A Code Of Knights And Deception

*Warning: strong language, steamy scenes, and graphic violence inside. Mention/Description of, but not limited to, abduction, blood, death, amputation, childbirth, death, sexual assault, suicide, violence against children, rape, and torture.*

GENRE: Historical Time Travel Romance

BLURB:

Outlander meets Black Mirror in this sizzling dark time travel romance.

She thought it was real. She was wrong.

When Sophia wakes up in 15th-century England, she expects hardship—but nothing prepares her for this brutal, unforgiving world. Lost, alone, and desperate to return to her husband and son, she vows to find a way home. But as the days turn into months, Sophia begins to build a new life, finding unexpected kinship and purpose in this strange land.

After a violent attack, she takes fate into her own hands, disguising herself as a man to train under Henry, the castle’s enigmatic master-at-arms. As steel clashes and their connection deepens, forbidden desire ignites.

Yet Henry is not who he claims to be. His real name is Ethan, and this is the least of the lies he tells her. Falling for Sophia was never part of the plan—but the closer they become, the more he realises how wrong it is to keep her in the dark.

As danger closes in and the lines between reality and deception blur, Sophia must uncover the truth about Henry—and herself—before she runs out of time.

The book is the first in a duology and ends with a cliffhanger.

Excerpt:

I had the strangest dream. Nothing unusual for me, but this one lingered in vivid detail, as if I’d truly been there—in a medieval castle, smoke and burning wood perfuming the air, stone walls looming around me. Azure blue eyes. I smiled at the memory, then made the mistake of swallowing and winced at the sharp, scratchy sensation in my throat. I reached for my phone on the nightstand, seeking comfort in the familiar routine of checking the time, but my hand met only empty space.

Confused, I squinted into the darkness. My surroundings looked much as it had last night: thick red bed curtains drawn nearly shut, letting in only a small beam. I shifted under the heavy covers, my feet touching the icy stone floor and sending shivers up my legs as I sat up in my underdress. A faint shaft of light crept in from a small window, softly hinting at dawn. It might have been around six.

Breathing out a small cloud, I rubbed my arms to coax some warmth back into them and took in the room’s strangeness, feeling how truly alien this place was.

“Good mornin’, my lady! How be ye feelin’ today?” she chirped, her voice motherly and comforting in my panic. Her plain brown dress rustled as she moved about the room, efficient and unfazed.

“Toilet?” I croaked, my voice strained and hoarse from my sore throat.

Polly looked at me in confusion, observing me standing there with legs crossed.

“Ah, a privy ye seek.” She nodded thoughtfully, then produced a chamber pot from under the bed, holding it out to me.

I reached for it, mortified. What was I supposed to do now?

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About The Author:

Award-winning author Eliza Hampstead, a scientist by training, lives with her family in the UK. When she’s not writing, she spends her time as a geek.

Playing all sorts of games (board games, video games, RPGs) and being a big fan of medieval history are only a few of the many hobbies she has. Passionate about fantasy, she’s always planning her next adventure.

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By way of introduction, here is Eliza Hampstead’s bio:

Award-winning author Eliza Hampstead, a scientist by training, lives with her family in the UK. When she’s not writing, she spends her time as a geek.

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Hello, Eliza , welcome to Angel Kiss Publications. Thank you for agreeing to do this interview.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING ME.

When did the writing bug ensnare you?

It all started 12 years ago when I first drafted the earliest version of A Code of Knights and Deception.

I was going through a major life change, and writing became this unexpected outlet for creativity, passion, and escape.

I didn’t know then that it would spark an entire journey of writing, publishing, and falling in love with storytelling.

Is writing your full-time profession?

Not quite—by day, I’m a scientist. But writing is my passion, the thing I prioritise after work hours (and definitely over TV).

It’s where my creative energy goes, and in many ways, it balances out my more analytical day job.

Which genres do you write?

Fantasy romance and time travel romance—always with a strong dose of forbidden love, swords, and spice. If there’s not at least one sword-wielding heroine or brooding hero with a secret, it’s not my kind of story!

What is your favourite book review from a reader?

There are a few that have stayed with me, but the most rewarding are always when someone says they feel seen through my stories.

One reader once said that my first series became one of her favourites, and honestly, that made my entire week.

What spark started one of your stories?

It always begins with a spicy scene—the one where the characters finally let go and give in to their chemistry. That moment of release and vulnerability is the spark.

From there, I ask: Why couldn’t they be together before this? What was in their way? And then the story unfolds from the emotional and situational obstacles that surround that passion.

What has been your most rewarding experience since publishing your work?

A reader with PTSD once reached out and told me how accurately I portrayed the condition in one of my characters. That meant so much to me.

I’d done a lot of research to get it right, and to hear that someone saw themselves in the story—that they felt understood—that’s everything an author could hope for.

What message are you sharing in your books?

At the heart of it, my stories are about finding your true self.

It’s about overcoming what holds you back, discovering love, claiming your power, and being unapologetically strong—even if the world tells you not to be.

My heroines fight for what they want, and I hope readers feel empowered to do the same.

When you’re not writing, where can we find you?

Either in the garden, digging around in the dirt with my plants, or underwater—diving with turtles. Nature is my reset button.

A movie producer wants to turn your book into a movie, and you get to make a cameo. What would you do?

For my War of the Nephilim series, I’d love to be one of the witches—definitely the fun role.

In A Code of Knights and Deception, I’d want to be in one of the battle scenes. That’s where all the adrenaline and drama unfolds!

Where can we find your books?

You’ll find them on Amazon and available through Kindle Unlimited.

Thank you, Eliza, for spending time with us and sharing your story. We wish you continued success and lots of luck!

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