The Blacksmith: Order of the Broken Blade

Four men. One mission-- to save England. Love will have to wait. . . Lance Wayland has a secret purpose for becoming Stanton Castles new master smith. He and his three closest friends are the founding members of the Order of the Broken Blade formed to blunt the power of King John whose outrageous taxes and unjust laws have taken a toll on the country they love. To succeed they need money and men both of which they can get from the Earl of Stanton. Lances mission is of vital importance and can only be waylaid by one thing--his interest in the earls lovely daughter.Idalia knows better than to think shell be allowed to marry a smith yet Lance Wayland is the most compelling man shes ever met--a welcome diversion from the stresses of running Stanton Castle and her mothers illness. Although she knows the entanglement can go nowhere their connection grows stronger each time they see each other until she begins to forget all the reasons they should stay apart.Although fate seems determined to keep them apart Lance and Idalia are drawn together like moths to a flame. But can Lance pursue the woman he loves without betraying the order to which hes pledged his troth?WARNING: Lance Wayland is a dreamier than usual historical hero who may steal your heart. If you have a weakness for sexy blacksmith arms proceed with caution.