Author: barbhendee

Ever since raiders from the north began attacking villages, Lady Nicole Montagna has known that defending her people would come at a cost. The betrothal of her sister Chloe to a neighboring lord seems the perfect solution, forging a powerful alliance. But shortly before the wedding, Nicole is shocked to discover that her sister is with child—and not by her husband-to-be. Now she must make a … choice. She has just hours to decide . . .   ~Should she tell her soldier brother—who will take swift, ruthless action to ensure the family’s safety?   ~Should she hold her tongue, let her sister…