The Black Knight, Sir Reynold, faces a dilemma in 15th century England. He must compete against Thomas, his childhood friend. Queen Isabel is upset with him and will grant him no favors. Whether he wins or loses is of no consequence, because either one holds its share of heartache. In modern America there is another Reynold, another woman and yet another competition. The Renaissance Faire is an unlikely setting for a battle to set things right long after they have gone terribly wrong.

Joust in Time by Debbie Fritter is intriguing from the very first page. I was completely immersed in the medieval world. I learned a lot, as well. There is a glossary of terms at the end of the book which proved to be useful on more than one occasion. I think the thing I liked best about this was Reynold’s determination to do the right thing. When confronted with a choice about Thomas he doesn’t do what many in his place would. He shows himself to be a true hero and I loved that about him. Courtney and Reynold held enough magic and chemistry between them that I could not put this down. I’m not usually a fan of this time period but Joust in Time is a very enjoyable read. I can easily recommend it!

Reviewed by: Marlene