My Book Boyfriend #22

My Book Boyfriend is hosted by the awesome blogger Missie at The Unread Reader.   What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask.  Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon.  If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog The Unread Reader.

This week's pick is 

Marcello 

from Waterfall (River of Times Series)

He was the most handsome guy I'd ever seen, with a model's physique and face to match.  Big chocolate-brown eyes, square jaw, aristocratic nose, pronounced cheek bones.... a serious hottie.

Marcello is from fourteenth-century Italy.  He is a knight and the future lord of Castle Forelli.  Marcello also is a fierce fighter, loyal, kind and smart.

But then he had his big hands on my waist.  He bent down a little, getting ready to lift me to the saddle, just as I looked up at him.  Our lips were so close, I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin.
We froze.  Neither of us moving, simply staring at each other if the other was going to move first.
"You are," he whispered, "uncommonly stirring."
He closed his eyes then, as if he had to in order to break the bond between us, then lifted me to the saddle and stare at the ground as he guided my feet into the stirrups.

"Nay, this is most definitely unwise," he said, leaning in until my back was against the wall again.  He hovered, waiting, until I gave in, lifting my chin to offer him my lips.  He kissed me again, not touching me with his hands, just tilting his head one way and then the other.  He tasted of cinnamon and wood smoke.

He was strong with not an ounce of fat on him.  I could feel muscle beneath his tunic.  He smelled of wood fire and leather and earth and sweat.  All...... man.

What do you think of Marcello?  

Has anyone read River of Time series?

Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme.