When Edouard de Lanceau, son of Moydenshire’s great lord Geoffrey de Lanceau, finds an unconscious wounded woman lying in a river, he’s shocked to recognize Lady Juliana de Greyne, to whom he was once almost betrothed. Years ago, his bet with a friend to win her kiss went awry, and the betrothal never went forward. But Edouard has never forgotten Juliana. Taking her in his arms, he vows to find out who would want her dead, and why, while he rides on to an important meeting on behalf of his ill father.
Lord Geoffrey’s enemies, Veronique Desjardin and her grown son Tye, have returned to Moydenshire to destroy him. Alerted to Edouard’s mission, they take him prisoner and chain him in a tower. Now a hostage, he must fight not only for his life, but for Juliana’s as well.
When Juliana wakes, she has no memory of who she is or what has happened to her. All she knows is she’s captive in a chamber along with a man in chains insisting he knows her and begging her to set him free. For reasons unknown, her feelings for this stranger run strong. Were they once lovers—or is he really a cold-blooded killer? Determined to regain her memories and know the truth, Lady Juliana discovers an inner strength she’s never known and the power of A Knight’s Persuasion.
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When I wrote my historical romance A Knight’s Vengeance, published in paperback by Medallion Press in September 2006, I didn’t intend for it to be the first book in a series. However, the more I thought about creating follow on stories, the more enthralled I became. Why not spend more time with the dynamic characters I’d grown to love through the writing of this novel, my first attempt at a medieval romance that was so much the “book of my heart?” Also, I had a fabulous cast of secondary male characters who deserved to be heroes of their own books and find their lady loves. My publisher supported the idea of follow-on novels, and so, my award-winning Knight’s Series was born.
A Knight’s Persuasion, released earlier this month, is the latest installment and takes place in the fictional county of Moydenshire, England, in the early 13th century. While it’s the fourth title in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone. So can all of the other novels.
Twenty-year-old Edouard de Lanceau is the bold, handsome hero of A Knight’s Persuasion. A trained knight who lives his life by the code of chivalry, he is familiar to my readers as the son and heir of Lord Geoffrey de Lanceau from A Knight’s Vengeance. Also returning are the ravishing but bloodthirsty villainess, Veronique (one of my favorite characters, because she’s SO incredibly wicked!), and her illegitimate son, Tye. He last appeared as a fussy toddler in A Knight’s Temptation (Book 3), but he’s now a grown warrior, raised by his mother to one day kill the man she claims is Tye’s father but who refuses to accept him as his child without proof: Geoffrey.
What binds these bitter enemies together is the heroine, Lady Juliana de Greyne, to whom Edouard was almost betrothed. Their relationship, full of potential, ended badly because of a foolish bet between Edouard and a friend. Edouard soon found himself tricked into a betrothal to Juliana’s sister, even though he desired only Juliana. Months later, while on an important mission on behalf of his father, he’s shocked to find Juliana lying in a river, unconscious from a brutal head wound. She was obviously left for dead. He vows to find out why.
Still harboring strong feelings for her, Edouard takes her to the nearest castle where she was said to be living, to be tended by a healer. Not expecting an ambush, he is overpowered and taken prisoner by Veronique and Tye, who will use him to lure Geoffrey into a murderous trap. Once his lordship is dead, they will kill Edouard and lay claim to Moydenshire.
Edouard is chained in a cold tower, with Juliana as his cellmate. Convinced she knows something important, which is which is why she was left for dead, he asks Juliana to tell him what happened to her, but she can’t remember. She can’t even recall her own name, or ever meeting him. It’s a terrifying situation for her that I felt deeply myself. Fighting his love for her, Edouard tries to win her trust, coax back her memories, and help him escape—before Veronique and Tye fulfill their ambitions.
The unraveling story is packed with danger, adventure, simmering passion, and excitement—hallmarks, I am told, of my previous Knight’s Series books. As with my other novels, I leave enough threads to weave into a follow-on novel, if I’m destined to write one. While I don’t want to reveal exactly how things end up between Edouard and Juliana, I will say that when it comes to true love, there’s no denying A Knight’s Persuasion.
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Many thanks to Catherine for being our guest today. For more information on Catherine’s medieval historical romances, and to read an excerpt from A Knight’s Persuasion, please visit her website here. Leave a comment for the chance to win a signed copy of A Knight’s Persuasion. Good Luck!
