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Seasons of Fortitude #5
Silent Knight: Alexander
◆◆ Secrets of the past will no longer stay silent. ◆◆ The Alexander Masterson is a mercenary trained in the art of war. Despite his twisted leg, he still fights just as well as a knight. With his father's dying breath, the man reveals a shocking secret that causes Alex to question his own identity. Just before Christmas, he starts out on a journey to discover the truth about his life. The Lady Charlotte Ashworth is a barren widow who desires to marry once more. While visiting at Lady Summer's castle one winter, she meets a lame stranger who is ridiculed by others and shunned because of who he is. Charlotte, however, believes him to be the bravest man she's ever met and also the kindest. As they form an unlikely friendship, she finds herself falling for the man with the limp. She also discovers that he's harboring a surprising secret that can change everything in his life if he chooses to reveal it. Will two people find the love and happiness they long for, even though challenging circumstances keep them apart?
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Elizabeth Rose
252Ìýbooks1,278ÌýfollowersElizabeth Rose is the author of medieval, paranormal, fantasy and contemporary novels. While based on romance, her novels have complex plots, action and suspense. She loves writing bad boy tortured heroes and empowered feisty heroines.
Her books have won rave reviews, and been seen on The History Channel as well as Wild Chicago. Elizabeth's books have won and been finalists in many contests. Here is a partial list:
Highland Spirit - Highland Chronicles WINNER of the Raven Award.
Bedeviled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER Creme de la Cover Contest
Beguiled - Portals of Destiny, WINNER - Creme de la Cover Contest
RONE Award finalists include:
Doubting Thomas - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Steel - Highland Chronicles
Tristan - Pirate Lords
Igniting Andrew - Bad Boys of Sweetwater
Highland Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Seductive Secrets - Secrets of the Heart
Forgotten Secrets - all Secrets of the Heart
Summer's Reign - Seasons of Fortitude
Kindle Book Review Awards finalist and semi-finalist:
Highland Secrets
Forgotten Secrets
International Digital Award finalist:
Highland Spring - Seasons of Fortitude
Golden Palm Finalist:
Mary, Mary - Once Upon a Rhyme
Raven Awards Best Cover finalist:
May Queen - Holiday Knights
Raven Awards Runner-Up:
Lady and the Wolf - Tangled Tales
Books and Benches Reviewer's Choice:
Restless Sea Lord - Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Sapphire Award Finalist:
Kyros' Secret - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice:
Thief of Olympus - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
Seen on the History Channel:
The Oracle of Delphi - Greek Myth Fantasy Series
And More!
Elizabeth is known for her many series which include:
Below the Salt Series
Highland Outcasts
Portals of Destiny
Legacy of the Blade
Daughters of the Dagger
Elemental Magick Series
Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series Greek Myth Fantasy Series
MadMan MacKeefe Series
Legendary Bastards of the Crown
Seasons of Fortitude
Secrets of the Heart
Second in Command
Pirate Lords
Highland Chronicles
Barons of the Cinque Ports
Tangled Tales Once Upon a Rhyme
Holiday Knights
Dark Encounters
Cowboys of the Old West
Working Man Series, and more!
Someday Elizabeth hopes to visit the castles of Scotland and England personally. However, she has been to the jungles of Peru and Machu Picchu which inspired her novels, Curse of the Condor and Bistro Bachelor.
Visit her website to view her latest books and to read excerpts of her work. .
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October 7, 2019
Rating: 3.5/5.0
This historical fiction makes for a quick afternoon read! This story is quite short and immediately jumps right into action.
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This historical fiction makes for a quick afternoon read! This story is quite short and immediately jumps right into action.
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October 2, 2019"This historical fiction makes for a quick afternoon read!"
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March 25, 2021
Alexander /Alex- has a deformed leg since birth. Raised by his dad Crandle Masterson
Charlotte - widow over 7 yrs and been living in a convent, thought to be barren .
I wasn't sure about reading this one, being I really could not figure out who Alexander was and what tie he had to other series. As most 2nd in command series the main character is from another series. All I knew it was from Season of Fortitude series but not which story. I loved that series, so I went ahead and read it. So glad I did! Once I found out who he was in the other series ( don't worry you find out in the 1st chapter) it all made sense and I was eager to read on. I enjoyed how the story unfolds, as he search to find out if what his dad says is true and he finds love and acceptance along the way. Absolutely loved his character. Charlotte is amazing as well. Their story has a loving HEA!
Charlotte - widow over 7 yrs and been living in a convent, thought to be barren .
