Download or read book A Rivenloch Christmas written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch family reunion! From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A holiday reunion at Rivenloch turns into a desperate search for three missing seven-year-old cousins, lasses who are as impetuous and daring as their warrior mothers. A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS A Wee Holiday Tale In This Series The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch 9th Century – THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) 9th Century – A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) 1136 – LADY DANGER 1136 – CAPTIVE HEART 1136 – KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch 1144 - A Rivenloch Christmas (short story) Coming soon... BRIDE OF FIRE BRIDE OF ICE BRIDE OF MIST Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, medieval, Christmas stories, Yule, Vikings, holiday stories, family reunion, knights, shieldmaiden, women warriors, missing children, sisters, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Bride of Fire written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A hot-tempered warrior lass and an unwelcome Highlander fight over a castle, but when he takes her hostage, his tragic tale and his motherless infant kindle a new flame in her heart. Beautiful, hot-tempered warrior maid Jenefer of Rivenloch is used to taking what she wants, whether it’s command of her father’s archers or the castle she’s had her eye on for years. So when a heathen Highlander arrives to claim her prize, she schemes to run him off the land. Formidable Morgan Mor mac Giric proves a challenging foe, foiling her plans and taking her hostage. But as the Highlander reveals his tragic history, her heart softens toward the honorable laird and his motherless infant. And when the past brings a deadly threat to his heir and his clan, she becomes the fiery champion of his heart. BRIDE OF FIRE Book 1 of The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch One bride of Fire… One bride of Ice… One bride of Mist… Born into the Rivenloch clan of warriors, Jenefer, Hallidis, and Feiyan, three fearless and fierce Scots lasses, are ready to battle the world, until heart-melting heroes arrive to challenge the spirited brides, storming their defenses and winning their hearts with the power of love. In This Series The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch 1136 – THE STORMING (a novella) 1144 – A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) 1155 – BRIDE OF FIRE Key Themes:Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Highland brides, knights in shining armor, widowed hero, female archer, motherless baby, medieval castle, cousins, sword fighting, Highlander romance, women warriors, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch THE STORMING (a novella) A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) BRIDE OF FIRE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Lady Danger written by Sarah McKerrigan and published by Forever. This book was released on 2006 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accomplished swordswoman capable of defending her lands and her family, Deidre of Rivenloch tricks the king's commander, Sir Pagan Cameliard, into marrying her in order to protect her younger sister, only to discover that she faces with an all-new battle, this time of the heart, in a passionate romance set against a backdrop of the twelfth-century Scottish borderlands. Original.

Download or read book Native Gold written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathilda Hardwicke, a rebellious artist rejected by her family and New York society, heads west to Gold Rush California as a mail-order bride. But when fate leaves her at the altar, she's drawn to Sakote--a fierce Konkow warrior whose tribe is threatened by the encroaching white men--in whose arms she discovers a savage new Paradise and a forbidden love more precious than gold.

Download or read book Knight s Prize written by Sarah McKerrigan and published by Forever. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She certainly seems meek and soft-spoken, unlike her warrior sisters. But once the sun goes down, Miriel of Rivenloch becomes "The Shadow," the bold, mysterious renegade who robs the rich to give to the poor. But can she outwit the devil-may-care mercenary Sir Rand la Nuit, who has been hired to unmask The Shadow? Miriel doesn't know Rand's mission-only that his sudden, amorous courtship is hiding something. Rand doesn't know who The Shadow is-only that the lovely woman in his arms heats his blood. Touch by silky touch, kiss by sizzling kiss, the stakes-and their passions-mount. And once Rand and Miriel disrobe in his bedchamber, both can lose everything they live for-including their oh-so-vulnerable hearts.

Download or read book Lady Danger written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2012-07-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born to the blade and raised to fear no one, Deirdre of Rivenloch never shies away from a fight and never turns her back on a threat to her land or her family. But she’s never met a man like Sir Pagan Cameliard, the bold and powerful knight who comes at the king’s command to make a marriage alliance with Rivenloch. To save her younger sister, Deirdre tricks Pagan into marrying her instead, and now she faces a new kind of enemy who crosses swords with her by day and lays siege to her heart by night.

