The Knight's Vow

The Knight's Vow
Catherine March

One kiss that changes everything Believing she will never marry, Lady Beatrice has made a dramatic decision–she will take up a convent life.But first she must ask a favor of one of her father's most handsome knights. Wanting to experience, just once, a man’s strong arms around her, she has turned to Sir Remy St Leger, intending that they should share a kiss.His startling touch sparks desire deep within her, and all at once Beatrice realises how much more life–and this man–has to give. Remy wants more too. . . But Beatrice cannot decide whether it is folly to refuse Remy, or folly to love him. . .

“I am twenty-nine years old,

Sir Remy, and I have never

been kissed….”

Remy squinted a look at Beatrice, the light slowly dawning.

“I can expect to live twenty, maybe thirty years as a nun. Alone. Unloved. I would like to know…that is…will you kiss me?”

“He stared at her, silent.

“So that I may know what it is like,” she continued. “And take that memory with me.”

“He shook his head. “I cannot oblige you. ’Twould be more than my life is worth. Your father—”

“He will never know! I promise. No one will know.”

“Nay.” He turned to go.

“Wait! Please. Just a kiss. ’Tis all I ask. I hear most men are willing to kiss maids….”

The Knight’s Vow

Harlequin

Historical #234—April 2008

CATHERINE MARCH

was born in Zimbabwe. Her love of the written word began when she was ten years old and her English teacher gave her Lorna Doone to read. Encouraged by her mother, Catherine began writing stories while a teenager. Over the years her employment has varied from barmaid to bank clerk to legal secretary. Her favorite hobbies are watching rugby, walking by the sea, exploring castles and reading.

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Contents

Chapter One