At the time, pretending marriage to her middle-aged widower cousin seemed like the best way to escape a politically motivated betrothal to a brutal knight. Now, her journey toward a new life has landed her in hot waterβsheβs been waylaid by a local Norman baron whoβs mistaken her for a real bride. And he demands First Night rights.
Hot water turns to steam in a scalding night of passion⦠passion she has never known. And now must live without.
Lord Geoffrey is entranced at first sight of the Anglo-Saxon beauty and finds that one night in her arms is not nearly enough. But all he can offer the low-born Matilda is a life in the shadowsβas his mistress.
Her head warring with her heart, Matilda resigns herself to her duty in a masquerade of a marriage. Itβs a choice that could cost her life.
For the knight who first sought her hand is back with murder on his mind. Now itβs Geoff whoβs faced with the ultimate choice: which is more preciousβ¦his estates or the love of the one woman who can heal his soul?
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