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Narrated by Lesley Parkin, multi-award-winning British audiobook narrator 2018 Audiobook Reviewer Listener Awards winner, and 2023 Historical Fiction Company Book of the Year audiobook category winner, also known for her atmospheric, historical range on Melanie Karsak’s Celtic Blood Series and her Road to Valhalla.
Emerald Knight
By Michelle M. Pillow
Intertwined by life, destined by love, torn by their very natures…
Historical Medieval Romance, Slow Burn
Since birth Lady Ginevra has been betrothed to Lord Wolfram, second son to the Count of Whetshire. There was never any question as to whom she would marry or who she would be. Life has been mapped out for her and she’s going to live happily ever after as a Countess. However, there is one complication to her plans. Her rogue of a future husband isn’t taking to their life together with open arms. In fact, he seems to enjoy finding reasons to put the nuptials off.
WARNING: This book spans the course of decades and deals with marital issues arising from an arranged political marriage between two (practically) strangers that have to come to love each other, and may be sensitive to some readers.
Genre & Tropes
Genre
Historical Medieval Romance • Nobility Romance, Lords and Ladies
Tropes
Arranged Marriage • Politically Arranged Marriage • Betrothal Agreement • Forced Marriage • Slow Burn Romance • Destined to be together • Alpha Hero • Knight in Shining Armor
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 604 | 10-11 Hours | 122K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Lesley Parkin | 12 hours 45 minutes |
FAQs
1. Is Emerald Knight a standalone or part of a series?
Emerald Knight is a standalone medieval historical romance, part of Michelle M. Pillow’s Historical Romances collection. Each book in the collection delivers its own complete love story, so readers can start anywhere.
2. Does Emerald Knight end on a cliffhanger?
No. Emerald Knight delivers a complete happily ever after for Lord Wolfram and Lady Ginevra. The conclusion is satisfying and self-contained.
3. What’s the heat level?
Spicy, leaning toward Scorching. Sensual scenes are detailed and emotionally charged, woven through the story rather than added on.
4. Who is this book for?
Readers who love sweeping medieval historical romance with knights, betrothed-at-birth and arranged marriage tropes, friends-to-lovers tension, and emotional, character-driven storytelling. Perfect for fans of Kat Martin’s Bold Angel and Madeline Hunter’s By Possession.
5. Who is the narrator of Emerald Knight?
Lesley Parkin narrates the audiobook edition, running 12 hours 45 minutes. Lesley Parkin is a multi-award-winning British audiobook narrator and producer, known for her wide range of dialect accents and performance of diverse character voices. In 2018, she won two categories in the Audiobook Reviewer Listener Awards, and she was a finalist for two more in 2019. She specializes in genres including historical fiction, mysteries, literary fiction, and romance. In 2023, she won the audiobook category in the Historical Fiction Company Book of the Year awards. She is also known for her work on Melanie Karsak’s Celtic Blood Series and her Road to Valhalla.
6. What is the Historical Romances collection?
Michelle M. Pillow’s Historical Romances collection brings together her medieval, Victorian, and Regency romances, ranging from medieval Wessex castles to gothic manor houses. Each book stands alone with its own hero, heroine, and complete love story. Emerald Knight sits in the medieval portion of the collection alongside Maiden and the Monster and Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice.
7. What makes Emerald Knight stand out in the medieval romance genre?
Emerald Knight pairs a knight bound by oath and a noblewoman bound by destiny in a betrothed-at-birth arranged marriage. The novel layers political intrigue with slow-burn intimacy, friends-to-lovers tenderness, and the cost of duty in an unforgiving age. Lord Wolfram and Lady Ginevra carry the story with strength, grace, and the kind of ache that makes a happily ever after feel earned.
8. When was Emerald Knight first published?
Originally released as a small press eBook on November 25, 2005, with a print edition following May 27, 2006. The Raven Books LLC reissue arrived as an eBook in October 2009, with the new print edition on September 30, 2011. The audiobook narrated by Lesley Parkin released February 18, 2014.
Reading Order
Historical Romance Reads
- Maiden and the Monster
- Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice
- Emerald Knight
Content Warnings
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
WARNING: This book spans the course of decades and deals with marital issues arising from an arranged political marriage between two (practically) strangers that have to come to love each other, and may be sensitive to some readers.
Book Heat Levels: Spicy Scorching
What Readers Are Saying
“Pillow puts a lot of action in a small amount of space, but the ultimate result is a wonderful blend of conflict and love.”
5 HEARTS! “Ms. Pillow succeeded in bringing her words to life. This book breathes, screams, and compels you to finish it. This is a spectacular Epic story about love growing in spite of everything a love separated by duty, age, time and the very natures of Wolfe and Gin. This story captures your attention until you can no longer remember that Gin and Wolfe are characters instead of living souls. Awesome, do not miss!”
“Michelle M. Pillow knows how to write a truly exciting, flourishing and romantic historical.”
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Recognition and Reviews
★★★★☆ 4.1 · Amazon (329 ratings)
5 HEARTS! “Ms. Pillow succeeded in bringing her words to life. This book breathes, screams, and compels you to finish it. This is a spectacular Epic story about love growing in spite of everything a love separated by duty, age, time and the very natures of Wolfe and Gin. This story captures your attention until you can no longer remember that Gin and Wolfe are characters instead of living souls. Awesome, do not miss!” Sara Sawyer, The Romance Studio
“Pillow puts a lot of action in a small amount of space, but the ultimate result is a wonderful blend of conflict and love.” Faith V. Smith, RT BOOKreviews
4 1/2 Stars! “a beautifully crafted story” Candy, Ecataromance
4 Blue Ribbons! “An entertaining read. Once again, Ms. Pillow doesn’t disappoint.” Romance Junkies
4 HEARTS! “Michelle M. Pillow knows how to write a truly exciting, flourishing and romantic historical.” Valerie, Love Romances