Hi, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Barbara
Bettis and her new book, “A Winter Knight”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
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This eBook is on SALE
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A Winter Knight
by Barbara Bettis
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
He’s running from his past; she’s running from her future. But
on a snowy winter night, they find each other and the surprising gift of love.
Sir
Nicholas has given up on marriage. These days he’s content to captain his
friend’s troops and avoid entanglements—until one winter night when he rescues
a half-frozen woman from a snowstorm. Her irrepressible spirit and kindness to
others reminds him that all ladies aren’t like his former intended, who wed his
brother while Nick was on crusade. But he can’t open his heart to Lady Clare.
She’s bound to another, and Nick won’t forfeit his honor. Even if she were
free, he has nothing to offer but love, and this lady deserves everything.
Lady
Clare’s dying grandfather has arranged her betrothal, but the arrival of the
man she’s to wed sends her fleeing into a snowstorm. Injured when her horse
stumbles, she’s rescued by a mysterious knight. She recovers at his run-down
manor, safe at last—until her betrothed tracks her down two days before
Christmas. Trapped at home with the wedding imminent, she longs for the winter
knight she’s come to love.
Only a miracle can bring Clare and Nick together. But at
Christmas, anything is possible.
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EXCERPT TWO:
The
strange horse fidgeted in the bailey, tossing its mane and stomping the new
white fall into mud. The stable lad grasped the reins and murmured to the
nervous animal. After a few token twitches, it settled in to nose against the
boy’s shoulder while Nicholas removed a bag from one side of the saddle. He
pulled open the cord and peered inside. Tom had been right. A lady’s garments.
Nicholas
swore under his breath. What feather-brained female would venture out in a
storm with such few belongings? Any lady he’d ever known traveled with trunks
of adornments.
No
ignoring the evidence. Some lady or her attendant was likely trudging through
the frigid December night after being tossed from this mount.
“Merde!”
He sighed and ducked his head, then muttered another curse when kernels of icy
snow melted down the back of his neck.
He
had no choice. Couldn’t leave anyone to wander around in this weather. And a
lady, at that. If God had any mercy, He’d see the lady’s party found her first.
What would Nicholas do with her at the ramshackle manor he’d been tasked with
putting to rights? You could do only two things with ladies—marry’em or
mount’em. He’d sworn off the first and was too damned cold for the second.
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MY BOOK REVIEW:
This book is a sweet, cozy,
romantic, intriguing, and engaging historical romance read!!
This book quickly swept me
off my feet and kept me fully entertained through the last page!!
I loved that this book was
such a charming love story full of well-developed characters, realistic old
English wording, and a compelling story line that flows.
I
really enjoyed the main and supporting characters. I really liked Nick and Clare together. They were thoughtful, caring, respectful
characters. I liked that Clare was a
strong, brave, compassionate, kindhearted lady that refused to marry someone
she doesn’t love and would rather risk her life to get away from him. I liked that Nick was stubborn, fierce, protective,
admired, and benevolent. I also really
enjoyed young Tom and of course, Nick’s horse, Solomon, the one who keeps all his
secrets lol.
This book starts right off with Nick rescuing
Clare from a snowstorm. He arrives just
in time, as she is half-frozen and nearly dead.
Nick finds Clare mysterious, especially with what little information she
provides as to why she tried traveling in such a storm. Both are quickly smitten with each other and
the attraction leaps off the pages. It isn’t
long before three men arrive looking to collect Clare and take her back home to
marry Sir Rollo. Clare’s dying grandpère
arranged the marriage to Sir Rollo, but Clare does not love him. Nick is also running from his past, as his
former flame, betrayed him and left him bitter and cynical. But with Clare’s recent arrival he begins to
push down those walls he’s built up, and finally find love again.
This book focuses on second
chances, duty, honor, integrity, loyalty, love, romance, friendships, and
commitments.
This book offered a quick escape
with a beautiful Christmas miracle!!
There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few very unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!
This book is book two in
the Knights of Destiny Book Series. This
book can absolutely be read as a standalone, as I had not read book one before
reading this book and had no problem keeping up.
All in all, I really
enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all historical romance readers will
like this book too! So, add it to your
TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!
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AUTHOR BIO:
Award-winning
author Barbara Bettis has
always loved history and English. As a college freshman, she considered
becoming an archeologist until she realized there likely would be bugs and
snakes involved. And math. Through careers as a newspaper reporter and editor,
then a college journalism and English professor, she’s retained her fascination
with history. Give her a research book and a pot of tea, and she’s happy for
hours. But what really makes her smile is working on a new story. Now retired,
she lives in Missouri where she edits for others and spins her own tales of
heroines to die for—and heroes to live for.
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BOOK BUY LINKS
& BOOK SALE INFO:
**A Winter Knight is on SALE on eBook for ONLY
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Barbara will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B/N GC
to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Barbara ~ Good morning! Welcome to FAB! It is so great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! I really enjoyed reading and reviewing your book, thanks for providing the copy! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ally, and thanks for hosting us here on your delightful blog! I'm so glad you enjoyed Nick and Clare's story. I appreciate your kind words! Have a fabulous week :)
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