(The King’s Knights Book 4)
Author: Ella Matthews
Published: March 2023
Genre: Medieval Romance, Historical Romance, Harlequin Historical, Mills & Boon Historical, A Marriage of Convenience
Blurb:
A tense battle of duty and desire in this Medieval romance
Wed to a stranger
Awakened by his touch
As the new wife of stoic knight Benedictus Monceaux, innocent Adela finds herself in a whole new world... their union is one of convenience and power, but her feelings for the warrior unsettle and excite her. Hiding an inner strength, Adela knows she can be strong ally to her husband – but she must walk a fine line between duty and desire, both at court and in the bedchamber...
My Review:
Ah, I’m a sucker for this trope and I
instantly and irrevocably fell in love with Benedictus and Adela!
Benedictus and Adela have been engaged since Adela was still a little lass (Yup, Benedictus is much older than Adela) yet never do they meet nor court. To make it clear, Benedictus is from Monceaux, a high status and respected family in England meanwhile Adela is from Valdu family, wealthy but isn’t included in the high status. In a nutshell they are essentially married for political and financial reasons.
Taken into their early marriage, Benedictus has made it clear that he has no time to woo his new wife as he is busy leading the court therefore he only can give Adela the freedom she never gains from her father. Adela might look innocent, meek and weak but I did adore her especially when she has to deal with Benedictus, when everyone in the court indeed fears Benedictus. He is a fearsome and stubborn knight. I could imagine how big, fierce and strong he looks. Clearly Adela and Benedictus is a perfect match from the beginning. Living in the court isn’t easy for Adela, particularly as the wife whose husband has strong power like the king.
I just loved this story, their relation might go slowly but it was so precise, romantic and steamy. I loved when Benedictus couldn’t keep his hands off of Adela and how his feelings grew stronger until the strong wall around him cracked only for Adela. I also adored Adela for being so strong, kind and determined. The political and war issue was meticulously well-written and dramatically intriguing. The last but not the least is the prologue! I was so utterly touched by the heart-warming ending! Thank you, Ella Matthews, for the digital ARC which I voluntary reviewed.
Rate: 5 of 5
About the author
Ella Matthews lives and works in beautiful South Wales. When not thinking about handsome heroes, she can be found walking along the coast with her husband and their two children (probably still thinking about heroes, but at least pretending to be interested in everyone else). Follow her at https://www.ellamatthews.co.uk/ or her Twitter at https://twitter.com/ellamattauthor
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