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.
'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
All the Painted Stars features characters who have suffered past abuse from a parent (not depicted on-page) and some mild violence.
ATPS is an open-door romance and contains scenes of an explicit sexual nature.
Emma Denny
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