Title: Stranded with Her Forbidden Knight
Author: Melissa Oliver
Published: June 2024
Rate: 5 of 5
Genre: Enemies-to-Lovers, Forbidden Love, Medieval Romance, Mills & Boon Historical, Harlequin Historical

 

Blurb:

Experience the drama unfolding in this medieval forbidden romance set around the wild Cornish coast

Caught between duty...

And forbidden desire!

Lady Elowen is travelling to her loveless arranged betrothal when she’s rescued from a storm by Lord Simon Trebarr – the enigmatic knight whose family has long been enemies of her own. She should hate him, yet an unwanted attraction has always simmered whenever he’s near... within the walls of Simon’s Cornish castle, can Elowen resist experiencing passion before condemning herself to a life without it...even if it’s with the man who should be her enemy?

My Review:

Would you like to be stranded with the kindest of knights in this Medieval romance set in Cornwall?

In this forbidden love, not only has some tragedy brought despair to Elowen and Simon, but also determined their future. Elowen is no longer a vivacious lady after what had happened to her brother. That is what Simon thinks when he meets Elowen on the day her father announces her next betrothal. As a new lord, Simone must make peace between Elowen’s family and his, yet the long feud between these two families just creates another tension and conflict. What I couldn’t bear was the way her family treats her. It’s so painful to see that she has no choice over her own life.

When Simone rescues Elowen on her perilous journey, I felt really glad because, despite their family feud, he is gentle, kind and caring. The spark of their attraction is as powerful as when they were young. With the unclear choices and future, with the powerful passion that they can’t deny, I was entirely taken into their tumultuous journey, feeling every moment of their struggle and longing.

The story is admirably soul-stirring. While being taken into the story, I was also entertained by the vivid and evocative setting of Cornwall. After what they have endured, I was absolutely happy that the ending worked out for Elowen and Simon.

About the author

Melissa Oliver is from southwest London, UK, 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 won the Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers from Romantic Novelists’ Association in 2020 for her first book, The Rebel Heiress and the Knight. When she’s not writing, she loves to travel for inspiration, paint, and visit museums and art galleries. If you want to find out more, follow Melissa on Twitter https://twitter.com/melissaoauthor

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