Her second chance
With her lost love…
To avoid a forced marriage, Lady Gwenllian plans to escape to a convent. She couldn’t possibly honor another when her heart still belongs to Ralph de Kinnerton, the man she had to betray to save his life—only to hear of his death shortly after. So how is it possible he’s here at this knight’s tournament? Now the pull of their unfinished past forces Gwen to question the choice she’d made for her future…
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Review
After faking his death, Ralph de Kinnerton is back in England in order to win enough silver to reclaim his family estates from the Crown. He is unprepared to come face to face with both the woman who broke his heart and the cousin who betrayed his family. After so many years away and now wearing the armour and name of a friend, his focus must be on the tournament - but Gwen haunts his thoughts.
Poor Gwen and Ralph have gone through a lot, each thinking the other hates them and Gwen even believing Ralph dead. Life has scarred them both but they refuse to give up. Ralph's duty to his lands is pretty standard, but Gwen's secret hobby - I won't give it away - sounds incredible. I absolutely loved how enthusiastic she was about it and how Ralph reacted with support when he understood what it meant to her. It's lovely to watch their childhood affection, much trampled by the last six years, blossom into something more. I liked that their past informed their present without being overwhelmed by flashbacks.
This is the third in a loosely-connected series of romances where previous couples make appearances but thankfully do not impact heavily on the plot, so it's easy to pick this up. I'm also keen for Ralph's friend Thomas to get his own book - I definitely get a hint of something between him and Gwen's friend Brida! If you enjoy introspective storytelling, the bond between two injured souls, and more than a hint of danger, this is definitely worth it.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own
Author Bio
Melissa Oliver is from south-west London where she writes historical romance novels. She lives with her lovely husband and three daughters, who share her passion for decrepit, old castles, grand palaces and all things historical. She is the winner of The Romantic Novelists' Association's Joan Hessayon Award for new writers in 2020 for her debut, The Rebel Heiress and the Knight. When she's not writing she loves to travel, paint and visit museums & art galleries.
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