Baseborn Sir Tristan Carlisle had fought his way to a knighthood. On the threshold of gaining land and power, he would not be distracted from his ultimate goal.

Until, deep in the Bohemian forest, he encountered a woman with unforgettable green eyes. He never expected to see her again--but then the gypsy arrived at court as a lady-in-waiting. Convinced that she was an ambitious impostor, Tristan set out to seduce the truth from Arabella--assuming he could resist the power of her charms....

Three-time RITA nominee Joanne Rock didn’t think to indulge in her love of writing when she went to college. Instead, she opted for a communications degree and a business minor involving far too much accounting. Only after venturing into the real world did she realize it would have been wiser to study what she liked best so she could enjoy her life’s work. Heading back to university for a graduate degree in English literature, Joanne penned her first novel at the same time she wrote her thesis. And while it took the rejection of six completed novels before she sold her first book, she never regretted the career choice based on a labor of love. Today Joanne lives in the Adirondack region of upstate New York with her husband and three sons and she is thrilled to pen stories for Harlequin Blaze, Harlequin Historical and Harlequin Special Releases. Visit her at her websites to enter monthly contests and learn more about her work.