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War weary knight, Merrick de Beaucourt, wants nothing more than a simple life, a peaceful wife, and to oversee his new earldom. What he gets instead are orders from his king, Camrose Castle on the wild and rebellious Welsh borders, and a completely unbiddable wife. For six long years, Lady Clio has waited for her betrothed . . . waited, and waited. Once the news arrives that he is returning, Clio returns to Camrose to again await the man who ignored her, but now determined to make him pay for the years she languished in a convent. Clio leads Merrick a merry chase, and she takes on the role of an independent alewife, driven to discover the lost recipe for ancient "heather ale," a magical beer first made by the Picts. Surrounded by the enchanted mists that circle Camrose Castle, these head-strong adversaries embark on a sometimes passionate, sometimes hilarious battle of wills in this unusual 13th Century tale of a brave knight who seeks to claim--and tame--his bride, or so he thinks . . .
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4.5
100 reviews
Kate R
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November 19, 2019
I have read this story twice now within a year. It will make you laugh (out loud) cry, be grateful for your own loved ones and wish that you lived in this time and knew these characters. You would want them as friends. Sparks always fly when two very strong willed people come together as in this wonderfully written book. This is an epic love story fraught with trials and struggles but in the end, love wins out, triumphs and endures. It is a great read, don't miss out on Merrick and Clio's HEA.
Virginia Hanley
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May 20, 2016
I was surprised that there was easy access to cinnamon for the ale. So I looked it up. It wouldn't have been easy to come by in Britain although it was used widely elsewhere. It would have been a rare commodity here. I also wanted to know where this tunnel suddenly came from. It was just suddenly there in the story. I thought I had jumped some pages, but no. I know these little things shouldn't be important, but when you are engrossed in a story and these things happen. Its difficult to be able to lose yourself in the story again. Perhaps it's been heavily edited.
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Donna Hogan
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January 4, 2019
Clio is a bit of a trouble. She tries to be charming and obedient but something goes wrong, except the knight promised to her. Thanks for the characters to love. Will look for WILD as I want to read more of the story.
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