Loyalty's Web (Poitevin Hearts, #1) / Poitevin Hearts (ePub)

She's the daughter of a rebel. He destroyed her father's castle. Can these bitter enemies find their way to love?

Heléne de Laurant can never forget her days of terror when the Earl of Gunthar's army shattered the walls of her home in the name of the king. It does not surprise her that someone wants revenge for the havoc he has wrought in Poitou. When someone tries to murder Gunthar, she refuses to believe her family and friends are involved. The mysterious stranger she meets by the river can hint otherwise all he wants. She will never abandon her faith in her loved ones' innocence, not even for the flint-eyed earl whose unexpected attentions fluster her and make her heart beat a little too fast.

Heléne's fiery spirit stirs Gunthar in a way no woman ever has before. But he is not free to court her. By command of the king, he has returned to Poitou to enter a marriage alliance with the daughter of a rebel baron-Heléne's sister. Gunthar's devotion to the king demands his obedience. Nor can he risk offending the baron by insulting his new betrothed. Besides, when one assassination attempt turns into more, trusting the wrong person could truly be deadly. And however much Heléne fascinates and enchants him, she is undeniably keeping secrets from him.

Heléne and Gunthar's attraction to one another becomes impossible for either of them to ignore as, despite their mutual suspicions and distrust, they work together to uncover the plot that threatens Gunthar's life.

When the would-be murderer is finally revealed, will loyalty rule their choices or love?

Poitevin Hearts, Book 1: Men and women living and loving amidst the political intrigues of medieval Poitou (a region of France once ruled by the Kings of England.)

Loyalty's Web is a PG-13 rated historical romance.

The Poitevin Hearts romance series is linked together by recurring characters, but each title is written as a stand-alone novel. They can be read and enjoyed in any order.