Knightess: Romantic Historical Fiction (Swords of Resilience Book 1)

2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner“He must not find me,” she whispered to herself. Her thoughts moved through a hundred terrifying memories and the work she had done to hide. The struggles she had been through. The humiliation.“Ah, really now? And how much is not finding you worth?”Lady Eleanor de Levan fled her husband on her wedding night. For years she has been running, leaving her country, giving up her titles, and even changing her name. Finally, in 1196, she is content working as a maid in an English castle. That is, until knight Sir Alec Earnblaec discovers her on the tournament grounds and pieces together her dramatic past. Desperate to do anything to stay hidden, Eleanor weaves a delicate charade of secrecy and shame that forces her to question how much her secret is worth. She soon discovers the only way forward is to fight, requiring an independence and strength no one expects. If she is to step into the light, she must emerge under her own name. Her abusive husband and manipulative uncle are going to find her.Does Eleanor have the strength to face her past? And for all the courage she must find, will she find the courage to love?Trilogy now complete! Knightess is followed by Lady of the Tournament and English Winter. Each may be read as stand-alone novels. This novel contains intense themes, including violence and sexual content. It is intended for a mature reader.Praise for Knightess:“This was an epic love story set in the realm of knights, nobles, and kings. But at the heart, it's a story about a woman with a great passion to overcome the ghosts in her past, seeking out a future, and finding her place in a male-dominated world. Wonderfully done!” -Melissa Roos, author of You Can Hide“This is a novel that will stick with you! So well written with characters and events that draw you in to the point of feeling you are right there in that action. Love the style of this Author.” -Suzanne Warfield, Author of The Deal Breaker“Page turner that I absolutely could not put down. I did not want to miss a paragraph or skim in any way. The author is an artist with words and absolutely kept me engaged through every page. This is a passionate love story, but more importantly, speaks loudly of the resilience of the human spirit as we seek our place and purpose in life.” -Amazon Reader C. Read more