All the Painted Stars - (Barden) by Emma Denny (Paperback)

About the Book

"Oxfordshire, 1362. When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna's hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo's hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily's control, Jo must help her escape"--

Book Synopsis

'Tender and gallant...Beautiful and romantic.' Ashley Herring Blake

To win her heart, she'll have to fight...

Oxfordshire 1362

When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna's hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo's hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily's control, Jo must help her escape.

Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo's past catches up with her and Lily's reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love...

Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston 

'Heartbreakingly tender' Cat Sebastian

'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance' M.N. Bennet

Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars

'Amazing' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I swooned' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I'd really recommend this book' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Review Quotes

'All the Painted Stars is wonderfully romantic and heartbreakingly tender. I wanted to stay in Emma Denny's world for another thousand pages.' Cat Sebastian, author of We Could Be So Good

'Tender and gallant, this story was everything I wanted in a knightly tale. Beautiful and romantic.' Ashley Herring Blake, author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance. I absolutely loved meeting Lily and Jo, watching them explore their feelings, find their voices, and discover what happiness can truly be like!' M.N. Bennet, author of The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil

'Denny expertly captures how her heroines' tentative exploration of their feelings develops into true love. Readers of queer romance and those looking for historical love stories outside of the Regency period will be well pleased.' Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR

'One Night in Hartswood is a thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic.' M.A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood

'Road trips and secret identities...a beautifully thoughtful and deliciously sweet romance about getting lost in order to find oneself. I loved every moment spent with Penn and Raff.' Freya Marske, International bestselling author of A Marvellous Light

'A beautiful love story and journey of longing until your heart is torn apart and rebuilt.' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The River Between Us

'A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out if Raff and Penn would get their happy ever after.' Bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin

'One Night in Hartswood is an utterly bedazzling novel, a compulsive page-turner rich in historical detail, and a heart-stopping debut romance.' Kirsty Capes, Women's Prize for Fiction longlisted author of Careless

About the Author

Emma Denny won the Mills & Boon and RNA Romance Includes Everyone competition in 2021. She submitted her first manuscript to a publisher when she was eight and a half and was astonished when it was rejected. Thankfully, that didn't put her off. After completing a degree in English & Creative Writing, Emma became a professional copywriter and now spends all day--literally--writing. Living on the edge of a forest, Emma enjoys exploring the wilderness while thinking through her latest plot tangle, scouting out exciting craft ales and indulging in historical romances.