The Black Prince of England hungers to capture the lands of France,
and Sir Hyatt Laidley is just the knight for the task. In exchange for
years of faithful service, Hyatt will receive both land--and lady--of De
La Noye in Acquitane.
When Hyatt and his men attack, both lord and castle fall, but the young
and newly widowed Aurelie is not so easily conquered. Impassioned by the
subjugation of her people, Aurelie pledges to forever honor her late
husband. She may be condemned to marry the English bastard, but her
heart will never yield!
But to Aurelie's surprise, Hyatt proves to be everything her former
husband was not. Fearless, wise, and devastatingly handsome, he makes
for a highly gifted lord and protector. And try as she might, she simply
can't feign indifference to her virile husband's passionate embrace.
Yet Aurelie is not alone in her emotional torment. Previously robbed of
his inheritance and title by a deceitful stepmother, Hyatt can't bring
himself to trust his French wife. But as rivals threaten the welfare of
their people, the couple must decide which bond is stronger--allegiance
to one's motherland or ties forged from love.
