The Crimson Shield -- Kathryn Le Veque

<p><strong>He's an Executioner Knight with a royal secret that could blow England apart.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>She's the last of the bloodlines from the High Kings of Ireland.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Between the two of them, they have more royal blood in them than anyone alive, but royal blood can be far more of a curse and far less of a privilege when dealing with secrets that could bring down a kingdom.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>And destroy a love that was never supposed to happen.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Tristan de Royans was raised by the House of de Royans, but de Royans blood does not flow through his veins. As the secret love child of Alys of France and Henry II, Tristan has been kept hidden since the day of his birth. Aware of his true parentage, he bears the shield of the royal house in the course of his duties, hating that he bears the crimson shield of his real family.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A family that wants to kill him.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>William Marshal has kept Tristan protected all these years. Having fostered in the best homes, Tristan is a knight's knight - a warrior beyond compare. The Marshal has need of Tristan's strength in Wales, protecting properties belonging to Ajax de Velt, but before Tristan can assume his post, a chance meeting changes the course of his life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enter Andromeda "Andie" de Coursey.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Andie is as unique as Tristan is. Her maternal gran