The Bastard

The three young children of Adelard de Blays-two sons and a daughter-are separated when their father commits treason against the King of England. Follow each of their stories in The King's Cousins, a new trilogy by Alexa Aston. Read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!1342 A. D. - Spirited away when his father, Adelard de Blays, commits treason, bastard Quill Cardon longs to reclaim his family name when he reaches manhood and reunite with his half-siblings, Landon and Katelyn. Winning the king's tournament at Smithfield and saving the life of Prince Edward leads to Quill being awarded an earldom and an estate of his own-but what he most desires is Lady Tristanna Willoughby, a woman he can never have. Tristanna has served for years as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Philippa and has waited for the return of her betrothed, Jarrett Marsden, from the war in France. Tristanna dislikes Jarrett, who chases anything in a skirt, and longs to wed Sir Quill Cardon, an honorable knight who has captured her heart. When circumstances change, Quill and Tristanna have a chance at happiness-until a man seeking revenge threatens to tear them apart. Each book in The King's Cousins Trilogy is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1: The PawnBook #2: The HeirBook #3: The BastardFor those who enjoy romance on the high seas, you might enjoy the standalone prequel to The King's Cousins Trilogy. GOD OF THE SEAS is part of the Pirates of Britannia World and features Godwin de Blays and Melisent Winchester, great-grandparents to Quill, Landon, and Katelyn.