To Kiss in the Shadows
Lynn Kurland · de Piaget #8.5
A scarred noblewoman hiding in shadows meets a knight who sees her true beauty in medieval England.
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Description
Lianna of Grasleigh spends all her days weaving tapestries of dragons and shadows, avoiding the intrigues of court, and trying desperately with needle and thread to recapture the beauty she has lost. She dreams of a fearless knight to rescue her from the king's stern wardship...Jason of Artane is determined to leave his past behind and pursue a noble quest, but his plans take a different turn when he crosses paths with a mysterious young woman. His life changes when he see her true self and pulls her out of the shadows and into his heart...originally published in the anthology Tapestry
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