Never If Not Now

A Midsummer Knights Romance Book 7: A Tournament World of Chivalry, Intrigue, and Passion

A long novella length story

Summer, 1193.

They call him the Devil's Blade and say that the fires of hell burn in him when he wields his sword.

It might be midsummer when Zander arrives at the tournament, but there is winter in his soul. Battle hardened and war weary, he intends to amass spoils, win the champion's prize, and find a wealthy wife. Then he discovers that Elinor of York has accompanied her father to the tourney.  He desired her as a youth, and soon learns that he still does. But whatever he will ever have of her will have to be seized in secret, before the tournament ends.

Elinor was born a lady but the last years have impoverished her. She now sews for coin, and takes care of her lame, aging father, a knight who blames Zander for his diminished fortunes and health. She should ignore the handsome knight whom she teased when they were young, but his magnetism draws her closer. He is not for her ---- he is her father's enemy and she has no dowry. Yet he evokes sweet memories and deep emotions and a heart-wrenching dilemma-- Can she keep her father from issuing the challenge that will leave one of the men she loves dead?

England is in turmoil, and a  great tournament is scheduled near the border of Scotland and England. The greatest knights and lords from England, Scotland, Ireland, and France have gathered to compete for a great prize. There will be celebrations and jousts and feasting. It will an exhibition of chivalry and warrior skills, a breeding ground for treason…and for love.

Other books in the series!

Forbidden Warrior by Kris Kennedy -- April 14

The Highlander's Lady Knight by Madeline Martin -- April 28

The Highlander's Dare by Eliza Knight -- May 12

The Highland Knight's Revenge by Lori Ann Bailey -- May 26

My Victorious Knight by Laurel O'Donnell -- June 9

An Outlaw's Honor by Terri Brisbin -- June 23

Never If Not Now by Madeline Hunter -- July 7