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Book Review of A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery/Taggart)

A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery/Taggart)
A Knight in Shining Armor (Montgomery/Taggart)
Author: Jude Deveraux
Genre: Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


A classic Deveraux. She never repeated this type of story again and always have felt it was her best.

A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR is a delightful tale full of adventure, wit and excitement, with characters that are well-rounded and fully realized. I adored Nicholas' enthusiasm about modern technology and Dougless' soft-heartedness is very endearing. And even though she comes across as a pushover at the beginning, it is this vulnerability that endeared her to me, for here is a woman who aimed to please everyone, especially her too-perfect family, all her life and then she finally meets this arrogant aristocrat who appreciates her for what she is and doesn't find her wanting. And the love that develops between them is so sweet that I found myself crying in some part, half-dreading to get to the part when they would be separated.

This book is so worth the read. I've read a few medieval romances and I must say that this is one of the best. Sure, the plot is nothing unique - knight in shining armor rescues damsel in distress, but what makes this an extraordinary novel is the vibrant characters, well-detailed descriptions and just the sheer poignancy of the story that is guaranteed to enthrall.