"Emotional Medieval Romance Stirs up a Storm"
Reviewed by Sarah Horwath
Posted July 29, 2013
Romance Historical
In twelfth century England, Gemma de Vere and Nicholas de
Reymes found love at a young age but it wasn't meant to
last. Too naive to truly understand what is happening, their
fledgling relationship is torn apart by political games and
scheming minds Due to losing the love of her life she has
developed a hardened
heart and is not about to soften up to another and get
married...ever! Nicholas has been stripped away
from the only girl he could ever love only to find out that
her family is behind all of the tragedy his family has
endured. He is determined to get revenge and will stop
at nothing. Strange things start happening and Gemma goes to
King Henry for help and it arrives in the form of her
childhood love, the handsome and imposing Nicholas, who is
now a fierce and loyal knight bent on revenge. The pain and
anguish he feels over the fate of his family casts Gemma as
his enemy. To him, she represents all the misfortune in his
life and he tries to keep her at arm's length and far away
from his heart. I enjoyed reading A STORMY KNGIHT, it was sad because Gemma
lost her one true love at the age of twelve when he left
without a word. Gemma and Nicholas were torn apart by each
other's families. Now strange things are happening to their
families and they must help one another even though when
they look upon each other as the enemy.
Throughout A STORMY KNIGHT you could really feel
Gemma's heartache and how it effected her at such a
young age. She even had her father turning down marriage
prospects because he knew how hurt she was. What I disliked
about A STORMY KNIGHT was Nicholas as he came off a bit
jerky and rude to Gemma, both of them never really knew why
they were torn apart as such a young age. What I loved most
about A STORMY KNIGHT was being able to read about twelfth
century England. The time is very interesting and I really
enjoyed it.
I have always wanted to go to England and A STORMY KNIGHT
has made me want want to go even more. This book is filled
with excitement,mystery, and of course romance. If you love
historical romance then you will love A STORMY KNIGHT. The
characters come
alive and the author holds your interest all the way
through. I'm looking forward to
reading more by Amy Mullen.
SUMMARY
In twelfth century England, Gemma de Vere and Nicholas de
Reymes find love at a young age. Too naïve to truly
understand what is happening, their fledgling relation-ship
is torn apart by political games and scheming minds.
Nicholas and his family dis-appear into the night and Gemma
is left with a shattered heart. Seven years later, Gemma still harbors a broken heart, and
retreats into a life in which she will not be foolish enough
to fall in love again. Mysterious deaths and accidents begin
to plague those living within the walls of Blackstone
Castle, and her father falls ill. She has no choice but to
seek the assistance of King Henry. Help arrives in the form of her childhood love, the handsome
and imposing Nicholas, who is now a fierce and loyal knight
bent on revenge. The pain and anguish he feels over the fate
of his family casts Gemma as his enemy. To him, she
represents all the misfortune in his life as he tries to
keep her at arm’s length and far away from his heart. Their journey towards truth is riddled with treachery and
danger from an unlikely source. Will they find their way
back to each other, or will his need for revenge out-weigh
the love he feels in her arms?
Excerpt"You defy me," he said as he spun around to face her,
"and you do it at every opportunity. You have caused me
great pain, and I will have no more of it. You lead my men
astray and cause them to be weak. I cannot be lord with you
undermining my authority within these walls!"
Gemma steadied her voice, her only option clear, "I shall
leave then. I will go to my uncle in Wales. We shall remain
married. There is nothing that can change that, so your hold
on this land is secure. 'Tis all you care for. I once loved
it here, but living with a man who does not know how to
trust me is too much to bear."
"You are my wife, like it or hate it, and you will do as
you are told! You will stay out of my way, and you will not
step foot outside of the keep until I say so." His entire
body was tense, his voice harsh.
"Nay," she said while lifting her chin, "I shall leave.
What you do not know, Nicholas de Reymes, is that I love
you."
He froze as she spoke but did not say anything.
"And because of that love" she continued, tears falling
in earnest, "I can no longer abide this life. For the second
time, loving you has been a mistake. My feelings betray me,
and they anger you. I will be gone before I cause you more
pain. I will take Isabel with me, and my father can come
when he is up to travel. All I ask is you treat him well in
my absence."
"You will do no such thing!" he said. "It makes no sense,
and I will not have you telling me what you are going to do.
You are my wife, and you will do as I say. I will keep you
safe, and I cannot do that if you are not here."
"'Tis not up to you," she said, her voice low, "and you
will not stop me. I love you, but I must be stronger than
love. I realize now you feel I am the cause of all pain
here. 'Tis only right I lift the burden and leave so all who
reside here are safe." She abruptly left the room, unable to
face him for a moment longer.
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