ISBN: 0-8041-1973-2
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Knight Miscellany, Book 3: LORD OF ICECelebrated as an extraordinary new talent in romance, Gaelen Foley astounds readers with her vibrant stories of passion and adventure. Now, hot on the heels of her daring Lord of Fire, she spins the powerful tale of a hero tempted by the one woman he is forbidden to love. . . .
Damien Knight is proud, aloof, and tormented by memories of war. Though living in seclusion, he is named guardian to a fellow officer's ward. Instead of the young homeless waif he was expecting, however, Miranda FitzHubert is a stunning, passionate beauty who invades his sanctuary and forces him back into society. Struggling to maintain honor and self-control, Damien now faces an ever greater threat: desire. A bold, free spirit, Miranda has witnessed the darkest depths of Damien's soul--and has seen his desperate need for love. But before she can thaw his unyielding heart, she must endure a terrifying nightmare of her own... |
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Winner of the 2003 Booksellers’ Best Award —sponsored by Greater Detroit Romance Writers Finalist in the 2003 Award of Excellence —sponsored by Colorado Romance Writers REVIEWS "Damien is a hero that readers will adore and I think he is on the top of my list of Foley heroes. Lord of Ice is definitely one hot book.” —Romance and Friends "Ms. Foley is a compelling storyteller whose vibrant images and scintillating prose capture the imagination.” –Rendezvous Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! ~ "Like its companion piece, Lord of Fire, LORD OF ICE is scintillating, fast-paced and intriguing, filled with passionate, lively characters and a highly romantic story. From the first page Foley captures you in her web of passion and suspense. You are...ensnared in her engrossing, completely absorbing read as she captures the aura of the era, creating living, breathing characters and a memorable tale of love and redemption." —Kathe Robin, Senior Reviewer, Romantic Times Bookreviews "For a wonderful story with a tormented hero who finds the battle between honor, duty, and desire almost overwhelming, I highly recommend Lord of Ice. Fans of historical romance will devour this captivating, richly romantic tale." — Romance Fiction Forum "I sure couldn't stop until I finished it. It's exciting and very sensual which is a trademark of Ms. Foley's and the thing that makes her books so special."—Rakehell |
Excerpt
“So, my good Lord Winterley,” she said in saucy cheer, leaning across from him at the table. “Do you have a mistress, then?”
“Miranda.” He looked at her flatly, then downed the rest of his wine and paused for a moment. “No, I do not have a mistress.”
“No wife? No mistress? I say, what do you have, Damien?”
“Just a brat of a ward to marry off to the highest bidder.”
“Well, I am sorry for that. Since I have neither fortune nor family, I don’t suppose anyone’s going to want me.”
“Yes, they will. You have something else.”
“What’s that?” she asked.
“Beauty.” He stared at her for a second and then looked away. “You have beauty.”
Studiously avoiding her gaze, he resumed eating.
She laughed at him in wicked merriment.
He looked up and narrowed his eyes.
“You’re too serious, Winterley.” She reached for a pillow. “I will beat you until you smile!”
He ducked her blow with a rakish grin then tackled her flat on the soft bed, both of them laughing…
“Miranda.” He looked at her flatly, then downed the rest of his wine and paused for a moment. “No, I do not have a mistress.”
“No wife? No mistress? I say, what do you have, Damien?”
“Just a brat of a ward to marry off to the highest bidder.”
“Well, I am sorry for that. Since I have neither fortune nor family, I don’t suppose anyone’s going to want me.”
“Yes, they will. You have something else.”
“What’s that?” she asked.
“Beauty.” He stared at her for a second and then looked away. “You have beauty.”
Studiously avoiding her gaze, he resumed eating.
She laughed at him in wicked merriment.
He looked up and narrowed his eyes.
“You’re too serious, Winterley.” She reached for a pillow. “I will beat you until you smile!”
He ducked her blow with a rakish grin then tackled her flat on the soft bed, both of them laughing…
