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'Tender and gallant…Beautiful and romantic' Ashley Herring Blake ***** To win her heart, she'll have to fight… Oxfordshire 1362 When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo’s hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily’s control, Jo must help her escape.Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo’s past catches up with her and Lily’s reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love… Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston. 'Heartbreakingly tender' Cat Sebastian'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance' M.N. Bennet Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars 'Amazing' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I swooned' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'd really recommend this book' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ***** Oxford 1360 When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour.William de Foucart – known to his friends as Penn – had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape.Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love… For fans of Stephanie Garber, Freya Marske, TJ Klune. Tropes: - Friends to lovers- Huddling for warmth- Hidden identities- Grumpy vs Sunshine- Irresistible heat- Combat training- Road trip through a forest Readers LOVE One Night in Hartswood ‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning’‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it’‘I absolutely love this book’‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic.’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘A heartwarming tale of forbidden love that captured my heart from its opening page… Unputdownable.’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of YorkOxford 1360When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour.William de Foucart — known to his friends as Penn — had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape.Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love…For fans of Stephanie Garber, Freya Marske, TJ KluneTropes:- Friends to lovers- Huddling for warmth- Hidden identities- Grumpy vs Sunshine- Irresistible heat- Combat training- Road trip through a forestReaders LOVE One Night in Hartswood‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning.’‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it.’‘I absolutely love this book.’‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ***** Oxford 1360 When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour.William de Foucart – known to his friends as Penn – had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape.Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love… For fans of Stephanie Garber, Freya Marske, TJ Klune. Tropes: - Friends to lovers- Huddling for warmth- Hidden identities- Grumpy vs Sunshine- Irresistible heat- Combat training- Road trip through a forest Readers LOVE One Night in Hartswood ‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning’‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it’‘I absolutely love this book’‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic.’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘A heartwarming tale of forbidden love that captured my heart from its opening page… Unputdownable.’ Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of YorkOxford 1360When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour.William de Foucart — known to his friends as Penn — had no choice but to abandon his intended, and with it his own earldom, when he fled the night before his enforced marriage. But ill-equipped to survive on the run he must trust the kindness of a stranger, Raff, to help him escape.Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love…For fans of Stephanie Garber, Freya Marske, TJ KluneTropes:- Friends to lovers- Huddling for warmth- Hidden identities- Grumpy vs Sunshine- Irresistible heat- Combat training- Road trip through a forestReaders LOVE One Night in Hartswood‘Beautiful, endearing and completely stole my heart from the very beginning.’‘This book is EVERYTHING!! I cannot explain how much I loved it.’‘I absolutely love this book.’‘This was the queer historical romance I didn’t know I needed!’

''Tender and gallant…Beautiful and romantic'' Ashley Herring BlakeTo win her heart, she''ll have to fight…Winner of the RNA''s Popular Romantic Novel Award 2025. Oxfordshire 1362When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo’s hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily’s control, Jo must help her escape.Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo’s past catches up with her and Lily’s reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love…Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston.''Heartbreakingly tender'' Cat Sebastian''A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance'' M.N. BennetReaders are LOVING All the Painted Stars:''Amazing'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I swooned'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I''d really recommend this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Tender and gallant…Beautiful and romantic' Ashley Herring Blake ***** To win her heart, she'll have to fight… Winner of the RNA's Popular Romantic Novel Award 2025. Oxfordshire 1362 When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo’s hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily’s control, Jo must help her escape.Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo’s past catches up with her and Lily’s reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of love… Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston.  'Heartbreakingly tender' Cat Sebastian'A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance' M.N. Bennet Readers are LOVING All the Painted Stars: 'Amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I swooned' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'd really recommend this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The heart-stopping new love story from Emma Denny, following beloved characters from One Night in Hartswood and All the Painted Stars. 🏹🏹🏹'Achingly thoughtful, wonderfully romantic, complex, and tender, Denny’s world and characters leap off the page and tug at your heart' EMMA R. ALBAN'Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer' C.E. MCGILL'Bless Emma Denny for taking queer historical romance into the rarely seen Medieval Era' SMART B*TCHES, TRASHY BOOKS🏹🏹🏹 Haunted by love. Bound by duty. After inheriting his father’s title, Earl Ash Barden has no choice but to find a wife to ensure the family line. But Ash has pledged himself to another, and making new vows – even with his lover long-since dead – feels like the ultimate betrayal to his memory.Skilled bowman and unconventional widow Agnes Forrett wants two things: to be true to herself, and to avoid marrying the childhood friend her family is determined will take her hand. When Ash arrives in her keep, she realises he’s the perfect choice to grant her the freedom she needs to be the person she is – be that lady, lord, or something else entirely.Agreeing to enter a marriage of convenience, their plan is set … until a roadside attack thrusts a familiar face back into Ash’s life, and with it a choice about his future. Whilst his feelings for the ghost from his past remain as strong as ever, he can’t deny his growing affection for Agnes too. Now Ash must ask himself: can one heart truly be pledged to two people?🏹🏹🏹Readers are falling hard for A Vow Made Twice:'A beautiful, emotional and spicy new poly historical romance that I am utterly obsessed with' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A steamy, addictive read with compelling characters and delicious drama – Denny’s best yet' Hari Conner'I feel like I've been waiting for this forEVER. I'm a little sad the series is now over…but this is such a good ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful finale to one of my favourite historical romance series of all time! Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer, A Vow Made Twice is a beautifully romantic tale' C. E. McGill'A wonderful queer tale, filled with yearning and angst' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Filled with all your favourite tropes:❤️‍🔥 Love triangle? Nope. This is 'why choose?'💍 Marriage of convenience where you both develop feelings for his ex …💗 Second chance romance👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻 Battling gender and constricting family expectations🐕 Emotional support dogs💌 A lord, a lady, and a thief. What could go wrong?Praise for Emma Denny:'I loved every moment’ FREYA MARSKE'Tender and gallant, this story was everything I wanted in a knightly tale' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE'Wonderfully romantic and heartbreakingly tender. I wanted to stay in Emma Denny’s world for another thousand pages' CAT SEBASTIAN‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic’ M.A. KUZNIAR‘Utterly bedazzling … a compulsive page turner rich in historical detail’ KIRSTY CAPES‘A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance’ M.N. BENNET‘A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN

The heart-stopping new love story from Emma Denny, following beloved characters from One Night in Hartswood and All the Painted Stars. 🏹🏹🏹'Achingly thoughtful, wonderfully romantic, complex, and tender, Denny’s world and characters leap off the page and tug at your heart' EMMA R. ALBAN'Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer' C.E. MCGILL'Bless Emma Denny for taking queer historical romance into the rarely seen Medieval Era' SMART B*TCHES, TRASHY BOOKS🏹🏹🏹 Haunted by love. Bound by duty. After inheriting his father’s title, Earl Ash Barden has no choice but to find a wife to ensure the family line. But Ash has pledged himself to another, and making new vows – even with his lover long-since dead – feels like the ultimate betrayal to his memory.Skilled bowman and unconventional widow Agnes Forrett wants two things: to be true to herself, and to avoid marrying the childhood friend her family is determined will take her hand. When Ash arrives in her keep, she realises he’s the perfect choice to grant her the freedom she needs to be the person she is – be that lady, lord, or something else entirely.Agreeing to enter a marriage of convenience, their plan is set … until a roadside attack thrusts a familiar face back into Ash’s life, and with it a choice about his future. Whilst his feelings for the ghost from his past remain as strong as ever, he can’t deny his growing affection for Agnes too. Now Ash must ask himself: can one heart truly be pledged to two people?