Dark Seduction

Dark Seduction
Brenda Joyce

He has sworn to protect the innocent through the ages… Malcolm is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary – and dangerous – powers. When his lack of control results in a woman’s death he’s determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him bookseller Claire.Yet nothing can prepare safety-conscious Claire for powerful medieval warrior Malcolm sweeping her back into his time. In this treacherous world Claire needs Malcolm to survive, but she must somehow keep him at arm’s length.For Malcolm’s soul is at stake – and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal…

Advance praise for

DARK SEDUCTION

“Brenda Joyce mesmerises…[The] Masters of Time® [series] is intense, compelling and wickedly erotic!”

—New York Times bestselling author Virginia Henley

“Brenda Joyce has consistently written high-quality romance. Now she’s adding a chilling touch of the paranormal. It’s a ‘keeper’ – I loved it.”

—New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham

“In the mood for timeless danger and passionate adventure? Dark Seduction is sensual paranormal romance by a master! Brenda Joyce delivers a book you won’t want to put down.”

—New York Times bestselling author Christina Skye

Dark Seduction

By

Brenda Joyce

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Also by Brenda Joyce

The de Warenne Dynasty

A LADY AT LAST

THE STOLEN BRIDE

THE MASQUERADE

A DANGEROUS LOVE

The Deadly Series

DEADLY KISSES

DEADLY ILLUSIONS

For my son, the genius who brainstormed the original concept with me – without the “hot” parts, of course!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This book would not have been possible without many different layers of support and faith. I would like to thank my agents, Aaron Priest and Lucy Childs, who suspended their own uncertain feelings toward the paranormal genre and got solidly behind the original concept for The Masters of Time®, allowing me to “sell” the concept. I must also thank my editor, Miranda Stecyk, for her lavish support. Although uncertain of some paranormal elements, she was open-minded enough to let me “go for it” and became a great cheerleader for the work in progress, encouraging me as a writer, while sharing her enthusiasm in-house, and for both I am indebted. And of course, my assistant and proofreader, Laurel, once again offered priceless support, enthusiasm and encouragement. Thank you all!

Table of Contents

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Dedication (#ud20223c8-b589-54f4-b832-b68c4ec82fae)

Prologue (#u2d6b65c5-c0c4-5720-973e-8050648d62ad)

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