Word of Honor
Knights of Honor #1
By: Alexa Aston
Genre: Medieval Historical Romance
Release Date: October 25th, 2016
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Blurb:
Become swept away in Alexa Aston’s new
Knights of Honor, a medieval series set in the time of Edward III’s reign in
England. At its heart are Geoffrey and Merryn, who will find lasting love in
Word of Honor. This pair plays a part in each book of the series—sometimes
small, sometimes large—as new couples come together to find passion and true
love. Each romance focuses on honor and the code of chivalry that bound knights
of this era.
1351 A.D. – Betrothed from a young age, Merryn Mantel and Geoffrey de Montfort are that rare couple—a love match. They spend five long years apart when Geoffrey leaves England to fight against the French. Geoffrey returns after the English victory at Poitiers, and he and Merryn wed. They spend one blissful night consummating their love, looking forward to a promising future together.
Yet Geoffrey vanishes the next day. Merryn is left lonely and confused as she clings to the hope that one day her husband will come back to her. Geoffrey finally returns almost seven years later. This new Geoffrey is a stranger to Merryn. He refuses to reveal where he has been and why he stayed away from the woman he loved.
Will her husband’s silence create a rift too large to heal, or can Geoffrey and Merryn recapture the love they once shared?
Join Geoffrey and Merryn as they fight for the love both have held in their hearts despite their years apart.
1351 A.D. – Betrothed from a young age, Merryn Mantel and Geoffrey de Montfort are that rare couple—a love match. They spend five long years apart when Geoffrey leaves England to fight against the French. Geoffrey returns after the English victory at Poitiers, and he and Merryn wed. They spend one blissful night consummating their love, looking forward to a promising future together.
Yet Geoffrey vanishes the next day. Merryn is left lonely and confused as she clings to the hope that one day her husband will come back to her. Geoffrey finally returns almost seven years later. This new Geoffrey is a stranger to Merryn. He refuses to reveal where he has been and why he stayed away from the woman he loved.
Will her husband’s silence create a rift too large to heal, or can Geoffrey and Merryn recapture the love they once shared?
Join Geoffrey and Merryn as they fight for the love both have held in their hearts despite their years apart.
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Geoffrey de Montfort and Merryn Mantel have been betrothed since they were children, and both are very happy about it. After the wedding something happens because of Geoffrey's actions in his service to the crown. This will cause years of heartache.
Our heroine has a lot to deal with, but is incredibly strong. For a woman to deal with all she does in the era this story is set in, is unusual. Noble women of that time are either protected or considered as no more than pawns to be used in political manoeuvres. Our hero ,after what happens to him takes a long time to recover mentally. He is a man to whom honour is everything. When he gives his word of honour nothing will induce him to break it, no matter who it hurts. He will suffer from a form of PTSD.
We have a despicable villain in this story whose actions will taint many. The involvement of the crown only makes this a more complicated tale.
A fascinating historical romance with the flavour of a romantic suspense. Fully developed characters that you immediately feel for. Our heroine is definitely the strongest in the story. Without her our hero would fade into the unknown.
I loved every page.
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Excerpt
#2:
The skies darkened. Before Merryn could
nudge her horse on, she heard hoof beats approaching in the distance. A rider
topped the hill and stopped. She would know him anywhere. His profile. The way
he sat on his horse.
Geoffrey
had finally come home.
Her heart sang as she heeled her mare
forward. Destiny took off like the wind, bringing her closer to her beloved.
“Merryn!”
She heard her name and watched him gallop
toward her. Her heart beat fast. Would he be the same? Would he still care for
her? She’d adored him since she was a child. The sweet memory of their kiss had
sustained her these past five years.
They reached one another. He leapt from his
saddle as she dropped her reins. Before she could dismount, he grabbed her
waist and pulled her from her horse.
His mouth crashed down on hers, with hunger
and longing. In desperate need. Merryn wrapped her arms about his neck. He
parted her lips with his tongue and plunged in, his mouth dominating hers, his
arms tightening about her.
Her knees weakened as he left her
breathless. Suddenly, he swept her off her feet. His mouth never left hers as
he twirled round and round, joy evident on his face.
Merryn grew dizzy.
Geoffrey finally slowed and broke the kiss.
He set her back on her feet. He gazed at her so lovingly, she knew nothing had
changed.
Except
it had.
Her entire body vibrated with need. His
kisses had awakened something within her.
“I thought you’d never come home,” she said
breathlessly.
“I thought I’d never be here.” He laughed.
“But I am.” He pulled her close.
Her breasts pressed against his broad
chest. They seemed so sensitive beneath her smock and kirtle.
Warmth flooded her as she rested her cheek against
his chest. Finally, Geoffrey pulled away.
“I am home for good, my love. And I have so
much to tell you.”
About the Author:
Alexa Aston’s historical romances use
history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances,
where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of
love.
She is the author of The Knights of Honor, a medieval romance series that takes place in 14th century England during the reign of Edward III and centers on the de Montfort family. Each romance focuses on the code of chivalry that bound knights of this era.
A native Texan, Alexa lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and can’t get enough of Fixer Upper or Game of Thrones. Alexa also writes romantic suspense, western historical, and standalone medieval novels as Lauren Linwood.
She is the author of The Knights of Honor, a medieval romance series that takes place in 14th century England during the reign of Edward III and centers on the de Montfort family. Each romance focuses on the code of chivalry that bound knights of this era.
A native Texan, Alexa lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and can’t get enough of Fixer Upper or Game of Thrones. Alexa also writes romantic suspense, western historical, and standalone medieval novels as Lauren Linwood.
Giveaway:
I'm so glad you enjoyed Geoffrey & Merryn's love story, Petula! I really enjoyed writing it and am happy to tell you that you'll see more of this couple and their children in the Knights of Honor series. Alexa
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