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5.0
A Knight’s Maiden in Disguise by Ella Matthews is a captivating and entertaining historical romance with great characters, an exciting plot, and a swoon-worthy love story!
From the moment he enters Caerden, William knows there is something wrong. Concerned for the well-being of the townspeople who avoid him at all costs, William determines to find out why. It doesn’t take him long to figure out about the nefarious plans that are underfoot, and as the danger grows, William must find a way to stop the murderous plots that are about to unfold before it’s too late. Luckily he has the help of Avva, a stable master who has disguised herself as her twin brother.
Avva knows that her life and the lives of her younger brothers would never be safe if she revealed her true identity. So, she poses as her deceased twin brother and avoids any unwarranted attention. She doesn’t want trouble, and she keeps her head down, but when she meets William, everything changes. William is nothing like the nobility that Avva knows. Brave, honorable, and kind, William is the opposite of the men in charge in Caerden, and she can’t help but develop feelings for him. However, they are from different worlds, and they have different paths.
Certain that he will marry for money and not love, William isn’t prepared for the feelings Avva stirs. He’s never met a woman like her and is so drawn to her. However, he has a lot of preconceived ideas about love and marriage and decides it isn’t for him. After seeing the deep love between his parents and all of the feelings that come with it, William knows he never wants to feel that way. That is until he meets Avva. She makes him reevaluate all that he knows about love and happiness. I enjoyed William’s growth throughout the story.
Avva changes a lot in the story as well, especially in regard to her prejudices against the noble class. She has good reason to distrust and despise the upper class – they have never been kind to her. On top of that, Caerden is a dangerous place where people like her are punished and tormented for no reason. It is a dark and dangerous place to live, especially for the women, but because of William, Avva begins to see that this is not the norm.
Avva and William have such amazing chemistry, and I adored their love story. I love how they learn to trust each other and confide in each other. There are times where they drive each other to distraction, which has never happened to either of them, and their passion for each other runs deep. It’s so wonderful to see William, a man used to being composed and in control, become totally undone by Avva. Avva, in turn, lets her guard down for the first time in her life. This is a couple that is devoted to each other before either of them even realizes it, and though tons of obstacles stand in their way, I wholly rooted for them to find happiness.
On top of the dynamic protagonists and the romance, there is also a pretty intriguing and exciting storyline. With a plot to overthrow the king, attempted murder, and many other dangerous situations, William and Avva face many life-threatening obstacles. This makes for an entertaining and suspenseful read! The Knight’s Maiden in Disguise is a great historical romance that I very much enjoyed. I’m so thankful to Rachel’s Random Resources, Ella Matthews, and Harlequin for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
From the moment he enters Caerden, William knows there is something wrong. Concerned for the well-being of the townspeople who avoid him at all costs, William determines to find out why. It doesn’t take him long to figure out about the nefarious plans that are underfoot, and as the danger grows, William must find a way to stop the murderous plots that are about to unfold before it’s too late. Luckily he has the help of Avva, a stable master who has disguised herself as her twin brother.
Avva knows that her life and the lives of her younger brothers would never be safe if she revealed her true identity. So, she poses as her deceased twin brother and avoids any unwarranted attention. She doesn’t want trouble, and she keeps her head down, but when she meets William, everything changes. William is nothing like the nobility that Avva knows. Brave, honorable, and kind, William is the opposite of the men in charge in Caerden, and she can’t help but develop feelings for him. However, they are from different worlds, and they have different paths.
Certain that he will marry for money and not love, William isn’t prepared for the feelings Avva stirs. He’s never met a woman like her and is so drawn to her. However, he has a lot of preconceived ideas about love and marriage and decides it isn’t for him. After seeing the deep love between his parents and all of the feelings that come with it, William knows he never wants to feel that way. That is until he meets Avva. She makes him reevaluate all that he knows about love and happiness. I enjoyed William’s growth throughout the story.
Avva changes a lot in the story as well, especially in regard to her prejudices against the noble class. She has good reason to distrust and despise the upper class – they have never been kind to her. On top of that, Caerden is a dangerous place where people like her are punished and tormented for no reason. It is a dark and dangerous place to live, especially for the women, but because of William, Avva begins to see that this is not the norm.
