At the time, pretending marriage to her middle-aged widower cousin seemed like the best way to escape a politically motivated betrothal to a brutal knight. Now, her journey toward a new life has landed her in hot water-she's been waylaid by a local Norman baron who's mistaken her for a real bride. And he demands First Night rights.Hot water turns to steam in a scalding night of passion…passion she has never known. And now must live without.Lord Geoffrey is entranced at first sight of the Anglo-Saxon beauty and finds that one night in her arms is not nearly enough. But all he can offer the low-born Matilda is a life in the shadows-as his mistress."One of the best books I have read this year." -Coffee Time Romance"If you enjoy a good medieval tale, don't miss this one." -Paranormal Romance

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