Lady Of The Knight (Zebra Debut) [Paperback]

Jackie Ivie (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Debut | Publication Date: December 1, 2004

A passionate, emotional, action-packed story set against the violent and volatile backdrop of 14th-century Scotland. When her family is wiped out by Clan FitzHugh, Morganna KilCreggar makes a vow to gain justice. Tall, fit, and a weapons expert with formidable skill and perfect aim, Morganna becomes the "lad" Morgan and squire to her enemy, Alexander, the youngest FitzHugh. When desire breaks through Morgan's secret and she and Zander becomes lovers, he surprises her by surpassing all her dreams

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a completely captivating book! Author Jackie Ivie did a wonderful job with entwining sensuality, treachery, romance...need for revenge. -- Romance Junkies - 5 Ribbon Rating

"Author Jackie Ivie has produced a keeper. Fast-paced action pairs with a superbly rendered 14th Century setting...." -- Word Museum - 5 Flames - Collectors Treasure AND Reviewers Choice Award

"Jackie Ivie has woven a beautiful tale of forbidden love and revenge. Excellent novel...you won't want to miss. -- Romance Reader @ Heart - Top Pick Award

"Prepare to be amused, entertained, and moved almost to tears. Jackie Ivie scores a huge hit with this medieval romp." -- Fallen Angels - Recommended Read 5 Angels

"With strong characters, sizzling sexual tension, plenty of passion, history and great repartee, Ivie...is destined to become a favorite." -- Romantic Times Book Club - 4 Stars

From the Author

FINALIST - Sensual Excellence in a Historical - Scarlett Letter Contest WINNER - Best First Book - Beacon Contest RUNNER UP - Best Romance Debut - Romance Reader's Anonymous RUNNER UP - Best Historical Romance - Beacon Contest RUNNER UP - Best Historical Romance - More Than Magic Contest THIRD - Best Historical Romance - The LORIES

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821778080
• ISBN-13: 978-0821778081
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #782,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a native of the beautiful state of Utah, where I first discovered how much I liked reading the historical romance genre. I then relocated to the really large state of Wyoming where I found out I loved writing historical romance more than reading it. Well...now I live and work in the enormous state of Alaska with my family, my four pets, and a whole lot of snow, mountains, and wildlife.

Customer Reviews

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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, March 11, 2005

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Ratmammy "The Ratmammy" (Ratmammy's Town, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Of The Knight (Zebra Debut) (Paperback)

LADY OF THE KNIGHT by Jackie Ivie
March 11, 2005
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LADY OF THE KNIGHT by Jackie Ivie is a very enjoyable and humorously light story of a young woman, disguised as a man, who tries to avenge the wrong done to her clan. Robert the Bruce is King and is trying to unite Scotland as the clans fight amongst each other. Morganna's vow is to avenge the murder of her clan, the KilCreggars, who were attacked and killed off by the FitzHughs a number of years ago.

Taking place in the early 1300's, the novel starts with Morganna stealing weapons and other valuables off of a clan member of the FitzHugh, thinking that he is dead. Unfortunately, he is not and he gets up, grabs her and takes her prisoner. He doesn't treat her cruelly, but tells her that she will become his squire in order to pay him back for the "sett", or tartan outfit, he gives her to replace her tattered one that signified her own clan, the KilCreggars. Alexander FitzHugh, or Zander, doesn't realize he is dealing with a woman. He thinks that "Morgan" is a young man. He also thinks that Morgan stole the tartans she is wearing, so he is not aware that she's a KilCreggar.

Morgan initially thinks that Zander is the laird, or head of the clan, and so Morgan vows to find a way to kill him. While Morgan becomes Zander's squire, and they traipse across Scotland, she tries to figure out a way to take her revenge against the FitzHugh clan. In the meantime, Zander is picking up servants and maids along the way, surrounding him and Morgan with people loyal to the FitzHughs. Morgan, as part of her duty, uses her talents with various weapons to hunt and protect Zander and their group, and this immensely impresses Zander, as well as any person that witnesses it. Young maidens swoon at Morgan's feet, and young men glow with admiration. Morgan's skill with hitting targets is so incredible, that her legend spreads throughout Scotland.

The novel continues on in epic style, as they travel the country to help unite the people of Scotland. At the same time Zander cannot figure out why he is so attracted to his squire (he is afraid he has developed homosexual tendencies and a few times he goes away to do penance for his sins). His own brothers figure out the truth about Morgan much faster than Zander does (they claim he's the slow brother). Once Zander figures out that Morgan is really Morganna, the fireworks begin. Morgan had been attracted to Zander for quite some time, but she tells herself she would rather live the life of a man, and thinks she has no interest in being a feminine attractive woman. She soon finds out how wrong she was!

