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Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, *Lord of Desire* centers on Lord Brand Risande, a baron famed for battlefield prowess and rumored passion. Haunted by a betrayal that forged his iron will, he embarks on a campaign to claim the lands he has conquered. Across the English Sea, Lady Brynnafar Dumont, the daughter of a slain noble, vows to protect her people and confronts the very warlord who felled her father. As duty and desire collide, the lovers must navigate deception, honor, and their own secrets in a final struggle that will decide both realm and heart.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Paula Quinn
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