The Kidnapped Knight
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Last published Wed, Jul 8, 2026
Barren Jamie Wexton, a valiant English knight, lies wounded and abandoned after an ambush while rushing to answer his king's call. Believing his injuries to be fatal, he surrenders to despair-until a radiant vision appears before him. Lady Esther MacKenzie, returning home to Scotland from a visit to her uncle, discovers Jamie's body against a tree. Defying her guardsman's warnings, she bravely tends to his wounds, compelled by an instinctive compassion that transcends their rivalries.
For Jamie, disbelief washes over him; he is not a prisoner but a man saved by the very woman he should consider an enemy. As Esther nurses him back to health, their fates intertwine, revealing a shared humanity that challenges the animosities of their nations. Torn between duty and desire, they must navigate the dangerous waters of loyalty, honor, and the undeniable connection blossoming between them. In a world where love can lead to ruin, can two hearts find solace together against the backdrop of war?
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