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A Knight of Passion

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After being away for five years, Lord Reynard Devin de Fauconer, has returned after his father's death to find his cousin Garron has taken over the castle posing as him and has now locked Reynard in the dungeon. Lucky for Reynard, he finds help in his escape in the most unlikely places, and decides to take the beautiful Lady Rianna with him as his hostage.

As Reynard runs from his pursuers across the country, he finds his feelings for the Lady Rianna growing. He doesn't want to get close to another woman because the weight of Maggie of Maidwell's death still hangs heavy in his heart. He almost understands Garron's need to get back at him. Reynard keeps his identity hidden until he can figure out how to reach the king and reclaim what is rightfully his. Will Rianna realize who he is before it's too late?

A Knight of Passion has such a thrilling plot that I didn't want this story to end. Ms. Hyatt is a wonderful storyteller who will transport you back in time. I enjoyed the emotional roller coaster Reynard went through as he fought with his growing feelings for Lady Rianna. There are scenes where you'll definitely want to have a hanky near by, because Ms. Hyatt knows how to pull your heartstrings. A Knight of Passion is full of what the name describes, Passion! Go now and pick this one up!

Klarissa
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Lord Reynard Devin de Fauconer makes a daring escape from his prison one night with the help of Lady Rianna de Termonde. Rather than give her a simple `thank you' he kidnaps her, for reasons he refuses to fully explore, while making his great escape. What she doesn't realize is the man that whisks her away is actually her betrothed. Rianna thinks she is engaged to Reynard's cousin who mischievously claimed Reynard's title and identity while he was away. Though they feel an undeniable attraction to one another, Rianna has pledged her loyalty to the man she believes is her future husband, and Reynard is loath to tell her for fear of scaring her away. Now they just have to discover if a Knight's passion will conquer love and evil to save the day.

A sensual and intimate tale, A Knight's Passion is a great historical romance novel with plenty of passion. It's a worthwhile journey following two delightful characters that cannot deny the call of passion or the power of love. The story contains intelligent dialogue, sparkling description and classic characters. If you are looking for that satisfying historical read spiced with plenty of lust, desire and topped off with a splash of romance, A Knight's Passion is the book for you.

This novel contains a fairly large cast of characters, but mainly focus on the journey of Reynard and Rianna. I do adore `cabin romances' where the hero and heroine are basically stuck with each other throughout must of the story. That was the case with this novel and Hyatt does not disappoint in this setting. Rianna and Reynard are on a journey together which leaves many wonderful moments in which they get to know each other better.

Reynard is the confident warrior every young girl swoons for. He is strong, controlled yet unable to conquer the passion he feels for Rianna. In the beginning he was unsure of what he should do about his feelings towards his betrothed, but near the end his overwhelming emotional feelings for her are what leave you breathless. If you are like me, you love the warriors that will conquer heaven or hell in order to rush to the side of the woman they love. Reynard fits that description perfectly. He is all Rianna could ask for an more.

I really grew quiet fond of Rianna. I don't want to say she was a weakling, but she wasn't a overtly strong and confident heroine. She was fairly young and completely innocent but I really admired her personality and loyalty. As her desire for Reynard, or Devlin as she knew him, grows the more guilt and disgust she feels for herself. She was an honest and fresh character that Reynard would be a fool not to fall in love with. Yet as the novel progressed, she gained more of her own voice and determination. If there is any character which grew the most through this experience, it was Rianna.

There was very little I didn't like about A Knight's Passion, but there were some minor things. Sometimes the description of the sexual tension between the two characters was a little redundant. Instead, I would have like to learn just a little bit more about the characters...maybe a little more of the great dialogue. But that was a small, small problem compared to the overall wonderful story that was told by Hyatt.

The last portion of the book is what really pulled me in. Once you get to the climax of the story, the journey from that point on until the ending is truly entertaining. At that point you cannot put this book down. I also enjoyed how the romance came into play very strongly in this part of the novel. Their desire to see one another again is what left butterflies in my stomach and gasping for breath. Rianna and Reynard are like two magnets, their attraction pulls them back together no matter what separates them.

