With those harsh words, the hated Sasanach earl decided Bríghid's fate. Her body and her virginity were to be offered up to a stranger in exchange for her brother's life. Possessing nothing but her innocence and her fierce Irish pride, she had no choice but to comply.

But the handsome man she faced in the darkened bedchamber was not at all the monster she expected. His green eyes seemed to see inside her. His tender touch calmed her fears while he swore he would protect her by only pretending to claim her. And as the long hours of the night passed by, as her senses ignited at the heat of their naked flesh, she made a startling discovery: Sometimes the line between hate and love can be dangerously thin.

Romantic Times Book club — 4 stars !!

“Ms. Clare writes a sizzling captive-captor romance reminiscent of classic Johanna Lindsay, a story steeped in sensual fantasy, strong characters and intense emotions. She carefully treads the line between romance and erotic romance, fulfilling readers' desires for a more sensual read without going beyond the boundaries.” — Kathe Robin

“Ms. Clare has gifted us with yet another story so beautiful, so compelling, so heart-rending, sometimes I forgot to breath. I laughed, wept, cheered and celebrated. Carnal Gift is a balm for the soul, a triumph of the heart. Begin your journey with Sweet Release , the first in this spellbinding trilogy, then read Carnal Gift . And then look forward, as I am, to the final chapter by this master storyteller. In one word: perfection!” — Suzanne Tucker, Old Book Barn Gazette