Her Wicked Knight by Jen Bradlee

Tracy

Nov 29

Series: The Prince of Whispers, Prequel

Release Date: November 28, 2023

Marian Ravenwood of Ravinell travels to the court of King Henry to plead for help in fighting the raiders who are attacking Ravinell. Her father, Baron Ravinell is ill, something Marian doesn't want to become public knowledge, it is up to her to protect the holding. She is greeted at court by her neighbor, Baron de Bough, who sympathizes with her about the attacks, noting that only her lands have been targeted and even suggests that they marry, an offer she has already declined. She is holding out hope that the King will send a contingent to Ravinell, therefore sparing her the need to accept Baron de Bough. While waiting, she hears whispers of the King's champion, Sir Guy Silverthorne a knight known far and wide as "The Grim Knight". But when the two meet, it is certainly not love at first sight and Marian is then horrified when King Henry assigns Sir Guy to Ravinell. She sets out to ignore him, even though she secretly finds him fascinating and is attracted to him. They return to Ravinell to find Marian's father is much improved and is delighted that Sir Guy has come. This will make things harder for Marian, as she is keeping some very big secrets and isn't sure if she can trust Sir Guy.

Sir Guy Silverthorne is a bad man who has done heinous things for King Henry, things that haunt him and have surely damned his soul to hell. He knows he is not worthy of a woman like Marian, but despite that knowledge, he is not only attracted to her, he is intrigued by her. He knows she is keeping secrets and finds the fact that only Ravinell is being attacked by the raiders suspicious. When he learns her secret, he agrees to help her for a price, he wants her in his bed…forever. Guy has to walk a fine line with Marian, he is sure he knows who is behind the raids, but he needs proof, and even that might not be enough to stop the traitor and save the woman he has come to love.

This was a well-written, nicely paced, intriguing Enemies to Lovers tale and is the prequel to the Prince of Whispers series featuring Ruby's parents. I was pulled into the story from the start and could barely put it down, the book is filled with wonderful characters, intrigue, secrets, lots of action, steamy love scenes, evil villains, betrayal, loss, love, and finally a happy-ever-after that didn't seem possible. I loved this book and enthusiastically recommend this title to historical romance lovers who enjoy some steam in their romances! This book is the prequel to the Prince of Whispers series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone title. Enjoy!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.*