Desperate Knight
(Knights of Kilbourne Book 2)
By Keith W. Willis
No time...
No options... No plan…
No one
said saving the world would be easy.
Morgan McRobbie and Lady Marissa duBerry swing back into swashbuckling action, facing old enemies, new threats, and a diabolical conspiracy—not to mention a more personal battle, one with hearts and pride at stake.
As the pair escorts Prince Robert to the dwarf king’s court, a scheme intended to hurl men and dwarves into a devastating war is unfolding. Morgan ends up sidetracked by a kidnapped dwarf and a centuries-old feud, while a mysterious wizard’s revelations shake Marissa to her core, throwing into question everything she thought she knew about her past and future. And the advent of a rival for Marissa’s affections threatens any hope of a happy ending—if they survive.
Once again, the desperate knight and indomitable damsel must hazard everything on a single throw of the dice, gambling on untested allies and unimagined weapons to save their world.
The odds have never been worse.
Morgan McRobbie and Lady Marissa duBerry swing back into swashbuckling action, facing old enemies, new threats, and a diabolical conspiracy—not to mention a more personal battle, one with hearts and pride at stake.
As the pair escorts Prince Robert to the dwarf king’s court, a scheme intended to hurl men and dwarves into a devastating war is unfolding. Morgan ends up sidetracked by a kidnapped dwarf and a centuries-old feud, while a mysterious wizard’s revelations shake Marissa to her core, throwing into question everything she thought she knew about her past and future. And the advent of a rival for Marissa’s affections threatens any hope of a happy ending—if they survive.
Once again, the desperate knight and indomitable damsel must hazard everything on a single throw of the dice, gambling on untested allies and unimagined weapons to save their world.
The odds have never been worse.
What did I think of the
book?
Danger, intrigue, love, romance and...dragons!
With
the intention of ending a long and bitter feud, King Rhys has agreed to a
treaty to end the hostilities between Kilbourne and the Kingdom of the Drawfs.
But unbeknown to the King, those who want to see the treaty fail are plotting
against him.
Trouble
seems to always find Morgan McRobbie, especially when a certain lady is
involved. Between trying to protect the King, he battles with his own heart.
But time is against him. Can he reach Kilbourne in time to save the King? And
has he left it too late to tell Lady Marissa of his love?
Traitor Knight was a page-turning adventure, with such memorable characters that when
Keith W. Willis approached me and asked if I would like to read the sequel,
Desperate Knight (Knights of Kilbourne Book 2), I couldn't say yes fast enough!
Desperate
Knight (Knights of Kilbourne Book 2) picks up where Traitor Knight left off. I am pleased to say that once again Mr Willis has delivered a masterpiece in historical fantasy.
I
adored the characterization of Morgan and Marissa in book 1, and I love them
even more in Book 2. They are both such wonderful protagonists. They are full
of the unexpected, especially Marissa, and they were so well fleshed that they were
very easy to visualise. Their romance was also very sweet and helped to enhance
the story.
The
plot is full of twists and turns. Who is the enemy? Who can our heroes trust?
The story certainly kept me turning those pages.
The
characters certainly get themselves into some desperate situations, but there
is also a great deal of humour in this book, which had me laughing out loud!
The
antagonists were equally compelling, and they keep our heroes second guessing
right up until that final chapter.
I
think Desperate Knight works very well as a standalone, but to get the most out
of the story, I do recommend you begin with Book 1. You won't be disappointed.
If
you are looking for quality historical fantasy, with a touch of romance, then
Desperate Knight is the book for you.
I
Highly Recommend.
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About the author
Keith
W. Willis graduated (long ago) with a degree in English Lit from Berry College,
which has the distinction of being the world's largest college campus. He now
lives in the scenic Hudson Valley/Adirondack region of NY with his wife Patty.
Keith is certain those rumbling noises attributed to Henry Hudson's crew are
really just the dragons grumbling. Keith and Patty have one grown son, Matt,
who actually thinks it’s pretty cool that Dad wrote a book.
Keith’s interests include reading classic mysteries, fantasy and sci-fi; camping and canoeing; and cutthroat games of Scrabble. He began writing seriously in 2008, when the voices in his head got too annoying to ignore. When he’s not making up stories he manages a group of database content editors at a global information technology firm. TRAITOR KNIGHT (Champagne Books) is his first published novel, and has won awards for both fantasy and romance.
Keith’s interests include reading classic mysteries, fantasy and sci-fi; camping and canoeing; and cutthroat games of Scrabble. He began writing seriously in 2008, when the voices in his head got too annoying to ignore. When he’s not making up stories he manages a group of database content editors at a global information technology firm. TRAITOR KNIGHT (Champagne Books) is his first published novel, and has won awards for both fantasy and romance.
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