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What does noticing new hairdos have to do with rescuing people? Urban Dictionary -- I suppose this slight morphing of the usual definition hasn't made it into mainstream dictionaries yet. Feel free to use Urban Dictionary in an answer. Indeed, that particular usage seems to be specific to the particular source of the quote and possibly to bodybuilding in general.
Searching "white knight" on the forum linked in the question and on google in general gives no clues as to its origins, though. Mellisa McEwan at noted feminist site Shakesville uses the phrase " white knight sexism ". It's only a short step from "a hero coming to the rescue" to the top definition in the Urban Dictionary: I would argue that it's a misuse here and sarcastic if a deliberate misuse.
Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password. Since the story is pretty much straight forward, I will just say that Reiss does an excellent job showcasing the raw emotions of both the hero and heroine as they rediscov ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review The rich girl in love with the poor boy.
Since the story is pretty much straight forward, I will just say that Reiss does an excellent job showcasing the raw emotions of both the hero and heroine as they rediscover and fight for their happily ever after. So if you are looking for a second chance love story that had all the right elements then White Knight is the book for you. It was because he was mine. This story was absolutely beautiful and the way it was told was breathtaking and epic. CD Reiss wrote this story with a past and present that just flowed so easily.
Not only was I able to get a sense of who Chris and Catherine were now How innocent and true their love was. It was breathtaking and truly captivating. But their age prevented them from really having a say in being together and it just broke my heart. The obstacles they faced were the same as any teenager in love but it still hurt to see them suffer. For a love so new it was as strong as it could ever be.
Everything before I saw him was fake, and after that moment, my life became real. Chris only wanted to be the man he felt Catherine deserved but over the years he lost sight of that goal. He lost his way and White Knight was his second chance. While Chris was out conquering the world, Catherine was in her hometown saving hers. Her heart knew no bounds. She was a saint in every sense of the word. She did everything she could to help the people of her town and welcomed anyone and everyone into her home.
It was truly admirable. Their longing was so palpable - days later and I still feel it. This is definitely my favorite CD Reiss novel. View all 4 comments. Mar 14, Courtney rated it liked it Shelves: Oh how I wanted to love this book more than I did. Reiss's descriptive and detailed writing - it helps bring the stories to life. But for the life of me, this one just felt like it needed more, if that were even possible. Christopher and Catherine had a sweet, young romance at 16 years old that was over too soon for them.
Fast forward 13 years later and things have changed. Catherine still loves in her childhood home helping those in her community thrive, while Christopher is now roll Oh how I wanted to love this book more than I did.
Catherine still loves in her childhood home helping those in her community thrive, while Christopher is now rolling in the money in New York from hedge funds he creates. But neither feel completely fulfilled. There are parts of this book that I really enjoyed - the characters and their small home town feel. Christine hit the nail on the head with this part. Loved everything about it and the feel I got from it. I enjoyed the beginning of this book so much when we were given flashbacks of their past that helped pave the way to where they are today.
What I did not like was later in the book where a lot was told that happened and were not given those experiences to live through with the characters. That really hurt in me believing this whole HEA and their ending. This book didn't quite captivate my attention was much as King of Codes did both can be read as standalones and I just had this overall "meh" feeling about it. I felt like I was gipped on a lot later in the book and left me wanting so much more from these two.
For me, this book wasn't great and it wasn't terrible. It's a slow, reminiscent story of young love when adults find each later on in life. Give it a try, you may enjoy it more than I did. Jun 26, Coco. V marked it as to-read Shelves: Feb 20, Jessica Alcazar rated it it was amazing Shelves: She has a unique voice that follows no rules. Her writing is spectacular, and I am always blown away by her prose. This book attracted me not only because of her, but because of the twist she put into the trope. She took a second chance to get it right and added some flavor to it.
The book is set in both the present and the past. I felt it added depth to both their struggles, a bigger picture, clearer. The only negative for me would be the ending. There is SO much story told within these pages, but the story just ends. But you know what …. Every one of those love letters made up for that in spades! Mar 08, G. Malathi rated it it was ok. Yet another book where the Reviews, Ratings and the Drool worthy cover fooled me.
This being my First time reading a C. The Teenage Romance between Chris and Catherine was passive and physical only. And the Forbidden factor just fuels their attraction. Second Chance romance, mean a Second Chance to swoon and redeem what was lost. However here it was too dull. In short the book was Yet another book where the Reviews, Ratings and the Drool worthy cover fooled me.
In short the book was too monotonic, too mind numbing for a romance junkie and very much incomplete. Mar 04, Tiffany Readz rated it it was amazing Shelves: Short, but oh so Sweet C. Reiss has been on my radar since and her last few books have shown why. Every one of her stories is chock full of so much detail, you feel you can apply for the job her character currently holds.
White Knight is no different. I read King of Code last year, so was familiar with Catherine already and definitely interested in how Chris came into her life. Cathe Short, but oh so Sweet C. Catherine had a strong front for her towns people all of the time.
1) A man who stands up for a womens right to be an absolute equal, but then steps up like a white knight to rescue her any time that equality becomes a burden. WHITEKNIGHT!!: Guyys, leave her alone. She's just a girl on the internet, and your harrasing her. (the lecture will probably go for a couple paragraphs) so yeah.
