Chivalrous

Chivalrous by Dina L. Sleiman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dina Sleiman brings us another rollicking and charming tale of medieval life and romance. I enjoyed book one of this series, Dauntless, and Chivalrous is even better.

Gwendolyn Barnes would like nothing better than to be a knight. But as her father’s only daughter, she’s supposed to be relegated to a life behind the castle’s stone walls. Thankfully, he’s rarely home and her brothers indulge her desire to ride and joust.

Allen of Ellsworth wants to make something of himself and travels to a distant kingdom for his chance. Accepted as a knight and quickly placed on the duke’s council, he’s not prepared for the intrigue or the danger to his heart of a tall woman with a taste for adventure.

Medieval times were tough. It’s easy to romanticize times long gone and forget about the ugly realities. Dina Sleiman does a nice job of blending the two. While the hero and heroine lead somewhat charmed lives, those around them are much more stuck in the time period’s reality. I love that the realism of life in the middle ages is portrayed as the backdrop of the romance. Very well done!