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Once a Knight:(Knight #1)
First published 1996 · 416 pages
A sweeping, classic medieval romance where a battle-scarred protector and a desperate lady find redemption in each other's arms.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping back into the golden era of 1990s historical romance, where the stakes are life-and-death and the passions run just as high. The atmosphere is steeped in the rugged, atmospheric tension of a medieval castle under siege, balanced by the crackling, slow-burn chemistry between a fiercely independent heroine and a brooding, fallen hero. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous clip, blending sword-swinging action with deep emotional vulnerability. Dodd's prose is expressive and unabashedly romantic, leaning into the grand, sweeping feelings of a love that heals old wounds. It is a perfect, cozy escape for readers who love their historicals with a touch of grit, a lot of heart, and a knight in tarnished armor.
- Mood
- sweeping
- atmospheric
- tense
- swoony
- Tone
- passionate
- earnest
- adventurous
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- redemption of a fallen hero · healing through love · duty versus desire · finding strength in vulnerability
- The writing
- Expressive and richly descriptive, capturing the grand, sweeping emotions and atmospheric tension characteristic of classic 90s historical romance.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded desperation and mutual suspicion to a sweeping, hard-won surrender to love and trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, action-packed medieval romances featuring brooding, battle-scarred knights and fiercely protective heroines.
Content notes
- medieval violence
- sexual content
- peril
About the book
A Lady's Choice-Only desperation can make strong-willed Lady Alisoun hire Sir David of Radcliffe to protect her castle. He had once been a hero renowned for his brave daring and knightly skills. But few know what he has been doing these past years. A Hero Again At George's Cross estate, Sir David does indeed discover danger afoot. But the danger that surprises him most is how quickly his own well-protected heart is falling to a fiery damsel who brings him to his knees. When put to the test, he must make a sacrifice. But will he lose his heart...or his life?
Knight Series: Once a Knight (Knight, #1) A Knight to Remember (Knight, #2)
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