The story caught my attention with the missing women. I found it to be scary because it felt so real. The good work done by the Kings & Knights of the Castle to assist those in need and the women who have also assisted have made this a dynamic, romantic suspense series.

This one dealt with the vulnerable women in the prison system who were to being given a way out of the system by Meghan and the three houses The Journey Beyond sponsored. Instead, the women were "disappearing". The storyline which included how far up the corruption in the system went was revealing and intriguing. I was hooked.

The story had Meghan and Rory, both in their 30s, with their "meet cute" as well as meeting the villains of the story, including Luis Fry. Then there were the surprise twists that made the story even more compelling. I was rooting for Meghan, Rory, and the women who were taken, especially Candace. The other Kings and Knights show up to assist.

I liked the main couple, and I wish that their romance had a bit more urgency and romance to it. Meghan and Rory were both kickass & kind people. I just did not feel the attraction as strongly as I had hoped. I enjoyed how they worked with each other and even when they did not get along.

Candace and the rescuer who was so kind to her really caught my attention. I hoped that they would get together. However, they are not the main couple. I would have liked to have read more about Candace and her unknown Good Samaritan. I am not sure why I was so invested in their story.

I would definitely recommending this series for the suspense and surprising twists. The romance is budding between the heroine and hero.

Note: I received an advance reading copy from NetGalley. I have purchased some of the books in the series.

I had a blast reading this particular installment in the Knights of the Castle. Captured my attention from start to finish.

Knight of Birmingham is our 8th installment of the Knights of the Castle series. This one presents a whole host of sensitive issues that the Knights and Kings expertise is needed to handle.

We meet Rory Tannous and Meghan Turner, who band together to tackle the issue of several women gone missing from halfway houses. Meghan Turner has a passion for the underdog, women just needing a leg up. When she has trouble finding someone to take her efforts seriously, she finds making a deal with the devil is the only solution. Meghan is on a mission to detach herself from this toxic union, but at the expense of being pulled in many directions and her clients mysteriously going missing.

Rory Tannous has a crusade of his own and is very similar to what Meghan has, only he is working underground and operating dangerously close to the snake's head.

Meghan's partner sees a pattern and reaches out to a friend, who gets in touch with a King, and of course, you know things are set in motion. Meghan and Rory come together under strained circumstances, but you know love compliments all things. I enjoyed watching Meghan and Rory work together, and the Kings once again show us the reason for their positions and titles.

I thought these authors did a great job capturing the readers by engaging us in a story of crimes, lies, deception, criminal acts, and awareness of an issue that is widespread in this and other countries. They balance all those dark acts with a romance in which the characters experience passion in each other.

This book contains acts of abuse of women, so if this could be a trigger, proceed with caution.

I featured Knight of Birmingham as book of the day on all my social media platforms and included it in a monthly roundup of new releases on my blog.

3.75 stars--KNIGHT OF BIRMINGHAM by Lori Hayes is the eighth instalment in the contemporary, adult multi-authored, multi-cultural KNIGHTS OF THE CASTLE romance series. This is businessman Rory Tanous, and attorney/women’s shelter executive Meghan Turner’s story line. KNIGHTS OF THE CASTLE is a spin off from the multi-authored Kings of the Castle series but you do not have to have read the previous series to follow or understand the current timeline. Several characters cross-over for cohesion and familiarity. The Knights of the Castle series focuses on the Middle East, fictional principality of Durabia, and the misogynistic, racist and ethnocentric attitudes and beliefs.


NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including but not limited to women and children sexual slavery, and organ trafficking, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from several third person perspectives including Rory and Meghan KNIGHT OF BIRMINGHAM follows in the wake of a number of missing women in and around Birmingham Alabama, all of whom have been in and out of the penal system, and working their way towards a better life but the latest victim is a friend women’s advocate Meghan Turner, and with her disappearance reveals a darker and dangerous operation on the rise. Enter the Kings of the Castle whose speciality is to rescue those who are unable to rescue themselves. Enter Rory Tannous, the Knight of Birmingham, a man with close connections to Kings and Durbia. When Meghan goes missing, Rory receives notice of ransom, a ransom is unwilling to sacrifice in the face of so many losses. What ensues is the take down of several people involved in an international human trafficking ring, and the potential for Rory and Meghan to fall in love.

KNIGHT OF BIRMINGHAM is a story of betrayal and vengeance; of secrets and lies; of sexual trafficking, search and rescue. The fast paced premise is sensitive and real; the romance is passionate; the characters are edgy and animated.



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I have read stories by Marze Scott before, but this is the first time I've read a book by Lori Hayes. This book was a wonderful addition to the series. The storyline is one I haven't heard of before, but the authors handled it very well. This was a great, suspenseful and fast paced read and I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this story

First off I want to thank the publisher Macro Publishing Group as well as the authors for inviting me to read and review it as well as letting me go on with the series and a big thanks NetGalley as well for letting me read it and review.Also I don't know if I've mentioned this but each of these book can be read as a stand-alone or you can read it in order like I have be doing. And even though its my first time reading anything by these two authors , they did an amazing job of bring their story to life and you can tell they had fun doing it , the way their writing flows together you can literally see the what the characters look like , its almost like watching a movie or so I think so. Which that said if your looking a fast-paced read with heart-pounding action look no further either pick this one up or one of the other ones, or just pick them all up to read.

