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Synopsis
From the wonderfully evocative and talented Mary Reed McCall comes the first novel of an exciting new trilogy based on the mysterious and fascinating Knights of Templar.Sir Richard de Cantor, a highly-skilled warrior, is hampered by guilt over the ambitious, materialistic way he'd lived before he joined the Templar Brotherhood -- a lifestyle he believes led to the death of his young daughter. Lady Margaret Newcomb is a disgraced daughter of a powerful English earl and has led a quiet life of penance and atonement. Though of different backgrounds, in truth they are both lonely, battered by the world, and in desperate need of each other's love and acceptance. Their fragile relationship is soon threatened when the French Inquisition makes its way to England, and Richard is faced with charges for his position as a Templar Knight, only to have their love further tested when someone from Meg's past reappears with the power to tear the two apart.
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Beyond temptation: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This medieval romance contains moderate violence related to religious persecution and Inquisition charges, as well as steamy romantic content between the protagonists. The story deals with heavy themes of guilt, child loss, and religious conflict.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of child, grief, and trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate the emotional depth of two wounded souls finding love and redemption against the backdrop of medieval England and the Knights Templar.