• A Knight in Shining Armor

  • By: Jude Deveraux
  • Narrated by: Steve West
  • Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,147 ratings)

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A Knight in Shining Armor

By: Jude Deveraux
Narrated by: Steve West
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Publisher's summary

Once upon a time...

...as a fair maiden lay weeping upon a cold tombstone, her heartfelt desire was suddenly made real before her: Tall, broad of shoulder, attired in gleaming silver and gold, her knight in shining armor had come to rescue his damsel in distress....

A Knight in Shining Armor

Hailed worldwide as one of the most romantic novels of all time, Jude Deveraux's dazzling best seller "will capture your heart - and hold it" (Daily Herald, Chicago) with its breathtaking tale of lovely Dougless Montgomery; her savior knight, Nicholas Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck; and the timeless adventure of passion and memory, danger and desire that sweeps them into each other's arms.

©2012 Jude Deveraux (P)2012 Simon & Schuster, Inc

Critic reviews

"A glorious love story that spans centuries, worlds, and souls.... A Knight in Shining Armor will capture your heart - and hold it. ( Chicago Daily Herald)
"Rare and simply delightful...poignant, sensual.... This unique story will capture your heart, make you laugh, cry, and wish this could come true." ( Romantic Times)
"A well-plotted book with a very attractive hero and a lot of charm." ( The Washington Post)

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Well worth the wait!

I have waited for YEARS for an unabridged version of this book to be produced and had begun to give up hope. With all the mediocre books being recorded at a dizzying rate these days it seems many great earlier works by authors are not prioritized. Thank the romance gods that this classic has been given its due. The narration is magnificent and the story still breathtakingly beautiful. If you have read the story I can assure you that it is even more wonderful in audio, if not, please DO NOT MISS one of the best romance novels ever written!

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Perhaps THE best audiobook I have EVER listened to

This story touched my heart! Twists, turns, love, romance, and THE perfect ending. Need I say more?

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Absolutely Brilliant

Never thought I would like a story that undulated in between different times and yet I find myself in a trans. The book is so well written that you can not but to completely melt into the characters. The story takes over and becomes real to the point where you question your own world around you. What if?... I sit here, just having finished the book, in numbing wonder. Purchase this book knowing it will forever leave the most pleasant imprint in your heart and mind.

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God Awful Narator!!

What would have made A Knight in Shining Armor better?

A better narator

What other book might you compare A Knight in Shining Armor to and why?

the Outlander Series because they both deal with time travel and love stories

Would you be willing to try another one of Steve West’s performances?

not in the form of a romance novel.

What character would you cut from A Knight in Shining Armor?

I wouldn't cut a single character but I would cut the narator.

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I have read the actual hardcover book when it first came out and absolutely loved it! Finished it in 4 hours and have read it at least 4 times. Steve West made Douglas sound as whinny as Gloria. Total turn off. Let him stick to stories that do not involve female characters as he does not do them justice.This presentation made me pick up the book and read it for myself again I could not get through this story with the narator at all.

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A MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR FOR ANY ROMANCE LOVERS

This is one of those books that I loved and hated all at the same time - my dilemma is based purely on the heroine's personality she was soooooo incredibly stupid, boring and weak and certainly didn't deserve her handsome Knight in shining armour.

But at the same time it was romantic, funny, touching and sad and it will have you guessing how it will end - which was a real surprise .... I kept thinking "any minute now" but I just didn't see that one comming.

Worth a credit? It seemed more YA but thoroughly enjoyable for us romantics - so it's a YES from me.

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Not right for the female voice

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The story is ok but the narrator was whiney when performing the female voice. I did not like it.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

different narration

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one of the few terrific love stories

Would you consider the audio edition of A Knight in Shining Armor to be better than the print version?

didn't read the print version

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I enjoyed this love story and cried so hard at the end. what a terrific story of lasting love.

Any additional comments?

you will be so glad you listened to this book

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Kept Me Interested

This is my first J Deveraux book. The begining was hard to put up with. I hated for the heroine to be so weak of character. However, as the story progressed, I was able to experience her change step by step until she became a strong and confident woman. This is a story of hope and love that surpasses all barriers of time. I also enjoyed the small bits of historical fact regarding everyday living in Elizabethan times. I usually like a bit more spice in the books I listen to but there was enough to make the book a good listen. For a time travel story, it was an enjoyable one. I'll probably be buying more Deveraux novels.

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Not my favorite Jude Deveraux

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Probably only to someone who reads all the time and likes this author

Would you recommend A Knight in Shining Armor to your friends? Why or why not?

I read great reviews and love this author so was excited to listen to it. I travel a lot for work so go through at least 2 audio books a week. This was a fun read but there are other time travel books I have enjoyed more and this was not up to par with many other of Dude Deveraux's books. I am in the minority on this however. Many people rave about it so I would say listen for yourself and decide.

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Whiny heroine

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. The narrator did not do a great job with the herione. She came across very whiny. Also, the story attempted to make the herione out to be some sort of liberated woman, but it wasn't convincing.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Why did Nicolas forget everything when he returned but Douglas remembers? Why did Douglas come forward with her clothes but Nicolas came in his armor - I didn't think Nicolas was wearing armor in his jail cell.

Robert was just silly and completely unrealistic. Why would a liberated woman stay with him.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I kept trying to imagine this as a movie but I don't think the story has enough depth for a movie.

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