Protected by the Warrior

Protected by the Warrior
Barbara Phinney

FOR HONOR'S SAKEWhen Clara became a midwife, she vowed to preserve life above all. She'll keep that vow, even if it means defying a Norman baron by hiding a Saxon slave and her child. Yet when the ruthless lord threatens Clara's village–and her life–she's forced to rely on another Norman to keep her safe.Kenneth D'Entremont is a soldier, one who takes lives instead of healing them. Clara despairs of finding any common ground with him. But when he begins guarding her, she learns to see him in a new light. His care and compassion make her feel safe…even loved. Can she bring herself to put her secrets, and her heart, under the protection of the warrior?

FOR HONOR’S SAKE

When Clara became a midwife, she vowed to preserve life above all. She’ll keep that vow, even if it means defying a Norman baron by hiding a Saxon slave and her child. Yet when the ruthless lord threatens Clara’s village—and her life—she’s forced to rely on another Norman to keep her safe.

Kenneth D’Entremont is a soldier, one who takes lives instead of healing them. Clara despairs of finding any common ground with him. But when he begins guarding her, she learns to see him in a new light. His care and compassion make her feel safe…even loved. Can she bring herself to put her secrets, and her heart, under the protection of the warrior?

“Be thankful that even though I threw you in the dungeon yesterday, I will also lay down my life for you, for this I have pledged to my lord to do.”

Clara would not be lured away by the sudden turn of his temper. Scoffing, she tossed up her bandaged hand. “What nonsense! I am but a Saxon midwife. You make me sound like a precious princess to be protected.”

“I know nothing of fine ladies and fancy princesses,” Kenneth answered. “I only know that I will protect you.”

A part of her leaped inside, but she would not be like a young girl taken by charming words. “Until Lord Taurin arrives.”

“Thanks to your stubbornness, woman, Lord Taurin may be on his way here right now! Led here by the townsfolk of Colchester. Your people.”

She stilled, then swallowed. Aye, she’d pledged to keep Rowena safe, and her baby with her, and aye, she’d die in order to keep such a pledge, but what if Taurin was on his way? What would happen then?

BARBARA PHINNEY

was born in England and raised in Canada. She has traveled throughout her life, loving to explore the various countries and cultures of the world. After she retired from the Canadian Armed Forces, Barbara turned her hand to romance writing. The thrill of adventure and the love of happy endings, coupled with a too-active imagination, have merged to help her create this and other wonderful stories. Barbara spends her days writing, building her dream home with her husband and enjoying their fast-growing children.

Protected by the Warrior

Barbara Phinney

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

—Matthew 19:26

Dedicated to those who enjoy Love Inspired Historicals.

Aim to make the future better, and live in the present, but keep your heart in the past, for there lies the clues to who you are. B.P.

This author acknowledges the hard work of the late Pam Strickler. Rest in Peace.

Contents

Cover (#u61a1feb2-efd9-5899-9dda-c75c7611e325)

Back Cover Text (#udc5dafc3-231d-59cc-a7f8-ed9ddf7c2017)

Introduction (#uc25f1fd7-f141-5c37-a96b-a9bdc95f2b31)

About the Author (#u2744d474-1687-56b4-bf11-2d04f95a3de2)

Title Page (#u77c601e4-c473-57b6-acde-e61081a2a739)

Bible Verse (#u8b796d27-3908-5881-8096-a34154d6f347)

Dedication (#ua0c7644f-d42f-5d02-a33f-fc3924959748)

Acknowledgments (#u69cb07ee-59c9-5ae5-a55d-66ab430bba40)

Chapter One (#ulink_a6660a26-ebe0-5eeb-9c1d-ab752b1745df)

Chapter Two (#ulink_c5d80c60-4e25-58fb-8a2f-a0fe1c52d470)

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Chapter Five (#ulink_cf26a3fb-bd6b-5a6a-b4f1-4a43f1cc49ff)

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Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

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Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)