A Loyal Heart by Jody Hedlund ~ Review

My Review:

Lady Olivia wants to please her father and make an advantageous match, but when their stronghold is invaded and she and her sister, Izzy, are taken captive by Lord Pitt's right hand man, Sir Alric. So when her father asks her to steal a relic from their enemy, she is determined to be loyal to her family and complete the mission. But when Alric steps up to protect her from death, she wonders if there is more to the gallant knight than she first believed.

Alric of Maidstone is the older brother of Sir Bennet, he had pledged himself to Lord Pitt to repay his great debt, and has since gained Lord Pitt's trust, and is like a son to him. But will he let his past hold him back from pursuing a second chance at love?

Olivia is beautiful, strong, and skilled at swordplay, she is more than capable of defending and standing for herself. She is fiercely loyal to her family, especially to her younger sister Izzy who is taken captive with her. I love how Olivia is smart, and thinks through her decisions weighing her loyalty, instead of following it blindly. Olivia is a strong heroine, ready to sacrifice for the ones that she loves.

Alric has become a honorable knight of the realm, still haunted by his past and the mistakes he made, he struggles to accept the grace and forgiveness readily offered. He is brave, humble, and a gentleman.

I was really excited when I heard that this would be Alric's story, it is clear that he has come a long way in the last few years, and I also liked seeing another side of Lord Pitt. Olivia is a brave heroine, trained and educated in many graces, she is very determined, and doesn't wait around for someone to save her. This is a fast moving read, with fantastic heroes to cheer for the entire way through. I think my favorite character was Alric, just seeing the man he has become especially after hearing one side of his story in Sabine and Bennet's story, was so wonderful and satisfying. A wonderful addition to the series, highly enjoyable, and full of action!

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