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Shadowed Knight

“Shadowed Knight” by Jan Alyce Avery

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ISBN: 1-59998-703-1
Length: Novel
Price: 5.50
Publication Date: December 4, 2007
Cover art by Scott Carpenter

Desire and distrust combined… can their strange bargain hold when faced with a deadly threat?

Lady Margaret D’Arcy has ruled the manor of Warnmark since her father and brother were killed by a vicious outlaw. After six years of independence, to be told that she must marry someone she’s never met offends her pride. But outlaws are on the prowl, and the Baron, her feudal overlord, wants Warnmark commanded by a man.

Richard Berenger, the bastard son of a nobleman who cruelly rejected him, has risen to the rank of knight through his own skill and courage. The Baron chooses him to become lord of Warnmark through marriage to Warnmark’s lady, though Richard is convinced Lady Margaret will despise him for his low birth.

When these two proud people are ordered to wed, the result is a fierce battle of wills that leads to an uneasy bargain: Margaret must acknowledge Berenger lord and husband in public, but in private, can deny any claim he has on her body or heart. Desperate to keep her home, Margaret agrees—but her resentment lingers.

Then the rogue knight who destroyed her family returns and Margaret and Berenger must work together to save Warnmark.

In the face of such danger, will their strange bargain hold?

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  1. This story does a fantastic job of setting the stage for how women were treated during this time period. No matter how skilled, they were still at the whim of their liege lord and had no veto power. I enjoyed both the actions and interaction of the main characters…. I also enjoyed the secondary romance of Sir Fitzwilliam and Lady Ann, as they both overcame their shyness and let their love blossom. If you are a fan of historical romances, you need to pick Shadowed Knight up as it has it all, a baseborn man who achieves knighthood, a rogue knight, a strong-willed woman, kidnapping and romance.

    — Tanya, Joyfully Reviewed

  2. 4.5 Blue Ribbons!

    … a good winter’s night tale of love, perceived deception and a well-written battle of wills. The descriptions were vivid and I had no trouble following the protagonists as they went about their daily lives.

    The story is filled with interesting secondary characters who are delightful. The battle between Margaret and Richard is fiery and the final battle…Read it and find out.

    … If you like historicals set in this period of history, you’re sure to love this one.

    — Nickie Langdon, Romance Junkies

  3. 4 Stars!
    Sir Richard is simply yummy. Granted, he has a tendency to speak before thinking… but he tries to accommodate Margaret’s feelings. There were times I wanted to knock Richard upside his head, particularly when he acted out because he felt unsure on how to respond, and I wanted to do that to Margaret, too. Although she realizes that Richard is as much of a pawn as she is, she is brutal at times when dealing with him. But I wouldn’t expect anything different from such complex and engaging characters. I appreciate the inclusion of the relationship between Sir John Fitzwilliam and Lady Ann Conroy. They brought romance to the story when things didn’t appear too positive for Richard and Margaret. Pick up Shadowed Knight and let it bring sunshine into your life.

    — Amy Wynn, Sensual eCataromance

  4. ….From their first meeting, Richard and Margaret fire insults and exchange murderous looks. Neither is willing to compromise, and it is only through the careful intervention of Ann and Richard’s best friend, Sir John Fitzwilliam, that the two do not kill each other. ….. Both hero and heroine are strong, beautiful, and so very right for each other…

    Everything works in SHADOWED KNIGHT; the characters, settings, incidents, and the presentation of how things were are well done. Jan Alyce Avery has a matter-of-fact style that reads as if she were really there and was a first-hand observer. I want a Richard Berenger of my own.

    SHADOWED KNIGHT is a perfect romance, one I highly recommend.

    — Vi Janaway, Romance Reveiws Today