT'S VOW drew me in with the pageantry of this medieval time and I was compelled to read this book. My heart melts any time a knight fights to win his lady love. Watching Guillelm do just that kept me sighing at the wholly romantic nature of his actions. Stoic at times, sinfully sexy and seductive at others, Guillelm is the ideal knight in shining armor. I think Alyson agrees with me one hundred percent! A KNIGHT'S VOW is a gripping historical tale of love, life, and chances. It is a heady and passionate read which rapidly took me to a place that is timeless. I couldn't have asked for a better story!

A sweeping romance and adventure with an intelligent, lovable heroine and a compelling, interesting hero. I am looking forward to reading more of Lindsay Townsend,s work.

Guillelm de la Rochelle may be a hardened crusader, but young Alyson of Olverton brings out his tender side. She has dark fears to contend with as well as the scheming of a malevolent fellow-soldier of Guillelm's, but their love grows and when, at last, Alyson's life is at stake, Guillelm shows he is a true hero. High drama interweaved with engagingly human scenes between Guillelm and Alyson make this a read to curl up with. The twelfth-century English setting is well done, too.