The Darkest Knight [Mass Market Paperback]

Gayle Callen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

A MYSTERIOUS RESCUER

Trained as a knight, yet sworn to the monastery, Reynold Welles had always lived by a strict code of honor. Yet the night he rescues beautiful Lady Katherine Berkeley from a treasonous kidnapper and an arranged marriage, he is captivated by the power of her enchanting loveliness. As she trembles within his protective embrace, he knows she is unaware of the fire she has ignited within him--a passion that burns with greater fury each day.

Though he is powerless against her innocent sensuality, Reynold is duty bound to bring the lady to the king, whose life may depend on the secret she holds. Yet when the dark knight discovers that Katherine is to be married, he is torn between doing his duty. . .or claiming Katherine as his won.

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About the Author

Gayle Callen lives in central New York with her husband, Jim, three childrem, and various salamanders and toads.She spends a lot of time cheering on her children at soccer games, lacrosse games, crew meets, and swim meets.Besides writing, she loves to read, sing, and delve too deeply into historical research.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038080493X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380804931
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,332,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today Bestselling author Gayle Callen writes historical romances for Avon Books.

Gayle's novels have won the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award, and finaled in the National Readers Choice Awards. Her books have been translated into over eight different languages. She also writes medievals as Julia Latham for Avon Books.

Gayle resides in central New York, with her husband and three children. Besides writing, she loves to read, sing, and delve too deeply into historical research. Visit her website at www.gaylecallen.com

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful romance!!!!, December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Darkest Knight (Mass Market Paperback)

This story brought tears to my eyes at its very sweetness. I felt for Brother Reynolds struggle, with his vows and his guilt over the death of his brother. Reynold Welles is an unusual hero, so strong yet tender and compassionate. Devoting eight months of his life and fully willing to devote the rest of his life to the monastary to atone for the sins of his past. Katherine is a wonderful heroine. She distrust monks and at first in her mind, Brother Reynold is no better than the monks she has known. It does not take her long however to discover Reynolds true self behind his imense guilt. One of the best scenes in the story is the emotional scene as Reynold realizes what he has done in taking Katherines virginity. Tears were in my eyes as I read it! This is one of the best first novels I have ever read!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a nice read with a wonderful hero, February 15, 2002

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Brenda Condit "satinskper" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Darkest Knight (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first book I've read by Gayle Callen and it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this book. The story starts off with the heroine being kidnapped and taken to a monastery. She has knowledge of a plot against King Richard. She is freed by a monk, the hero. He is actually a novice. He sees her being taken into the monastery and his knights training kicks in and he has to help her. Katherine is very leary of monks. She won't tell him her name and the real reason for her need to get to King Richard, but he helps her anyway. Along the way they discover they are attracted to each other and they end up making love. They know it is a sin but they can't help themselves. There are several twists and turns to this story. We soon find out that Katherine's monk is Reynold her betrothed's brother. I enjoyed this book and would like to see books about Reynold's brother and sister.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well designed fifteenth century romance, November 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Darkest Knight (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1485 England, Brother Reynold Wells, trained as a knight, rescues Lady Katherine Berkeley, who had been abducted to keep her quiet. To insure her silence, her kidnappers had arranged for Katherine to marry someone she did not wish to wed. Katherine finds her quiet rescuer odd and somewhat daunting. However, she knows that he is her only hope to reach King Richard and warn him of a treasonous plot, which is why her former kidnappers went to all this trouble to keep her mute.

As Reynold, who has not yet taken his priestly vows, escorts the beautiful Katherine, he begins to fall in love with her. Though she intended to wed someone else, Katherine returns Reynold's feelings. However, duty calls for him to safely escort her home even if doing this is more likely to kill the monk than the foes who chase after them.

In her debut novel, Gayle Callen provides readers of Medieval romance with a tender tale of love and honor. The story line provides a tasty picture of the fifteenth century. The characters, especially the tortured Reynold, will enchant fans of the era. Ms. Callen opens her writing career with a fine entry that is sure to gain her a fan following.

Harriet Klausner