Review
"Ms. Becnel creates the most intriguing characters and infuses them with fiery personalities and quick minds."-- The Literary Times

"Ms. Becnel portrays medieval England excellently. There is plenty of passion and just the right amount of sexual tension. I am eagerly awaiting book 3."-- Rendezvous

"Becnel...brings the Middle Ages to life with an elaborate plot, daring adventures and satisfying complex characters."-- Publishers Weekly



Book Description
He captured her legacy then he captured her heart.

Rogue Welsh knight Rhys ap Owain disguises himself as a wandering minstrel and arrives at Rosecliffe Castle to reclaim his birthright and take vengeance on his hated enemy. And Isolde Fitz Hugh will be his pawn. With Isolde's father away, Rhys plans to seize Rosecliffe and his enemy's daughter, striking a mortal blow that is decades overdue. He has everything planned for his siege-- yet he is unprepared for the desire his beautiful hostage will ignite in him...

A stranger lit the fire buried deep within her, yet it is her dire enemy who reveals himself to Isolde in the throes of first passion. How she loathes him, Rhys ap Owain, the man who has brought her such aching pleasure. He used her innocence and desire to gain his stronghold in a plot to extract vengeance upon her family. Yet neither his revenge nor her hatred is a match for the unexpected passion that will force them to confront a destiny much greater than either could ever imagine...



About the Author
Rexanne Becnel is the critically acclaimed author of thirteen previous novels. Her novel My Gallant Enemy won the Waldenbooks First-Time Romance Author Award and the Romantic Times Award for the Best Medieval Romance by a New Author. She lives in New Orleans with her family.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Rogue Welsh knight Rhys ap Owain disguises himself as a wandering minstrel and arrives at Rosecliffe Castle to reclaim his birthright and take vengeance on his hated enemy. And Isolde Fitz Hugh will be his pawn. With Isolde's father away, Rhys plans to seize Rosecliff and his enemy's daughter, striking a mortal blow that is decades overdue. He has everything planned for his seige—yet he is unprepared for the desire his beautiful hostage will ignite in him...

A stranger lit the fire buried deep within her, yet it is her dire enemy who reveals himself to Isolde in the throes of first passion. How she loathes him, Rhys ap Owain, the man who has brought her such aching pleasure. He used her innocence and desire to gain his stronghold in a plot to extract vengeance upon her family. Yet neither his revenge nor her hatred is a match for the unexpected passion that will force them to confront a destiny much greater than either could ever imagine...

FROM THE CRITICS

Kathe Robin - Romantic Times

The Mistress of Rosecliffe is a fitting and powerful end to the Rosecliffe Trilogy. The brilliant golden threads of history, romance and magic are beautifully woven into a memorable tapestry. Ms. Becnel has brought the middle ages to life and breathes freshness and vitality into the genre.

Literary Times