Wild Wind

Fiercely loyal to the king, a rugged soldier has no desire for any other attachments or commitments - until he once again sets eyes on a beautiful woman from his past. With her future in jeopardy, and his passion burning for her once more, he is now her only hope for a life of happiness and eternal love! • Over 150,000 copies of Patricia Ryan's books in print! • Falcon's Fire is a * Romantic Times Award nominee for Best Historical Romance of 1996! • Patricia Ryan won the America's Best Award for her contemporary romance, Hale's Point* • Patricia Ryan is a past President of the Upstate New York Chapter of the Romance Writers Association, and is very well connected in the genre • Set in 11th century FranceFrom Library JournalAsked by the ailing husband of his former love to seduce his wife and provide him with an heir, Alexandre de Perigeaux knows he should refuse?the conditions of the agreement are too harsh, and it is too dangerous. But even after ten years, Alex still loves Nicolette. The bargain is struck and the deception leads to inevitable results. Using a plot similar to LaVyrle Spencer's The Fulfillment (Avon, 1991), but with a twist, Ryan has written a sensual, emotionally involving, and compelling story of forbidden love that readers will not soon forget. Ryan (Secret Thunder, Topaz, 1997) lives in Rochester, New York.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. ReviewNine years ago, Alexandre de Perigeaux fell in love with a young woman. But the woman he loved betrayed him and married his cousin. Alex vowed he would never form that kind of heartbreaking attachment again. He is called the Lone Wolf-and it is a title that suits Alex. He is content serving his king and has no intentions of settling down. Then the woman from his past appears in his life again. When her husband beseeches him to do the unspeakable, Alex is faced with the most difficult decision of his life. Nicolette de St. Clair is married to her husband in name only. Sickness has stolen his health as well as any chance she might have to bear a child. That in itself is tragic enough, but if Nicki does not produce an heir soon she will lose her home. She rejects her husband's suggestion to bear another man's child. No matter how desperate her situation, Nicki cannot forget she is a married woman. Time and circumstance may have torn them apart, but Alex and Nicki's love has not faded. Patricia Ryan once again weaves a magical spell in a passionate tale of lost love. Wild Wind is a thoroughly engaging medieval novel with a unique story line that keeps the pages turning. Ms. Ryan's love for history is obvious in her careful attention to detail. With the skill of an artist, she brings her enchanting characters to life. Readers will remember Alex from Secret Thunder as Luke de Perigeaux's younger brother. It was a pleasure to see Alex's story told so well! A definite must read for fans of medieval romance! Patricia Ryan's writing sparkles! Wild Wind is a wildly romantic love story from an incredibly gifted author! Readers will fall in love with this wonderful tale! Few authors can bring the past to life as vividly as Patricia Ryan. A heartwarming tale of the power of love! Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times