To Tempt a Knight (Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars) [Mass Market Paperback]

Gerri Russell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars | Publication Date: September 2009

Upon his return to Scotland from the Crusades, Templar knight Sir William Keith is charged with finding a vital holy relic and protecting the daughter of its former guardian—a task that will force him to choose between duty to his vows and desire for the beautiful, courageous woman finally able to soften his battle-hardened heart.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books; First Thus edition (September 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843962593
• ISBN-13: 978-0843962598
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gerri Russell has done it all when it comes to writing; she's worked as a broadcast journalist, newspaper reporter, magazine columnist, technical writer and editor, instructional designer, which all finally led her to follow her heart's desire of being a romance novelist.

Gerri is the award-winning author of six novels and one novella. She is best known for her adventurous and emotionally intense novels set in 13th and 14th Century Scottish Highlands. Her most notable series to date is that of the Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars.

In her spare time, Gerri is a living history re-enactor with the Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire. A two-time recipient of the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart award and winner of the American Title II competition sponsored by Dorchester Publishing and RT BOOKreviews Magazine, she lives in Bellevue, Washington with her husband and children.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History with a twist, romance, what's not to love?, October 6, 2009

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In this first book in the Stones of Destiny series Russell transports us back to the time of the Templar Knights. Her vivid characterization and rich imagination bring to life Sir William Keith, a Templar and the woman he has vowed to keep safe, Lady Siobhan. Together they share many trials and tribulations including the biggest trial of all, falling in love as they search for the relic hidden by the Templar's and safely guarded by Siobhan's father before he is abducted.

I enjoyed the suspenseful story line and found this to be a page turner. The reader will not be disappointed. I look forward to the next book in the series!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars profound historical romance, September 5, 2009

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This review is from: To Tempt a Knight (Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1331 Templar Sir William Keith escaped the Papal-French monarch betrayal that killed most of his compatriots. He manages to return to Scotland seeking the home of Sir John Fraser; in spite of the danger he vows loyalty to no one except the Lord.

William plans to find a treasured holy artifact the Spear of Destiny to keep safe. Instead of reaching fellow templar Sir John, who was guarding the relic, he finds the man's concerned daughter Lady Siobhan with the Spear missing and her dad abducted. William widens his pledge to keep Siobhan safe as even family members of a Templar are fair game by La Roche and his murderous band. Together, Siobhan and William also search for the holy Spear and her father while falling in love. However, his oath to God includes a celibacy promise as for instance her father understands having pledged Templar celibacy just before learning he sired an offspring.

This is a profound historical romance that looks deeply at the templar lifestyle just after the betrayal wiped out much of the order. The story line is fast-paced from the moment the lead couple hooks up and never slows as William feels like he has three (his natural hardened sword) and often four (his metallic sword) legs throughout much of the plot. Fans of Templar survival romantic suspense will enjoy TO TEMPT A KNIGHT as the hero's biggest problem is his attraction for the woman he has vowed to keep safe.

Harriet Klausner

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To Tempt A Knight, January 23, 2010

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Joleen James (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Tempt a Knight (Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars) (Mass Market Paperback)

I loved To Tempt A Knight! Ms. Russell delivers a well crafted romantic adventure. Siobhan and William are a hero and heroine to die for. I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the Brotherhood of the Scottish Templar series and look forward to reading the second book, Seducing The Knight.