Anne Herries - Medieval Brides

Innocent brides, conquering grooms – six fabulous stories of seduction, passion and desire!The Novice BrideInnocent in her convent, Lady Cecily of Fulford knows nothing of the ways of men. Yet when tragic news bids her home, her only escape is to offer herself to the enemy – as a bride! Now her fate, and her wedding night, lies in the hands of her husband, Sir Adam Wymark…The Dumont BrideA marriage to landed, beautiful Emalie Montgomerie will restore all that Christian Dumont lost. But the countess harbours a secret that could destroy them both! The desire flaring in Christian’s eyes offers her hope…but would the proud Dumont ever accept another man’s babe as his own?The Lord’s Forced BrideShirt off, skin glistening with sweat, the dark handsome stranger fighting in the town square mesmerises Catherine Melford. Years later, Catherine finds her desire more aroused than ever – but he’s her sworn enemy, Andrew, Earl of Gifford…and the man she’ll be forced to wed!The Warrior’s Princess BrideBenois le Vallieres, legendary Commander of the North, is as ruthless in battle as he is in love. So he’s shocked to find himself falling for the vulnerable maid he rescued, Tavia of Mowerby. But when her royal blood is discovered, only marriage to Benois can keep her safe…The Overlord’s BrideWhen Lord Kirkheathe’s first wife died, despite his innocence, rumour tarnished his reputation. Now Elizabeth Perronet finds herself his new bride with a question of her own – if Raymond D’Estienne were truly no savage, how had he unleashed in her feelings so…untamed and wild?Templar Knight, Forbidden BrideA hardened, battle-weary knight, Reynaud had forgotten about the healing powers of a woman…until he meets beautiful harpist, Leonor. Bound together by a secret mission, the journey brings them closer every day – and night. But such forbidden passion might just be their undoing…