Between her father's poor health and the lack of business at their family inn, Grace believes that the best way to ensure her parents' well-being is to sell the inn. But the appearance of a wandering bard, Alaine, turns out to be a miracle in disguise. Though he has no money to pay for his stay, his skills as a bard are bringing in more customers than Grace could ever dream of. Everyone is entranced by Alaine's charm, including Grace, but she can't find it in herself to be so selfish as to ask him to stay, especially after she learns a hidden truth about him. Grace left quite the impression on Alaine, as well, for her beauty have captivated him since they first met. Will Alaine be able to figure out his true feelings before it's too late?

**The King Had Granted Them a Year of Love** Gerard of Wilmont wanted nothing more than to make Ardith of Lenvil his cherished bride. But what if he and his Saxon flame were not blessed with the heir that would ensure their union would last forever? Torn Between Joy and Despair, the lady Ardith pondered the royal decree that betrothed her to Gerard, Baron of Wilmont, for though he had forever been the lord of her heart, she knew that cruel fate had made her fit to be no man's wife… !