6/1/10

BLOG TOUR & GIVEAWAY: Knight of Passion by Margaret Mallory (Book Review 2010-91)

Product Description

HOW CAN THIS PASSIONATE KNIGHT...
Renowned beauty Lady Linnet is torn between two desires: revenge on those who destroyed her family or marriage to her childhood sweetheart Sir James Rayburn. One fateful night, she makes a misguided choice: she sacrifices Jamie's love for a chance at vengeance.

TRUST A BEAUTY WITH A PAST?
Jamie Rayburn returns to England in search of a virtuous wife-only to find the lovely Linnet as bewitching as ever. Their reckless affair ignites anew, even hotter than before, although Jamie vows to never again trust her with his heart. Then just as Linnet begins to make amends, she's tempted by one last opportunity to settle old scores. But a final retribution could cost her Jamie's love - this time forever.

About the Author

Margaret Mallory surprised her friends and family by abandoning her legal career to spend her days writing stories of romance and adventure. Finally, she can satisfy her passion for justice by writing stories that punish the bad and reward the worthy--after a struggle, of course. She grew up in Northern Michigan and now lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, two children, fierce cat and silly dog.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Forever (June 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446559865
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446559867
SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

LOVED IT

What can I say?  This book is a gem!    The characters jump off the page, there is intrigue, paranormal elements, witty dialogue, do I need to continue?   Of course!  I am really getting back into romance novels and I wish there was a better term to describe them since I don't think the term really suffices.  Knight of Passion is my first book by Margaret Mallory and I am incredibly impressed.  I am going to go have to get the other two books in this series.  I can only imagine that the debut of this series is equally as wonderful as this one.
This book works on so many levels:  excellent plot that keeps you guessing until the end with several twists and turns and believable characters that make the plot come alive.  You can just feel the fabric that Linnet markets and feel every emotion that she has.  Jamie is the perfect foil for Linnet and I now wish that I had started at the beginning of this series, but there was no problem in getting involved and caring for these characters. YAY!!

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Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 6.15.10
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78 comments:

  1. holdenjJune 1, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    I don't read as many of the historical romances, but this sure sounds good. Thanks for the info and chance to win.
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  2. holdenjJune 1, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    I'm a follower.
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  3. holdenjJune 1, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Mallory's earlier knight tale, Knight of Pleasure, is a RITA finalist!
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  4. ReadingJune 1, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Please count me in. Thanks for the chance. I would love to win this one. Looks like a great read for the beach!

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  5. ReadingJune 1, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I am a follower.

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  6. ReadingJune 1, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Ms. Mallory spent two years in Afica. I would love to hear more about that.

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  7. Margaret MalloryJune 1, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful review, Mary! After working away for months alone on my laptop, it is just lovely to read an enthusiastic review. I do hope you go back and read the other 2 in the series. ;)

    Someone asked about my 2 years in Africa. My dad was an aggie & worked for USAID training guys over there to do what county extension agents do here for farmers. I was in 7th & 8th grades & had to go to boarding school in the country.

    Good luck to the commenters!
    Margaret

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  8. Carole SpringJune 1, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    I love historical romance novels and I know I would enjoy reading this one!

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  9. Carole SpringJune 1, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I'm a follower via GFC as Carole Spring.

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  10. Carole SpringJune 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM

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  11. Carole SpringJune 1, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    I visited margaretmallory.com and learned that since her two children are now both in college, Margaret spends most of her time working on her next books.

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  12. DianaJune 1, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Intriguing plot! Sounds like a book I would love. Count me in!

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  13. Martha LawsonJune 1, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Please enter me for this one.

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  14. Martha LawsonJune 1, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    I follow on gfc

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  15. throuthehazeJune 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Count me in please
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  16. throuthehazeJune 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM

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  17. throuthehazeJune 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    friend on GoodReads-Raelena
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  18. Momma Told MeJune 2, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    Thanks for the chance!
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  19. ReadingJune 2, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    Daily Entry 6/2

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  20. Renee GJune 2, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Would love to read this.
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  21. ArchJune 2, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    I haven't read any historical fiction till now but would love to make a start with this book...

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  22. debbieJune 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    I like historical romances, I would love to read the book.
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  23. debbieJune 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    I am a gfc follower.
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  24. ShannonJune 2, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    This sounds like an enjoyable read. =)
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  25. ShannonJune 2, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    I'm a follower.
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  26. ShannonJune 2, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    The author's office mates are real animals. =)
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  27. Carole SpringJune 2, 2010 at 9:13 PM

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  28. Carole SpringJune 2, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    I would enjoy reading this
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  29. Margaret MalloryJune 2, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Nice to see so many comments! Now I better get back to work--my next book is due in less than 3 weeks. Yikes.

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  30. holdenjJune 3, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Daily entry for 6/3. Thanks!
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  31. ReadingJune 3, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Daily Entry 6/3

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  33. holdenjJune 4, 2010 at 6:17 AM

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  34. ReadingJune 4, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Daily Entry 6/4

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  35. Carole SpringJune 4, 2010 at 2:26 PM

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  37. ReadingJune 5, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Daily Entry 6/5

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  38. holdenjJune 5, 2010 at 6:38 AM

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  39. Carole SpringJune 5, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    great giveaway

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  41. holdenjJune 6, 2010 at 11:02 AM

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  42. ReadingJune 6, 2010 at 2:57 PM

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  43. ReadingJune 7, 2010 at 6:35 AM

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  44. Carole SpringJune 7, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Sounds like a book I would enjoy!

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  46. holdenjJune 8, 2010 at 5:09 PM

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  47. Carole SpringJune 8, 2010 at 10:47 PM

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  48. ReadingJune 9, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    Daily entry 6/9

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  49. holdenjJune 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM

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  50. michelleJune 9, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    ooh! I've been dying to read this series. I don't usually read historicals but for some reason I've been attracted to this series since I saw the first cover....so count me in!

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  51. michelleJune 9, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    +1 I'm a follower already

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  52. michelleJune 9, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    +1 I'm a friend on Goodreads

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  53. michelleJune 9, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    +1 I've been to Margaret's website a lot and she has a cat that looks like mine! :)

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  54. Carole SpringJune 9, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Sounds like a book I would enjoy!

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  56. holdenjJune 10, 2010 at 4:54 PM

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  57. Carole SpringJune 10, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks for the chance
    Sounds like a book I would enjoy!

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  59. holdenjJune 11, 2010 at 6:49 AM

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  60. Carole SpringJune 11, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Great giveaway!

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  62. holdenjJune 12, 2010 at 5:16 AM

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  63. ReadingJune 12, 2010 at 4:50 PM

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  64. Carole SpringJune 12, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  66. ReadingJune 13, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    Daily Entry 6/13

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  67. Carole SpringJune 13, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  69. holdenjJune 13, 2010 at 2:41 PM

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  70. Dawn M.June 13, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I would love the chance to read this. Count me in, please!

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  71. Dawn M.June 13, 2010 at 10:46 PM

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  72. holdenjJune 14, 2010 at 5:16 AM

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  73. ReadingJune 14, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Daily Entry 6/14

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  74. Carole SpringJune 14, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  76. holdenjJune 15, 2010 at 5:05 AM

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  78. BookHoundsJune 16, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    The Winners are:
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    JHolden955 (#45)
    mishcara (#55)
    lizzi0915 (#83)
    bookofsecrets (#11)

    An email has been sent to the winners and they have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen!

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