The Knight of the Rose continues on from where the first book finishes, with Ara and David struggling to come to terms with what David’s destiny has set into play. Their love for one another is undeniable however they can’t have what they desire the most. With the arrival of Ara’s best friend Mike from Australia, Ara’s emotions are thrown into a spin as he says the three words that will tear her heart in two.This book had me in a bit of turmoil!! I was so on board with David after book one, but during TKOTR after meeting Mike, I fell in love with him too!! His number 1 priority has always been Ara and coming to New England after hearing her confess that she is in love with another guy must’ve been hard for him. They have been Best friends for a long time and know each other better than anyone else. Mike is sweet, kind and a great protector for Ara. He has never seen her scars, only the beauty underneath. David and Mike don’t meet each other until near the end of the book and I would’ve like to see them confront each other as they both love Ara with everything they can and they are both great guys!! It is so hard to pick a team!!Ara continues to grow in this book. Everything that she has been through has shaped her to be a beautiful person. However she has more challenges ahead in this book. David all but disappears after Mike arrives and so her emotions are running around like crazy. She has a big heart but is there room for both of these men in there?I really enjoyed this book even though it didn’t have as much of a paranormal element to it, like book one. We know David is a vampire, but otherwise it could’ve been just about a girl who has 2 guys in her heart, and is trying to choose between them. It was more about the relationships of the main characters and how Ara had to decide to go with her heart or mind. The plot was intense towards the end and the emotional content ran high, but I would love more action!! It is a well written book and after that ending I am intrigued to see what will happen now!!I received a copy of this book from the author (during a tour) in exchange for an honest review. So...I actually thought the first book was ok and looked forward to seeing what would develop in the second book...but it was just awful. I usually don't review books I don't like but I just have to vent. I understand Ara has been through a lot and some of her behavior is forgiven because of that but the whole book is her just contradicting something she said in the previous chapter. She wants David-she wants to move on, she wants to be with mike-she wants to pine for David, she wants to die-she wants to have a long life. I get that these may not be such strange feelings for her....they were just so abrupt I felt like I was constantly missing something.
What do You think about The Knight Of The Rose (2000)?
Once again cheesy as Hell, but I still love it. Well Done Ms Hudson :)
—Andy
Couldn't finish. Ara was to annoying for my tastes.
—Deb
