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Lady Johanna, a golden-haired widow of sixteen, declares she will never remarry. But when King John demands she wed, choosing the formidable Scottish warrior Gabriel MacBain as her bride, her initial shyness turns to deep affection as she discovers a love that defies her vows. Their budding romance is threatened by dangerous royal scheming, forcing Johanna to confront both a treacherous political plot and her own heart.
Set in a medieval Highland clan, the story follows Johanna’s internal struggle between duty and desire, and Gabriel’s unyielding devotion as they navigate love and loyalty under the watchful eye of King John.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Julie Garwood
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