Single Mom's Romance: Knight of My Dreams

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynsay Sands comes a classic short story of a knight in need of a bride, originally appearing in the print anthology A Mother's Way, under the title "Mother May I?". Lady Alice knows she is not the type to entice a man - she is too voluptuous, too intelligent, and too strong-minded, even reading! Yet, when Jonathan, Earl of Fairley, arrives at court, the tall, dark, and handsome knight becomes any woman's dream.

Interestingly, the king has just ordered Jonathan to find a bride, and Alice has been tasked with assisting him in this pursuit. Jonathan has been evading his mother's matchmaking schemes for years, so he wonders why she insists that Lady Alice isn't for him. Alice is only meant to aid in his search for a bride, but Jonathan finds himself increasingly distracted by her glorious hair, the color of a sunset, and her figure, like a lush berry about to burst into full ripeness.

Has Jonathan, against his better judgment, fallen prey to love? The knight, who was once determined to find a suitable bride, now finds himself captivated by the very woman his mother deemed unsuitable. Alice, on the other hand, is surprised to discover that her intelligence and strong-mindedness, which she believed would deter a man, may in fact be the very qualities that have captured Jonathan's attention.

As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the delicate dance between the earl and the lady, where societal expectations and personal desires collide. Will Jonathan heed his mother's advice and continue his search for a more conventional bride, or will he succumb to the allure of the unconventional Alice? The tension builds as the two navigate the complexities of their newfound attraction, each surprised by the depth of their feelings and the unexpected turn of events.

Lynsay Sands masterfully weaves a tale of romance, societal pressures, and the power of unexpected connections. Through the characters of Jonathan and Alice, she explores the notion that true love may not always conform to societal norms, and that sometimes, the most unlikely of pairings can lead to the most fulfilling and meaningful relationships.

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