This book starts out as the traditional historical romance. It sets up a set of girls (cousins) who are dedicated to each other and swear they will be there for each other no matter what. As they get older one of the girls is a mother who decides that her infant son needs protection. She states this as she passes away and gives the infant to her cousin. This cousin will do anything to protect the baby.

Sir Boden Blackblade is sent to retrieve the child and is unaware that the woman is protecting the infant he seeks. An attraction begins.

What I didn't buy or care for about this book was the paranormal aspect. The young girls swear their promise over a dragon pendant. When Lady Sara and Sir Boden finally connect they also begin to share the same dreams. This just wasn't my style and therefore gave it up. ( )