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A Bit of Heaven on Earth
by Lauren Linwood
When Gavin of Ashgrove and his closest friend are captured in a fierce battle during the Hundred Years’ War, their captors demand a hefty ransom from their fathers for their return. Robert is quickly set free, but Gavin’s father refuses to pay for his son’s release, leaving him to rot in a squalid French prison. Aided by a sympathetic priest, he escapes and returns home to England, only to find he has been proclaimed a bastard and disinherited.
With nowhere to turn Gavin journeys to Kentwood, where he fostered as a boy, hoping Lord Aldred will take him on as a knight in his guard. The old warrior is close to death, but he soon realizes Gavin is his son. Aldred plots to have Gavin inherit Kentwood and marry his much younger wife, Elizabeth, a famed and opinionated beauty who remains a virgin after a decade of marriage.
Will the king recognize Lord Aldred’s first request of a marriage between Elizabeth and Robert, uniting Robert’s estate with Kentwood—or will the temperamental Edward reward Aldred’s years of service and honor a dying man’s final request?
“Suffice it to say the road to true love and happiness is twisty with many ups and downs to keep you turning pages. Do yourself a favor and give this a read. It’ll curl your toes with sizzling heat and heartache as the lovers travel toward an HEA!” –The Reading Café
“Through adept creation, every character comes alive on the page. The plot is perfectly developed, from start to finish. Author Lauren Linwood has penned a tale that evokes both hate and love from the reader, and leaves them cheering for a “happily ever after.” –InD’Tale Magazine
“Several great plot twists make this tale an interesting read beyond the romance. Unrequited love, a love triangle and even a bit of danger. The chemistry between the hero and heroine is incredible.” –Romantic Historical Reviews