Review: Likable characters and a good story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2011
This is Cheryl Holt's first foray into the medieval world of knights and chivalry and I must say I liked her first offering.  Knight of Seduction is a passionate story about a kind gentle woman and a hardened world weary Knight.Hugh of Manche has battled for his King in far away lands, seen man at his most brutal and is ready to settle and marry.  He has been given a castle by his King and he knows he will marry one of the castle residents.Anne is the illegitimate daughter of the former castle holder and she is treated like a servant by her step-mother.  Her sister is rather spoiled and begs Anne to take her place and assume her identity with Hugh since she has no desire to marry him.  Anne does this reluctantly and argues vehemently against a marriage with Hugh.Anne is likable but her good nature is easily taken advantage of by her sister.  She finds herself wedded to Hugh and even though he knows Anne is not who she claims to be, he is still happy to be married to her.Hugh is a charming and fair man.  He wants his relationship with Anne to work but he holds back his emotions and he is uncertain when it comes to dealing with Anne's feelings.  He makes mistakes along the way but he is also quick to make amends.  He is a dynamic personality.Anne can be way too impetuous but overall she is a sweet girl who does not want to face the heartbreak her mother experienced by falling in love with the wrong man.  This is a shorter novel but well written and the characters are colorful.  Let's hope Ms Holt continues to write novels in this time period.