A Knight of Honor is coming soon

A Knight of Honor is coming soon

We’re finishing up the final last minute touches on A Knight of Honor and it should be available very shortly. A Knight of Honor is a very action-oriented story involving an outcast mercenary heroine, a trusted mentor, mysterious men in black, the black death, burning castles and, of course, a heroic knight of honor! Check […]

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 5

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 5

Chivalry – The notion of chivalry comes directly from the medieval ages.  Knights lived by a code and conducted themselves with superiority.  Not only were they strong and skilled, but they also conducted themselves honorably with bravery, courtesy and gallantry toward woman.  What a notion!  It’s so romantic to think of the strongest, bravest men […]

The Angel and the Prince Trade Paperback

The Angel and the Prince Trade Paperback

The Angel and the Prince is now available in trade paperback at Createspace.com. If you like a good old-fashioned paperback to hold in your hands, here’s your chance!

The Angel and the Prince Book Trailer

The Angel and the Prince Book Trailer

Our first The Angel and the Prince book trailer is now on YouTube! Click the gold The Angel and the Prince Book Trailer title above to view it.

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 4

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 4

Swords — Swords are so adventurous and dangerous that I couldn’t resist adding them in my blog!  Swords were a symbol of power in medieval times.  It was illegal for anyone outside the medieval nobility to own a sword.  Swords were very expensive and many of the lower classes couldn’t afford them anyway.  Knights were […]

List of Medieval Romance Novels

List of Medieval Romance Novels

Medieval Romance Novels by Laurel O’Donnell –Below you will find the list of all the historical romance novels written by Laurel O’Donnell.  Visit any of the pages below to learn more about each romance and find out where you can purchase them. The Angel and the Prince The Lady and The Falconer Midnight Shadow Champion […]

Why I Love Medieval Romances – Part 3

Why I Love Medieval Romances – Part 3

Jousts – Knights on horseback thundering down the field with lances poised to knock down their opponent.  Tournaments to host such brilliant spectacles were found throughout Europe.  I use jousts in my novels to show my hero’s strength, his prowess.  Imagine the training the knights must have gone through to be ready for a joust!  […]

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 2

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 2

Knights – Is there anything more romantic than a knight in shining armor?  Handsome and intimidating on his warhorse, full plate armor or chain mail protecting his body, holding a lance or a sword.  Glorious.  Magnificent.  Strong.  The medieval knight embodies chivalry.  In my novels, my hero is almost always a knight.  I enjoy writing […]

The Angel and the Prince now on the Nook

The Angel and the Prince now on the Nook

I’m happy to announce that The Angel and the Prince is now available on the Nook. If you like to shop at Barnes and Noble, you can now find it for purchase on their website.

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 1

Why I Love Medieval Romance Novels – Part 1

Castles – Who can resist the grandeur of a picturesque stone castle set before the backdrop of a red setting sun?  The tall towers stretching high into the sky, drawbridges opening to allow villagers and merchants inside, moats ringing the fortresses for defense.  The castle provided safety in times of war and food in winter.  […]