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  "Why run if you have nothing to hide, eh, girl?"

  "Let me go!"

  Serena struggled against him, but it was futile. He locked her shoulders in his iron grasp, glaring down at her. Before she could think better of it, she brought up her hands and slapped them against the muscular planes of his chest.

  Mother Mary.

  She touched him.

  Touched him without the protective barrier of her gloves.

  Sensation hit her at once, a gale force wave of emotion. Her palms felt white-hot where they pushed against him, enlivened with the awakening hum of insight. Too stricken to break away, too awash in the power of her gift, Serena could only stand there, frozen, gaping up at his furious countenance while her touch read all the anger and hatred that filled his heart--indeed, his very soul.

  Rage.

  Destruction.

  Bloodshed.

  Anguish.

  Emptiness.

  Vengeance.

  Too much pain to bear. Serena's breath went shallow and panting as the blackness of his feelings engulfed her. It ate all of her strength, devouring her like a pestilence, swiftly, thoroughly. Serena felt her legs go weak beneath her. She could not stop the flood of hurt and violence that assailed her in that moment, a chaotic tempest of seething emotion pouring out of him and into her as if it were her own. . . .

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  LARA ADRIAN’s

  award-winning historical romances!

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  THE WARRIOR TRILOGY

  (Passionate medieval romance with strong, battle-hardened alpha heroes)

  WHITE LION’S LADY

  Booksellers Best Award Winner

  Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee

  Romance Writers of America RITA Finalist

  “Has everything I look for in a good medieval romance: a strong hero, an intelligent and caring heroine, a really unpleasant villain, and plenty of atmosphere. It also has a few unexpected twists and turns, which complement an excellent plot . . . the romance is pure gold.”

  –All About Romance (Grade A / Desert Isle Keeper)

  In this captivating tale of forbidden love and star-crossed destiny, a dangerous knight on a rogue’s mission is reunited with the virtuous young lady who once adored him . . . .

  Abducted on the way to her wedding, heiress Isabel de Lamere is unaware that the scoundrel planning to use her for his own gain is the cherished champion on her childhood: Griffin, the White Lion. Yet even as she discovers his treachery, Isabel cannot deny that Griffin lingers in her dreams, awakening the passion in her steadfast heart.

  Then a twist of fate puts a price on both their heads, embroiling them in a life-and-death chase that will force Griffin to choose between his own freedom and his fierce desire for the woman who would redeem his noble spirit. But to reclaim his lost honor, the White Lion could lose Isabel forever. . .

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  BLACK LION’S BRIDE

  Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee

  “A passionate adventure romance . . . an action-packed love story with a strong conflict, well-detailed historical backdrop and memorable characters.”

  –RT Book Reviews (Romantic Times Magazine)

  Daughter of the King of the Assassins, Zahirah was trained to be as deadly as she is beautiful. When she steals into the desert camp of the English army, she has one goal: to banish the crusaders from her homeland by murdering King Richard the Lionheart. Her deceptive strategy delivers her into the hands of the enemy--and puts her at the mercy of the dashing Black Lion, Sebastian of Montborne.

  Fighting for peace in a dangerous, exotic land, Sebastian never dreamed that the tides of war would bring him a mysterious beauty in need of his protection. Nor could he guess that the lady who ignites his heart is the very enemy he has sworn to destroy on behalf of his king. Caught in a deadly game of passion and deception, their unbidden love could cost them their lives. . . .

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  LADY OF VALOR (available now!)

  National Readers Choice Award Winner

  HOLT Medallion Finalist

  “Cabal is a tortured hero, and if you like those, you’ll love him - he is a good man who thinks he has lost what makes him a human being. As for Emmalyn, she's spunky without being annoying, strong and independent. It was a joy to watch these two fall in love. If you are looking for a great medieval, look no further than Lady of Valor.”

  –All About Romance (Grade A / Desert Isle Keeper)

  Left a widow by her cruel husband’s death, Lady Emmalyn of Fallonmour is determined to control her own destiny, until her hard-won vows of independence are threatened by the mysterious warrior sent to protect her castle on order of the king. Emmalyn is now at the mercy of Sir Cabal, a feared knight known as Blackheart.

  Skilled at war and hiding a tormented past, Cabal swears allegiance to no one but himself and his country. But once he meets Emmalyn, he finds his strength tested by this proud beauty who stirs his blood with desire, tempting him to defy his king and surrender his heart. . . .