Once I Knew
by Victoria Lynn · Chronicles of Elira #1 · 2022
Violet lives her quiet little life in her sleepy village. Trying to remain as dead to the politics that are threatening their world as possible. She follows the rules, stays out of trouble and does her best to remain out of sight of the dreaded and overbearing Kingsmen. With the new regent on the throne, the country has been thrown into a turmoil. Unlike the kindly king before him, the new ruler is overbearing, frightening and tyrannical in his rule. Taxes are bleeding the people dry and without the money or goods to pay, they have been forced into penal servitude and imprisonment by the Kingsmen, who know no mercy. The despair and fear that has taken over their lives has ruled out any level of hope. When Violet stumbles upon an unconscious and injured Kingsman in the woods, despite the consequences, she cannot help but take care of the injured man. When he wakes and has no memory of who he is, she takes the only precaution that will keep her and her grandmother safe; she destroys the evidence of his past life. If Violet’s lowly Kingsman regains his memory, will she be able to live with the consequences? And will the Kingsman be able to live with his past life?
Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 ratings · Heat: 1 · Genres: Adventure, Christian Fiction, Fantasy
Reviews
Kaytlin Phillips — 5/5
Eeeee! I loved this book! Someone finally made the characters care about purity more than kissing....like, Yes! Thank you Miss Lynn! Okay...let me try and organize my thoughts. Characters: Violet was nice, lovable, relatable. I'm never much on female characters...which can be chocked up to the fact I grew up roughhousing with my brothers so I'm naturally more at home among the action, but Violet had fire...it wasn't annoying. It was perfectly done and for a female MC she was very likable for me. Obed, I loved him! Like yes! And no it's not only because ehe can't remember who he is and I totally have an obsession with those kind of characters...no he was strong, tender, kind, just...I loved him you guys! Granny was so sweet! I wanted to hug her! Marcus and Fendrel and the blacksmith whose name I shall not butcher...were all really great lovable characters! I can't wait to read more about Marcus! I love him! Plot: Every time I thought it was going to drag something would happen...so the timing was perfect. Towards the end there were some long speeches that I felt could have been shortened and had the same impact...but other than that I have no complaints! Theme: Trusting God and believing that he can take care of us no matter the what happens. That everything will work out for His good...no one said we'd like it or it'd be easy but His way is the only way. Romance: Guys...this was so good! I mean to me...there's no kiss except on the head. I loved watching the slow progression of the love story...the realization. Not insta love over a human body, but a slow soul intertwining love that will stand the test of time. The fact that the guy cared more for the girls purity than fulling his lust, yes he recognized it as lust, to kiss her was just...I loved that! I loved that Miss Lynn painted that picture of true love...of caring more for the other person than you wishes. Caring for their reputation and purity. I could rave...and probably will to my family...for days on how much I loved this aspect of the book! I loved it! Don't get me wrong...a well placed kiss is fine, but there is something so refreshing about reading about a man who cares more for the woman before him than the earthly desires in him. Language: A few mentions of he-double hockey stick...as in the place...not meant as swearing. Overall: I highly recommend Once I Knew, it was amazing and delightful and had such a refreshing and clean romance! I loved the characters and the story and yes! 5 out of 5! I loved this so much!