A Gripping Medieval Adventure of Secrets, Betrayal, and Survival

England 1393, Mal, a fugitive and former child soldier, is haunted by his past and desperate to escape it. Injured and on the run after surviving a deadly ambush, he seeks refuge at a coastal convent. But his plans to heal quietly and flee are upended when he crosses paths with Anne, a spirited pastry chef whose kindness and fire ignite a yearning he can’t suppress.

Anne Cook dreams of freedom. Surrounded by suitors, her heart is torn between duty and desire—until a cruel knight stakes his claim on her. Forced into an unwanted engagement, Anne pleads with the local baron for protection, only to find herself abandoned to her fate. But when Sir Ingram’s threats escalate to violence, Anne’s unlikely saviour is none other than Mal, the mysterious and brooding warehouse worker.

Bestselling Tropes You’ll Love:

✔️ Grumpy vs. Sunshine – A hardened runaway soldier meets an idealistic young woman determined to do what’s right.

✔️ Found Family – A close-knit community bound by duty and loyalty, offering Mal the belonging he never knew he needed.

✔️ The Spirited Heroine - Anne’s determination to take control of her life defies the constraints of her world..

✔️ The Protector Hero - Mal risks his life to shield Anne from a dangerous foe.

For fans of Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth and Elizabeth Chadwick’s historical adventures, Sanctuary is a heart-pounding tale of survival, love, and defiance in the face of tyranny