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Three Wagers
A Sweet, Medieval Romance
Lady Julianna stands by quietly as Sir Thomas of Montford takes over her former home, the Castle Leeds. The new master promises to be an excellent caretaker of the castle and surroundings, with one exception. He wants to destroy the Rose Cottage, her home for the past several years.
He insists he must destroy the cottage to make way for a new wall to protect the town. But Julianna doubts his word. He is no more than a lothario. She’s seen her fair share of them.
Thomas is not who he seems. He knows Julianna. He understands her plight and has returned for a single, shadowy purpose.
*** Standalone Novel, No Cliffhanger, No Cheating, Safe Read, HEA ***
From Chapter 3
“What did you mean by offering me a second wager?” she asked in a low voice, speaking for the first time since the dinner had been cleared by the servants.
Thomas blinked in surprise. A slow smile spread over his face.
He poured himself a glass of wine and leaned back in his chair. He clasped his hands together behind his head. “I never expected you to broach this subject.”
Lady Simone passed by the table and paused. “What subject?”
Thomas frowned at her. “Don’t meddle, Simone. Go and see the steward about more wine.”
Simone’s lips curled into a smile. There was an impish gleam to her eyes. “But I like being helpful.”
“Then be helpful by seeing about more wine. Father Michael probably finished the last bottle on the table.”
Simone drew a protracted sigh and settled into the chair beside Thomas. She shook her head in dismay as she smoothed her skirts. A beeswax taper flickered between the three of them, and Simone set it aside with a brisk determination. Folding her hands on the table she gazed at Thomas and Juliana as though they were no more than a pair of prankish, vexing children.
“What I see between the two of you is too much talk, too much negotiating, and not enough love-making.”
Juliana gasped and drew her hand to her mouth. Thank Goodness the children had been sent to bed.
“There is no love-making, Simone,” Thomas growled. “Rien! Nothing!” He slammed his hand down on the table almost knocking the bottle of wine over. “We were just about to start a very promising conversation before you arrived.”
“Pfft! A conversation?” Simone frowned and waved a hand airily. “Juliana, don’t you see how happy everyone is here? Norman ladies know how to keep their men busy and therefore content.” Juliana began to protest but Simone held up her hand to stop her. “You are perhaps a little timid, my lady, and you, Lord Thomas, are perhaps a little too reluctant to press the issue.”
Thomas muttered a response, shaking his head, his irritation with Simone increasing. To Juliana’s acute embarrassment the people at the table had grown quiet, leaning forward to listen to Simone’s verdict, nodding their heads in agreement.
Simone smiled at her audience, but turned back to Juliana and Thomas frowning. “Alors, sometimes friends need to take matters into their own hands, to lend assistance, no?” There was a general murmur of assent from the other end of the table.
“Do something, Simone,” Sir Tobias called. “None of us can stand to see the long faces anymore.”
Simone gave a low chuckle. “I have just the thing for the two of you.
Lady Julianna stands by quietly as Sir Thomas of Montford takes over her former home, the Castle Leeds. The new master promises to be an excellent caretaker of the castle and surroundings, with one exception. He wants to destroy the Rose Cottage, her home for the past several years.
He insists he must destroy the cottage to make way for a new wall to protect the town. But Julianna doubts his word. He is no more than a lothario. She’s seen her fair share of them.
Thomas is not who he seems. He knows Julianna. He understands her plight and has returned for a single, shadowy purpose.
*** Standalone Novel, No Cliffhanger, No Cheating, Safe Read, HEA ***
From Chapter 3
“What did you mean by offering me a second wager?” she asked in a low voice, speaking for the first time since the dinner had been cleared by the servants.
Thomas blinked in surprise. A slow smile spread over his face.
He poured himself a glass of wine and leaned back in his chair. He clasped his hands together behind his head. “I never expected you to broach this subject.”
Lady Simone passed by the table and paused. “What subject?”
Thomas frowned at her. “Don’t meddle, Simone. Go and see the steward about more wine.”
Simone’s lips curled into a smile. There was an impish gleam to her eyes. “But I like being helpful.”
“Then be helpful by seeing about more wine. Father Michael probably finished the last bottle on the table.”
Simone drew a protracted sigh and settled into the chair beside Thomas. She shook her head in dismay as she smoothed her skirts. A beeswax taper flickered between the three of them, and Simone set it aside with a brisk determination. Folding her hands on the table she gazed at Thomas and Juliana as though they were no more than a pair of prankish, vexing children.
“What I see between the two of you is too much talk, too much negotiating, and not enough love-making.”
Juliana gasped and drew her hand to her mouth. Thank Goodness the children had been sent to bed.
“There is no love-making, Simone,” Thomas growled. “Rien! Nothing!” He slammed his hand down on the table almost knocking the bottle of wine over. “We were just about to start a very promising conversation before you arrived.”
“Pfft! A conversation?” Simone frowned and waved a hand airily. “Juliana, don’t you see how happy everyone is here? Norman ladies know how to keep their men busy and therefore content.” Juliana began to protest but Simone held up her hand to stop her. “You are perhaps a little timid, my lady, and you, Lord Thomas, are perhaps a little too reluctant to press the issue.”
Thomas muttered a response, shaking his head, his irritation with Simone increasing. To Juliana’s acute embarrassment the people at the table had grown quiet, leaning forward to listen to Simone’s verdict, nodding their heads in agreement.
Simone smiled at her audience, but turned back to Juliana and Thomas frowning. “Alors, sometimes friends need to take matters into their own hands, to lend assistance, no?” There was a general murmur of assent from the other end of the table.
“Do something, Simone,” Sir Tobias called. “None of us can stand to see the long faces anymore.”
Simone gave a low chuckle. “I have just the thing for the two of you.
- GenresHistorical Romance
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 6, 2015
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July 1, 2017
Another emotional satisfying tale from a go-to author for me. Thomas had that simmering power and authority yet he was tender and consumed with winning Juliette's heart. I adored the scenes with little Stephen. Omg nothing like a big alpha and a little kid.. Love it.
March 8, 2018
Cute story
I really liked this cute love story . The hero was so manly and sweet. I loved the heroine too. This was just one of those feel good reads.
I really liked this cute love story . The hero was so manly and sweet. I loved the heroine too. This was just one of those feel good reads.
September 14, 2015
*sigh*
The Hero was true and Nobel towards his lady. Lots of true love and no angst. I love all books by Sasha Gold. Her men are lovely and her ladies are strong. Can't wait to read what comes next.
Recommended.
The Hero was true and Nobel towards his lady. Lots of true love and no angst. I love all books by Sasha Gold. Her men are lovely and her ladies are strong. Can't wait to read what comes next.
Recommended.
December 10, 2016
Not the usual Sasha gold
The romance was very mild. The hero was less alpha and more pining love struck little boy. There was also a lot of distraction going on through out the story
The romance was very mild. The hero was less alpha and more pining love struck little boy. There was also a lot of distraction going on through out the story
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews