The Swordsman -- Kathryn Le Veque

<p>They call him The Swordsman...</em></p><p><br></p><p>Part of the powerful de Reyne family, Sinclair "Sin" de Reyne is a black sheep. A man with a mysterious past and a family he doesn't speak of, he is one of the elite trainers at the Blackchurch Guild, the premier knight training school in England. They call Sin "The Swordsman" because of his skill with a blade, but that skill is about to be put to the test.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>So is his heart.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Elisiana Maria Isabella Fernandez y de Verra is a young lady with a problem. Hailing from a very strict family with a Spanish father and a Norman mother, her entire life has been planned for her, including an impending betrothal that will strengthen family ties. Unable to live a life in chains any longer, Elisiana makes the bold move of running away from home to start a new life. That new life brings her straight into Sin's path.</p><p><br></p><p>No one knows much about the new serving wench at the favored tavern of the Blackchurch trainers, but they do know she's very pretty. Having just returned from a lengthy battle assignment north of Paris, Sin is returning to his training position when he meets the young woman with dark hair and flashing, pale eyes. She has spirit and they manage to strike up a friendship. But friendship turns to something and just as Sin is starting to feel something for her, all hell breaks loose - Elisiana's brother locates her and the truth of her identity comes out.</p><p>