The writer did a terrific job with the story. The characters own personal stories matched to the plots logic. The book offers a good amount of entertainment from the characters. The humor and the communication among the characters keeps the story moving. The characters shares their emotions through their actions. The romance is charming and very sweet.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

An extraordinary knight and beautiful strong lady. Galen and Lorica start out attracted to one another, but their initial exchange does not go well. Then, unbeknownst to them they findout their fathers agree the two should marry. Why. . Why would their fathers do such a thing? There are secrets, and the two find themselves entangled in a web of lies and deception. This book will make you laugh as well as cry. I truly enjoyed it.

Sir Galen Burleson is a fierce and respected knight. He must contend with an unreasonable father and a betrothed that he wants no part of, until he finds out the reason why.
Lady Lorica de la Beauvriere is just as surprised when she is betrothed to Galen. Her father is also unreasonable in his demand for the marriage. It's the only solution when he tells her why. Two strangers are married, but find that the situation is worse than they thought. As Galen and Lorica look for a solution, the Scots invade England and bring unexpected pain. Anticipation mounts as you turn each page to find joy mixed with grief.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book

An exceptional strong knight and a beautiful lady are brought together in
an unexpected way. An arranged marriage!

As always Kathryn pulls us into her magical world and makes us laugh and cry!!

A Medieval Tale of Romance and Secrets

Galen and Lorica start out attracted to one another, but their initial exchange does not go well. Then, unbeknownst to them, their fathers agree the two must marry. Why would their fathers do such a thing? There are secrets, and the two find themselves entangled in a web of lies and deception. Could their initial attraction turn to love? The two find themselves in an untenable situation. Would they “turn lemons into lemonade” as the saying goes, or would they find a way out of the marriage contract? I enjoyed this story and would recommend it to those who like a medieval romantic adventure. The story will make you laugh with its laugh-out-loud humor, but it might also make you cry. Kathryn Le Veque is an expert medieval storyteller.

Fast-paced, emotive, and romantic, this novel drew me in from the opening pages. Lady Lorica is well known for her beauty and intelligence and whilst her father may appear to be nurturing towards her in allowing her to reject the advances by noble knights, he is in fact holding out for the highest bidder, thereby making her a pawn in his own unscrupulous game. When meeting her, Sir Galen is attracted to Lorica but has no intention of allowing himself to become enamored of her as he still has a lot of living to do. However, upon the death of Galen's father, he discovers some awful truths, including the fact that his father has betrothed him to Lorica. Forced into marriage with the giant knight, known as the Master of the Dawn, Lorica agrees to enter marriage with Galen, but on their terms, with disastrous consequences. Finding themselves having to manage a chaotic set of circumstances, the newlyweds are forced to put their heads together and Galen discovers that his wife is not only beautiful but incredibly resourceful as well. Just when they think they have a solution, a new disaster looms, and once again they are faced with heartache and pain. I found myself tearing up on more than one instance whilst reading this romance, and was glad that ultimately this book came to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this novel through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Kathryn writes amazing stories full of strong respected men who value honesty and honor above everything. I loved Galen's character and how he handled the tough position his father placed him. Kathryn also includes strong friendships in her books, and the three de Reign brothers; Ryton, Creed, and Galen's best friend Lennox are there to supposrt and provide whatever help is needed.
Oh, the emotions Kathryn gives us - I will admit I cried and laughed.
Like Galen, Lady Lorica de la Beavriere is beautiful, smart, and knows she must marry someone to strengthen an alliance. These two fit together so well.
I received an ARC of this book and chose to post this review.

Master of the Dawn by Kathryn Le Veque is a middle ages’ romance, different than many, but with the same feel as all of her novels. It had a cute twist right off the bat when two old man arrange a betrothal between their children, both believing they are saving their family by marrying into a rich family to help restore their coffers. You can imagine when the reality present itself. Galen finds himself in a fix but being the man he is, her never backs down from any challenge, nor will he back down from this one. He didn’t want to get married, but now presented with the opportunity, he has changed his mind and vows to do his best for his bride. Lorica, as well, had no desire to marry and her first two meetings with Galen (before the betrothal) had not gone well. Now she was as committed as he was and vowed to make it work. Then they returned to her home after their wedding night they found a mess of epic proportions, one they must clean up. So, they got started.

Galen, as are all of Le Veque’s heroes, was a large man, but could be gentle. He was a warrior’s warrior and had firm friendships. He was a knight at a castle not his father’s. He had been invited home many times, but enjoyed his independence. Lorica was a most beautiful woman. Her father had paraded her in front of many men but never balked when she expressed disinterest. She was very surprised when he announced her betrothal, but being the obedient daughter, she proceeded. What she could never have dreamed is just what a perfect match it was to be. She discovered her was not at all what he seemed to be and she loved him for it. It was a lovely romance. Thank you, Kathryn.

