Hugh the Relentless and Lady Alice are searching for the same thing; and unusual green stone that would secure Hugh's position as leader of his fortress. They agree to a betrothal of convienence, but Hugh also wants someone to run his household while Alice wants to enter a convent to study. When they find the stone, they realize that the greed that surrounded it has not completely vanished, putting them both in serious danger. Hugh's enemy is still on the loose, and is bound by hate and determination to destroy what the newly married couple have accomplished. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story Marriage/Married Yes Marriage subplot: Action/suspense subplot? Yes Action: If one lover chases another... - they alternate Main Male Character Profession/status: Age/status: - 20's-30's Unusual characteristics? Main Female Character Age/status: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Effect of sexing Unusual characteristics: Setting Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Misc setting - castle Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths What % of story is romance related? - 70% How explicit is the sex? - vague references only - descript of kissing - touching of anatomy Focus of story - equally on him and her How much dialog - significantly more dialog than descript How much sexing? - 1-2 sex acts |