The Crusader's Handfast

<p><em>Duncan loved and lost—until Radegunde convinced him to surrender his heart again.</em></p><p>After the loss of his wife Duncan has earned his way as a warrior-for-hire certain he will never have a home of his own again. Merry Radegunde convinces him to celebrate the life he has and Duncan finds himself unexpectedly beguiled—though he knows the difference in their ages means any match is doomed…</p><p>Radegunde has never cared for the rules of others and sees no reason to deny true love. She vows to win Duncan’s reluctant heart and convince the honorable warrior to not only love again but hope for more than mere survival—and Duncan is seduced. He takes her hand in his vowing a match for a year and a day hoping he can build them a future in that time…</p><p>But possession of the Templar treasure imperils those they serve and love compelling Radegunde and Duncan to choose between their own desires and the greater good. Duncan’s own legacy holds the key but can he claim his birthright without sacrificing his dream of a future with Radegunde?</p>