A Knight's Passion has a happy and stunning conclusion for most characters. It is my hope that a certain character, and newly discovered relation for one of the characters, will get his own novel somewhere down the road. Otherwise, simply put, do not miss this novel. Hyatt creates a wonderful world and lively characters that are sure to capture your interest. A Knight's Passion is sexy, entertaining, and a delightful read.

Overall Rating: 4/5
Heat Level: 4/5

Lisa @ Once Upon A Chapter

it was boring and too long. the hero and the heroine were not good. the cousin's character was good and interesting.

This book is spectacular! I felt as though I was living inside the story. I could easily see this story made into a movie, starring Kenneth Branagh or Russell Crowe.

If there were no Graphic sex scenes the book would still be fantastic. But, the sex scenes on their own are so sensual, so well done, and authentic. I found myself incredibly aroused, which is very hard to do by just reading in this day and age.

Bravo to Ingela Hyatt! Two thumbs up! I look forwrd to her next release.

MM

Secrets are difficult to keep especially around those you love. When you are keeping more secrets and telling more lies than truths at some point this is all going to come back to haunt you. Reynard Devin de Fauconer is doing just that by pretending to be a man he is not and falling in love under false pretenses to a woman he has every right to be with. Can any of this be true - find out as the story unfolds before you.

Reynard escapes from his cousin's dungeon with Lady Rianna deTermonde as his accomplice. She knows not why she wants to help this man but she does so and finds herself being taken captive by him. When he takes her away with him she fights and tries to escape but he keeps outmaneuvering her. The trip is long and hard but safety is in moving forward not staying where they are.

Reynard's cousin and his men are hot on their trail to recapture him and take Rianna back to the man she believes is her betrothed - but is he really. There is no much mystery as to why Reynard was being held prisoner, why he won't answer basic questions about where they are going and how he knows so much about her. Is he the man he says he is or could he be someone else who is not chivalrous at all? Reynard knows he is being forced to remain in disguise and not reveal himself to Rianna because when he does the entire life she thought she was building with him will blow up all around and the soldiers that are after them will be less harmful than her anger at the truth. But Rianna has her own secrets she is reluctant to reveal about her past and the feeling of responsibility for her mother's death. Reynard carries many ghosts as well but will they be able to finally resolve these issues and tell one another the truth?

This story weaves in a multitude of directions and each one more intricate than the last. You are aware of the secrets that surround the characters and feel like you are holding onto an amazing deception that once revealed may cost them everything. Yet you keep reading because you have to know who really is the rightful error, why are innocent souls dying without cause and why is the man lurking in the dark working his evil behind the clock of darkness?


Mary Gramlich ("The Reading Reviewer") [...]

A Knight of Passion has a good hero but a rather boring and irritating heroine. Hero, Reynard Devin de Fauconer, has been imprisoned by his cousin Garron. The two look very similar so most of the castle is unaware of the switch. Garron is not necessarily an evil man but a trusting and hurting one. His beloved was murdered and raped and both Garron and Reynard blame themselves for her death. Garron only imprisoned his cousin when his close friend encouraged him to kill Reynard and take his cousin's place permanently.

Reynard has been betrothed to Lady Rianna de Termonde for years. Rianna goes to Reynard's castle unaware there has been a switch. Through small flashbacks the reader understands that Rianna helped Reynard escape and she became his hostage after he fled the castle dungeon. There is not a lot of details as to why Rianna helped him, she had no clue he was the rightful baron.

The two are on their way to King Stephen so Reynard can petition to get his lands returned and reveal the deception. Rianna is furious with Reynard for kidnapping her. She acts contrary most of the time and is incredibly foolish by running off no less than three times hoping to escape. She does this however, at night when she has no supplies and no idea where she is going.

Reynard fell quickly in love with Rianna but as to why I am unsure. Maybe it was her beauty because there were not moments in the story to reveal a kind, sensitive individual. She was very prideful and stubborn, also not very smart as she manages to get herself into scrapes several times due to her own impulsiveness.

Of course a major confrontation is brewing on many levels. What will happen when Reynard tells Rianna who he is and what will occur when he finally meets his cousin again? Also there are knights in pursuit of Reynard and Rianna.

The better story in this novel is Garron's. He is complex, more so than Reynard and I always felt there was a deeper story to his background. I hope the author writes a sequel starring this scene stealer.