Cute and fluffy. Quite light compared to my usual reads but I enjoyed it overall. I think it could benefit from some more detail and the writing is definitely geared towards YA but I’d recommend for a light summer read.

I was obsessed with this book! I’m not usually such a fan of contemporary romances, but this one really hits the mark.

To me, this is totally a modern love story similar to the fantasy that is the Fourth Wing universe. There’s enemies to lovers (as much as an enemy as you get these days), there’s sassy banter, and there’s a slow burn. There is not any explicit spice here, but you’re not missing anything. The slow burn really burns lol. This had me giggling and kicking my feet.

This is definitely for those that spend their time daydreaming about fantasy, medieval times, and their chance to find true love. This felt like the Ella Enchanted movie, with wholesome moments, well rounded characters, and good humour. I love the way Megan Clawson’s writing flows, and I can’t wait to read more of their work!

Thank you to the author, and NetGalley, for the arc. I’m honoured to get to read such incredible books before their official release!

I’m DNFing at 5%, I don’t think I can hack it🥲

The writing is cringy and I can’t focus, I really don’t think I’ve taken in any of the details so far! All I remember is the FMC’s brother being obsessed with this “perfect” female.

I may come back to this book at some point in the future, but not now! I’m really sorry😭

Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson is the second novel we’ve read by this Author, and once again we fell in book love. Daisy and Teddy’s story is a sweet, fun, and easy to read enemies-to-lovers romance that deals with poignant issues as well, all done in a super quirky and nerdy way. We loved the pomp and fanfare and having never jousted for fun (not that we have done serious jousting either HA!), we were intrigued by the whole LARPing theme. Where do we join? When the world feels overwhelming, and the anxiety is rife what better way to still your soul and quieten your mind than escaping? After all, this is what we do when we read isn’t it?

For us, this story was all about the sweet, anxious, and introverted Daisy and her brave journey in finding both herself and her worth, her happy and her safe. Finding friendships and love. It was heartwarming fun with bursts of emotions, and we could relate to so many aspects in this lovely romcom. A special mention to Bobble who absolutely stole our hearts, what a character! We would love a Bobble in our life! Another entertaining winner from Megan Clawson.

Unfortunately, this book wasn't for me! I couldn't relate to the MC at all which made me annoyed at times. Also the writing style didn't appeal to me as it felt a lot more YA for the age of the characters. I'm sure others would love this as I've been seeing a lot of praise reviews. Just wish I was more engaged with the story.

Another amazing book by Clawson! I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this book as I'm not into LARPing or part of that community but I really enjoyed this book. Clawson is definitely on a back to back success between this and her debut book.

3.75⭐
Royal romcoms are not my go to book genre normally. The cover is the reason I actually requested this was because the cover looked so cool and pretty. This book is funny and engaging. Daisy and Teddy, met in Knight School. Daisy steps out of her comfort zone to make friends, help the kids with the summer camp experience. This makes you wish for Daisy's success. It was nice to see Daisy grow and flourish. Teddy does not want to be at Knight school though and ends up making Daisy's job even harder and nearly gets Daisy fired. This was a cute, light enemies-to-lovers, clean romance story and is such a nice break from the angsty stories I normally read. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was cute and heartfelt. The characters were adorable and their relationship endearing. This book is a perfect summer read and I can't wait to come back to it.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️/5

Love at First Knight follows is the story of Daisy Hastings, a young woman who has lived a pretty sheltered life. Living in the English countryside doesn’t have much flash or pomp, but that’s just how Daisy likes it. She spends her days dreaming up fantastical scenarios for her LARPing alter ego, Lady Alenthaea, and working in her father’s gaming store. For her, a slow life surrounded by family is enough. When the opportunity arises for Daisy to utilize her LARPing talents in a career at the Tower of London, she takes a chance and moves to London, despite her misgivings. It’s in this new role where she meets Lord Theodore Fairfax, a spoiled, temperamental and rude viscount who is working at the Tower despite not wanting to be anywhere less. Teddy quickly becomes the proverbial thorn in Daisy’s side, seemingly sabotaging Daisy’s potential success at this role. Will they be able to settle their differences? Or will their animosity devolve into an all-out battle?

This story had a really cute premise. There were moments where plot points were dismissed or skated over quickly, but overall I liked our FMC Daisy and her journey to discover confidence in herself. I think her story of overcoming self-doubt and being confident in who we are is a story that everyone can relate to from some point in their lives! The story was incredibly PG, but I did get a few tummy swooshes from some of the dialogue. I would recommend overall, since it was cute, a quick read and had a HEA.

