A woman in search of revenge.... An honorable man with a dark past.It is 1197, and King Richard, known as the "Lionhearted," is fighting France while Prince John hatches his own plans back home.To find her father's killer, Helena of York must pose as a Norman in the great halls of Richard's England. Her only desire is to kill the man who destroyed her father and her future. Should she be unmasked, her life will be forfeit.Stephen, Count of Dinan, once Richard's friend and trusted knight, is outcast for reasons shrouded in mystery. Known as the "Black Baron," he is friendless in a glittering world he despises. His only goal is to restore his honor and once again serve his king.Stephen's suspicions draw him into Helena's web of deceit, and the two outsiders find themselves tangled in a conspiracy that threatens the throne of England itself, while their embattled hearts grapple with a far greater challenge.Heart of Vengeance is part of the Jewels of Tomorrow series.__Finalist, Best Medieval Historical Romance - Romantic TimesCAPA Nomination for Best Historical RomanceNight Owl Reviews Reviewers' Top PickHistorical romance at its best. With perfect amounts of suspense, intrigue and passion the novel is simply impossible to put down. Night Owl ReviewsI'm convinced the author's beautiful story, coupled with historical accuracies intertwined in such a way, you couldn't possibly debate its winning outcome. Love Romance PassionExceptionally well written, the reader feels they have walked straight in to the forest and castles which are richly detailed throughout the story. Single Titles.Finally, another author not afraid to include historic details in her historical romance. I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves rich details, and a wonderful story that will pull you into the time period. Kristi Ahlers, Amazon Top 1000 reviewerWith a myriad of secondary characters ranging from King Richard to Robin Hood, Heart of Vengeance captures the reader from the start. Romance Reviews Today