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Gelina has spent years hating Conn and the warriors who destroyed her family's fortunes, but she has no choice but to return to the castle Tara as Conn's ward. Soon, Gelina begins to see a different side of Conn and his fellow men. Though some town folk still suspect her loyalty, Gelina begins to replace the fear and anger in her heart with security and hope. When the tension between Gelina and Conn turns passionate, it's clear that she has found love as well. But when a courtier is murdered and Gelina is the only suspect, Conn must banish her. Unable to refute the accusations, Gelina feels her old hatred rekindling. Irresistibly drawn to her, Conn goes to her, but will they be reunited in love or divided by hatred?

Court life in ancient Ireland makes an interesting setting for this romance; the descriptions are detailed and appealing. Gelina is a refreshingly aggressive and self-sufficient heroine, if not historically credible. Generally, Teresa Medeiros explores the thin line between love and hate with a keen eye, but readers may find the multiple chapters of mutual abuse between these two rather unsavory. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien