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Lady of Valor

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I really liked Tina St. Johns first story "Lord of Vengeance" and was eagerly waiting for "Lady of Valor". I was NOT disappointed! This story is terrific.

Lady Emmalyn has been taking care of herself and Fallonmour for the 3yrs her husband has been away on crusade. Sir Cabal has been taking care of himself all his life. Cabal is the cold, hard, determined warrior called Blackheart. These 2 strong people are thrown together thru circumstance; Lord Garretts death on crusade, King Richards trust in Sir Cabal, and the threat from Prince John and Lord Hugh. Slowly an uneasy truce forms as Emmalyn and Cabal realize they both care very much for Fallonmour and its people,(and for each other!) Trusting any man is frightening for Emmalyn after her sham of a marriage. But she is forced to trust Sir Cabal with her own protection as well as Fallonmours. Sir Cabal has no concept of love or compassion until Emmalyn shows him his need for those things. They are a very compelling duo. This is a rich and complex love story, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! KCS

I just finished this novel and now can't wait to start reading it all over again! That's how much I loved LADY OF VALOR; that's how much I adore Tina St. John's writing. Lady Emmalyn of Fallonmour was particularly well done. She is a strong, classy heroine in every sense. Cabal (Blackheart) is a hero to steal your heart, but his tortured soul only belongs to Emmalyn -- eventually. From the first page to the last, he's dark, dangerous and utterly compelling. The writing is beautiful and clean! I didn't think she could top LORD OF VENGEANCE, but the author proved me (happily) wrong. Buy this book!

Cabal has got a dark past as King Richard's mightiest knight. Trained from childhood to kill without mercy, his past cruelties haunt him.

Emmalyn has worked for 3 years to bring her land and castle to the thriving state it now boasts. She has been happy to have her abusive husband away in battle with King Richard. Now, she learns that she is widowed. When King Richard sends his best knight, Cabal, to protect the castle and widow, Cabal would rather have stayed on the battlefield. Emmalyn is angry about his invasion of her home, and she sends a plea to the queen to have Cabal removed. But Emmalyn begins to see all of the goodness in Cabal. She sees his bravery in slaying rapists, his compassion with those who are weaker than himself, and his gentleness with children. Emmalyn becomes determined to bring Cabal's heart to the surface.

Over the next weeks, Cabal works day and night to build an army out of the people in the keep. An enemy is seeking to take Emmalyn's home by force. He teaches the people that even farmers can fight for what they love. He has fallen for Emmalyn, and he will fight until his last breath to save her home.
Emmalyn works daily to soften Cabal's hard shell. She strives to teach him that his kindness is not a sign of weakness. Cabal is Emmalyn's first true love. She is willing to spend as long as it takes to reach his heart.

When the enemy comes, Emmalyn's people have a choice to make. They can band together and fight for their home, or lose all that they have worked for. One powerful knight, one courageous lady, 12 aging guards, and 200 maidens & farmers are determined to stand together. Their minds are strong from the example that Cabal has set. Their hearts are strong with the love they have for their Lady.

Tina St. John is quickly becoming a favorite author for me. Her love scenes are excellent, her characters realistic, her storylines exciting. I've read 4 of her books so far, and have not been bored by repetition. Each one is unique. I'm looking forward to more.

I loved Tina's debut book Lord Of Vengeance. I was blown away by her talent from day one. She has a way with words that enwraps you within the tale, keeps you turning pages, and has you hopelessly falling in love with her characters. In Lady of Valor, she has another winner.

Emmalyn and Cabal are two characters I will carry in my heart for some time to come. I eagerly await Ms. St. John's release White Lion's Lady. Talent like hers is hard to come by.

Having grown up on Garwood and Lindsey medievals, I am always on the lookout for books that will grab me on the first page and take me away to another time with characters I like to spend time with. Tina St. John's LADY OF VALOR is just such a book!

From the minute I met Sir Cabal on Crusade, bloody dagger in hand standing over a dead officer (the heroine's husband, come to find out), I was hooked. When he and Emmalyn get together it is tender yet hot and never silly like some other books get. Cabal is dark and dangerous as the infamous Blackheart, but he is never cruel and Emmalyn is strong and intelligent as well as beautiful. I was so nervous when Cabal's dark secret came out near the end but the final chapters had me cheering!

I really loved this book (and her first one LORD OF VENGEANCE!!) and now I eagerly await the next one on Ms. St. John's schedule!

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a fabulous book! From the first page, you are hooked as you are introduced to Sir Cabal, the feared knight known as Blackheart, standing over the dead body of Garrett of Fallonmour. Cabal was a warrior and the last thing he wanted was to be sent to Fallonmour to guard the holding for King Richard. But, King Richard knew that Sir Cabal was the one knight he could trust wholeheartedly.
Lady Emmalyn of Fallonmour was not looking forward to the return of her husband, yet she never wished him dead - just never coming back. It was difficult to trust this dark and forbidding knight who was sent to guard the keep, but something drew her to him.
This has all the elements that make a medieval wonderful, action, to die for handsome knight with secrets, lush and fabulous romantic interludes! Great read - highly recommend!

Lady of Valor is another well-written book, by the highly talented, Tina St. John. Emmalyn and Cabal are two characters that will stay in my thoughts and heart for some time to come. Although Cabal was known as Blackheart by many, Emmalyn swooped in and stole this gallant knight's heart as Cabal stole mine!

If you only read one romance book this year--this is one not to be missed. The only gripe I have--Ms. St. John does not write them as fast as I can read them. I wait anxiously for her next book.

What can I say this was again one of the best books I have read!
I cannot say enough about Miss St. John. Her books are the best 3 books I have ever read. I will keep them and reread them FOREVER.

Tina St. John pens another beautiful medieval romance in Lady of Valor. The historical setup for this story is intriguing and highly believable; the plotline is filled with danger and cunning surprises; but the characters are what really makes this book shine. Cabal is a tortured hero-knight who finally finds his heart's home with Lady Emmalyn. This book was so emotional; you just ached for the pain these characters had known and cheered for them when they fight for the happy ending they rightly deserved.

One of the other strengths of this story was the secondary characters. Tina St. John creates a whole community of castle folk and their interactions are really heartwarming, and also make the story feel more realistic.

I highly recommend anything by this author! You can never go wrong with a book by Tina St. John. :)

Oh, my, oh, my, oh, my! Where have I been? I only recently discovered this author but boy am I sure glad I did. I kid you not. Ms. St. John is fantastic and Lady of valur is my kind of romance. I don't want to give too much away, but here's the storyline: After coming upon his wretched and very dead comrade on Crusade, Sir Cabal is ordered by King Richard to oversee the dead man's castle, skillfully and independently being run by his beautiful widow. What makes this medieval stand out in my mind are the characters. Cabal and Emmalyn are adults and act like it all the while they must fight their attraction to one another. Their love story begins as a friendship and they both heal one another. The love story is beautiful, poignant and touching. You will enjoy this novel immensely. I cannot wait for her next book. Ms. St. John, now you must write faster now that I've discovered you. Thank you.