by Paula Quinn
First published 2023
Norman Lord Brand Risande earned his nickname "The Passionate" through his ability to tempt and conquer, bringing down entire kingdoms. Yet beneath his fearsome reputation lies a wounded soul, scarred by betrayal that hardened his heart. When Brand rides forth to claim the territories he seized through warfare, he encounters an unexpected adversary. Saxon Lady Brynnafar Dumont will sacrifice everything to shield her people from this conquering Norman lord, including her own virtue. She prepares to seduce the brutal warrior who crushed her father's forces. Instead of the merciless killer she expects, Brynnafar discovers a dangerously attractive rogue who wants nothing from her. Though inexperienced in matters of love, she must deploy every feminine weapon at her disposal. The real war begins as Brynnafar fights to breach Brand's defenses and claim the one prize that matters most.
Genres: fiction, romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, wounded-hero
Setting: Territories, Kingdoms
Period: Medieval
288 pages · Paperback · Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.