A review by cuppacora
The Knight's Convenient Alliance by Melissa Oliver

fast-paced

4.25

 5 Word Review: Secrets, honour, community, danger, love.

Another outstanding historical romance from Melissa Oliver! She really went - fake dating but make it historical. And I loved it.

Brida is headstrong and desperate. She knows what she wants, and it isn't a life in a convent. I loved the way she's built a place for herself in the community, and the way the people of the town rally around her. We also get to see peeks of Gwen from The Return of Her Lost Knight, who is am amazing friend.

Thomas is pretty rash, but he's grown up a lot since the prologue of the book and I loved the intrigue he brought to the story.

The mess that Brida's lies get her in really were the best kind of shenanigans, especially as Thomas leaned right into it. And I loved how it slowly built love from the secret attraction they held for each other.

I loved the instant chemistry between Brida and Thomas, the way they both get under each other's skin and defences. It leads to some excellent banter between them, a lot of teasing, and So Much Sexual Tension. For being pretty short, this definitely felt like a slow burn. The anticipation was amazing.

As always, the historical setting was lush. The pages transported me back in time and the small details kept me there. There is obviously a huge amount of research into the minutiae of the period and it really is wonderful to read. It makes the story come alive around you.

I loved this romance so much.

I've said it before and I'll doubtless say it again, Melissa Oliver is an author I'll be keeping an eye out for. I can't wait to read more.