5 out of 5 stars
There aren’t enough adjectives to describe SHE WALKS IN LOVE,
the second installment in the Protector of the Spear series by MaryLu Tyndall.
Amazing imagery, intense spiritual warfare, thrilling adventure, and
captivating chemistry between Lady Cristiana D’Clere, the protector of the Spear,
and Sir Jarin the Just, the knight determined to see her returned to her
rightful place at Luxley Castle.
As the book starts, Lady Cristiana has already escaped from one
who has poisoned her, left Sir Cedric LeGode at the altar, and has taken refuge
at Braewood Castle, only to find out Lord Braewood is not the benevolent
benefactor she thought him to be. So, she flees with Thebe, a two-year-old
orphan she has become very attached to. With Jarin the Just as her aid, she sets
her sights on Luxley Castle, but they must navigate a path littered with those
who seek to kill her and take the precious Spear and the power it holds.
Though Jarin the Just has given up believing in God, he can’t
deny the miracles that have happened as he and Lady Cristiana continue on their
treacherous journey. He also can’t deny his growing feelings for Cristiana and the
little imp, Thebe. Though he has sworn off the thought of marriage and family, time
spent with these two give him a glimpse of what family looks like, and for the
first time in his life, he feels himself yearn for a life with one woman, and a
child that pulls at his heartstrings. Even as he entertains such an idea, he
knows his volatile past and his womanizing reputation are not worthy of Lady
Cristiana. So, he suppresses his feelings and remains diligent in his quest to
see her safely returned to Luxley Castle.
MaryLu Tyndall had expertly woven together a Medieval fantasy
with Christian romance, and the very real battle of good versus evil in the
spiritual realm. She expertly paints a picture of Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but again the rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. I am not a
person who enjoys books like Harry Potter or movies containing sorcery, but I LOVED
how MaryLu portrayed the wicked and sinister, and the very real oppression that
can happen when people allow themselves to be entertained by evil.
If you like Christian romance books, you will love the intese attraction between Cristiana and Jarin. If you like Medieval era, and all that comes with it-castles, knights, ladies, chivalry, etc., you will LOVE this latest installment from MaryLu Tyndall. But, do yourself a favor, read SHE WALKS IN POWER, the first book in the series as well as SHE WALKS IN LOVE. It will double your enjoyment!
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
