Danny arrives in France and is forced onto the brutal battle ground far from the ones he loves. He never imagined that saving the life of Black Jack, an out of control stallion, would lead him into the most dangerous journey. What they witness will haunt them till their dying breath. With their friends dying around them, the question that hangs in the balance is, will their newfound friendship survive where everything else perishes? - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cover by weeknder Historical Fiction #63 / Short Story #478

Lady Carina is the favored daughter of the lord of the manor. She boldly refuses to marry the man he chose for her. Now, her father's fortress is under attack, and she escapes before dawn to reach the mysterious count he told her about. Before long, she finds herself caught up in the great Saracen attack on France as well as a very personal assault on her heart. As the great Islamic army advances from Spain deep into Europe, Carina experiences the power of love, though she doesn't truly believe in love. But time is running out for her and for her country. The much feared Saracen army may soon be standing at the gate. Can Europe survive the assault, and what of Carina? Is she prepared to surrender her heart?