Download or read book Bound by Honor Bound by Love written by Ruth Ann Nordin and published by Ruth Ann Nordin. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The day Onawa eagerly anticipated has finally come. She is to be Citlali’s wife. But what she doesn’t realize is that his ambitions to be the next chief could be more powerful than his feelings for her. Will she ever find a prominent place in his life, or will she end up taking second place to the tribe?

Download or read book Captive Heart written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helena of Rivenloch has fire in her heart and battle in her blood, and she’s desperate to save her youngest sister from a fate worse than death...marriage. When Helena attempts and fails to slay the bridegroom, she does the next best thing...abducts his right-hand man, the witty and dashing Sir Colin du Lac, and demands her sister as ransom. But her plans go awry as her captive—amused and enchanted by her wild spirit—becomes a willing participant in her scheme, and Helena soon finds her own heart held hostage.

Download or read book Bride of Ice written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell... A lovely warrior lass with ice in her veins takes a Highlander hostage in order to ransom her kin, unaware she has invited a self-made champion into her keep, one who means to earn her respect, charm her clan, and melt her heart. Cool and commanding warrior maid Hallidis Cameliard’s destiny has always been clear—a husband appointed by the king and eventual reign over Rivenloch. So when her cousins are captured by a Highland laird, she takes charge, seizing the laird’s right hand man as leverage. Captive Colban an Curaidh knows his clan cannot afford war, so he counts on his honor to keep the peace, charming Hallie’s clan and melting her heart. But when he offers her more, fate snatches away her one chance for love, and only the desperate act of a champion with nothing to lose can give them the happiness they deserve. BRIDE OF ICE Book 2 of The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch One bride of Fire… One bride of Ice… One bride of Mist… Born into the Rivenloch clan of warriors, Jenefer, Hallidis, and Feiyan, three fearless and fierce Scots lasses, are ready to battle the world, until heart-melting heroes arrive to challenge the spirited brides, storming their defenses and winning their hearts with the power of love. In This Series The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch 1136 – THE STORMING (a novella) 1144 – A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) 1155 – BRIDE OF FIRE 1155 – BRIDE OF ICE Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Highland brides, knights in shining armor, hostage hero, female knight, medieval castle, cousins, sword fighting, Highlander romance, women warriors, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch THE STORMING (a novella) A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) BRIDE OF FIRE BRIDE OF ICE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends THE STOWAWAY (a novella) NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book A Yuletide Kiss written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. Kimbery from "The Shipwreck" gets her own story! From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A half-Viking shieldmaiden has until Yuletide to choose a bridegroom…or one will be chosen for her. Half-Viking shieldmaiden Kimbery of Rivenloch has until Yuletide to choose a bridegroom…or one will be chosen for her. But when the barbarian Brude the Brutal travels to claim his betrothed, he finds himself bewitched instead by a runaway bride. A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS A Wee Holiday Tale In This Series The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch 9th Century – THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) 9th Century – A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) 1136 – LADY DANGER 1136 – CAPTIVE HEART 1136 – KNIGHT'S PRIZE Key Themes: Viking historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Scottish brides, ancient Picts, barbarian warrior, shieldmaiden, women warriors, runaway bride, virgin, brothers, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Maids with Blades 2 written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. The next generation of intrepid warrior daughters prove that love conquers all as they challenge and win the hearts of worthy champions. From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell… One