Gisela Anne Balewyne and Dominic de Terre love each other
with a passion that cannot be denied. But Dominic, angry
with his parents for trying to force him into marriage with
a more "suitable" bride than Gisela, flees his home to
follow the king on Crusade. Neither think to see the other
again, but several years later, Dominic discovers Gisela
working as a tailor in a small town. She's with her son,
and although reluctant, she finally shares with Dominic
that she's hiding from her abusive husband, Ryle.
Dominic is also keeping a low profile as he tries to find
who is responsible for the theft of a fortune in silk cloth
belonging to his lord, de Lanceau. Dominic, eager to once
again be a part of Gisela's life in whatever way he can,
trusts her with the secrets of his mission. But Gisela is
fearful to be as honest as Dominic once she realizes she's
unwittingly become involved with the stolen silk. She also
holds the secret that her little boy, Ewan, is Dominic's
son. Fear, instead of courage, directs Gisela until Dominic
is captured by the thieves and Ryle comes back into her
life. Gisela realizes then that she will do anything to
save Dominic and her son from the evil that surrounds them,
including giving up her own life. But has she waited too
long?
Ms. Kean has done it again with her talent to capture the
reader's attention with all the elements of a must-read.
The opening pages are filled with a wonderful tension that
sets the stage for a great story. The heroine's fear of her
abusive husband is a key emotional element, but the fact
that she's married keeps the hero at a respectful distance
and prevents their relationship from advancing earlier the
way some readers may like. Even having said that, it should
be noted the author has used that distance and tension to
show the genuine love and respect between the hero and
heroine and the strength of character that will ultimately
give them their happily-ever-after. Historical romance is
this author's forte and faithful followers, as well as
first-time readers, will look forward to her next book.
Assaulted and injured by her abusive husband Ryle, Gisela
Anne Balewyne flees with her small son, Ewan. Hiding from
Ryle and working as a tailor in the town of Clovebury,
Gisela struggles to save enough money to move north and
start a new life. All goes well until Dominic de Terre,
back several years from the Crusade, accepts his lord de
Lanceau's mission to find out who has stolen de Lanceau's
cloth shipment, worth a fortune. Dominic discovers not only
that Gisela has lied to him about the stolen silks
concealed in her shop, but he learns Ewan is his
illegitimate son. She has betrayed his trust not once, but
twice, and Gisela expects him to arrest her and take Ewan
away. French merchant Crenardiue's thugs, however, reach
Dominic first, and Gisela realizes there is only one way to
save his life. She must go to de Lanceau, admit her crimes,
and convince him to let her help him save Dominic.
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