title: Surrender to the Earl (Brides of Redemption)
author:  Gayle Callen 
description: Callen has outdone herself. (Romantic Times BOOKclub on SURRENDER TO THE EARL, 4 1/2 stars)<br /><br />...a charming Victorian romance...The lively banter and mild suspense are certain to entertain aficionados of historica romance. (Publishers Weekly, praise for RETURN OF THE VISCOUNT)<br /><br />A bad boy hero who is so, so good and a heroine who risks it all for sinful delights. But there is a tender vulnerability to these characters... This will be an enchangint addition to your keeper shelf. (Romantic Times)<br /><br />Gayle Callen is wonderful! (Cathy Maxwell)<br /><br />This is Callens forte: entangle readers in a tale thats delightfully sexy, fast paced and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end. (Romantic Times)
zlib_text: A KNIGHT'S VOW
  
  GAYLE CALLEN
  
  Chapter 1
  
  England September, 1486
  
  The dowry rested uneasily on James Markham's conscience as he rode through the
  forest towards home. Though hidden away in his saddle pack, the money could
  get him killed—not that it would matter to his former betrothed.
  
  At the crack of a branch, he whirled in the saddle, expecting to see his
  soldiers. But the path was empty, dwindling away into darkness as the day
  crept towards its end. The senses he had honed in battle awoke, though they
  had lain dormant through his long debauchery at court. He eyed the trees above
  him, searching for any unnatural movement. His ears picked up every rustle of
  leaves. Something wasn't right.
  
  Suddenly, a man dropped from the trees above, crashing into James and sending
  them both tumbling from the rearing horse. James rolled onto his back, digging
  in with his heels, pinning the man beneath him. Before he could reach for his
  dagger, a sword appeared at his neck. He went still, and looked u