The Maid, the Monk and the Man of the Sea: The Templar's Heart: Volume I

What would a Benedictine Monk, a witch, the Knights Templar, a Sultan, a farm boy and a Greek Pirate have in common?

A beautiful young woman named Rachael.

Set in the 12th Century, a time when knights took vows of poverty, obedience and chastity to secure the Holy Land from the spread of Islam: The Templar's Heart, is the story of a seasoned knight, Thomas, and the young woman he saves from the fate of her mother, who was persecuted for witchcraft. The witch left Thomas a letter he believes to be a prophecy. Acting according to the fate this letter dictates, Thomas falls in love with Rachael, who is also persued by her her betrothed, Gregory.

In his misguided search for Rachael, Gregory gets kidnapped by a charismatic Greek Pirate and his hedonistic crew.

Disobeying the dictates of his Order, Thomas takes Rachael along with his army to Jerusalem. They face the Sultan Saladin at the battle of Hattin. The battle is lost and Rachael is captured. In an amazing twist of events, Rachael must be rescued by her long searching Gregory. But can he overcome his hurt, his anger and his Captain's influence to save his lost love?

The Templar's Heart is the first in my Crusaders series. It is an action and adventure novel, embedded in a strong love story that moves the reader from the fuedal English countryside through Europe and into the throes of battle outside Jerusalem. I hope you enjoy reading it, and know there is much more to come. Thank You.