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From This Moment On

by Lynn Kurland, 2002 · 425 pages

A breezy, trope-forward medieval romance that leans into banter, disguise, and slow-building attraction more than historical grit. The pacing is brisk and comfort-read friendly, with short scenes, playful dialogue, and a steady hum of longing beneath the action.

historical romance · swoony · adventurous · earnest

What From This Moment On feels like to read

• Page-turner: 65%
• Darkness: 30%
• Emotional intensity: 50%
• Humor: 45%
• Romance: 90%
• Complexity: 25%

Reading age: 16+ (adult)

Spice: 2 out of 5. mostly closed door with a few sensual, non-explicit scenes

From This Moment On tropes

• woman disguised as a man
• forced proximity
• reluctant hero, wary bride
• evil stepmother
• found family garrison

Books like From This Moment On

• The Bride by Julie Garwood: Same warm, funny medieval Scottish/English romance feel with a spirited heroine and gruff laird-type hero.
• Castles in the Air by Christina Dodd: Medieval setting, playful courtship, and a strong-willed heroine matching wits with a hardened knight.
• Heather and Velvet by Teresa Medeiros: Similar lighthearted adventure-romance energy with a plucky heroine in disguise or danger.
• Prince of Dreams by Johanna Lindsey: Comparable escapist, emotionally driven medieval romance with high stakes courtship.