
The small vessel needed a crew of eighteen, with nine men on either side. Oars were at the ready, spaced evenly apart throughout the shallow hull. It would serve as my seat whenever I rowed. Upon reaching the longboat, I tossed my pack inside. A few tradesmen had begun the process of opening their shops, and the scent of smoked salmon permeated the air. The fishermen had already departed for the day in their boats, determined to catch their fill of the salmon, cod, and pollack that entered the fjords during the spring. At this early hour, the streets were mostly deserted. More sweet medieval romance by Jody Hedlund:įor a complete list of Jody's novels, visit her Amazon page or website - jodyhedlund.As my companions and I descended the trail, their cajoling and friendly banter kept me from thinking too gravely on my imminent departure. will make a solid addition to any YA romance collection." School Library Journal With the rebellion underway, can Cole forgive Izzy and find a way to save her from an unhappy marriage? Or will he and his peasant army be destroyed before he has the chance to fight for the people and the woman he loves? When Izzy's true identity is revealed, Cole feels betrayed. But the longer she stays, the more he hopes she'll never leave. As the leader of an imminent uprising against the nobility, he tries to resist his growing feelings for Izzy to protect her from the dangerous life he's chosen.

Rescued by a young peasant man, she hides her identity as a noblewoman for fear of reprisal from the peasants who are bitter and angry toward the nobility.Ĭole Warwick cannot turn his back on a person in need and soon finds himself falling for Izzy, the gentle and beautiful runaway who is mending in his cottage.



While fleeing an arranged betrothal to a heartless lord, Lady Isabelle becomes injured and lost. A desperate noblewoman, a rebellious peasant, and a forbidden love.
