by Paula Quinn
First published 2023
Tanon Risande receives a royal command she cannot refuse. The proud Norman noblewoman must wed a Welsh knight to preserve the fragile peace between their peoples. She despairs at the prospect of marrying what she imagines will be a crude, warlike barbarian instead of finding true love. When she meets Gareth of Deheubarth, however, he proves unexpectedly charming and attractive. His passionate kisses awaken both her desire and her heart before she realizes what is happening. Just as Tanon surrenders to him completely, doubt creeps in to threaten their newfound happiness. She begins to wonder whether Gareth truly cares for her or simply seduced her to serve his own people's interests. The question haunts her as she struggles to distinguish between genuine love and political manipulation.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, medieval
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Wales, Normandy
Period: Medieval
288 pages · Paperback · Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.