Bond of Passion

Description

Bertrice Small's breathless Border Chronicles continue as a mysterious nobleman and his bartered bride untangle a plot of illicit seduction and dangerous betrayal.... Called the handsomest man in the borders, Angus Ferguson, Earl of Duin, avoids political intrigues in order to keep his small clan safe. Now, in exchange for a piece of land he has long coveted, he has wed the homely daughter of the laird of Rath, Annabella Baird, whose tame demeanor hides a wildcat. But an invitation to the court of Scotland's Queen Mary will test their marriage as they are tossed about in a storm of deadly royal intrigue. Mary's unfortunate marriage to her cousin Lord Darnley has driven her into the arms of James Hepburn, the dashing, powerful Earl of Bothwell. When Darnley is murdered in spectacular fashion, and his body barely cold before Mary and Bothwell wed, the queen's adversaries retaliate with a war that divides Scotland and tries the long friendship between the Earl of Duin and James Hepburn-even as it tests the bond of passion between Angus and Annabella in ways they never expected.

Bertrice Small was the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels. Among her numerous awards, she was the recipient of the RWA Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. She lived on the North Fork of the eastern end of Long Island, New York, until her death in 2015.

Praise for Bertrice Small and Her Novels "Bertrice Small is a legend."-Linda Lael Miller "Bertrice Small creates cover-to-cover passion, a keen sense of history, and suspense."-Publishers Weekly "Small's fans...know what to expect...a good story."-Library Journal "Ms. Small delights and thrills."-Rendezvous "An insatiable delight for the senses. [Small's] amazing historical detail...will captivate the reader...potent sensuality."-Romance Junkies "[Her novels] tell an intriguing story, they are rich in detail, and they are all so very hard to put down."-The Best Reviews "Sweeps the ages with skill and finesse."-Affaire de Coeur "[A] captivating blend of sensuality and rich historical drama."-Rosemary Rogers "Brimming with colorful characters and rich in historical detail, Small's boldly sensual love story is certain to please her many devoted readers."-Booklist "[A] delight to all readers of historical fiction."-Fresh Fiction "A fabulous sixteenth-century romantic romp...[with] a great, refreshing heroine...a delightful amusing frolic."-Midwest Book Review