Only her younger sister Harper knew she cried herself to sleep every night. The state of the town, her life and the love she lost long ago plagued her dreams. He worked at her country club and finally in her mother's garden, getting even closer to the beautiful Catherine. Chris couldn't get enough of her, however knew he needed to be more, so he left her. Ten years go by. Catherine is still single-handedly trying to save her town and Chris is still trying to figure out who he is without her.
A tragedy brings him home and things will never be the same. They are grown ups, that have grown apart. Only thier hearts didn't get the message, so it's time to figure things out together. Come forward with me. As a bonus, there are King and Prince Charming chapters at the end of White Knight, that will suck you right in! Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog. White Knight is a short read that I devoured. I found myself one-clicking King of Codes and wondered, why haven't I read this one before. I did lose sleep, especially with this second chance romance. In this story, we are given a hero that is from the poor side of the fences.
Chris Cartwright falls for a rich girl and feeling that he is not enough for her, he I already knew I was a CD Reiss fan, but with White Knight I had the feeling of becoming an addict Chris Cartwright falls for a rich girl and feeling that he is not enough for her, he decides to leave and make something of himself. Chris could have it all, the money, the women and the power, it just was never enough. His heart was still with his first love, and now that it's time to go home, will she still be the same girl he walked away from and promised to return to?
Catherine Barrington found a way into my heart and never left. Her heartbreak carried throughout my read and I felt every one of her emotions. I felt the loss of love and the guilt to keep her hometown together. She was like a princess that was willing to give up all that she had for her towns people. Her love for everyone around her is so strong, but the love that she has for Chris ripped me apart. How will she handle his return home, now that she is not the girl he left behind?
White Knight is a perfectly written contemporary romance of two young characters falling in love and having to be torn apart because of social standings. The years apart change them and their surroundings and make them the people they were always meant to be. The emotional pulls of the heart with this story had me in knots. I 5 Stars Love This Read! Mar 01, Lauren Luman rated it it was amazing. I reviewed an ARC. Love letters are a lost art. Chris Carmichael reinvented the wheel with his letters to Catherine of the Roses.
A young, pure love born of the attraction of opposites and a smile across the room.
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Her family owned the town and he nurtured the roses. This story of a sweet, yet forbidden, love had me in heart eyes from the very beginning. Though we caught a glimpse of them in King of Code, White Knight shows us a kind of love and connection that surpasses social status. Catherine' I reviewed an ARC. Catherine's character was so wonderful. So much more than she thought of herself. So strong despite the tears. How many people do you know would carry the weight of everyone on their shoulders like she did? The way he was just over the moon for her regardless of his obstacles.
He became the man he thought he had to be to take care of his love. A few moments brought tears to my eyes, some sad, some downright poetically beautiful. The flow of the story, the characters.
Mar 06, Sarah - Musings of the Modern Belle rated it really liked it. Chris and Catherine are separated by parents, by wealth, and by social status. In youth, they are consumed by their feelings for each other, and we get to see this with the alternating chapters in points of view and the past and future. Although, they are both likable characters, I felt more consumed by their teen relationship then their adult one. The adult one is more subdued. There are still moments of passion, but they settle into the an easy rhythm that comes with all relationships.
This is the happily ever after, watching them form a life for them and what makes them happy. I had a hard time keeping my attention focused on the story, but I love the idea of a love that nurtures you and allows you to grow and that two people can be destined for each other without time or societal expectations separating them forever. I enjoyed the the ending of this book immensely. If you love sweet romances and second chances, you are going to love White Knight.
I have been following this series and was so excited when I found out Catherine's story was next with White Knight and it was a second chance romance!!! These two as a couple have heavy history and a painful fall out. But 10 years later they are back in each other paths. The drama, the heat factor with the sexiness, and the heartache mixed with love was all the feels I stayed with after I finished this book.
Reiss is a favorite author and truly brings life into her charac I have been following this series and was so excited when I found out Catherine's story was next with White Knight and it was a second chance romance!!! Reiss is a favorite author and truly brings life into her characters. Catherine's and Chris' love story had me falling for them hard.
I loved reading White Knight from beginning to the end! Feb 20, Diane rated it it was amazing. I just knew when I met Catherine in King of Code that her's and Chris' story was going to be an emotional one. Man, nailed that one. This story warmed my heart and made me cry.
Young lovers torn apart by disapproving parents who let social status dictate everything, Chris sets off to become 'worthy'. Thirteen years later, he's determined it's time for that second chance. Both of their lives are changing, both are unsure, but White Knight is contempo I just knew when I met Catherine in King of Code that her's and Chris' story was going to be an emotional one.
White Knight is contemporary romance at it's finest and just one more reason why this author will always be a one-click favorite. Feb 18, Heather andrews rated it it was amazing. We both waited too long. We were alone with a tiny bed and a standing shower. He unbuttoned his shirt. Overall I liked this book. Mar 07, Jean rated it it was amazing.
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They were stories about home. Building one, finding your way back, honoring it and keeping it in your heart. How home is people or that one special person. I loved Catherine from our first meeting in King of Code. A tragic heroine straight out of a Tennessee Williams play, dismantling her life and dreams for pennies on the dollar to save the people she called home and sobbing herself to sleep at night at the futility of it all.
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