Tempting the Knight: A Novella

By Annette McCleave

Rolfe de Miron has returned home after five long years on crusade. Time and experience have changed him, but he’s still bitter over the scandalous actions of his young wife, Melissande, who painfully betrayed him. But she’s his wife, he needs an heir, and the years have added tantalizing new depth to her beauty. What’s a righteous man to do?

Melissande is a foolish girl no longer. She has made every effort to redeem herself since the scandal, and her tireless labors have earned her the respect of Rolfe’s people—including his mother. Yet Rolfe sees none of her hard work, only her failings. The only common ground they have is a very heated mutual attraction. What’s a determined wife to do?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annette McCleave
• Release date: May 11, 2011
• ISBN: 9781458041784

Annette McCleave

Annette McCleave is the award winning author of the Soul Gatherer paranormal romance series published by Signet Eclipse. A former high tech executive who decided to chase her dreams, she still thrives on deadlines, drinks far too much coffee, and requires incentives to abandon her computer. For more information about her books, stop by her web site at www.annettemccleave.com.

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