Falcon's Desire

Falcon's Desire
Denise Lynn

EMBOLDENED BY GRIEF, LYONESSE OF RYONNE HAD DONE THE IMPOSSIBLEby ensnaring the infamous Rhys of Faucon, the blackguard who had shattered her dreams. But now imprisoned in her castle's tower, the Mighty Falcon posed an even greater threat, for his slightest touch made her heart take wing and sent her soaring…straight into his powerful arms!The Devil Faucon, they called him, yet Rhys was pleased, for it kept his enemies at bay. Unfortunately the lovely Lyonesse counted herself among them, despite the desire that flared between them. And their uneasy truce would soon be destroyed when she learned a newfound alliance bound her to him as his bride.

“Do nothing rash. I wish to be the one who takes your worthless life.”

She frowned at his laugh. Did he believe she was jesting?

Callused fingers brushed along her cheek and lifted her chin. When he knelt next to her, Lyonesse was surprised to find him so near. Amazed that he’d removed his battle glove so quickly and so quietly.

His breath warmed the flesh beneath her ear as he spoke. “Little Lioness, my worthless life will be yours to take.”

The loud, rapid beating of her heart drowned out the sounds of the coming battle. His lips touched hers lightly as if seeking permission.

Her thoughts tumbled against each other in their rush to her head.

She hated him.

Yet his mere presence disarmed her soul. Embers glowing red with warmth filled her senses with a new, unfamiliar confusion.

Lyonesse pressed her lips against his….

Harlequin Historicals is delighted to introduce debut author DENISE LYNN

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Lyn Stone

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Kate Bridges

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Falcon’s Desire

Denise Lynn

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Available from Harlequin Historicals and DENISE LYNN

Falcon’s Desire #645

Thank you—

Kim and Tracy, for taking the chance.

Lori and Tony, for being the best fairy Godparents ever.

Tom, my hero, my knight in armor, for being the model I build heroes on, the shoulder I lean on and the foundation I build dreams on. I love you, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Contents

Prologue (#u517fefd0-314d-5fa2-8178-220b9ae04776)

Chapter One (#u1fe529d4-34b6-51d7-8e4d-01c4354105c3)

Chapter Two (#uc8689276-c0d7-5500-a628-0848772cc025)

Chapter Three (#u10c16f5e-b82f-5688-89aa-d0b17307d913)

Chapter Four (#u72f84057-74e8-560f-9985-93d024f918c2)

Chapter Five (#u092b04de-c1b2-5a7f-b440-01d26a4ad4ac)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twenty (#litres_trial_promo)

Prologue