My Lady'S Champion (Harlequin Historical) [Paperback]

Delacroix (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: June 1, 1996

SHE SWORE NEVER TO WELCOME HIM TO HER BED

Yet when the Lady Melissande looked upon the rugged face and form of the knight she'd been forced to marry, her resolve melted. For Quinn de Sayerne stirred her in the most unexpected ways, and therein lay the danger—for succumbing to desire meant losing everything she held so dear!

"Purely captivating… Tenderly satisfying."—The Medieval Chronicle

"A vibrant portrait of a magical era! Beautifully written! A definite winner!"—The Literary Times

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Quinn de Sayerne has long dreamed of the day when he would return to his home. Estranged from his father, Quinn returns to claim the abandoned Sayerne after his father's death. This is his legacy, what he has waited for. Sayerne is his at last-- or so he thinks. When he is summoned by Lord de Tulley, Quinn expects to be granted ownership of his beloved home. But Tulley has other plans in mind for him. He wants Quinn to marry a woman Tulley has chosen for him. With Sayerne at stake, Quinn knows there's only one thing he can do. If only she had been born a man, Melissande d'Annossy would have control of her home. But her liege lord Tulley has decided that a woman alone is vulnerable. In truth, Annossy has been the victim of numerous attacks by mercenaries. Melissande's old neighbor, Jerome de Sayerne, was an evil man who tried to merge the two estates. When Tulley informs Melissande that he expects her to marry Jerome's son, she is appalled. Marry the son of that horrible man? She can't, especially since she has already vowed to wed another. But Tulley gives her no choice. If she doesn't marry Quinn, she will lose her ancestral home. Reluctantly, Melissande agrees to the arrangement. The marriage of Quinn and Melissande is a business arrangement and Melissande intends to see that it remains so. Tulley's insistence that the marriage be consummated doesn't deter her from barring Quinn from her bed after their wedding night. She intends to return to Annossy and stay as far away from Quinn as possible. But Quinn has been given another ultimatum by the crafty liege lord-- produce an heir in a year or lose Sayerne. Somehow, Quinn must convince Melissande that he isn't like his father. Along the way, he will be enchanted by the beautiful Melissande and realize that Sayerne isn't the only thing he holds dear. Fans of medieval romance will delight in Claire Delacroix's latest book. Her attention to detail draws you into the past and invites you to stay. Ms. Delacroix is adept at creating memorable characters and dialogue. Claire Delacroix does it again! Her passionate characters will make their way into your heart! A magnificent medieval tale! Romance at its best! Few authors can weave such an enthralling story as the very gifted Claire Delacroix. A vibrant portrait of a magical era! Beautifully written! Sizzling love scenes and a fast paced plot make My Lady's Champion a definite winner!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037328926X
• ISBN-13: 978-0373289264
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,733,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

NYT bestselling author Claire Delacroix always loved stories, both telling them and hearing them. She sold her first romance novel - THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE - in 1992 and has been happily writing romances ever since. She makes her home with her family, a number of incomplete knitting projects and a lot of overgrown houseplants. Claire loves to travel, to cook, to ride her bike and to read.

In 2011, Claire has been re-releasing many of her historical romances in digital format. For more information about these releases, please visit her website at http://www.delacroix.net. You can also search for Kindle editions of her books right here on Amazon.

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