Sapphire in the Snow — Carol Townend

Bride by Decree

Beatrice Giffard was perfectly willing to obey her late mother's wishes and become a nun. But when her cousin enlisted her aid as a chaperone before her upcoming wedding, Beatrice was suddenly torn by a twist in her fate. No sooner had the festivities begun than Beatrice became drawn to the groom's younger brother, Edmund of Lindsey. Their love was new and thrilling ... and dangerous! When an enemy unleashed lethal forces and accusations against Edmund, Beatrice found herself rallying to her beloved's side, protecting him from charges of treason against King William. Would her love be enough to save him from death...?