It all begins with a knight, Gavin Montgomery who has vast riches, but long ago a king disbanded much of the family's lands and money in jealousy. Not many noblewomen want to marry into this family because of this, but one man has pleaded with Gavin to marry his daughter, Judith Revedoune. Her father is an earl and his lands are coveted and much sought after. Joining the two would join the vast and rich lands he is dying for. Gavin agrees, seeing the prospect of the riches and the union at first seems a good one until Judith's temper and independant personality overcomes Gavin's domineering one.
The battle of the wills begins and the two are forced to face their own demons. Soon Judith finds herself in love with the handsome knight, but someone in his past is trying to tear them apart and she refuses to admit her love; his heart had belonged to another for a long time. Can Judith's reknowned beauty and kindness capture Gavin's heart, or will he continue to be entanced by a beautiful witch bent on claiming him as her own?
The action and intrique is amazing! I was completely in awe of this story and couldn't put it down! Another Amazon reviewer recommended it to me and I finally picked it up, Abbys, and I am so glad I did! To think I went all this time without reading this wonderful book and missed out on a great adventure! I am now excited to read the other 3 books in this series, HIGHLAND VELVET, VELVET SONG & VELVET ANGEL. These are the tales of Gavin's brothers. Judith is now one of my all-time favorite heronies! She is way ahead of her time and gives Gavin a run for his money!!! A sure keeper! This is my first book by Jude Deveraux and definately NOT my last!!! Thank-you again Abbys for recommending this series to me! Its a godsend!!! :-)
Tracy Talley~@