Love a Gallant Knight
Romance in Armor: Medieval Romances Featuring Gallant Knights
Romance in Armor: Medieval Romances Featuring Gallant Knights
When it comes to romance, few tropes are as timeless as the chivalrous knight and the love that tests his honor. Whether he’s a battle-hardened warrior sworn to duty or a rogue knight with a tarnished past, there’s something utterly swoon-worthy about a medieval hero wielding both a sword and his heart.
If you’re craving a love story set against castle walls, warring kingdoms, and sweeping medieval landscapes, you’re in for a treat! Here are some must-read medieval romances where knights prove their loyalty—not just to their kings, but to the women who steal their hearts.
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood
Why You’ll Love It:
A Scottish laird and an English bride—a forced marriage full of humor, passion, and unexpected love. This is an iconic medieval romance with a strong-willed heroine and a knightly hero who thinks he’s in charge. Spoiler: he’s not.
💘 Trope Check: Arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, strong heroine.
2. Highlander’s Touch by Karen Marie Moning
Why You’ll Love It:
Time travel and medieval romance? Yes, please! Lisa, a modern woman, finds herself transported to the past, straight into the arms of a Highland warrior cursed by a fae. If you love a knight with a tragic past and a heroine who shakes things up, this one’s for you.
💘 Trope Check: Time travel, magic, brooding knight.
3. The Protector by Madeline Hunter
Why You’ll Love It:
A knight sworn to protect a woman who doesn’t trust him? Oh, the tension! When Sir Rheged is assigned to watch over Lady Anna, sparks fly, especially since she has her own secrets. This one brings slow-burning romance, court intrigue, and a hero who would do anything to keep his lady safe.
💘 Trope Check: Protector romance, forbidden love, court intrigue.
4. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
Why You’ll Love It:
Another time-travel romance, but this one is legendary in the genre. Dougless Montgomery finds herself face-to-face with a knight from the past, and their romance is both swoon-worthy and heartbreaking. If you love a love story that defies time itself, grab this one.
💘 Trope Check: Time travel, historical adventure, epic love.
5. The Warrior’s Game by Denise Domning
Why You’ll Love It:
A strategic marriage that turns into something more. Sir Fawke de Cressy is a battle-hardened knight who needs an heir, and he’s not expecting to fall for his new wife. This book delivers political maneuvering, sizzling chemistry, and a hero who learns to love.
💘 Trope Check: Marriage of convenience, reluctant hero, medieval politics.
6. My Champion by Glynnis Campbell
Why You’ll Love It:
A feisty heroine disguised as a lad, a knight who doesn’t realize he’s falling for her, and a jousting tournament where the stakes are more than just a title—this one has all the best medieval romance tropes rolled into one.
💘 Trope Check: Disguised heroine, tournament romance, knightly honor.
Why We Love Knights in Romance
There’s something about a knight’s loyalty, bravery, and code of honor that makes him irresistible in a romance novel. Whether they’re wielding a sword on the battlefield or fighting for the love of their lady, knights bring a unique mix of strength, vulnerability, and devotion to the genre.
If you love a romance where the stakes are high, the heroes are noble (or trying to be), and the settings are pure medieval magic, these books should be at the top of your TBR!