When I picked up this book from the Knights Series I felt confident that the story would be on point and that I would fall madly for the characters. I was not disappointed.
Single mothers eligible for release are disappearing from the Alabama justice system.
Women's advocate, Meghan Turner has uncovered a disturbing pattern of female inmates vanishing from a local treatment center. She’s desperate for help. when her worse nightmare becomes reality. Her friend goes missing under the same mysterious circumstances.
Rory Tannous has spent his life helping society’s most vulnerable. When learns of Meghan’s dilemma, he takes it personally. Rory has his own tragic past and he’ll utilize every connection he has, even the King of the Castle to help this intriguing woman find her friend and the other missing women
As Rory and Meghan work together, the attraction grows and so does the danger. The stakes are high and they will have to risk their love and lives to defeat a powerful adversary.
If you are looking for a fast-paced read with heart-pounding action look no further than Knight of Birmingham!

The Knight of Birmingham is the 8th book in the series of the Knights of The Castle. This is a captivating romance story where the Kings and Knights of the castle are once again working together. I love how the authors Lori Hays and MarZe’ Scott worked together seemingly to creating a romantic love story between the main characters while still staying focused on what was at stake.

Women’s advocate Meghan Turner enlists the help of Rory Tannous after her friend goes missing along several other women. This romance story touched my soul as these are things that are happening in the world now; I only wish that the Knights and Kings were true life men.

This is an awesome read; I highly recommend that you get this book and while you’re at pick up the 7th and 9th books in the series you are in for a real treat and will not be disappointed.

Thank you, Macro Marketing & Promotions Group, for an ARC, I am voluntarily leaving my review.

Rory Tannous' upbringing motivated him to provide protection to women who were being harmed and mistreated. His mother's abusive and traumatic experiences in Nadaum lit a fuse inside of him to create a safe haven for these women. After becoming an attorney, Meghan Turner created a non-profit organization to assist women with getting out of prison and getting a second chance at life personally or with their families. The disappearances of these women brought Rory and Meghan together on a mission to get to the truth and save their lives. Suspense, action,, danger and page turning events make this book a MUST read! Don't miss out on this eighth installment of Knights of the Castle. Happy Reading!

This is the latest installment in the Knights series. Rory and Meghan combine forces to save the women at her facility, that have gone missing. The story is riveting. The two authors pulled together a great story full of intrigue and love. I highly recommend this story and look forward to reading more from the authors.


Anita L. Roseboro, author of Show Me No Mercy.

While this is my first read in this series I had no trouble following it but I will be reading other books in the series

Meghan Turner is an advocate for women who where either sentenced for a crime they didn't commit or where given sentences that where far to harsh for the crimes they committed She works at local refuges to help them but someone is stealing women from the system and not only the women are missing but all records of their lives. Rory Tannous has a past that has shaped the way he lives his life and one thing he does is help women who have been victims of sex trafficking so when he hears about Meghan's situation he decides to help. There is strong attraction between the two of them but they need to find out who is stealing the women and see if they can rescue them Be prepared for a read that you won't want to put down

Lori Hays, along with Marze Scott have conjured an intriguing story. The plot was brilliant. I would definitely recommend this read to anyone. Amazing job!

Knight of Birmingham is a riveting story that tackles some of the tougher subject matters of today. The two authors seamlessly found a way to wave the story of Meghan and Rory that touches on injustices to women across the globe. Equally, the build up of how the main characters come together is nothing short of amazing. This is a perfect standalone installment to the Knights of the Castle series.

Naleighna Kai, author of Loving Me for Me and Open Door Marriage

I don’t know where to begin. This book had me on the edge of my seat, holding on to the emotional rollercoaster ride of being shocked, anger, love, surprise, suspense and wanting to slap a character or two. I love how the author developed the characters especially the main two characters Meghan Turner who is an advocate and has a nonprofit organization that helps women who have being incarcerated with long sentences for crimes committed that they should have been exonerated or given short term sentences. Then there is Rory Tannous who is a business entrepreneur who has safe homes for women in Durabia who are sex trafficking victims or victims of abusive husbands.. Rory is also connected to the Kings and Knights of the Castle.
Women are disappearing from the safe havens that Meghan works with and their information is wiped out of the system. This draws Meghan and Rory to work together to see who is behind all of what is happening to the women that have gone missing.
You will have to read the book to see who is behind these women being taken and why. Even though this book is part of the Knights of the Castle series it can be read as a stand-alone..
This book was a page turner for me and I highly recommend this book to read. This is my first time reading a book by this author and I look forward to reading more books by her.
Cassandra H.
I voluntarily read a copy of this book from Netgalley and this review is of my honest opinion.