Defiant Passion was written as a 'prequel' for Books 2 and 3 of the Sons of Rhodri Trilogy for readers unfamiliar with the plot and characters of Conquering Passion. Readers who fell in love with Welsh villain-turned-hero, Rhodri, will enjoy this reprise of the full story of his life. If you prefer not to revisit the story from Rhodri's point of view, I recommend you go directly to Dark and Bright.OverviewShe was his destiny, but would she realize it in time?

A beautiful love story, battles, a kidnapping and a window into the politics and monarchy of the year 1113.       Lady Blythe FitzRam was a sixteen-year-old, very unhappy lady-in-waiting to the twelve-year-old Queen Matilda. After the royal wedding, the king left to battle in the rebellion in Koln and was gone a number of years.           Handsome Count Von Wolfenberg and his followers decided to kidnap the Queen from her church to use her to force Heinrick (the King) to withdraw from their lands. But the plan backfired...

Charlotte Tremayne is an independent eighteenth century woman, a clandestine novelist, creator of a famous picaresque hero. She has little sympathy for the defeated Jacobites who languish in her uncle's cells after Culloden, but her interest is piqued by tales of a prisoner who claims to be from the fifteenth century. His far-fetched story might provide material for her next novel. Braden Ogilvie drowns in 1436 and wakes up in a jail cell accused of Jacobite sympathies. He comes to realize he has been transported more than three hundred years into the future. Drawn to the woman who eventually believes his story, he must nevertheless return to his own time to establish the innocence of his sister accused of a crime she didn't commit. If he leaves, will he ever find his way back to Charlotte?  

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Trick-or-Treat Free ParTay!  For Two Days Only, Oct. 10th - 11th,"A Man of Value" will be FREE! If you like "A Man of Value" you might also like these other FREE books:"The Frenchman's Revenge,"Is anyone as vicious as the mob? Meet the Frenchman. By Taylor Lee.                                                    "Ridiculous,"Identity theft regency style with a sexy, fun kick! By D.L. Carter."Autumn's Flame," A willful pregnant widow forced into the "evil" sheriff's custody. By Denise Domning."Aces Wild," They call him Angel, but every woman he meets sees the devil in his eyes. By Taylor Lee.             "Lady Iona's Rebellion," Regency miss pressured into marriage seeks lessons in rebellion. By Dorothy McFalls.To enter to win a Kindle and $25 worth of Amazon gift cards,simply visit FreePartay.com and sign up for our newsletter!A Man of Value from medieval romance author Anna Markland is the second book in The Montbryce Legacy series--juicy historical fiction at its best.*EXTRASGlossary and Lexicon for all the Montbryce Legacy books &Montbryce Family Tree*Praise for A Man of Value "Late 11th century Europe is the backdrop for this beautiful, well told historic romance. Filled with interesting characters, a solid plot and colorful backgrounds this story reeled me in and kept me turning pages till the end. This is a very well written, well thought out and plotted story. It is Book 2 of the Montbryce Legacy but is a great stand alone book. I will definitely be looking for the next book in the series (as well as the 1st). I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story." Susan-Goodreads Reviewer"Set in the tapestry of ongoing conflict and politics in the year 1087, this sensual, bittersweet love story between Agneta and Sir Caedmon Woolgar is beautifully written." Mimi Barbour, author of His Devious AngelOverviewEverything he'd ever believed about himself had been a lie. Caedmon's discovery of his bastardy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade. Agneta harbours hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home--a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own? A love story that encompasses all kinds of love - romantic, familial and friendship.  More praise for Anna Markland "I am so intrigued by the characters in these stories. I love the strong women who struggle to overcome their own demons, as well as the complicated men who likewise must discover their own self worth. I'm absolutely hooked." English PH -Amazon Reviewer "Anna Markland weaves a fantastic tale of love, passion, raw emotions and inner conflict. The characters become real people and I was transported back to 11th century England, with all their trials and tribulations. Caedmon's experiences and realizations while on the Crusade are both raw and enlightening. The historic detail wound into their love story is simply brilliant! A fantastic read!" Lorrie A.  -Amazon Reviewer If you love well researched historical romance full of adventure and intrigue,you will relish A Man of Value.  If you enjoy the richness of Ken Follett, you'll love Anna Markland's books.Follett with a feminine touch.Looking for more Anna Markland?Conquering Passion - Nothing would stand in his way...not even loveIf Love Dares Enough - He risks everything his family holds dear for the woman he lovesPassion in the Blood - There is one man she is forbidden to loveAbout the AuthorAnna Markland is a Canadian author with a keen interest in genealogy. She writes medieval romance about family honour, ancestry and roots. Her novels are intimate love stories full of passion and adventure. Following a successful career in teaching, Anna transformed her love of writing and history into engaging works of fiction. Prior to becoming a fiction author, she published numerous family histories. One of the things she enjoys most about writing historical romance is the in-depth research required to provide the reader with an authentic medieval experience.

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