Tropes in this story:
✨ Princely MMC
✨ Commoner FMC
✨ Workplace rivals
✨ One bed / tent
✨ Social anxiety representation

Daisy Hastings is a fierce and confident warrior on the LARP battlefield, but struggles with social anxiety when she must step out into the real world. Theodore "Teddy" Fairfax is a fiendish aristocrat dubbed by the tabloids as the Royal Rogue. Their paths cross while working at Knight School at the Tower of London, which for Daisy is an attempt at making her way in a world she feels has no space for her. Sent by his family to clean up his act after his latest tabloid scandal, there's nowhere that Teddy wants to be less. When Daisy gets caught up in the crosshairs of his hijinks, her job is on the line and this means war.

I loved how much Daisy grew as a character from beginning to end and truly came into her own. The chemistry between Daisy and Teddy was truly sizzling and I adored the banter between them. Clawson's writing style really allows the characters to shine. I genuinely cannot recommend Love at First Knight and its predecessor, Falling Hard for the Royal Guard enough, and I cannot wait to pickup whatever Clawson writes next.

Quirky and funny, Love at First Knight celebrates nerd culture and embracing being your truest self, even if that self doesn't quite fit in with the world at large.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eArc to review!

This book really wasn't for me. I struggled to connect with the characters and had to force my way through it. It was cute but it wasn't very deep. While I love a good rom-com this one just kind of fell flat.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review

While "Love at First Knight" by Megan Clawson may resonate with some readers, as evidenced by the positive reviews it has received, it failed to capture my interest. While I appreciated the diverse cast of characters, such as Daisy's family, and the attempts at humor, I felt that the characters lacked depth, and their interactions felt forced, which made the plot feel predictable and cheesy. Put simply: it lacked the depth needed to keep me invested. While I was intrigued by the premise, the execution ultimately left much to be desired, resulting in a disappointing reading experience overall.

My rating: 3/5 🌟

I was a little unsure about this book at first since it’s not really something I thought I’d enjoy, however I loved the cover and was interested in giving it a shot. I’m glad it did 😍

It was geeky and cute 🥰 I also loved that it was a quick read. The main character Daisy had some social anxiety which I can 1000% relate too as well

Read if you like:

👑 Royal romance
👑 Larping
👑 Enemies to lovers
👑 Clean romance
👑 Slow burn

Thank you to NetGalley, the author & the publisher: Avon books for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I imagine this will really be someone's cup of tea, and I can see from others' reviews that they really enjoyed it, but it just wasn't for me. What I did really like was the diversity of the characters, and Daisy's family was incredibly lovely with their acceptance of others. There are some funny parts within the story too, but I really found it difficult to get past Daisy struggling so much with moving away from home, but I think that's mostly because I can't relate to it.

I read this book a while back and requested it much before, but I think it was the cute cover and catchy title of this book that grabbed by attention. Unfortunately, it didn't work the best for me.

I kinda felt Daisy and her insecurities but then there was Lady A. I struggle with her name and she just popped up over and over again in the most aggravating manner. I don't get Teddy's problems as a royal for obvious reasons, but I definitely felt that he could've have been depicted as less of a jerk.

I think this was a character driven story without much depth of plot that went wrong coz the characters were not perfect. These are just my opinions and maybe in a different frame of mind I would've enjoyed this better. There's a good number readers who enjoyed this book, so I'm sure there's an audience for it, just not me.

Unfortunately this book was not for me. The disparity between Daisy and her personality when Lady A came out - especially when she was not actually LARPing but said she felt Lady A’s determination and boldness coming through - was too much to make sense to me. For example - could Daisy really recount the story of a child drawing an dildo on his shield to Ellis? I can’t believe she could. Additionally, I wanted more detail in most of the book. It felt like I was being told the story second hand instead of feeling like I was alongside Daisy. Bobble was a highlight of the book - she is delightful- but even her relationship with Daisy left me wanting more detail.

4.25⭐️ This book was like a cozy hug or a warm embrace that made me feel like I belonged. I could relate to Daisy so much and it was wonderful watching her grow and come into her own as a character as the plot developed. Though I'm not a Larper, I do play D&D and so the 'nerdy' fantasy lover elements of the book felt familiar and were done in a really accurate way. I related so much to the description of the regulars in Daisy's Dad's Hobby Shop ' people who drink energy drinks for the taste, people who have discord accounts' and those 'looking for a safe nerd haven'.

The premise of this was a unique twist on forbidden royal romance and was soooo cute! Teddy was sweet and swoonworthy and the book was also very well written with likeable supporting characters and the found family trope. If you're a fan of enemies to lovers and romcoms and you like your books a little bit quirky and fun then this is the book for you!

