Widow Eleanor of Tallany Castle knows her people are broken by the taxes demanded by King John. So when she's ordered to marry Hugh de Villiers, a knight loyal to the king, she's furious--even if he is handsome As gallant Hugh begins to heal the scars of Eleanor's abusive first marriage, she's even more determined to keep her secret: she is the outlaw the king wants to send to the gallows

"Melissa Oliver's debut blew us away." -- Alison May, Romantic Novelists' Association Chair

"A brilliant, engrossing debut." -- The Blossom Twins

"Melissa Oliver sets the scene perfectly. A wonderful debut and I can't wait to read what the author will write next " -- RaeReads