Bound by Honor (Book 1 in the Legacy of Love Series)
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  • Parts 23
  • Time 4h 46m
Complete, First published Oct 19, 2024
"Bound by Honor" launches the Legacy of Love series in the tumultuous year of 1453, as the Hundred Years' War draws to its bitter close.

Lady Isolde de Valcourt lives a life carefully measured by duty and honor, bound to her politically ambitious husband, Lord Edwin, in a marriage arranged for power rather than love. Her quiet acceptance of her fate is shattered when Sir Lucien Beaumont returns from the battlefields of Aquitaine, carrying both physical scars and the memory of a passion they once shared.

As England's grip on France crumbles and the winds of war howl through castle corridors, Isolde finds herself caught between her sworn obligations and the undeniable pull of a love she thought long buried. Sir Lucien, though injured in body, remains unshaken in his devotion to both his country and the woman he has never stopped loving.

Their forbidden romance blooms like a rose among thorns, each stolen moment weighted with the price of discovery. Against the backdrop of England's darkest hour, as territory and influence slip through noble fingers like sand, Isolde must make an impossible choice: remain faithful to her vows and title, or risk everything for a chance at true love.

Set in a world where alliances shift like battlefields and hearts wage wars of their own, "Bound by Honor" weaves a tale of passion, duty, and the courage required to defy the bonds of convention. As the first installment in the Legacy of Love series, it sets in motion an epic saga spanning centuries, where the eternal struggle between duty and desire shapes the destinies of generations to come.
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53 parts Ongoing

Carmella 'Ella' Camden, a curious and intelligent young woman, dreams of finding love and companionship. Despite her beauty and wit, she constantly feels overlooked by noble men during her social seasons, who only seem interested in her friends and relatives. Losing hope, Ella resigns herself to the life of a spinster. Meanwhile, Jeremiah 'Jeremy' Morvall, Duke of Darlington, returns to England after traveling for business, being left no choice he has to find a lady to shoo away the eager ladies and their mothers. Fate brings Jeremy and Ella together at a grand ball, where Ella seeks solace in the Duke's library, surrounded by books that have always been her faithful companions. Little does she know that Jeremy instantly becomes captivated by her enchanting presence. However, Ella's past experiences have left her feeling unworthy of such attention, and she dismisses Jeremy's interest as nothing more than a fleeting curiosity. As Jeremy persistently pursues Ella's affections, the walls around her heart begin to crumble. But can Ella overcome her insecurities and allow herself to believe in love once more? Will Jeremy's true motives be exposed, or will he prove himself to be a genuine and devoted suitor? "Rediscovering Love" is a heartwarming historical romance that explores themes of self-discovery, overcoming past disappointments, and finding love when least expected. Readers will be swept away on a journey filled with tender moments, unexpected twists, and the undeniable power of true love. #1 IN HISTORICAL - 18TH JUNE 2024 #2 IN HISTORICAL - 31ST OCTOBER 2024