In "Love at First Knight" by Megan Clawson, readers are invited to a delightful royal romantic comedy that defies conventions. Set against the historic backdrop of the Tower of London, this novel weaves humour, romance, and a dash of medieval flair into an enchanting tapestry.

Meet Daisy Hastings. She is our spirited heroine who has always felt like she was born in the wrong era. When she lands a summer job at the Tower of London, assisting with their Knight school, it feels like a step toward her true destiny. But Daisy isn't your typical damsel in distress. She's smart, independent, and ready to challenge the status quo.

Meet Theodore "Teddy" Fairfax. He is a disgraced distant relative of the royal family. He is tall, dark, and begrudgingly participating in the Tower's summer program. He's no knight in shining armour, but he's about to change Daisy's world.

Clawson crafts characters with depth and wit. Daisy's determination and Teddy's brooding charm create a delightful tension. Their verbal sparring is both entertaining and endearing. Daisy's love for history and Teddy's reluctant involvement in Knight school collide, sparking a hilarious battle of wits. The chemistry between Daisy and Teddy sizzles. Their banter crackles like a well-fuelled campfire and as they cross swords, will their hearts become entangled? Clawson masterfully builds their relationship, allowing it to simmer and the slow burn is worth every page.

The Tower of London becomes a character in its own right. Clawson's vivid descriptions transport readers to the ancient stones, echoing with centuries of history. The clash of modernity against medieval architecture adds depth to the story. Whether it's the moonlit courtyard or the shadowy corridors, the Tower's presence is palpable.

“Love at First Knight” explores themes of identity, destiny, and the courage to defy expectations. Daisy and Teddy grapple with their roles in a world that often tries to pigeonhole them. Their journey toward self-discovery is heartwarming and relatable. Clawson's prose is accessible and engaging. She balances humour and emotion, making the story a breeze to read. The pacing keeps you turning pages, eager to see what mischief Daisy and Teddy get into next. The dialogue sparkles, revealing the characters' quirks and vulnerabilities.

If you are looking for a delightful escape, this read is what you want. It’s the perfect blend of fairy tale and modern romance. Clawson's clever twist on knights and damsels proves that love can bloom even on a battlefield. So, if you're ready for a charming escapade through time, grab your sword (or smartphone) and join Daisy and Teddy on their quest for love. While the ending ties up loose threads, it leaves room for more adventures. I'm eagerly awaiting Clawson's next royal rom-com. After all, who can resist a love story set against the ancient stones of the Tower of London?

Thank-you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Cute, fluffy romance that lacks a lot of substance but has a whole lot of good intentions. I liked Daisy's family a lot - the bond between them all felt realistic and genuine, and kept Daisy grounded. I also thought their interest in LARPing was fun too - I've known a few people who do this, and the representation here is not too far from the reality. The descriptions of the Tower of London were great too, and really shine given the author's personal history growing up inside the Tower of London. This knowledge of the area really shows in the novel.

What I wasn't so fond of was the relationship between Daisy and Teddy. Their chemistry never seems to fully reach its potential and Daisy just comes across as really rude a lot of the time. I get that she has anxiety (same) but at times her behaviour really is inexcusable. Also, the forced love triangle really didn't need to exist. Ellis could easily have just been a friend and the outcome would have been the same.

Overall it's the location that stood out for me here, but otherwise I don't think this is a romance that will stay with me for long.

This was quite inventive, but Falling Hard for the Royal Guard is still my favourite of hers. I had a bit of trouble connecting with the main characters in this book.

Love at First Knight centres around Daisy Hastings, who feels like she hit a wall in life years prior due to her issues with anxiety and shyness. She still lives with her parents and it's really only around her family and friends, and while LARping (live-action role-playing), that she comes out of her shell. There's an opening at the Tower of London's Knight School, a sort of summer program, and Daisy ends up working there and is, then, taken out of her comfort zone and into something really exciting for her. It's there she meets Theodore ‘Teddy’ Fairfax, her opposite in every way and a disgraced member of the royal family whom she is asked to help.

I really liked the premise of this book, but I found that the character-building in this one left a bit to be desired. I quite enjoyed learning more about the world of LARPing and it seems like a fun activity. Also, Daisy's family was quite sweet, but the romance between Daisy and Teddy just didn't convince me that much. I felt like it could have been better developed.

I still had a lot of fun reading this novel, so I'll definitely read Megan Clawson's books in the future, but Falling Hard for the Royal Guard remains my favourite of hers.

Thank you to Avon UK and NetGalley for my e-ARC!