Sometimes the monsters are only shadows of bigger monsters.

In 1199, Lady Eleanor de Levan and Sir Alec Earnblaec have finally settled into a life of peace. That is, until a chance encounter in a marketplace resurrects old ghosts and leaves Eleanor scrambling to piece together more of her past.

Twenty-seven years prior, Lady Igraine le Brun betrayed her family to marry for love. As Eleanor’s parents’ love story is revealed, so are the layers of loyalty binding Igraine to Lord Montag, the brother she will one day entrust her only child to. Family secrets are revealed that are tangled with love, betrayal, and echoes of a monster who is stepping out of shadow.

The books in this series may be read as stand-alone novels, but it is recommended to read them in order. Though Lady of the Tournament is in some ways a prequel, it is intended to be read after Knightess.

This is a story for readers that want a little romance with their plot, not the other way around. In true J.A. Stein style, the story twists and turns from light to dark to something in between in an emotional dance that will resonate with you long after you close the book.

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