From the desk of ~
DONA PENZA TATTLE, ESQ.
AND
ASSOCIATE WRYE
BALDERDASH
Greetings!
Tattle struts with puce feathers bouncing into the
office with a twirl of her long red skirt and a brilliant smile, dressed for
the month of hearts, flowers, jewels, chocolate (especially chocolate) and
romance. “It is a perfect day, m’friend, for a Love of Literature Leap Review."
Wrye watches Penza procure binoculars from a desk
drawer. “Why the nouveau accessory, we never view from afar, one and only Queen
of Tittle-tattle.” Leaning back in his chair, legs propped up on the replica of
an eighteenth century desk, arms folded behind his head, and eyes semi-closed,
Wrye utters, “Hmmm? Bird watching, are we?”
Reacting appalled, "I am not a twitcher or
birder or ornithologist."
“I am duly ready,” he says, pops up, and then slides
an elegant saber into a sheath at his hip. "My quidnunc you are more the
busybody ornivoyeur."
Ignoring, she quips, “Ah, but this time, there is possibly
a war afoot, and I would much prefer the top of a grassy knoll to being too
close, dwarfs and men with clashing swords isn’t my cuppa hotty toddy.” She
pauses as she catches the effect of her bopping curls in the mirror and pats them
with approval.
Wrye holds out his hand palm down in a sweeping
gesture, offering first jump to Tattle, “After you, Mon Ami Wary.” Bows,
"Jump for joy... of reading!"
DESPERATE
KNIGHT (Knights of Kilbourne Book 2)
by Keith W. Willis
“DESPERATE KNIGHT has everything a reader could want in a fantasy
from sword wielding action and blustering adventure to a dash of romance,
spies, courtiers, clergyman, scoundrels and wizards with an unquestionable
overlay of humor and, of course, a dragon. Who can resist a dragon, especially
a hiccupping one? Not me! As the indomitable Morgan McRobbie and spirited Lady
Marissa duBerry escort Prince Robert to the dwarfs’ kingdom, peril, treachery
and deceit stalk them.” Wrye draws his sword and pokes the air as if to
emphasize his statement.
“An endless feud demands a treaty, but as the king
strives for peace, others plot for war between men and dwarves.” Tattle swings
her hooped skirt, liking the feel of swishing, and then frowns, thinking she
chose the wrong period costume. “Being a true friend to the king, Morgan agrees
to escort Prince Robert to the dwarf kingdom. The indomitable Lady Marissa
insists on going which enhances the endless banter between the hero and
heroine.”
“Their hearts play tugs of war as dastardly schemes
unfold, leaving the pair uncertain as to whom to trust. Meanwhile, a kidnapped
dwarf detours Morgan’s attention while an amorous rival diverts Marissa’s
interests. That along with a wizard’s forecasts erodes at any possibility of
Morgan and Marissa finding their forever after.”
“Just like a box of chocolates.” Tattle grins at her
reference to a favorite movie. “You never know what each chapter holds and
where it will take you. Yes, a page flipper and an all nighter is in store for every reader. The characters are so
dimensional you can’t separate fictional from real, especially Morgan, who has
flaws enough to make him relatable. Marissa
is a Renaissance woman with a modern, independent flair that keeps you cheering
her on to happiness. The villains are slimy and dark enough to make you adore
hating them, while the dragon is, well, a personality all to himself.”
“I like the use of language and wordage in Keith’s
books. The story is an easy read yet layered with action verbiage and relatable
dialogue. As for the plotline, just when you think you know it’s path, it takes
you on a different, unexpected road. At every turn there is a twist, and at
every twist there is a detour. Though it’s not factual history, it reads like a
masterful historical piece and makes you wonder… maybe it did happen after
all.” Wrye clicks his heels and offers the author a salute.
“Though the characters are constantly in
devastating, sometimes heinous situations, humor accents the dank, morose mood.
And there is just enough romance to satisfy the happily-ever-after minded of
us. I recommend this book without reservation. ”
Wrye nods in agreement. “Also, this story seamlessly
takes up where, book one of the Knights of Kilbourne series TRAITOR KNIGHT
leaves off, so I advise you read it in sequence but it’s not necessary. My suggestion,
read both!”
Until next time, keep reading!
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