Series: Order of the Broken Blade, #4
Traits & Tropes: brothers best friend; damaged heroine; second chance; forced proximity; I've loved you for years
Publication Date: 01.07.20
Genre/Setting: Historical; Medieval; England
Rating: 5+ stars
After the nerve-racking winter-long wait it seems the Order of the Broken Blade finally has the support it needs to curb the power of the tyrannical King John. Conrad St. Clair, the Earl of Licheford, must keep his focus on their rebellion, but that becomes much more difficult when the only woman he's ever loved, and the sister of his best friend, arrives unexpectedly at his castle.
Lady Cait Kennaugh was attacked by one of the king's men at a tournament years ago and saved by her brother and his three friends, but it was Conrad who ultimately dealt the killing blow to her attacker. Cait and Conrad began a secret correspondence shortly thereafter and forged a strong bond through their letters, until Cait's guilt got the better of her and she stopped writing, believing herself unworthy of Conrad.
Now Cait hopes to overcome her fear and guilt and rekindle her connection with Conrad, but he may not be willing to risk his heart again, especially with his rebellion on the line.
First off, I loved this book and I'd give it 10 stars if I could.
A past has been briefly teased between Cait and Conrad earlier in the series and I was so hoping they'd wind up together, but I didn't expect them to have grown so close. Cait had old scars she was still dealing with and feelings of guilt that kept her pushing Conrad away, believing herself a bit unworthy. Conrad was still coming to terms with filling his parents' shoes and very vulnerable, afraid to put his heart on the line and have it broken again. I loved that Cait realized the power she had, found her strength, and went after the man she knew she belonged with. For his part, Conrad didn't try to deny that they belonged together, even if he did make Cait sweat a bit. He was so sweet and vulnerable, while also being such an honorable man's man. He was perfect hero material and these two made an excellent couple. I loved not only Cait and Conrad's chemistry together, but also seeing the bond between all the members of the Order and their wives.
This has been one of my favorite series and I'm sad to see it end, but what a perfect ending it was and such an interesting part of history to dive into. This book and its characters were fantastic and it's just in time to be one of my favorite reads of 2019.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6nq8QUAGyd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Lady Cait Kennaugh was attacked by one of the king's men at a tournament years ago and saved by her brother and his three friends, but it was Conrad who ultimately dealt the killing blow to her attacker. Cait and Conrad began a secret correspondence shortly thereafter and forged a strong bond through their letters, until Cait's guilt got the better of her and she stopped writing, believing herself unworthy of Conrad.
Now Cait hopes to overcome her fear and guilt and rekindle her connection with Conrad, but he may not be willing to risk his heart again, especially with his rebellion on the line.
First off, I loved this book and I'd give it 10 stars if I could.
A past has been briefly teased between Cait and Conrad earlier in the series and I was so hoping they'd wind up together, but I didn't expect them to have grown so close. Cait had old scars she was still dealing with and feelings of guilt that kept her pushing Conrad away, believing herself a bit unworthy. Conrad was still coming to terms with filling his parents' shoes and very vulnerable, afraid to put his heart on the line and have it broken again. I loved that Cait realized the power she had, found her strength, and went after the man she knew she belonged with. For his part, Conrad didn't try to deny that they belonged together, even if he did make Cait sweat a bit. He was so sweet and vulnerable, while also being such an honorable man's man. He was perfect hero material and these two made an excellent couple. I loved not only Cait and Conrad's chemistry together, but also seeing the bond between all the members of the Order and their wives.
This has been one of my favorite series and I'm sad to see it end, but what a perfect ending it was and such an interesting part of history to dive into. This book and its characters were fantastic and it's just in time to be one of my favorite reads of 2019.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6nq8QUAGyd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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