The Thief’s Countess by Cecelia Mecca
A thief turned reluctant protector. A countess who resents him but can't resist.
Sir Geoffrey has dedicated his life to avenging his parents and reclaiming his stolen birthright. The son of a baron, he has been reduced to stealing the resources he needs to restore his family legacy. Just when he is on the verge of success, his uncle asks him to protect a wealthy countess. It is a distraction Geoffrey resents, until he meets Lady Sara. She is everything he wants and everything he cannot have.
With a betrothed coming to claim her hand and a cousin intent on usurping her earldom, Lady Sara Caiser is beset by controlling men. Her father’s deathbed request for two lawless border reivers to serve as her protectors only adds to her frustration.
Despite her misgivings, an undeniable attraction pulls her into Sir Geoffrey’s arms. The man she thought was nothing more than a thief is noble, caring, and protective. As the threats against her mount, Sara must decide what is more important, her duty or her heart.
Welcome to the 13th century border of England and Scotland, where loyalties are forged in fire and love is the most dangerous risk of all.
A thief turned reluctant protector. A countess who resents but can't resist him.
The Reiver
Sir Geoffrey has dedicated his life to exacting revenge on the men who killed his parents and stole his birthright. The son of a baron, he has been reduced to stealing the resources he needs to reclaim his family legacy. Just when he's on the verge of success, his uncle asks him to put his plans on hold to help protect a wealthy countess. It's a distraction Geoffrey resents, even more so when he meets Lady Sara. The gorgeous, complicated, and alluring lady is everything he'd want in a woman – and everything he can't have.
The Countess
With her betrothed coming to claim her hand in marriage and a distant cousin intent on usurping her earldom, Lady Sara Caiser feels beset by controlling, unwanted men. As if that weren't enough, her father's deathbed request was for two lawless border reivers to serve as her protectors. Despite her misgivings, an undeniable attraction pulls her into Sir Geoffrey's arms. The man she thought nothing more than a thief is more dangerous than she believed, for he's noble, caring, and sinfully attractive. As the threats against her continue to mount, Sara must decide what's more important – her duty or her heart.
The Thief's Countess, set in 13th century Northumbria, is the first book in a historical romance series. If you like strong female heroines, alpha male types, and sizzling romance, you'll love the first full-length installment of the Border series. Transport yourself to the medieval world of The Thief's Countess today!