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Fantastic story during the time of King Edward and Robert the Bruce. This novel grabbed me from the start and kept me turning the pages. It was a combination of everything you would hope for in a historical romance...the exciting backdrop of war between the Scottish and the English, lots of action and adventure, hidden treasure, steamy passion, untold secrets.and a little bit of magic. The characters were multi-dimensional and full of depth. You couldn't help but root for Gavin and Christian. They had such incredible chemistry and were obviously meant to find each other. I have read many books that take place during this time in history and this is surely one of the better ones. There is a great deal of historical information and it is presented in an entertaining way, woven seamlessly into the story. The details of life during these times was well presented and had a life-like feeling. Both well written and engaging, this novel is one I would highly recommend.


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The Angel Knight Susan King 9780451406620 Books Reviews

I first fell in love with Susan Fraser King's books with Lady Macbeth- a spectacular look at the history of Scotland surrounding Macbeth's reign and a great story about the strength and intelligence of his wife. I decided to try out her more "traditional" historical romance with The Angel Knight, and I was not disappointed.

King does a beautiful job describing the political and cultural atmosphere during the time of Edward Longshanks and Robert the Bruce. The love story is beautiful as well, and is based upon actual events in history - the caging of Scottish women (notably Scottish nobility), suspended from the walls of a castle, exposed to the elements and on public display, sometimes for months. Although our H and h do not seem to be actual characters from history, their story is just as compelling as real events.

Their love story is not rushed and takes time to develop, which made it all the sweeter. Their stories are so moving, and King's writing draws the reader in - the emotions are palpable and believable. There is some descriptive sex - but if that's not your thing, you can skim over it without losing the story. I thought it a bit wordy myself, but I always think it adds to the esthetic quality of a love story, when it's done right.

There is also the added theme of healing touch - made more magical and mysterious in this book. There are also some connections made to the legends of King Arthur, but they do not dominate the major crux of the story. Secondary characters are many, marvelous, and begging for novels of their own.

If you love Scottish history, and you love a good romance, this is a stunner of a book. My only criticism is that I thought the ending was a bit cliché, but it was still good. I am surprised I hadn't come across this book until now. This was the type of book that I couldn't wait to get back to every day, so my house is a mess, but my literary needs are satisfied, and I am on to my next SFK book.
This book is my favorite love story of all time. Yes, it is barbaric, but it is realistic and honest in its historical value. King Edward (LongShanks) was a despicable, greedy and barbaric King. If you can't handle that part of history, don't read this book. While it is a work of fiction, some of the events in this book are based on true Scottish history. The essence of the book is a beautiful love story amidst Scotlands' struggle to survive England and its corruption.
Grab your old Mariah Carey CD and travel back to 1996 with me as I review The Angel Knight by Susan King. I devoured this book in three days. It is a common historical tale of a reluctant heroine forced into marriage by a rebel hero. There are plenty of redundant qualities...

* The Bruce is leading a rebellion against a greedy English King
* The heroine has no choice in her marriage(s)
* The hero saves the heroine from a sure death

Although, there are distinguishing differences that made this fiction tale enjoyable...

* The alpha male saves the damsel in distress and marries her while she is unconscious
* Magic and mythical tales are sprinkled throughout in a delicate way that drives the plot forward in a way that is not so forward that it makes it a paranormal or science fiction romance
* The main characters aren't hell-bent on hating each other. Their love is swift, but wonderfully illustrated
* The plot isn't drawn down with typical misunderstandings you see coming a million miles away

Sub-characters and main characters alike are vivid and enjoyable. This book is easily squeezed into your busy life. I put my down twice during this read and still had the drive to finish it. It isn't my favorite historical romance, but an intriguing read never-the-less.

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I took a chance on this, and I'm glad I did.

I had sworn off Scottish historical romances because some of them are so violent and sad. Other than the opening scenes with Christian in the cage, this book manages to show the plight of the people without torturing or killing off loved ones (hope that's not a spoiler, but maybe it makes a difference to others besides me).

The hero is angelic but more complex than that. The heroine is physically fragile but mentally strong. She is confident without dominating anyone or fighting alongside the men.

The book could use another proofreading pass for minor errors, but the writing is fine. In fact, I was impressed that all the loose ends were woven back into the story, sometimes more than once. Now I'm excited to read the sequel.
Fantastic story during the time of King Edward and Robert the Bruce. This novel grabbed me from the start and kept me turning the pages. It was a combination of everything you would hope for in a historical romance...the exciting backdrop of war between the Scottish and the English, lots of action and adventure, hidden treasure, steamy passion, untold secrets.and a little bit of magic. The characters were multi-dimensional and full of depth. You couldn't help but root for Gavin and Christian. They had such incredible chemistry and were obviously meant to find each other. I have read many books that take place during this time in history and this is surely one of the better ones. There is a great deal of historical information and it is presented in an entertaining way, woven seamlessly into the story. The details of life during these times was well presented and had a life-like feeling. Both well written and engaging, this novel is one I would highly recommend.