He came to claim her father's castle. He never meant to lose his heart.
"Superb ... You won't be able to put it down." - Rendezvous
The novel that began Tanya Anne Crosby's legacy in historical romance.
Devastated by her father's sudden death, Norman noblewoman Chrestien de Lontaine has only one final duty before retreating to a convent: see her beloved twin sister safely wed. But fate intervenes when King Henry's most feared champion-the Wolf-rides through the gates to claim her father's lands and fortress.
When betrayal erupts within the castle walls, Chrestien is forced to flee. Disguised as a boy, she never expects rescue from the very man sent to subdue her people-or to find her heart awakening to the enemy she was raised to fear.
Weston FitzStephens is bound by oath to his king and hardened by war. He has come to secure the stronghold, not to question his loyalty. Yet as treachery coils through the fortress and danger closes in, Weston discovers the greatest threat lies not in steel or siege-but in the forbidden passion blazing between conqueror and captive.
From the ashes of war and deception, Chrestien and Weston must choose between honor and desire. For some loves are born in defiance-and the one that began it all may still burn strong enough to challenge crown, destiny, and time itself.