Nighthawk
Kathryn Le Veque
Medieval Romance
1271 A.D. – The Wolfe’s greatest son is a man known as NIGHTHAWK.
Patrick de Wolfe is every bit his father’s son – cunning, intelligent, and ruthless. An enormous man with his father’s dark hair and his mother’s pale green eyes, he’s the man destined to lead William de Wolfe’s great legacy. He is so great, in fact, that the king has personally asked for his service, as one of the king’s personal body guards. On the eve of Patrick departing for this auspicious assignment, he finds himself caught up in a skirmish along the Scots border.
And a prize lands in his lap that will change his destiny.
A prize in the form of a Scots captive harboring a deadly and important secret, one that could bring war and destruction upon those who shelter her. When Brighton “Bridey” de Favereux is rescued by the powerful English knight, she is taken back to the massive fortress of Questing Castle, seat of the legendary de Wolfe family. Having known nothing but hardship and cruelty her entire life, she is surprised when they are kind to her. The English, who are supposed to be her mortal enemy, are gracious and generous. For the first time, she understands that people can be kind to each other.
And the kindest one of all is the man who saved her.
Some loves are unexpected while others are instantly realized. The love between Patrick and Brighton is something that comes from a deeper place of understanding and attraction, a powerful love that cannot be denied… but it is a love that may cost them both their very lives when Bridey’s terrible secret is uncovered.
Uncaged Review: When I wanted to continue reading in this author’s world, I decided to stay with the de Wolfe clan and this story centers around Patrick, known as the Nighthawk and one of the most feared sons of The Wolfe and maintains control over Berwick Castle, not far from his father’s domain, Questing Castle. Berwick Castle is a large, almost impenetrable castle. Patrick is known as the Nighthawk, making his own name for himself for his prowess at war and is getting ready to travel to London to a prestigious position with the King. He comes upon a skirmish on the border and finds a woman captive by some reivers. When captured he finds she’s a postulate for a priory and was kidnapped by the men. Along with the woman, Brighton, was a nun, whom Patrick finds and is told a tale by the nun’s dying words.
Taking her back to Berwick, he decides to get counsel from his father, William. But things will spin out of control, and Patrick will need to decide if his feelings of wanting to protect the woman is just his honor or something more. There are a lot of secrets that have been kept from Brighton, and the de Wolfe’s could become a target from a Scottish clan and some Norsemen.
This was an action-packed book, and the family members are back here, along with a gaggle of grandkids. William is older now, but still a force to be reckoned with, along with their wives. The romance isn’t quite as fast as William and Jordan, but William will soon find out that his son has become a formidable man.
I don’t know how the author can sweep us into the epic journey, but I’m along for the ride. I was completely in awe of the masterful way this story was told, and how this author astonishes me every time I read one her books.
Reviewed by Cyrene
5 Stars
