Two lovers ignite a world of darkness with their wild, breathless passion. Raven-haired Lady Saura of Roget was the loveliest maiden in all Christendom, unrivalled in face and figure. Yet her fortune and her day-to-day existence were controlled by her unscrupulous stepfather. She lived a life of lonely servitude until she was summoned to the castle of Sir William of Miraval, the magnificent knight sworn to live—or perish—by the sword. But that was before his world exploded in agonizing darkness. Bound by their need, they came together in a blaze of passion—Saura, the proud Norman beauty, and William, the golden warrior who laid siege to her heart. Yet blackest danger awaited them just beyond the castle walls, and Saura and her beloved soon found themselves fighting for their lives against a treacherous enemy, even as they surrendered to a love that would consume them in its brilliant flame.

BOUND BY THE KING ... The document, signed and sealed by King Henry himself, commanded Lady Juliana of Lofts to marry Raymond, Count of Avrache. SHATTERED BY THE PAST ... She refused, though it was treason to defy one's king. What man would have her if he knew her secrets? ONE KNIGHT WOULD CRUSADE FOR HIS LADY'S HEART ... Yet Raymond would not be denied. And when he came for her, she'd learn that even the strongest will cannot resist the softest touch.