Heart of a Knight

A Medieval Romance Novella

He had great hopes of becoming a legend…

Geoffrey de Servian showed excellent promise of becoming a first-rate knight until one day he falls off a horse, leaving him physically and mentally broken. His ambition of becoming a celebrated knight is shattered, and he is left a shadow of the man he once was. But the fall was not an accident as everyone implies, and he sets out to find the culprit that dared to ruin his dream. In the meantime, he must find work and shelter, laying low until the opportunity arises, and he can meet his nemesis face to face.

She only wanted to lead a simple life…

Finally, Widow Karina can enjoy a modicum level of success. Her abusive husband is long dead, and her scented candles are slowly starting to sell. Unfortunately life as a female merchant is not easy, especially when the guild master is harassing her. But her fortune turns when an attractive stranger arrives at her door, looking for work. He offers protection from the guild master, and she takes him on. Only there is one problem — this remarkable stranger is different from any man that she’s ever known. And even more dangerous, he threatens to rip apart the steel cage that surrounds her heart, making her yearn for the impossible.

Then just as they are drawn together, the king’s daughter appears in town, desperately seeking help. With passion and desire simmering just below the surface, Geoffrey and Karina must put aside their feelings for one another, and serve the princess in their own separate ways. And while Geoffrey possesses the mind and heart of a knight, is it enough to save the princess and win over the woman he loves?

Note: This medieval romance novella is approximately 36,000 words or about 100 print pages. Although the story has sexual elements, it does not contain explicit love scenes.

Heart of a Knight Excerpt…

His arm tightened around her, pulling her close to his body, almost protectively. She turned her head and stared up at his face. Her breath came out slow and shallow, although she was acutely aware that this new breathing pattern wasn’t caused by her tumble.

She closed her eyes briefly, and took in his unique scent, a scent that was sweat and sun and all male. It felt so right to be in his arms. His grip on her was strong yet gentle. All she wanted to do was lean into him and feel his strength encompass her. And for the first time, she felt … safe.

The serious expression that he usually wore melted, and he was looking at her differently somehow. And suddenly she forgot to breathe. The pain in her ankle vanished, and she felt as if she was floating among the pillowy clouds. She was all too aware of her heart racing in her chest, the blood rushing through the veins in her neck. Never had she felt this kind of stimulation from any man, and she wondered what was happening to her.

“Do you need me to get help?” he asked gently.

“Nay,” she said, although she continued to look up at him, unable to break away.

He was just as still. As he watched her, his pupils dilated and desire reflected in his hazel depths.

“What is the real reason you sought me out?” he murmured.

Her eyes settled onto his firm lips, watching his mouth move.

“Do you want me to kiss you, Karina?” he continued softly.

A kiss was dangerous! her mind screamed. Yet her body flushed at the mere thought of such a kiss…

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