I wasn't sure about reading this one, being I really could not figure out who Alexander was and what tie he had to other series. As most 2nd in command series the main character is from another series. All I knew it was from Season of Fortitude series but not which story. I loved that series, so I went ahead and read it. So glad I did! Once I found out who he was in the other series ( don't worry you find out in the 1st chapter) it all made sense and I was eager to read on. I enjoyed how the story unfolds, as he search to find out if what his dad says is true and he finds love and acceptance along the way. Absolutely loved his character. Charlotte is amazing as well. Their story has a loving HEA!
January 14, 2022
5 STARS, MEDIEVAL ROMANCE ACTION
This 5 STARS short read novel is well written and gives great insight into the actions of how some medieval characters decorated, celebrated, & supped on for their wonderful Christmas cheer. Not to forget, Alex/Peter, as he went about wondering if the man he had called father his whole life who died had told him the truth of his identity on his death bed even as he fell in love & enjoyed the Christmas celebrations with the Lady Summer & her family. He realized this beautiful wonderful woman could be his mother, & her daughters his sisters & he die see a likeness with her eldest son who would be his brother; it brought tears to his eyes & also scared him to consider this, him with his lame leg, him, a mercenary.
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This 5 STARS short read novel is well written and gives great insight into the actions of how some medieval characters decorated, celebrated, & supped on for their wonderful Christmas cheer. Not to forget, Alex/Peter, as he went about wondering if the man he had called father his whole life who died had told him the truth of his identity on his death bed even as he fell in love & enjoyed the Christmas celebrations with the Lady Summer & her family. He realized this beautiful wonderful woman could be his mother, & her daughters his sisters & he die see a likeness with her eldest son who would be his brother; it brought tears to his eyes & also scared him to consider this, him with his lame leg, him, a mercenary.
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March 8, 2019
Finding out who you really are as your father is dying, can destroy everything you believed was true!! Alexander, born lame, has lived his life as a mercenary despite his disability. As he learns his real identity, he journeys to find the truth and meets Lady Charlotte. Beautiful and looking for a husband, Alex feels he would not have a chance with his past and his lameness. But love has a way of breaking down barriers and I could only turn the pages quickly to see what would happen!!!
This was part of the Christmas Knights Collection
This was part of the Christmas Knights Collection
December 24, 2020
Elizabeth Rose you did it again, but I think this lovely little romance is my favorite. The story of Alexander Peter and lady Charlotte. I love this book. This book is about second chances, in love and in life. Reading this short story felt real the characters, the differences in two imperfect people finding love. So far this story touched my heart a little more.
September 2, 2023
surprises
When Alex is told by his father that he is Peter and Lady Summer is his mother he does not believe it. He goes to find her and meets Charlotte.
Who he fallen in love with and she with him. The entire family is thrilled to have him in their family. It was a very sweet story
When Alex is told by his father that he is Peter and Lady Summer is his mother he does not believe it. He goes to find her and meets Charlotte.
Who he fallen in love with and she with him. The entire family is thrilled to have him in their family. It was a very sweet story
February 6, 2019
Alex and Charlotte
What a wonderful story! The idea of a knight with a disability that overcame it to fight so well is so encouraging and uplifting! I love the way Ms Rose weaves her tales this way!
What a wonderful story! The idea of a knight with a disability that overcame it to fight so well is so encouraging and uplifting! I love the way Ms Rose weaves her tales this way!
February 7, 2019
Back from the dead.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. I haven't read Summer, yet, but the snip I read at the end of this story gave me a clue to how Alex survived.
Christmas was the right time for the story.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. I haven't read Summer, yet, but the snip I read at the end of this story gave me a clue to how Alex survived.
Christmas was the right time for the story.
March 29, 2019
4 stars
Good story. I love the bastard triplets stories. This is a short but poignant story. I like the way everyone accepted Alex and his disability. Would be good to know how his life turns out.
Good story. I love the bastard triplets stories. This is a short but poignant story. I like the way everyone accepted Alex and his disability. Would be good to know how his life turns out.
November 27, 2020
A short story which delves into the true identity of Alexander. There are some lovely, caring characters and some cruel or careless characters when dealing with disabilities. It’s rather nice to find a hero with a disability.
April 3, 2022
Beautiful love story
I enjoyed this book. I love good stories that end well. I would say Alex Peter had a club foot. My middle daughter wore braces as they caught it early. My oldest daughter has one lef slightly twisted. They wouldn’t have had treatment for that then.
I enjoyed this book. I love good stories that end well. I would say Alex Peter had a club foot. My middle daughter wore braces as they caught it early. My oldest daughter has one lef slightly twisted. They wouldn’t have had treatment for that then.
March 14, 2019
EXCELLENT and EXCITING
I loved the intrigue into Alex's birth and all the characters. This was a sweet and heartwarming story. This book and series were worth reading.
I loved the intrigue into Alex's birth and all the characters. This was a sweet and heartwarming story. This book and series were worth reading.
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