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When Lady Brianna meets the darkly magnetic Christian Hawksblood, she's instantly undone by a connection that feels almost fated—even though she's promised to his jealous brother. Christian is equally mesmerized, convinced this mysterious beauty from his visions belongs with him, and he's willing to challenge everything to claim her. Their attraction is electric and impossible to ignore, but trust becomes their greatest battlefield as they navigate family betrayal, forbidden desire, and the question of whether destiny or duty will ultimately prevail. This is a sweeping medieval romance where passion and faith collide in the most intoxicating way.
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