The Heiress (The Montgomery/Taggert Family Book 11)

Assigned to escort Axia, the Lancaster heiress, to the castle of her betrothed, the impoverished Elizabethan knight, Jamie Montgomery, is elated. Jamie's devoted older sister predicts that if only Axia will fall in love with Jamie, the family's financial woes will be solved. However, Axia, who has spent her life closely guarded by her father's servants, is not the shy, cossetted flower Jamie expects. She's a hoyden, hell-bent on enjoying her precious moments of liberty before her marriage to a man chosen by her remote, eccentric father.

After curtly informing Jamie not to bother declaring his love for her -- as all poor, handsome men seem wont to do -- Axia makes his life a misery, sneaking off to the marketplace, nearly breaking her neck on a runaway horse, and doing everything possible to delay the trip. Though she dare not admit it, even to herself, Axia dreads being wed to a stranger.

Suddenly, Jamie realizes that he savors even her most barbed words like the rarest nectar; he is falling desperately in love with this bold, maddening beauty. Now, he must contrive a daring plan to win her freedom and her proud, defiant heart for his own.

Despite her best efforts to thwart the journey, Axia eventually finds herself at the castle of her betrothed. Determined to seize any opportunity for autonomy, she conspires with Jamie to stage a daring escape. Together, they flee, embarking on a perilous adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.

As they navigate the challenges of the open road, Axia begins to see a different side of Jamie, one that is kind, thoughtful, and deeply attentive to her needs. Slowly, her walls start to crumble, and she finds herself drawn to this man she had once so adamantly rejected.

However, their journey is not without its dangers. Pursued by Axia's father's men, they must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own story and motivations, who help or hinder their quest for freedom and love.

Through it all, Jamie's devotion to Axia grows ever stronger, and he becomes increasingly determined to win her heart. Axia, in turn, finds herself captivated by Jamie's courage, his unwavering loyalty, and the gentle way he cares for her.

As their adventure reaches its climax, Axia and Jamie must make a choice: will they risk everything to be together, or will they succumb to the weight of their obligations and societal expectations? The outcome of their daring escape will not only determine the course of their own lives but will also have far-reaching consequences for those they hold dear.

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