Thursday, October 1, 2015

October Author of the Month

Candace C. Bowen - Award-Winning Author of The Knight Series

Born in a suburb of Chicago, Candace moved to South Florida with her family at an early age. A writer of full-length historical romance fiction, she has broadened her scope to creating tales of modern day horror and historical adventure.

Author of: The Knight Series; A Knight of Silence, A Knight of Battle, A Knight of Valour, A Knight of Defiance (Coming Soon), Spur of the Moment, Wicked Embers (Sequel to Spur of the Moment), Jack of Hearts, Voodoo Fire, Malevolence (Sequel to Voodoo Fire-Coming Soon), and The Stygian Stone (Order of the Knightshades). Candace resides with her young son and adopted cat in South Florida.




The first book in the series, A Knight of Silence was voted best 2010 Romance eBook of the Year by the Gatekeepers Post.

In a battle between love and loyalty a knight with a tragic past is forced to take sides.
England 1126
Nineteen year old Reina of Kenwick knows a lot about adversity. Deaf from a childhood illness, she is about to be banished to a convent by her cold and distant father.

Baron Fulke of Erlegh has a tragic past. Throwing himself into a life of battle and debauchery, Fulke is removed from the field and commanded to take a bride.

King Henry I. is a changed man since losing his only son and heir in the White Ship sinking. Intent to name his only daughter, Matilda, the first Queen of England, he seeks advantage over powerful opposition. Discovering Reina's unique ability to lip-read, Henry separates the two lovers and coerces Reina to spy for the crown under threat of harm to Fulke.

In a battle between love and loyalty, Fulke and his courageous band of knights enact a plan that will free Reina from the king's grip or cause all of them to be executed for treason in A KNIGHT OF SILENCE.

Knight Series - Book 2
An attraction too great to deny...a misunderstanding gone horribly awry... 

England 1126
Narrowly escaping King Henry's wrath, Sir Albin struggles with temptation as he accepts a mission for his liege, Baron Fulke of Erlegh. After a simple misunderstanding turns deadly, Sir Albin finds himself in a battle for his life and all he holds dear.

Forced into adulthood before her time, Lecie of Rochester dares to dream of a life with the handsome knight who often visits the family inn. Accused of murder, she finds herself in a hangman's noose with time running out.

In a struggle for life itself, the two lovers attempt to settle their differences before fate separates them forever in A KNIGHT OF BATTLE.

2014 AUTHORSdB Bronze Cover Winner
An undeniable love... an influential man with the power to destroy a family.

ENGLAND 1127
King Henry I's Chief Itinerant Justice, Ranulf de Glanville, is used to getting what he wants. Boyhood friend of the king and second to him in power, the justice governs the realm with an iron fist. Laying claim to the Sheriff of Rochester's innocent daughter, he believes no one would dare stand in the way of making Mylla his fourth wife.
After discovering the demise of the justice's former wives, Talan sets aside his honorable intentions to accept the corrupt lawman's unspoken challenge. Determined to flee with his love into the wilds of Wales, his loyal brothers in arms devise a risky plan.
In the third installment of Candace C. Bowen's award-winning Knight Series, Fulke and his knights are called upon to save the life of one of their own in A KNIGHT OF VALOUR.

Find more information on author's website.