🏹🏹🏹Readers are falling hard for A Vow Made Twice:'A beautiful, emotional and spicy new poly historical romance that I am utterly obsessed with' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A steamy, addictive read with compelling characters and delicious drama – Denny’s best yet' Hari Conner'I feel like I've been waiting for this forEVER. I'm a little sad the series is now over…but this is such a good ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful finale to one of my favourite historical romance series of all time! Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer, A Vow Made Twice is a beautifully romantic tale' C. E. McGill'A wonderful queer tale, filled with yearning and angst' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Filled with all your favourite tropes:❤️‍🔥 Love triangle? Nope. This is 'why choose?'💍 Marriage of convenience where you both develop feelings for his ex …💗 Second chance romance👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻 Battling gender and constricting family expectations🐕 Emotional support dogs💌 A lord, a lady, and a thief. What could go wrong?Praise for Emma Denny:'I loved every moment’ FREYA MARSKE'Tender and gallant, this story was everything I wanted in a knightly tale' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE'Wonderfully romantic and heartbreakingly tender. I wanted to stay in Emma Denny’s world for another thousand pages' CAT SEBASTIAN‘A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic’ M.A. KUZNIAR‘Utterly bedazzling … a compulsive page turner rich in historical detail’ KIRSTY CAPES‘A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance’ M.N. BENNET‘A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN

The heart-stopping new love story from Emma Denny, following beloved characters from One Night in Hartswood and All the Painted Stars.??????'Achingly thoughtful, wonderfully romantic, complex, and tender, Denny s world and characters leap off the page and tug at your heart' EMMA R. ALBAN'Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer' C.E. MCGILL'Bless Emma Denny for taking queer historical romance into the rarely seen Medieval Era' SMART B*TCHES, TRASHY BOOKS??????Haunted by love. Bound by duty.After inheriting his father s title, Earl Ash Barden has no choice but to find a wife to ensure the family line. But Ash has pledged himself to another, and making new vows even with his lover long-since dead feels like the ultimate betrayal to his memory.Skilled bowman and unconventional widow Agnes Forrett wants two things: to be true to herself, and to avoid marrying the childhood friend her family is determined will take her hand. When Ash arrives in her keep, she realises he s the perfect choice to grant her the freedom she needs to be the person she is be that lady, lord, or something else entirely.Agreeing to enter a marriage of convenience, their plan is set until a roadside attack thrusts a familiar face back into Ash s life, and with it a choice about his future. Whilst his feelings for the ghost from his past remain as strong as ever, he can t deny his growing affection for Agnes too. Now Ash must ask himself: can one heart truly be pledged to two people???????Readers are falling hard for A Vow Made Twice:'A beautiful, emotional and spicy new poly historical romance that I am utterly obsessed with' ?????'A steamy, addictive read with compelling characters and delicious drama Denny s best yet' Hari Conner'I feel like I've been waiting for this forEVER. I'm a little sad the series is now over but this is such a good ending!' ?????'A delightful finale to one of my favourite historical romance series of all time! Sweet, steamy, and fantastically queer, A Vow Made Twice is a beautifully romantic tale' C. E. McGill'A wonderful queer tale, filled with yearning and angst' ?????Filled with all your favourite tropes:????? Love triangle? Nope. This is 'why choose?'?? Marriage of convenience where you both develop feelings for his ex ?? Second chance romance?????????????? Battling gender and constricting family expectations?? Emotional support dogs?? A lord, a lady, and a thief. What could go wrong?Praise for Emma Denny:'I loved every moment FREYA MARSKE'Tender and gallant, this story was everything I wanted in a knightly tale' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE'Wonderfully romantic and heartbreakingly tender. I wanted to stay in Emma Denny s world for another thousand pages' CAT SEBASTIAN A thrilling, heart-stealing historic romp and achingly romantic M.A. KUZNIAR Utterly bedazzling a compulsive page turner rich in historical detail KIRSTY CAPES A delightful friends-to-lovers slow burn romance M.N. BENNET A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN