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A Tender Magic

Pages
240
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

THE HEIRESS: Out of necessity Leandra of Lyonesse knows more about archery than the fine art of pleasing a man. She paces the castle's battlements with an archer's bow clutched in her delicate hands. Constantly threatened by brigands, she has accepted the proposal of a powerful, older earl who can protect her homeland. But, she is woefully ignorant of the ways of men and women. Fearing this marriage might fail without help, she does the only thing she knows to do... she secretly seeks the help of a potent potion of love. THE KNIGHT: Handsome Sir Garrett Bernay values honor above all. He is enraged that, instead of fighting beside the king, he must escort Lady Leandra to wed his liege lord. His disposition does not improve when the lady and her archers mistakeningly fire on his ship. Nor is he pleased that the lady's eyes flash with emerald fire and her skin is as smooth as ivory. She belongs to another. But he is strong. He's certain no power on earth can make him steal even one tender kiss. THE LOVE POTION: It was meant to inspire selfless love and seal a marriage. But the mists of fate swirl around Lady Leandra and Sir Garrett. Now the elixir, brewed to bind two hearts forever, sweeps a knight and lady toward a rendezvous with desire...and to a destiny decreed by an irresistible love.

About the author

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Linda Madl

Linda Madl's work includes ten novels, contributions to ten anthologies, book reviews, and nonfiction articles. Her first historical romance, SWEET RANSOM, came out in 1989 from Pocket Books. She hasn’t stopped writing since. The settings of Madl’s books are as far ranging as her own travels. She has visited England, Scotland, the Rocky Mountains, the Ozarks, and the banks of the Kansas River, all stages for her stories. Her current releases, THE JOURNEY HOME and TRESPASSING TIME, fulfill...

Characters

Leandra of LyonesseProtagonist

An heiress skilled in archery who seeks a love potion to ensure her marriage to a powerful earl, but finds herself drawn to Sir Garrett Bernay.

Sir Garrett BernayProtagonist

A knight who values honor and is initially enraged at having to escort Lady Leandra to her wedding, but finds himself irresistibly drawn to her.

the powerful, older earlSupporting

A powerful, older earl who proposes marriage to Leandra of Lyonesse to protect her homeland from brigands.

All characters in A Tender Magic