Hi Catherine! Hi Mad! Great to be visiting again! I was just at your site when I heard you had a new book coming out to see who’s book it was and if connected to your others. I had the joy to read the first couple of yours and so would love to read more of your medieval romances. I find it a treasure when I find them out. I think its a genre in historical romance that we need more of! With the series, I love the comfort knowing what happens with the other characters and knowing they too get their HEA. Lady Juliana and Edouard story sounds so absorbing! I too want to know who is trying to hurt her. I’m glad knowing you put more of their stories out! With this new related book, is there more characters that will be written related to these? Thanks Catherine PS I love what you did with your site showing which books are connected!
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I do love a good medieval romance. Especially with handsome knights and feisty ladies. I used to devour them when I first started reading romances….now I have to search for them. This looks like a great read!
Thanks for the blog….the book sounds intriguing. Never have read a medieval, but might have to give this one a try! Thank you again. Lisa
:::waving:: Hello Catherine!
I’ve enjoyed all the books in your Knight’s Series and I look forward to reading A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION.
I have a feeling I won’t win the book but when you sign again at the B&N on Sand Lake I’ll send my sister for a signed copy. 🙂
Meljprincess AT aol DOT com
Oooohhh…gotta love those Knights! I enjoyed reading about your series; thanks for visiting.
I do love a good medival romance and add some handsome Knights and you have the perfect story! Can’t wait to read your new release!
I love your books and am looking forward to reading A Knight’s Persuasion.
Hello Caffey! So nice of you to drop by! 🙂 I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed reading the first couple of my books. Thank you! At this point, my Knight’s Series is just going to be four books: A KNIGHT’S VENGEANCE (Book 1); A KNIGHT’S REWARD (Book 2) ; A KNIGHT’S TEMPTATION (Book 3); and my current release A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION (Book 4). But at some point, I hope to write the story for the bad-boy Tye, who definitely deserves a happily-ever-after.
Hi Valere! So nice so see you here! 🙂 I’m with you about liking the “handsome knights and feisty ladies!” I think medieval romances are making a comeback, so hopefully there will be more on bookstore shelves in coming months. Thanks for commenting today!
Hiya Mel K!!!! How are you, my friend? I hope life is treating you very well. I hope your sister’s doing well, too. I don’t have plans to do a book signing at the B & N on Sand Lake Road in the near future, but hope to again at some point. Thanks SOOO much for reading my series and for stopping by! Take care and best wishes.
Hi GSM! 🙂 Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by today. 🙂 It’s a pleasure to “meet” you.
Hi Quilt Lady! I think you and I like the same kind of books! 🙂 Knight’s rock! 🙂 I hope you enjoy A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment today. I appreciate it!
Hello Catherine, I just finished reading this latest book of yours and, while I have only read one of your earlier ones, I found the same attention to medieval details and customs that were in that earlier book. You seem to have found the balance between including facts and telling the story. Your details flesh out the setting and the times, but do not interfere with the flow of the story or the conversations between characters. I enjoyed the book very much.
Keep writing. I need more books to read.
Mary
I enjoy a good medieval romance!
When I first started reading historical romances a few years ago, medieval were not my favorite. I have since changed my mind, there is something inherently honorable and noble about that time period. Your book sounds wonderful, all the best for your release!!
As well as weaving threads into good medievals, you also can weave
those threads into good hints that bring readers to your stories! Your
Knight’s Persuasion seems to be calling my name!
Pat Cochran
gotta love the knights! they can come to my rescue anyday….
Hmmm… It has been a while since I have read about a knight… I have to look into yours… sounds great! 😀
Hello Mary! 🙂 I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION! 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words about my writing. I try very hard to give readers all the interesting details and “flavor” of the medieval period, while keeping in mind that readers want the focus to be on the development of the romantic relationship. I’m so glad to see you here today, and wish you the very best. And I promise, I will keep writing. 🙂
Hi Estella! I totally agree. 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting today.
Hi Karyn! I, too, find that intense sense of honor and nobility really appealing, especially when he’s wearing armor! 🙂 Thanks for your good wishes for A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION. I appreciate your stopping by today!
Hi Pat! 🙂 I’m thrilled that my blog has enticed you to check out A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION! Yay! Thank you for your nice comment.
Hi Kisah! Oh, me too! I think it would be thrilling to be rescued by a bold knight, as long as the situation isn’t too dangerous. I may write romances filled with peril, but in real life, I’m a bit of a chicken . . . 🙂 Shh, don’t tell anyone!
