Dragon's Daughter

Dragon's Daughter
Catherine Archer

Nobles Were Not To Be TrustedRowena had learned this in childhood when her knightly father had abandoned her. And now Sir Christian Greatham, afire with vows of vengeance, insisted she was heir to a powerful legacy. But she wanted nothing of titles and lands. What her heart desired–yet was forever denied–was Christian!Christian Greatham was determined to restore the daughter of The Dragon to her rightful position. Why else had he risked all to bring Rowena out of the wilds of Scotland? It couldn't be love–for the headstrong beauty was suspicious of all things noble–especially him!

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….

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with lush details and unforgettable characters.”

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Fire Song

“This finely crafted medieval romance…

(is) a tale to savor.”

—Romantic Times

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Dragon’s Daughter

Catherine Archer

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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.