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Alixandra Evans has spent most of her life studying and romanticizing history. But when an ancient brooch transports her back to twelfth-century France, she soon discovers that history is vastly different and much harsher than her scholarly books have led her to believe. Richard, Duke of Aquitaine and the future King of England, has his hands full protecting his duchy and keeping his troublesome nobles in line. Yet, when a beautiful young woman stumbles out of the forest alone, he can't simply leave her to her fate. Unable to resist her spirit and bravado, he offers her a position in his household, even though he senses she's harboring secrets. Alix's only choice is to accept Richard's protection until she can find a way back to her own time. Complications soon arise as she finds herself, and her heart, drawn to the man behind the legend. But the twelfth-century isn't Alix's time. If she stays, her presence in Richard's life could have far-reaching consequences. One misstep might set in motion events which would alter not only Richard's destiny but also the future of England. Does she dare remain with him and risk destroying the world as she knows it, or return to the twenty-first century and leave her one true love in the past?

When the past and the present collide, the fate of a kingdom is at stake.Alixandra Evans has managed to survive after being transported to twelfth-century France, due to Richard, the Duke of Aquitaine's protection. After she falls in love with him, thoughts of returning to her own time fade, but she must remain vigilant. One small misstep could alter the future. To stop a rebellion, she's forced by King Henry to convince Richard to pay homage to his brother Hal, the heir to the throne. Alix has no choice but to comply and pray that her part in history goes unnoticed. When Richard learns what Alix has done, her betrayal cuts deeper than any wound. He vows to never forgive her. Hal is plotting with Richard's nobles in the hope of claiming Aquitaine for himself. Although he's furious with his father Richard must ask his father for help lest he lose his duchy. Hal's unexpected death changes everything. Richard is next in line to the English crown, but Henry refuses to name him his heir. He hints that he's considering naming his youngest son king instead. His legacy uncertain, Richard makes an alliance which will pit two kings against each other as well as father and son.After Alix is inadvertently thrust back to the twenty-first century, she discovers that her fear has come to pass. Her presence in Richard's life has changed his history for the worse. Alix's heart still belongs to Richard, and always will. She alone knows what should have happened and will risk everything to change it. If she manages to return to the past can she right history and does the man she love still have feelings for her?