Knight by Kristen Ashley

Reviewed by Lucy
Recommended 18+
Adult read

In anticipation of Deacon, the next to be released in Kristen Ashley's Unfinished Hero's series on September 23, 2014, I thought to rewind and go back to the beginning to her first novel in the series titled Knight. I have enjoyed nearly all of what this author has created over the years, some more than others, but I will say overall, she rarely disappoints. This book and series for me was no different.It is by far one of her darker novels, telling the story of characters who have survived trauma and unusual upbringings that have left a lingering effect on their lives for better or for worse.

Our story begins with Anya, a woman who has struggled most of her life, including financially after being orphaned as a young girl and raised by an alcoholic neglectful aunt. While begrudgingly attending a party, she meets Knight, a young wealthy mysterious and harsh man. The two couldn't be more different. Knight is mysterious with a dark edge and well off while Anya is sweet, kind, good natured as she struggles from week to week to make ends meat.

Knight decides to leave Anya alone despite being enamored with her, believing her to be better off with a normal traditional man, something Knight most definitely is not. That changes when Knight finds Anya in his nightclub. Finding her in a bad situation, he decides he doesn't care if he's right for her. He pursues her, deciding he's going to take care of her by making her life easier and goes about doing just that. This is something Anya hasn't had since the passing of her parents.

Throughout this book, most of the time I found Knight to be either a bastard or the best thing since chocolate. I won't say anything more, no plot spoilers. What I will say is this is by far more than a boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, girl falls for boy and both live happily every after. Kristen Ashley in my opinion delivers yet again. This is definitely an anti-hero type book, darker than your average romance read. For $3.99 it's a good value, a recommended 4 star read.

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