Ash’s review of A Knight’s Enchantment by Lindsay Townsend
Historical Romance released by Zebra 1 Jun 10
I don’t really have anything really bad to say about A Knight’s Enchantment, but sadly I don’t really have anything really good to say either.
This book starts off pretty well, Joanna and Hugh do not get along right away and I enjoy it when a couple starts off at odds with each other. Sadly it never really goes anywhere. What could have been steamy tension just slowly turned into they like each other, and by then I just didn’t care enough to see where else they take it. I was bored by both of them, together and apart. Hugh had the potential to be a great hero, but every time he started to get interesting, it was on to the next scene. I didn’t care for Joanna from the start. I cared more for Hugh’s brother, who was never even really around.
The big “issue” is, again, boring. They have to save their loved ones who are imprisoned together. Instead of doing the smart thing and working together, they continue to make things harder on themselves. This book just lacked any spark for me, and it was turning into a chore to read.I think this story is more for someone looking for a charming love story, rather than an exciting romance.
Also, it doesn’t really have to do with the story, but I just have to throw this in. It annoys me greatly that on the summary it claims Hugh is captivated by Joanna’s beauty, when his first thought after seeing her is “She was not even pretty: too tanned and long-nosed, and her hair was not blond”. Just another pet peeve of mine I suppose.
Grade: DNF
Summary:
Desperate to liberate her father who is being held prisoner by the corrupt Bishop Thomas, Joanna of Glastonbury must use her skills as an alchemist to produce an elixir for eternal life. Gold is a key ingredient, and while panning for its rare gleam, Joanna struggles to rescue a boy who is drowning – until a knight comes to her aid. When Joanna lays eyes on the handsome man, a scorching desire is sparked deep within her.Hugh Manhill is captivated by Joanna’s stunning beauty. When he and Joanna discover they share a mutual hatred of the Bishop, they devise a daring plan to save their imprisoned family members. Their common mission strengthens their undeniable bond. Soon, neither can resist their all-consuming passion as they risk all for love…
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