‘You knew it all?’

‘Not Waldin’s booty. I knew about the gem.’

‘Since when?’

‘Since that day our bodies first joined.’

‘Alan,’ she looked into dove-grey eyes, and felt his body one long caress against hers, ‘I love you.’

Tightening his hold, Alan smiled down at her. ‘Marry me, my Blanche,’ he murmured unsteadily, ‘for I love you.’

*****

Books by Carol Townend

The Knights of Champagne – set in twelfth century France:

Lady Isobel’s Champion 2013

Unveiling Lady Clare 2014

Palace Brides – trilogy set in eleventh century Byzantium:

Bound to the Barbarian 2010

Chained to the Barbarian 2012

Betrothed to the Barbarian 2012

Wessex Weddings – mini-series set in Early Norman England:

The Novice Bride 2007

An Honourable Rogue 2008

His Captive Lady 2009

Runaway Lady, Conquering Lord 2009

Her Banished Lord 2010

The Herevi Sagas:

The Stone Rose 1992 (First Edition) New Edition 2013

Blackthorn Winter 1993 (First Edition) New Edition to follow

Early historical romances:

Shattered Vows 1989 (First Edition) New Revised Edition 2013

Sapphire in the Snow 1989

Leaves on the Wind 1990

Non Fiction:

Royal Russia: The Private Albums of the Russian Imperial Family Latest Edition 2006

More about Carol Townend and her writing may be found here:

http://www.caroltownend.co.uk