bride of Fire… One bride of Ice… One bride of Mist… Born into the Rivenloch clan of warriors, Jenefer, Hallidis, and Feiyan, three fearless and fierce Scots lasses, are ready to battle the world, until heart-melting heroes arrive to challenge the spirited brides, storming their defenses and winning their hearts with the power of love. Book 1: BRIDE OF FIRE A beautiful, hot-tempered warrior lass and an unwelcome Highlander fight over a castle, but when she becomes his captive, his tragic tale and his motherless infant kindle a new flame in her heart. Book 2: BRIDE OF ICE A lovely warrior lass with ice in her veins takes a Highlander hostage in order to ransom her kin, unaware she has invited a self-made champion into her keep, one who means to earn her respect, charm her clan, and melt her heart. Book 3: BRIDE OF MIST A beautiful and deadly warrior lass tracks down a savage Highlander and targets him for assassination, until she learns he's not the villain he seems, but a noble laird desperate to save his tormented clan and determined to win her spirited heart. In This Series The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch 1136 – THE STORMING (a novella) 1144 – A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) 1155 – BRIDE OF FIRE 1155 – BRIDE OF ICE 1156 – BRIDE OF MIST Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Highland brides, knights in shining armor, hostage heroine, martial arts, female knight, medieval castle, cousins, sword fighting, Highlander romance, Lowlanders, hostage, marriage of convenience, women warriors, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch THE STORMING (a novella) A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) BRIDE OF FIRE BRIDE OF ICE BRIDE OF MIST The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends THE STOWAWAY (a novella) NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Laird of Steel written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell... “Grim Gellir” Cameliard of Rivenloch lives for glory on the tournament field, and he may be the greatest warrior in all Scotland. As the son of a laird, he assumes his bride will be chosen for him as chivalry demands, and he doesn’t expect it to be a love match. But when the king threatens to wed him to the enemy, he is forced to question his loyalty and desperate to find a Scottish wife. Merraid of Darragh, a spirited sword-wielding maidservant from Gellir’s past, can’t bear to see her childhood hero doomed to a loveless marriage, so she intervenes as his matchmaker. When none of the prospects seem worthy of him, she unwittingly finds herself swept up in a friends-to-lovers romance and a battle for his heart, and Gellir faces the one intrepid warrior he may not be able to conquer. LAIRD OF STEEL Book 1 of The Warrior Lairds of Rivenloch One laird of Steel... One laird of Flint... One laird of Smoke... Born into the powerful Rivenloch clan, Gellir, Hew, and Adam, three bold and brave Scottish warriors, are ready to conquer the world alone, until intrepid Highland heroines destroy their best-laid plans, melting their armored hearts with the power of love. In This Series The Warrior Lairds of Rivenloch 1160 – LAIRD OF STEEL 1160 – LAIRD OF FLINT 1160 – LAIRD OF SMOKE Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, friends-to-lovers, strong women, Highland bride, knight in shining armor, martial arts, Cinderella story, medieval castle, cousins, sword fighting, Highlander romance, women warriors, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Warrior Daughters of Rivenloch THE STORMING (a novella) A RIVENLOCH CHRISTMAS (a short story) BRIDE OF FIRE BRIDE OF ICE BRIDE OF MIST The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends THE STOWAWAY (a novella) NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Passion s Exile written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haunted by an unforgivable crime, the once noble swordsman, Sir Pierce of Mirkhaugh, now wanders Scotland as the sword-for-hire known as Blade. His latest mission--to unmask two assassins among the pilgrims bound for St. Andrews--goes awry when spirited Rosamund of Averleigh joins the entourage, tempting Blade from his solitude and making him believe in redemption. What he doesn't know is that Rose is fleeing for her life. With an abusive bridegroom tracking her, her only hope is to seek refuge as a nun...until she meets Blade, who awakens her passions and destroys her best-laid plans.

