Jeannie started writing her first romance while working as a high school science teacher in South Central Los Angeles. When her best friend introduced her to romance novels in middle school the stage was set. Jeannie Lin grew up fascinated with stories of Western epic fantasy and Eastern martial arts adventures. Much more outmatched than when they had crossed swords. When he wasn’t looking she pressed her fingers over her lips, which were still swollen from that first kiss.

It was fortunate they were parting when they reached town. Ai Li had thought of nothing else since her escape-until this blue-eyed barbarian had appeared. He collected his sword while a slow grin spread over his face, and her cheeks burned hot as she forced her gaze on the road ahead. You said the next town was hours from here?’ ‘Now that our bargain is settled,’ she began hoarsely, ‘we should be going. In a daze, she bent to pick up her fallen swords. Even that tiny, innocent touch filled her with renewed longing. His grip tightened briefly before he let her go. Ai Li stumbled as she tried to step away and he caught her, a knowing smile playing over his mouth. Though he no longer touched her, it was as if the kiss hadn’t ended. ‘Swords, warrior princesses, and a barbarian to love! Is a fresh new voice in historical romance, World: Tang China, where a warrior princess must fightįor her family and her country with only a barbarian Impossible love-and she sets it in a fascinating new Tells a classic tale of courage, adventure, and

Love story is strong, and the historical backdrop isįascinating. ‘If Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon merged withĪ Knight’s Tale, you’d have the power and romance ‘Exciting debut … especially vibrant writing …’ Praise for new author Jeannie Lin’s first Mills & Boon ® Historical: This is Jeannie Lin’s debut novel, but look forĪn eBook which links into BUTTERFLY SWORDS and is available now

Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin