Synopses & Reviews
Born in shame...
All her life the ravishing Linnea de Valcourt has been reviled as the "cursed" daughter of Maindenstone Castle.
Redeemed by deceit...
Now, to save her beloved twin sister from a terrible fate, she will sacrifice herself by impersonating her as the bride of conqueror Axton de la Manse. Yet how is it that she feels such fiery passion when she lies with this grim despoiler of her home?
A hostage to love...
Revenge for years of exile has driven the magnificent Axton to possess his archenemy's daughter-little knowing that, as he imprisons her in his arms and drowns in her stormy sea-green eyes, he is throwing away the key to his soul. But Linnea's family, gathering forces to reclaim Maidenstone, will soon reveal their trickery. How can she hide from him the truth about his imposter's bride?
Review
"Rexanne Becnel combines heartfelt emotions with a romance that touches readers with the magic and joy of falling in love." --
Romantic Times"A master medieval writer. Ms. Becnel writes emotional stories with a deft hand." --The Time Machine
About the Author
Critically acclaimed romance author
Rexanne Becnel has written nine previous novels, including
Heart of the Storm, When Lightning Strikes, Where Magic Dwells, A Dove at Midnight, The Rose of Blackword and
Thief of My Heart. For her work,
My Gallant Enemy, Becnel received the Waldenbooks 1991 First Time Romance Author Award and the
Romantic Times Best Award for Best Medieval Romance by a New Author. She lives in New Orleans with her family.