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Elizabeth de Lacy is on the brink of taking her vows at Llanwardine Priory when an urgent political alliance forces her to marry Lord Richard Malinder, her family's sworn enemy. Malinder, who must secure an heir, sees a union with the de Lacy family as strategically advantageous and decides to keep his enemies close. Elizabeth, unprepared for the sudden attraction, discovers that Richard is not only formidable and handsome but also kind and understanding, qualities that deepen her growing fascination. Their contentious marriage evolves amid the tension of feuding lineages and the intimate setting of the bridal chamber, where strength and anticipation mingle.
The novel explores the clash between duty and desire, set against the backdrop of familial rivalry and historical intrigue.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne O'Brien
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