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The Black Knight

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Drake was ten years old when his mother died. He was living with his Granny when his father, a knight, came to fetch him to Eyre. Granny had told Drake his parents had legally wed before his birth and would give him the proof when the time was right. But his father had come to take him to Eyre where Drake's younger, half-brother, Waldo, was named as the legitimate heir. Drake grew up labeled a bastard. He vowed to someday be a knight, despite his label.

Raven had loved Drake ever since she reached puberty. But Drake only had eyes for her sister, Daria. Daria betrays his love for her, but Raven is thought to blame. For several more reasons (which I cannot divulge or it would ruin the story for you. Sorry.) Drake is banished. He becomes the King's champion and once he has land and title, he finds the chance for a bit of revenge against Waldo An exciting story of honor, courage, and love as only Connie Mason can write! She will get many new fans with this one! I foresee many awards! Very highly recommended reading!

Twelve years after being banished from Castle Chirk, he returns atop his warhorse, exuding arrogance and superiority. But as the Black Knight crosses the inner bailey, painful memories come back to him - of the time when he was a mere sixteen-year-old who dreamed of being a knight and protector of women, a mere squire who bore the mark of his illegitimacy, and a young man who fell in love with the daughter of the Lord of Chirk. Along with the memory of the only girl he had ever love is that of the betrayal of a jealous twelve-year-old.

As she looks down at him from her bedchamber, the sight of the magnificent knight impresses Raven of Chirk. Who is this great knight whose praises are sung all over the kingdom? And to her utter shock, the Black Knight removes his helm and reveals who he is - Drake, the man she loved when she was but a mere slip of girl; the man who once fancied himself in love with her sister, Daria; the man who hated her because he thought she betrayed him.

When Drake sees her, he was astounded to find the scrawny child turned into a stunning beauty. But he reminds himself that she is the same woman whose betrayal cost him his love and turned him into a hardened knight. The one who made him vow never to lose his heart again and to only use women for pleasure.

THE BLACK KNIGHT is a sensual and exciting story of betrayal, deceit and love. Set in the medieval era, it is a very exciting read with sizzling love scenes, knights in shining armor and tournament battles. You will enjoy the romance that develops between Drake and Raven. I enjoyed how Drake tried so hard to resist Raven but ends up saving her from a life of misery and pain from his evil half-brother and consequently putting his own life in danger along with the risk of losing the King's favor for his actions.

Just like THE LION'S BRIDE, I was glued from the start. This is one exciting adventure that I enjoyed reading.

I have read many of Mason's works but she has astonded me with Knight. Her characters evoke the emotions I am sure that she intended - hate, disgust, love, kinship, and of course lust. She has introduced us to a real varied cast to be sure and they equally do their part to enhance this outstanding tale. I know Ms. Mason seems to favor Western settings but her medievals are some of her most imaginative and remarkable endeavors. I do so hope she will pick up where she left off and write something for Sir John or Sir Richard. I highly recommend this novel.

Betrayed by the sister of the woman he loved, Drake has spent years hardening his heart against women like Raven of Chirk. But now, known far and wide as The Black Knight, Drake has returned to Castle Chirk to compete in a tournament. Little did he know the tournament was in honor of the impending wedding of Raven and Drake's half-brother, Waldo.

Still burning from Raven's childhood betrayal, Drake refuses to help Raven escape her unwanted marriage to Waldo. But Drake's revenge upon Waldo puts him and Raven on the run together. As the danger grows, so too does their passion. Can Drake risk his heart to the woman who betrayed him all those years ago? How could Drake possibly have a future with Raven when she is legally wed to another man? And will Drake and Raven live long enough to see the face of their unborn child?

Connie Mason's "The Black Knight" is one terrific read! Her characters are richly drawn with real motivations and weaknesses and her writing is captivating. "The Black Knight" is worth staying up all night to read! One for the keeper shelf.

wow, I read this book in record speed. I was so sad when it ended. Connie is an excellent writer. I have read most of her books, and Connie you out did yourself. Thanks. it was awsome. everyone longs for the underdog to win, and win he did.

Honestly, I didn't finish reading the book. It's not that it was bad but the emotions and basics of the relationship were pretty much resolved long before the end of the book and the rest was just finding a legal way to be together and other loose ends that held no interest for me. For me, once all emotional and intimate issues are resolved and if the story itself is not truly gripping, I end it.

I thought this book by "Connie Mason" was truly a page turner. The characters of this book truly draw you in from start to finish. I read this entire book inside of one day. Very steamy and romantic love screens. If you are a true romantic this book is definitely a good read for you......."Connie Mason" has done it again.

Drake was ten years old when his mother died. He was living with his Granny when his father, a knight, came to fetch him to Eyre. Granny had told Drake his parents had legally wed before his birth and would give him the proof when the time was right. But his father had come to take him to Eyre where Drake's younger, half-brother, Waldo, was named as the legitimate heir. Drake grew up labeled a bastard. He vowed to someday be a knight, despite his label.

Raven had loved Drake ever since she reached puberty. But Drake only had eyes for her sister, Daria. Daria betrays his love for her, but Raven is thought to blame. For several more reasons (which I cannot divulge or it would ruin the story for you. Sorry.) Drake is banished. He becomes the King's champion and once he has land and title, he finds the chance for a bit of revenge against Waldo.

On Waldo's wedding night, Drake claims Raven's maidenhead and then kidnaps her. As for Raven, she has every right to fear her new husband, Waldo. He meant to see Raven as dead as his first wife, but his half-brother was to die first!

*** An exciting story of honor, courage, and love as only Connie Mason can write! She will get many new fans with this one! I foresee many awards! Very highly recommended reading! ***

Connie Mason never disappoints me. Once again, she works magic with her story telling. The love story between Raven and Drake was full of life, along with conflicts between them and their enemy Waldo. I love stories during this time period with Kinghts. After reading Ms. Mason's book "The Lion's Bride", I was hooked! Keep them coming.

Okay, so Connie Mason isn't the most ground-breaking of romance novelists. She does crank out books left and right. But she's a pretty good writer and this is the kind of book worth your money or the time getting it out of the library if you're looking for a good weekend escape novel. I liked Drake and Raven and the general plot line, love scenes were fairly hot, the emotions were pretty genuine. I'm a sucker for medieval novels in general so "Black Knight" was worth it for me to read, just for some fun. Don't want to spend the money? Find it at a used book store. "Black Knight" is a fun read with a pretty hot hero and I can put some of the historic discrepancies aside for those facts alone...