The Thirteenth Knight — Tricia Andersen

Will becoming a knight bring Miranda back to Thatcher â€" or will dark magic and the King himself keep them apart? Life is simple in the village when Thatcher and Miranda realize that their lifelong friendship has turned to love. Their world is turned upside down when Miranda's true identity is revealed â€" she is the niece of the kingdom and the next heir to the throne. She is swept away to the palace giving Thatcher the only solution available to him. He will become one of the King's knights and therefore worthy of Miranda's hand. When dark magic strikes the kingdom, it is Thatcher's bravery that saves the King and the kingdom. Yet being a knight is not enough nobility to marry the woman he loves. When the source of the dark magic captures the palace and vows to make Miranda his bride, both Miranda and Thatcher work to overthrow him. Will it be enough to bring them together â€" or will dark magic and the King himself keep them apart?