This book was pretty funny and for the most part was not a very serious tale, despite the themes of Robert the Bruce and the unification of Scotland. Jackie Ivie threw this reviewer for a loop, not being much of a fan for historical romances. It was a very enjoyable book, with wonderfully painted characters, and a lot of wit and humor on top of that. One thing that did stand out: the sex scenes, which lasted several pages a scene, were some of the best this reviewer has read. Sex scenes are one of the hardest things to write in any novel, including the romance, but Ivie made them work for her. They weren't embarrassing as some writers can make them, but felt very appropriate and "right on". There was nothing embarrassing about these scenes of intimacy between Zander and Morganna.

Overall, LADY OF THE KNIGHT is highly recommended by this reviewer for all readers of historical romances. In fact, any romance reader that enjoys romance with a twist of humor should enjoy this novel. This reviewer is looking forward to any future novels by Jackie Ivie.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful New Author, September 17, 2005

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K. Montgomery (Columbus, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Of The Knight (Zebra Debut) (Paperback)

I noticed a few months ago, while looking for some new romance authors to spark my interest, that Zebra had been publishing never before seen authors for the first time, selling their books for a great low price. I've picked up a few since then and have not been disappointed with one since. Jackie's Ivie's Lady of the Knight was one of the first of these bargain books I'd read and I was very pleased with it as a whole, pleasantly surprised at how good the book was. While I agree with some of the other reviewers that it kind of fell flat toward the end somewhat, the book still pulled at my heartstrings and I have since reread it several times. I find it quite refeshing to read a never before published author that is so good, especially when some of my favorite authors seem to get stuck in a rut, writing similar stories over and over. These new authors are adding a great new face to romance books and I hope Jackie Ivie rises to the top of them.

The idea of a heroine that forsakes all it is to be a woman, in a time when woman weren't of much value to men at all, is not necessarily a new concept in writing. What made me feel so much for Morganna, or Morgan as she is called in her male diguise, is her utter anguish she suffered all her life to get to a point where she could have revenge on the clan that killed her own. To be a small child (I believe she is 4 or 5 when it happens?) that swears to have that revenge really showed to me the brutallity of the times in which she lived. Then, when she is closest to having it, along comes that one chance of a lifetime, the only thing that could sabotage her success: Love.

Unfortuantely for the hero, Zander, it takes him quite a while to realize that there's something different about his new squire Morgan. While getting to know this quiet, self-sufficient "young man", Zander grows in admiration and like for Morgan, until he can no longer deny that he is attracted to Morgan. We see Zander stuggle with himself as a person, wondering who he himself really is. Yes, I too wondered, why doesn't he realize who Morgan is? Hello? But, then, the story would not have been as good. I ached for Zander. I cried for Morgan. I cheered for them to get together. Four stars because, as I stated above, the last stretch of the book could have been better. Take a chance on this book though. I was attracted by the price, but came out a winner when I got such a great read. It's going on the keeper shelf.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Voice In Romance That Should Not Be Missed!!!, April 23, 2005

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lady Of The Knight (Zebra Debut) (Paperback)

Ms. Ivie has joined the ranks of voices in historical romances that captivate and intrigue the reader to continue with the story once they start it. She has created a wonderful world with strong characters that tell their own story. Zander and Morgan are wonderful characters and their romance is one that fans of the historical romance genre won't want to miss!

Morgan has turned her back on female nature in order to survive in the world that she now finds herself living in. After a rather heated battle she leads the "lads" out onto the battlefield in order to obtain the spoils from the dead. She is taken captive by Zander FitzHugh who just so happens to belong to the clan that brought about the death of her family and dreams. She vows to kill the laird but before she realizes it...she finds herself drawn to the dark handsome Zander. Will she be able to continue her ruse and kill the man or will her feelings for Zander change the path that she has taken.

Zander can't believe that he is attracted to his squire. Morgan is a mystery to him. A mystery that he is reluctant to solve. Still once the veil of deceit is raised will the strong attraction between them be enough to save the bond that has developed or will vengence take it's toll?

Morgan is a wonderfully different character! She is strong and not waiting around for the "knigh" to save her. At the same time she's soft where it counts, and the relationship that grows between Zander and Morgan is very sensual. This story was so romantic that I was compelled to read it in one sitting! I think that Ms. Ivie is an author that we should make room for on our "keeper shelves."

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