The Temptation
by Claudia Dain

HER BODY WAS A BATTLEFIELD

In England of 1156, a gently bred lady was taught to obey, first her father, next her bridegroom. But ever since Eve it has been in every woman to defy any lord. And Elsbeth of Sunnandune was determined to trade the submission of the marriage bed for the serenity of the convent. Yet never did she suppose the difficulty of her task, for the husband given her was a golden knight of godly beauty and grace. His every word and look was a seduction, his every caress cause for capitulation. In this war of wills, she discovered, blood, honor, even the thrill of victory, could take on new meaning, and no matter how much time a wife spent on her knees in prayer, every path could lead into temptation.

Other Books by Claudia Dain

First Kiss

Encounters of the Ardenzy Heiresses
More Courtesan Chronicles, Two Novellas

Much Ado About Dutton
More Courtesan Chronicles, Book One

The Wrong Heiress
A Courtesan Short

An Encounter at the Museum

Daring a Duke
The Courtesan Chronicles #5

How to Dazzle a Duke
The Courtesan Chronicles #4

The Courtesan's Wager
The Courtesan Chronicles #3

Private Places

The Courtesan's Secret

The Courtesan's Daughter
The Courtesan series #1

Silent Night

The Fall

A Kiss To Die For

The Willing Wife

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Claudia Dain's Bio

Claudia Dain enjoys writing more than cooking, cleaning, or folding laundry. The only thing she enjoys more is being with her family. She has issued a standing invitation for them to sit quietly in the room and watch her while she writes, thereby combining her two favorite pleasures into one spectacularly silent moment.

Visit Claudia's website at: www.claudiadain.com.