WINNER of the 2006 RT Bookclub Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award!Vladamir of Kessen, Duke of Lakeshire Castle, is feared as a demon in the land of Wessex. The kings have granted him a title of nobility in exchange for his part as a political prisoner. Discontent, he bides his time in his new home until war will once again rip through the land. But boredom soon turns to pleasure as the daughter of his most hated enemy is left for dead at his castle gate. Now the monster bides his time plotting revenge.Lady Eden of Hawks' Nest doesn't know what to think of the man who saved her life, but she can't wrench her thoughts away. His words are those of a tyrant, true to his vicious reputation, but his touch is that of a man, stirring passion when there should only be fear.It would seem the infamous monster is not as monstrous as he appears.Award Winning and a Recommended Read, Historical MedievalRomance from NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow.WINNER of the 2006 RT Bookclub Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award!"This is a perfect blend of history, emotion, tension... fascinating and sympathetic characters, and the writing is superb. Pillow chooses magical details to set the scene, and they add to both the history and the emotion."Page Traynor, RT Bookclub Magazine