It was *so* refreshing to read a book where the characters honored each other enough to not give into their romantic desires but to wait until they were married. One thing I loved about this book was the romance between the two main characters, Violet and Obed. Once I Knew by Victoria Lynn is a lovely read with relatable characters, intriguing storylines, and great plot twists. Using the Book Cave rating system, Once I Knew would fit in the MILD category. If you are comfortable watching things like Marvel, Robin Hood or Merlin by BBC, Mission Impossible, etc, then this book has far less language and sex, but would probably hover around that type of violence level. Would fit a PG-13 level for some minor violence. Wounds, violence, combat, and abuse are handled without gore, but are sprinkled throughout. A few insinuations in conversation of soldiers having their way with women, again, nothing graphic, and is vague enough it could be missed by younger readers.
Vague mentions and insinuation of a man who lived a somewhat "playboy" lifestyle, nothing graphic. I will say, I went out of my way to handle everything as tastefully as possible in order to be respectful of others needs. Since people have different opinions and thoughts on what "clean fiction" is, I thought it would behoove the community to post a content advisory so you can be aware point blank of what is included in this book so you can be aware of trigger warnings if it isn't your cup of tea. If Violet’s lowly Kingsman regains his memory, will she be able to live with the consequences? And will the Kingsman be able to live with his past life? When he wakes and has no memory of who he is, she takes the only precaution that will keep her and her grandmother safe she destroys the evidence of his past life. When Violet stumbles upon an unconscious and injured Kingsman in the woods, despite the consequences, she cannot help but take care of the injured man. The despair and fear that has taken over their lives has ruled out any level of hope. Taxes are bleeding the people dry and without the money or goods to pay, they have been forced into penal servitude and imprisonment by the Kingsmen, who know no mercy. Unlike the kindly king before him, the new ruler is overbearing, frightening and tyrannical in his rule. With the new regent on the throne, the country has been thrown into a turmoil.
She follows the rules, stays out of trouble and does her best to remain out of sight of the dreaded and overbearing Kingsmen. Trying to remain as dead to the politics that are threatening their world as possible. Violet lives her quiet little life in her sleepy village.
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