Hi Colleen! Thank you for the kind words about my book! I’m glad it sounds interesting to you. Thanks, too, for dropping by the blog today! I appreciate it. 🙂
Hi Catherine your book sounds awesome I havent read your knights series but I definatly plan to.I love romances with lots of danger
I can’t wait to read the rest of A Knight’s Persuasion. I loved the excerpt. An interesting period in history.
I used to only read historical romances and then I decided I had to branch out. I am going back to myf irst love and I think we may go to Broders so I will be looking for books toread. And yours is on the top.
Hi Lisa! 🙂 It’s great to “meet” you! You MUST try reading medievals. Seriously. What’s not to love about sexy knights and the ladies who end up loving and taming them? I hope you’ll take a chance on one of my books and that you’ll let me know what you think! Thanks so much for commenting today.
Wynter, my dear author friend, it’s wonderful you stopped by! Thanks for your kind words about my books. I am so lucky to have friends like you!
Hello Wanda! 🙂 Thanks for picking up my Knight’s Series! I promise, there’s plenty of danger and romance–and a whole lot more. Thank you for posting today! I love making new reader friends.
Hi Mary! I’m so glad you enjoyed the excerpt! I didn’t have room to put more of that scene on my website, but it’s one of my favorites from the whole book. Thanks for commenting on my blog!
Hi Debby! 🙂 Oh, thank you! Borders should have copies of A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION in stock. I hope you enjoy Edouard and Juliana’s story and would love to know what you think of my book. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate it!
I’ll have to read your books sometime since I like historicals/medievals and knights. 🙂
Wow, this book sounds fantastic! And the book cover is great–it reminds me of a movie cover! 🙂
Hi, Catherine! You are very fond of your characters and very involved in their “lives”. That tells me that “A Knight’s Persuasion” will be a great read! Love the cover : )
Hi, Catherine! Great article! Due to your “author’s persuasion”, I would love to read “A Knight’s Persuasion” : )
Hi Rachael! I hope you’ll pick up one of my Knight’s Series books and let me know what you think! 🙂 It sounds like you and I have similar tastes when it comes to books. I appreciate your stopping by, and thanks for leaving a comment.
Hey Chelsea B! I’m glad you think my book sounds fantastic! Yay! I love the cover, too. Very subtly sensual. By the way, the models are Jason Santiago, who won the Mr. Romance Cover Model Contest at the 2007 Romantic Times Convention, and Chynna Skye Pozzessere, one of the daughters of New York Times best-selling author Heather Graham. I feel so honored to have these two beautiful people on my book cover!
Hi Virginia C! 🙂 You’re right; I am very connected to my characters. As a writer, I think that’s really important, so the characters become dimensional and “real” to my readers. Thank you for your gracious words about my book and I hope you’ll let me know what you think of Edouard and Juliana’s story! It was lovely to “meet” you and best wishes to you!
Hi Gincam! 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed my blog post! 🙂 I’m glad, too, that I enticed you to read A KNIGHT’S PERSUASION! 🙂 Thanks so much for leaving a comment and for your interest in my book.
I loved the excerpt!!! I’m glad I found you today. I love stories of Knights, but don’t seem to find a lot of new ones these days…I’ll definitely look for your book on my next trip to the big book store.
I love medievals, Catherine, and always like yours, glad you keep writing them.
Hi Catherine,
I love medieval historicals and looking forward to yours books.
Catherine, I’m having issues trying to load onto your website. 😦
Hi Mitzi H! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the excerpt! 🙂 Thanks for looking for my book at the bookstore, and I appreciate your comment very much.
Looks like a good story now i may have to take a look at all your books.Going to go look for your page and then list all the series on my to be readed list.
Hi Pam P! I’m very glad to hear you enjoy my books. Thank you! If you’re the Pam P I’m thinking of, you’ve been one of my readers from my very first published book. I’m honored!
Hi Dina! 🙂 It’s so nice to “meet” you! Thanks so much for checking out my books. Thanks, too, for letting me know about the website glitch. My site should be back up and running now.
great, thank you, 🙂
Hey Stacey! Thank you for dropping by! I’m excited that you’re interested enough in my stories to write them on your list. That’s terrific! Thanks bunches!
I went to Borders and they were out. So I ordered it.
Debby, you are awesome!!! Thank you, and I hope you enjoy my book! 🙂