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Sheer perfection!

Oh, how I love to escape into a Kathryn Le Veque romance! This time, we have a pair of deceiving fathers trying to solve their own problems by arranging the marriage of their children. Neither Galen nor Lorica know of this arranged marriage until it's all said and done, and neither knows the secret their father is hiding until it's too late to do anything about it. Pride is a harsh taskmaster, but Galen and Lorica put honor and integrity above all else and vow to make the best of the extremely tenuous situation they find themselves in.

I loved every little thing about this book - the deep, abiding brotherhood between the male characters, the so very relatable dog army and their sleeping arrangements, the bond between Lorica and her sister, and even the solution to their financial situation took me back to my favorite Heath Ledger movie.

If you want advance notice of the heartbreaking part of the book, be sure to read the author's note at the beginning. If you don't want that bit spoiled before the end of the book, make sure you skip that part.

Galen truly is the Master of the Dawn - the master of a new day, a time of new leadership for two strong castles who are facing unprecedented hard times. He's the best man for such a task, and Lorica is uniquely qualified to partner with him to restore their properties. I am always impressed with the depth of character in Le Veque's heroes and heroines, and this couple is especially noteworthy for their honesty and cooperative teamwork.

One of this author's best works, it's a must read for anyone who loves medieval romances, swashbuckling heroes, and legendary love stories. Highly recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Oh what a tangled web, except neither of the parties agreed to deceive anyone! Lady Lorica de la Beauvriere, of St. Nicholas Court, is beautiful, intelligent and loyal to her family. Unfortunately, her father has been loyal to himself and his needs. But, he has a plan-marry her off to the highest bidder. Galen Burleson is an exceptional knight and very popular with the ladies. He has no interest in marriage and proceeds to let everyone know his stance. What he didn’t take into consideration was his father’s actions. As Lorica and Galen agree to marry and make the best of a terrible situation, it changes and not for the best.
This book is a very fast paced, enjoyable read!

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This book was awesome!

Kathryn obviously has drawn on all her passion and experience of this genre and given us another epic medieval romance, one that describes battles, romance and stunning characters.

Galen is a great character who endears himself to the reader more and more throughout the book.
His lady is Lorica, he’s obviously struck by her beauty and intelligence from the start, she by his stature, honor and integrity.
The two match so well.

Gade’s friends are the de Reign brothers, Ryton, Creed and his ever present best friend Lennox, who you will come to love so much through this story.

I can’t remember when I’ve cried so much at any book, yes Kathryn does her best to drag every emotion out of the reader and succeeds with flying colours.
So make sure you have a few tissues ready.

Excellent book and writing, exciting, entertaining and enjoyable. What more could you ask for.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

I love this author. I own a lot of her books and review some as arcs and never tire of reading the stories she writes.. They can go to all out wars, love stories, supernatural and everything in between. You will never be sorry reading her books. Excellent read.

Both our heroine, Lady Lorica de Beauvriere and our hero Sir Galen Burleson are seen as most desirable by marriage minded parents looking for matches for their sons or daughters. They are both beautiful, accomplished and wealthy. Neither of them though have any interest in marriage. They are busy enjoying the lives they have now.

Interfering fathers, secrets and lies are about to cause havoc in both thier lives.

This medieval romance will take you from the highs of giggling over the antics of the men to the lows of death and despair. Our author always knows knows how to wring all emotion from her readers. Every single character in the book is a star in their own right. Some you will meet in other books but every book can be read on it's own. Be warned once you pick up ANY book by this author you will struggle to put it down until the end. Even if it's the middle of the night and you're going cross-eyed.

I loved every page.

Battles, Warriors, Betrayals, Love:
This incredible love story starts with a chaotic beginning where we
meet Galen a dynamic warrior like no other and Lorica the most
beautiful lady in the realm and her pack of dogs.
Lenox is so joyous and fun along with being Galen's best friend.
Thelica is the sister to Lorica and she has much sadness in her young life.
Needless to say, there is a deep plot which brings out the good and evil in
several of the characters.
The love story is captivating and passionate with Galen who comes across
so strong, honest, and caring. Manliness and desire just rips through
his veins towards the beautiful Lorica who is also cautious yet forgiving.
The authors writing skills had me engrossed and made me feel like I was right
there. Many times, I was not only chuckling but laughing out loud, yelling at
the character, and OMG crying full tears. 
A thrilling beautiful emotional love story that be advised to get out the box of tissue.
This author knows how to capture your heart and soul in one of her stories.
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy for my honest review.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Master of the Dawn surprised me with awesome character development and exciting storyline with the perfect amount of lust and surprise. I can't wait to read her next novel.