Hearts and Crowns is the story of Gallien, grandson of the hero of the original Montbryce Legacy series. Gallien has sworn never to wed again after a catastrophic marriage to a shrew who betrayed him with another man. You know the old saying, Once bitten...twice shy.Peridotte de Pontrouge, an Angevin, has long dreamed of marrying Geoffrey of Anjou, the son of her Count, but her hopes are dashed when he is betrothed to the daughter of King Henry of England. This diplomatic revolution forces Gallien and Peri to marry against their will, despite the long standing hatred between Normans and Angevins. Can love overcome bitterness and hatred?

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### From the Author

If only my heroes andheroines had revealed their stories to me in chronological order, it would havemade life much easier for you! If you prefer to read sagas in chronologicalorder, here's a handy list.

Conquering Passion--Ram and Mabelle, Rhodri and Rhonwen
If Love Dares Enough--Hughand Devona, Antoine and Sybilla
Defiant Passion-Rhodriand Rhonwen
A Man of Value--Caedmonand Agneta
Dark Irish Knight--Ronanand Rhoni
Haunted Knights--Adamand Rosamunda, Denis and Paulina
Passion in the Blood--Robertand Dorianne, Baudoin and Carys
Dark and Bright--Rhysand Annalise
The Winds of theHeavens--Rhun and Glain, Rhydderch and Isolda
Dance of Love--Izzy andFarah
Carried Away--Blythe andDieter
Sweet Taste of Love--Aidanand Nolana
Wild Viking Princess--Ragnaand Reider
Hearts and Crowns--Gallienand Peridotte

### About the Author

I was born in England, but I've lived most of my life in Canada.I have a keen interest in genealogy and this has had a tremendous influence onmy stories. I write medieval romance about family honor, ancestry, and roots.My novels are intimate love stories filled with passion and adventure.Following a fruitful career in teaching, I transformed my love of writing andhistory into works of fiction. One of the things I enjoy most about writinghistorical romance is the in-depth research necessary to provide readers withan authentic medieval experience. And I love happy endings! I hope you get asmuch pleasure from reading my books as I do writing them.