Angel Of The Knight

Angel Of The Knight
Diana Hall

'Twas a Hellish MatchWhat else could Falke de Chretian call it when he was unwillingly betrothed to a woman of few attractions and many secrets? But the Lady Gwendolyn hid a golden self beneath a drab exterior, and is heart was soon divided 'twixt her and a nameless night angel#151;a woman both mysterious…and strangely familiar!Though dismissed as the homely "Lady Wren," Gwendolyn was the true guardian spirit of her rightful lands, ministering tot he sick and helping the needy. Yet her soul slumbered in silent loneliness, until awakened by the earthly charms of devilish Falke de Chretian.

She lifted her face and Falke sucked hard for air.

Her almond-shaped eyes displayed her emotions like an expensive glass mirror. Every torment clearly distinct and apparent for all to see, yet imprisoned inside.

Kneeling to be eye level, Falke whispered, “Go ahead and cry.”

Instead of relief, fear blended with Gwendolyn’s despondency. “Nay, I’ll not cry.”

Falke pulled her into the nest of his arms. “’Twill make the grief easier if you don’t hold it in so.”

He could feel the erratic flutter of her heart next to his chest. “Pray, let me go.” A half sob caught in her voice.

“Cry,” Falke ordered. She would become sick if she kept all this sorrow inside.

“Nay, I cannot.” She bit her lower lip. Her chin wobbled slightly, her voice filled with wistful remorse. “I’ve forgotten how.”

Forgotten! Falke’s mind flared at the notion. A woman who didn’t cry…!

Dear Reader,

This month our exciting medieval series KNIGHTS OF THE BLACK ROSE continues with The Rogue by Ana Seymour, a secret baby story in which rogue knight Nicholas Hendry finds his one true love. Judith Stacy returns with Written in the Heart, the delightful tale of an uptight California businessman who hires a marriage-shy female handwriting analyst to solve some of his company’s capers. In Angel of the Knight, a medieval novel by Diana Hall, a carefree warrior falls deeply in love with his betrothed, and does all he can to free her from a family curse. Talented newcomer Mary Burton brings us A Bride for McCain, about a mining millionaire who enters a marriage of convenience with the town’s schoolteacher.

Whatever your taste in reading, you’ll be sure to find a romantic journey back to the past between the covers of a Harlequin Historicals novel. We hope you’ll join us next month, too!

Sincerely,

Tracy Farrell,

Senior Editor

Angel of the Knight

Diana Hall

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

Available from Harlequin Historicals and DIANA HALL

Warrior’s Deception #309

Branded Hearts #482

Angel of the Knight #501

To all my angels who helped me during Ricky’s cancer:

Mom and Dad: I couldn’t have made it through this time

without both of you. I can’t thank you enough.

Tami, John and Mitch: Thanks for all the hugs, smiles

and hours of talking.

Savanna: I’m proud of you. Thanks for all your

help and strength.

Chuck and Maggie, David and Audrey—great friends

and wonderful listeners.

Tracy and Patience: Thanks for giving me the time

I needed.

All my writing friends at VFRWA and PLRWA,

especially Casey, Debbie, Joan, Kate, Orysia, Nancy and

Michelle: You keep me looking toward the future instead

of back to the past.

Contents

Prologue (#uae51567c-8bcf-5494-8b2f-5ffb75223d45)

Chapter One (#u6ac853b9-c905-524e-a703-6df289fe11c9)

Chapter Two (#u26454e34-351d-5208-a1f1-b0e26997a5f2)

Chapter Three (#u5fba743a-b470-569c-87c5-e5efe389685f)

Chapter Four (#u09dda6ac-cc68-5fb8-8bc6-fdbc30813cc3)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)