Avva and William have such amazing chemistry, and I adored their love story. I love how they learn to trust each other and confide in each other. There are times where they drive each other to distraction, which has never happened to either of them, and their passion for each other runs deep. It’s so wonderful to see William, a man used to being composed and in control, become totally undone by Avva. Avva, in turn, lets her guard down for the first time in her life. This is a couple that is devoted to each other before either of them even realizes it, and though tons of obstacles stand in their way, I wholly rooted for them to find happiness.
On top of the dynamic protagonists and the romance, there is also a pretty intriguing and exciting storyline. With a plot to overthrow the king, attempted murder, and many other dangerous situations, William and Avva face many life-threatening obstacles. This makes for an entertaining and suspenseful read! The Knight’s Maiden in Disguise is a great historical romance that I very much enjoyed. I’m so thankful to Rachel’s Random Resources, Ella Matthews, and Harlequin for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
jessbookishlife's review
4.0
Ella Matthews's books have slowly become some of my favorites in the genre. Medieval romance isn't a subgenre I was very familiar with and by following Ella Matthew's novels, I found out I quite like them.
In this novel we start a new series, the King's Knights series, and we follow Avva Carpenter and Sir William Devereux in this romance that has love, family, disguises, danger and trust. I loved Avva's determination, and I love William's honesty and kindness. I also love how they interacted, and how their relationship grow.
I love historicals, not just for the way they transport us back to a time and place we can never truly visit, each via fiction, but also for the way it makes me connect with the characters. I could understand Avva's motives and I think I would do the same things she did. And I could also fall in love with William if he was real and appeared in my life. Plus, who doesn't love the drama, the romance and the escapism this kind of book give us?
Overall, I don't want to spoil anything, but I loved it. It was just what I needed. I always need these kinds of stories. And Ella Matthews gives the reader a good start to a series, and I can't wait to see how she's going to take the series to the next book.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Ella Matthews for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
In this novel we start a new series, the King's Knights series, and we follow Avva Carpenter and Sir William Devereux in this romance that has love, family, disguises, danger and trust. I loved Avva's determination, and I love William's honesty and kindness. I also love how they interacted, and how their relationship grow.
I love historicals, not just for the way they transport us back to a time and place we can never truly visit, each via fiction, but also for the way it makes me connect with the characters. I could understand Avva's motives and I think I would do the same things she did. And I could also fall in love with William if he was real and appeared in my life. Plus, who doesn't love the drama, the romance and the escapism this kind of book give us?
Overall, I don't want to spoil anything, but I loved it. It was just what I needed. I always need these kinds of stories. And Ella Matthews gives the reader a good start to a series, and I can't wait to see how she's going to take the series to the next book.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Ella Matthews for the eCopy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.]
jayraereads's review
5.0
♥️ The Knight’s Maiden in Disguise is a medieval romance novel by Ella Matthews and is the first book in the King’s Knights series. Avva Carpenter is disguised as her deceased twin brother Aven. This is the only option for her because without her keeping up this disguise her family would fall apart. When Sir William arrives will she risk it all to help him uncover a plot against the king?
♥️Sir William and Avva are immediately attracted to each other and it doesn’t take him long to realize she is a girl. Avva doesn’t want to trust a nobleman but she’s never met one as kind and gentle as Sir William. Then the intrigue, adventure, and romance begins. The characters are very well written and keep you wanting more the entire story. It was fast paced, yet perfectly tantalizingly slow at the best parts.
♥️ I loved this book. And will be getting my hands on more from this author.
♥️Sir William and Avva are immediately attracted to each other and it doesn’t take him long to realize she is a girl. Avva doesn’t want to trust a nobleman but she’s never met one as kind and gentle as Sir William. Then the intrigue, adventure, and romance begins. The characters are very well written and keep you wanting more the entire story. It was fast paced, yet perfectly tantalizingly slow at the best parts.
♥️ I loved this book. And will be getting my hands on more from this author.
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