Dangerous Favor

by Joyce DiPastena

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Mathilde needs a champion. And Lady Violette's tournament seems the perfect place to find one.

When the beautiful Lady Violette hosts a tournament, Mathilde de Riavelle attends hoping to find some brave knight who can help her prove her father innocent of an accusation of theft. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father's past. Furthermore, Therri embodies all her romantic dreams. Mathilde is determined to win his love. If she can just stop thinking about his friend, Etienne, who is too charming to be trusted with anything, especially her heart.

Etienne de Brielle has neither wealth nor connections, but he is smitten with Mathilde at a glance. Unfortunately, his eager attempts to capture her attention go awry, convincing her that he wants to seduce her. If he can win glory in her name on the tournament field, perhaps he can change her mind. He tricks her into granting him her favor, an embroidered white ribbon, to wear in the mêlée. But instead of honoring her, he is wounded by an unknown knight trying to steal her ribbon from him.

What secret does Mathilde’s favor hold? Is it related to her father’s crime? Their search for answers gradually opens Mathilde’s eyes to Etienne’s true worth. But before he can prove himself the true hero of her dreams, he must rescue her from a nightmare from her past.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Action/Adventure, Medieval

Series

Poitevin Hearts • Book 5

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

3 Moderate

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

August 27, 2015

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one, Murder or attempted murder, Stalking or harassment, Substance use (non-addiction) / intoxication, War or battle scenes

Editorial Reviews

"I can't get enough of Joyce DiPastena's books and the rich world of medieval France with its tangled web of loyalties of love. . . . Mathilde and Etienne's sweet romance will curl your toes and make you smile." --Jennifer, Clean Romance Reviews

"Joyce DiPastena is the queen of sweet medieval romance. She pulls the reader into a story full of romance, intrigue, politics, and history. I thoroughly enjoyed Dangerous Favor and look forward to reading it again and again." --LDS Women's Book Review

Nothing like a great novel to read, and this is one.

There is nothing like a book that wakes up the senses and you just have to keep reading.So that's what a good author does.

Brilliant!

Brilliant!

A clean, suspenseful medieval romance.

The story about the young men from Loyalty's Web, Therri de Laurant and Etienne de Brielle resumes in this book. While most of the story is focused on Etienne and Mathilde, Therri also figures large in it. With brief appearances of Helene, Countess of Gunthar and her husband, as well as Sir Triston and Siri, this book unites both a suspenseful storyline and continuity with Loyalty's Web and Illuminations of the Heart.I have enjoyed all of Joyce DiPastena's books. Loyalty's Web is my favorite, but this one is an enjoyable read, as well.

Thanks, Joyce

Are you, like me, a Christian woman who loves medieval romance novels, but hates when they go all the wrong places? I am such a fan of Joyce DiPastena's books. I have read every one and anxiously wait for her next creation. They are so well written, historically accurate, and wonderfully clean. I find it so rewarding that I can cuddle up and read with complete comfort and satisfaction. "Dangerous Favor" is another triumph...a compelling story with characters full-rounded and genuine. I was particularly fond of Prince Erec and his Enide!

A Great Read!!

I really enjoyed this book! There were a few slow parts for me, but I loved the characters so much that it didn't bother me too much.There are two main characters, Mathilde and Etienne, and the story was told from both perspectives. It was great to hear from both sides of the story. It helped me like them more. Mathilde was a little star struck with a handsome man, Lord Therri, when she first came to the tournament with her brother. She even referred to him as The Vision. Silly, silly girl. She drove me a little crazy thinking Lord Therri, aka The Vision, was the perfect man when she didn't even know him. I liked Etienne all throughout the book. He seemed kind, loyal, and fun to be around.I loved how the story was wrapped around the tradition of giving favors to knights. Women chose their champion knight before the tournaments and gave them something they had on them like a handkerchief or ribbon from their hair. To see all that entailed and the consequences that came was very entertaining.This is a wonderful love story that might appeal more to older teens and adults since their ages are: Mathilde, 18, and Etienne, 24.*I received this book from the publisher. I am not paid for my reviews. My reviews are solely my opinion.*