To Tempt A Knight (Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars) [Kindle Edition]

I loved To Tempt A Knight! Ms. Russell delivers a well crafted romantic adventure. Siobhan and William are a hero and heroine to die for. I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the Brotherhood of the Scottish Templar series and look forward to reading the second book, Seducing The Knight.

In this first book in the Stones of Destiny series Russell transports us back to the time of the Templar Knights. Her vivid characterization and rich imagination bring to life Sir William Keith, a Templar and the woman he has vowed to keep safe, Lady Siobhan. Together they share many trials and tribulations including the biggest trial of all, falling in love as they search for the relic hidden by the Templar's and safely guarded by Siobhan's father before he is abducted.

I enjoyed the suspenseful story line and found this to be a page turner. The reader will not be disappointed. I look forward to the next book in the series!

In 1331 Templar Sir William Keith escaped the Papal-French monarch betrayal that killed most of his compatriots. He manages to return to Scotland seeking the home of Sir John Fraser; in spite of the danger he vows loyalty to no one except the Lord.

William plans to find a treasured holy artifact the Spear of Destiny to keep safe. Instead of reaching fellow templar Sir John, who was guarding the relic, he finds the man's concerned daughter Lady Siobhan with the Spear missing and her dad abducted. William widens his pledge to keep Siobhan safe as even family members of a Templar are fair game by La Roche and his murderous band. Together, Siobhan and William also search for the holy Spear and her father while falling in love. However, his oath to God includes a celibacy promise as for instance her father understands having pledged Templar celibacy just before learning he sired an offspring.

This is a profound historical romance that looks deeply at the templar lifestyle just after the betrayal wiped out much of the order. The story line is fast-paced from the moment the lead couple hooks up and never slows as William feels like he has three (his natural hardened sword) and often four (his metallic sword) legs throughout much of the plot. Fans of Templar survival romantic suspense will enjoy TO TEMPT A KNIGHT as the hero's biggest problem is his attraction for the woman he has vowed to keep safe.

Harriet Klausner