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She felt raw and exposed,
too aware of her own mixed feelings about this enigmatic stranger.
Without warning, he caught her wrist and she winced. Christian raised it up and examined the bruise. His voice was filled with regret as he spoke softly, “I did this last eve when I grabbed you, did I not?”
She nodded hesitantly, “I…Yes, you must have.”
He grimaced. “I am very sorry, Rowena. It was never my intention to cause you pain of any kind.”
Rowena could no more look away from that earnest and compelling blue gaze than she could fly. His hand seemed to near burn her where it rested on the delicate skin of her wrist. But when he broke the contact of their eyes to place his warm mouth against the spot, she gave a start at the streak of heat that flashed through her body….
Praise for Catherine Archer’s titles
Dragon’s Dower
“This is a nonstop read!”
—Rendezvous
Winter’s Bride
“A compelling, innovative tale…
with lush details and unforgettable characters.”
—Rendezvous
Fire Song
“This finely crafted medieval romance…
(is) a tale to savor.”
—Romantic Times
#639 LADY LYTE’S LITTLE SECRET
Deborah Hale
#640 THE FORBIDDEN BRIDE
Cheryl Reavis
#642 HALLIE’S HERO
Nicole Foster
Dragon’s Daughter
Catherine Archer
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Lady Thorn #353
Lord Sin #379
Fire Song #426
*Winter’s Bride #477
*The Bride of Spring #514
*Summer’s Bride #544
*Autumn’s Bride #582
†Dragon’s Dower #593
†Dragon’s Knight #606
†Dragon’s Daughter #641
This book is dedicated to the most recent additions
to my family:
Steve Krug, Justin Bennett, Jimmy Bennett,
Marty Brace, Diane Brace, Kailynn Brace
and Christopher Brace,
with love and gratitude for you all.
Contents
Chapter One
