The Briar Rose

She's a healer, but a broken church and a broken heart are beyond her skill

With the dissolution of the monastery that has been the center of her life imminent, Kate Cressy can't help but resent Matthew Hartwell, the man sent to her father's house to value every item of furniture, and his particular attention to her. Without the abbey, she will soon be homeless, and a visit from King Henry VIII himself makes her divided loyalty even more painful. Her one comfort is that among the courtiers will be her secret suitor, Amyas. 

When Matthew Hartwell bravely saves the King's life, Kate is called up for her knowledge of healing to aid him. She prefers the sunny charm of Amyas to the dark serious nature of the man who fate keeps putting in her path, but her life is destined to change whatever her choice…  

A sweet and clean Tudor romance with fascinating historical depth, this story of everyday life in tumultuous religious times will delight fans of Georgette Heyer and Philippa Gregory.