Elizabethan Lover

THE KISS

The day Rodney Hawkhurst rode into her father's grand estate, Lizbeth was but a wild young girl of eighteen, red hair unkempt, dirt on her apron, and an archer's bow in her hand.

Then Rodney rudely took her in his arms and kissed her lips, and everything changed. No longer did she dread the idea of being a woman and a fine lady. Suddenly she forgot her girlhood rebellion and longed only for one thing -- Rodney Hawkhurst.

But Rodney had not come to see Sir Gillingham about Lizbeth. He had come to borrow money for a daring sea voyage, and to ask for the hand of Phillida, Lizbeth's elegant sister. Lizbeth tried to forget about Rodney Hawkhurst -- until she discovered Phillida's dread secret. Then everything changed...