His Forbidden Touch

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Summary: Shelly Thacker keeps getting better with each book wriiten
Review: ----HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCHShelly Thacker Avon, May 1997 In 1302 near the French border, the mercenaries of Prince Daimon have overcome the strong defense of the local militia of the small principality of Chalons. The heir to the throne of Chalons, Prince Christophe, dies in the fight. The peace settlement provides Daimon with some land and the hand of the Chalons royal daughter, Princess Ciara. While waiting for the betrothal to occur, a rebel who wants to continue the war, tries to kill Ciara. The king sends for an exiled knight Royce Saint-Michael, to safely escort his only living child to Daimon's keep. Though bitter about being stripped of his name, honor, and land, and stunned by his countrymen's defeat, Royce agrees to escort the princess for the good of Chalons and to regain what he lost. What he did not count o n was falling in love with the intrepid Ciara during the perilous journey and for her to return the feelings. Both Royce and Ciara must choose between honor and country, and love with either decision impacting the future of their war-torn nation. HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH is a brilliant blending of THE BODYGUARD and ROMAN HOLIDAY into a fantastic Medieval romance. The return of characters from the classy FOREVER HIS brings an additional warmth to a tale that oozes thermo-energy. Sagacious Shelly Thacker triumphs with one of the top Medieval romances of the midyear. Harriet Klausner -----