Obliteration
A Medieval Romance
by Kathryn Le Veque
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Pub Date Dec 18 2025 | Archive Date Dec 21 2025
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Description
It’s another epic Guard of Six novel when one of the Six finds himself with an explosive inheritance that threatens to ruin his reputation as a noble knight.
An inheritance that involves… wine, women, and song??
***If you love Age gap Romances, Forbidden Romances, and a heroine with a ton of secrets, then this story is for you!***
Sir Jareth de Leybourne is the moral compass for the Guard of Six. He’s the wise man of the group, rooted in reality, relying heavily on logic. But Jareth’s family has a secret that is about to shake his very foundation.
Jareth’s life is proceeding normally when he receives word that his father’s brother, a rich nobleman with extravagant tastes, has passed away. Jareth is named as his heir. Summoned to his uncle’s lavish manse in the vibrant city of Bristol, Jareth finds himself in possession of a productive business that has funded the building of a local church and a college, among other things. It seems that Jareth’s uncle was heavily into philanthropy. But the truth behind the cash flow is far less noble.
The source of the money is a profitable brothel and gambling hell.
“Aphrodite’s Feast” is very elegant house of ill repute and a gambling hell, so accepted by the populace of Bristol because of the money it gives back to the community, that it’s the worst kept secret in town. Fine men publicly denounce it, but also visit it. The woman are the most beautiful in England and the food is exquisite, so the entire enterprise makes money hand over fist. And a very appalled Jareth finds himself the new owner of this... this... travesty!
Enter Lady Desdra de Daire.
Desdra ended up at the brothel for reasons beyond her control. She’s not one of the working women, but instead, uses her education to run the entire venture. A spinster by choice – because who is going to want a wife who works at a house of ill repute? – she and Jareth go head-to-head from the first day they meet. But that friction soon turns into something else warm and romantic. However, beneath it all, an even greater enemy lurks.
As it turned out, Jareth’s uncle had a very powerful enemy, one quite envious of the entire enterprise. Now, that enemy wants Jareth dead, but in a twist of fate, Desdra stands in the way... of her own father.
And Jareth must do everything he can to save her.
Join Jareth and Desdra and the fascinating characters of Aphrodite’s Feast on a remarkable and unique journey though the seedier side of Medieval England, where the darkest of souls lurk and love always reigns supreme.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 12012025OKLV1 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 278 |
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Featured Reviews
Anne M, Reviewer
Obliteration by Kathryn le Veque is a medieval romance featuring the Guard of Six, an elite force supporting King Henry, The Guard has two new members: Orion, who was a general pain; and Stefan, who was a fearsome warrior, but mostly deaf. They just hadn’t gelled yet when Jareth, their leader, received a missive naming him as heir to his recently deceased uncle. As they traveled to Bristol, there was much conjecture but nothing like the reality when Jareth discovered he had inherited a brothel, known as Aphrodite’s Feast. He was outraged and got drunk with his comrades. In his drunken state he was outspoken and unkind to his uncle’s righthand woman, Desdra le Daire, who had arrived at Lord Chester’s home and immediately put organization to his books. She had been traded by her father in payment of his gambling debt. She had worried about what Chester’s heir might be like and her worst fears appeared to be true. That is, until Jareth spoke to some of the women working there and discovered the reality. Meanwhile dark forces were working against them all, in ignorance of the power of the Guard of Six. First Jareth took an arrow to the shoulder and then Desdra was dropped out of a third floor window by her father.
Jareth was an upright and moral man. His men loved him. Desdra was not as impressed...at first. Desdra had lead a hard life. Her father was a horror. The only person she had was her brother Benedict, who recently had been killed by robbers. The Guard of Six rallied around both Jareth and Desdra as did her own guards and the townspeople, who came in mass when she was injured. Jareth learned that good came in many forms and it was a lesson he vowed to carry forward. The king was disappointed that Jareth did not turn his nose up at Aphrodite’s Feast as he had counted on it to help with his money woes. It was a totally enthralling medieval romance which took so many twists and turns telling this fascinating story. Hats off the Kathryn Le Veque!
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Cherie S, Reviewer
Debts, Secrets, Honor, Romance:
Another marvel that this author has written. Wonderful characters, shocking, intense, sweet, and more.
An astonishing bequeathment from Jareth's rich uncle that could change his life along with many others
Desdra is there to help Jareth discover what could be possible for his future, if he wants it or not?
Extremely engaging story with an incredible number of disturbing behaviors from a pirate and a horrible father.
This story is actually a heartwarming discovery of finding love that kept me glued to the pages as it moves very quickly.
I highly recommend this thrilling love story that hints of another love story waiting to happen
Jill G, Reviewer
This is one of those stories that you do not want to put down until it’s finished and that is exactly how I felt. I loved everything about this story, it’s full of action and very well written. The story is very descriptive in nature which makes it very easy to vision what is happening at any given time. I loved Desdra and Jareth and was glad they got their happy ending. The story is definitely worth reading.
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