Download or read book MacFarland s Lass written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. "A rich, sensual, pull-at-the-heartstrings romance"–Monica McCarty, NYT bestselling author From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A young jeweler to Queen Mary becomes a fugitive for a crime she didn't commit and must rely on the mercy of a heroic huntsman who steals her heart, but who could betray her at any moment. A woman on the run…a man on the hunt. He has forty days to earn her trust. She has forty days to win his heart. They have forty days to outwit their enemies. When Florie Gilder, the once-respected jeweler to Queen Mary, claims sanctuary in an abandoned church for a crime she didn't commit, huntsman Rane MacFarland, a local hero of the common folk, vows to protect her. But when his overlord charges him with preventing the fugitive lass's escape, Rane finds himself torn between duty and desire when he begins to fall for his spirited captive. And when powerful foes conspire to turn Rane and Florie against each other, they need courage, wits, and, most of all, love, to survive. MacFARLAND'S LASS Book 1 of Scottish Lasses Meet the lasses in the world of Mary Queen of Scots...Like the Scottish thistle, they're lovely yet tough, beautiful yet prickly, and only the strongest and wisest heroes are able to elude their thorns to discover the tender blossom within. In This Series Scottish Lasses 1542 – THE OUTCAST (a novella) 1545 – MacFARLAND'S LASS 1561 – MacADAM'S LASS 1566 – MacKENZIE'S LASS Key Themes: Scottish historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, Scottish brides, Highland romance, Viking hero, archery, huntsman, Tudor books, sanctuary in a church, Mary Queen of Scots, captive, wounded woman, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book Native Hawk written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AI-FREE! 100% certified organic author-created content. No artificial intelligence was used in the writing of this book. A multicultural romance of the Old West! From USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A half-native gambler on the run tangles with a spirited Italian beauty who takes his money and steals his heart, but the scheming young miss can't resist the handsome gunslinger, even when she learns he's a wanted man. When ambitious Catalina di Ferrara turns her back on her noble Italian past to pursue her dream of designing dresses in America, she quickly learns that jobs in high fashion are scarce in the mountain town of Paradise, California. Her determination to succeed, however, earns her a position—in a less-than-upstanding establishment For half-native twin Drew Hawk, life means a poker deck, a Colt 45, and the open road, until he crosses the wrong man and has to make a quick getaway. But he doesn't mind hiding out in Paradise, especially when he takes a gander at the beautiful and spirited Catalina working in the town's Parlor. Cat manages to drain the handsome gambler's funds while never quite delivering the goods. But Drew is captivated by the clever lady, and it takes all of Cat's willpower to resist the gambling gunslinger's charm. When the law finally comes for him with guns blazing, will Cat risk her heart and prove to be Drew's Lady Luck? NATIVE HAWK Book 3 of California Legends These are chronicles of the Old West–of the native people who lived on the land for generations and the pioneers who came from all over the world in search of riches…the struggle to survive in a land without laws…the strange bedfellows that resulted from the clash of cultures…and the common language of the heart that spoke of a love more precious than gold. In This Series California Legends 1850 – NATIVE GOLD 1875 – NATIVE WOLF 1875 – NATIVE HAWK Key Themes: Native American historical romance, adventure stories, strong women, multicultural romance, Westerns, half-breed, Italian characters, gambling poker player, gunslinger, fashion designer, twin brothers, 1800s, the Old West, whorehouse, stories with humor More Historical Romances by Glynnis Campbell The Warrior Maids of Rivenloch THE SHIPWRECK (a novella) A YULETIDE KISS (a short story) LADY DANGER CAPTIVE HEART KNIGHT'S PRIZE The Knights of de Ware THE HANDFASTING (a novella) MY CHAMPION MY WARRIOR MY HERO Medieval Outlaws THE REIVER (a novella) DANGER'S KISS PASSION'S EXILE DESIRE'S RANSOM Scottish Lasses THE OUTCAST (a novella) MacFARLAND'S LASS MacADAM'S LASS MacKENZIE'S LASS California Legends NATIVE GOLD NATIVE WOLF NATIVE HAWK

Download or read book The Handfasting written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Champion written by Glynnis Campbell and published by Glynnis Campbell. This book was released on 2012-02-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Duncan de Ware is a sworn champion of the common man and a master of disguise. So when he finds plucky maiden-in-distress Linet de Montfort facing off against a notorious pirate, noble Duncan goes undercover to come to her rescue, despite her insistence that she can take care of herself. When the pirate abducts her, Duncan and Linet are caught up in a breathless adventure of danger and romance on the high seas. And soon Linet realizes her only hope is to trust her mysterious hero—with her life and her heart.