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The Devil's Bargain
Alternate cover edition for ASIN B00GXK7DO2
Celia Lyndon, daughter to a traveling merchant, is caught in an untenable position when she and her father arrive at Chillon Castle to market their goods just as a band of marauders launches an assault.
Though the attack is easily put down, the lord of the castle, Nicolas of Savoy, intends to make an example of anyone who would do him harm. He has no way to distinguish marauder from merchant—that is, until Celia steps forward to offer herself in place of one of the men lined up for execution. Intrigued by the brave maiden's proposition, he agrees, only to discover his new prisoner is even more dangerous—not to the walls of his castle, but to the wall surrounding his heart.
Celia Lyndon, daughter to a traveling merchant, is caught in an untenable position when she and her father arrive at Chillon Castle to market their goods just as a band of marauders launches an assault.
Though the attack is easily put down, the lord of the castle, Nicolas of Savoy, intends to make an example of anyone who would do him harm. He has no way to distinguish marauder from merchant—that is, until Celia steps forward to offer herself in place of one of the men lined up for execution. Intrigued by the brave maiden's proposition, he agrees, only to discover his new prisoner is even more dangerous—not to the walls of his castle, but to the wall surrounding his heart.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 25, 2013
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Allegra Gray
7 books63 followersAllegra Gray is a former military officer--turned English professor--turned homeland defense analyst. One thing she has always been, though, is a storyteller. Allegra wrote her first book at the age of 5 (it has yet to be published).
Allegra began her publishing career while teaching in the English department of the U.S. Air Force Academy, but soon discovered that non-fiction, academic work was not enough to satisfy her creative drive. She turned to fiction, and launched her career as a novelist with Kensington Publishing, with the release of a historical romance, “Nothing But Scandal” in 2009.
Allegra lives in Colorado and writes novels full of steamy intrigue that interweave her love of history, legend, and romance.
Allegra began her publishing career while teaching in the English department of the U.S. Air Force Academy, but soon discovered that non-fiction, academic work was not enough to satisfy her creative drive. She turned to fiction, and launched her career as a novelist with Kensington Publishing, with the release of a historical romance, “Nothing But Scandal” in 2009.
Allegra lives in Colorado and writes novels full of steamy intrigue that interweave her love of history, legend, and romance.
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July 22, 2023
When I Fall In Love
As Celia and her father came to Chillion to sell their wine and cheese, they got caught up in a betrayal of the castle.
As Celia and her father came to Chillion to sell their wine and cheese, they got caught up in a betrayal of the castle.
December 15, 2015
Captured my attention from the first page!
This was a wonderful and captivating story that captured and held my interest from the very first page. The characters were interesting and I enjoyed how the romance progressed. Nicolas and Celia were an awesome couple and Hans made for a very evil villain. The rescue scene near the end was just brilliant and I loved how it played out. Highly entertaining and definitely highly recommended for all medieval romance lovers.
This was a wonderful and captivating story that captured and held my interest from the very first page. The characters were interesting and I enjoyed how the romance progressed. Nicolas and Celia were an awesome couple and Hans made for a very evil villain. The rescue scene near the end was just brilliant and I loved how it played out. Highly entertaining and definitely highly recommended for all medieval romance lovers.
August 12, 2017
A beautiful medieval tale
I really enjoyed Nicholas and Celia's tale. It had action and adventure and plenty of romance. Nicholas was a strong and fair hero who didn't believe in love until Celia arrived. Very sweet.
I really enjoyed Nicholas and Celia's tale. It had action and adventure and plenty of romance. Nicholas was a strong and fair hero who didn't believe in love until Celia arrived. Very sweet.
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