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“Matilda's Song PRINT” by JoAnn Smith Ainsworth

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ISBN: 978-1-60504-323-4
Length: 232 Pages
Price: $13.00
Publication Date: July 07, 2009
Cover art by Anne Cain

Duty requires sacrifice…but the heart will not be denied.

At the time, pretending marriage to her middle-aged widower cousin seemed like the best way to escape a politically motivated betrothal to a brutal knight. Now, her journey toward a new life has landed her in hot water—she’s been waylaid by a local Norman baron who’s mistaken her for a real bride. And he demands First Night rights.

Hot water turns to steam in a scalding night of passion…passion she has never known. And now must live without.

Lord Geoffrey is entranced at first sight of the Anglo-Saxon beauty, and finds that one night in her arms is not nearly enough. But all he can offer the low-born Matilda is a life in the shadows—as his mistress.

Her head warring with her heart, Matilda resigns herself to her duty in a masquerade of a marriage. It’s a choice that could cost her life.

For the knight who first sought her hand is back with murder on his mind. Now it’s Geoff who’s faced with the ultimate choice: which is more precious…his estates or the love of the one woman who can heal his soul?

Warning, this title contains the following: a Norman baron who teaches an Anglo-Saxon beauty the medieval mambo in the bedroom. Men fight to the death for this lady’s honor.

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  1. MATILDA’S SONG is a story of love, loyalty and betrayal. JoAnn Smith Ainsworth has written a very realistic story of life back in the days after the Normans defeated the Saxons in medieval England. One thing I really liked about this story is the fact it isn’t about lords and ladies, instead it tells a tale of a common born woman living in a village and just how much control she doesn’t have over her own life. Even so, Matilda makes friends with other villagers, does her best to keep William happy and still manages to find some joy each and every day. The attraction between Matilda and Geoff is strong, but still Matilda knows she cannot give in to it and constantly fights it. If you enjoy a good medieval tale, don’t miss this one.

    — Chere Gruver, ParaNormal Romance

  2. 4 Stars

    The story has moments of humor, joy, pain and danger; an excellent
    combination. Matilda’s Song is a book I would gladly read again.

    — Lettetia Elsasser, Affaire de Coeur