She was destined to be a bride...Lady Katherine de Fraisney knows it's only a matter of time before her father sells her in marriage to the highest bidder. Her one solace: he'll never agree to the suit of his enemy Sir Rafe Godsol. But one kiss from the handsome, powerful warrior is enough to tempt her into a scandalous rendezvous. But when Rafe's plans for revenge come to light, Kate vows to fight him to her last breath, though her heart knows it's too late to resist the sensual attack of her enemy...her love.

He was determined to make her his. Kate is the daughter of his sworn foe, but one glimpse of the beautiful young damsel and Rafe decides to kidnap and bind her into a marriage that will avenge the age-old feud. But Rafe never expected the valiant spirit and unclaimed passion hidden beneath Kate's proper demeanor to claim him body and soul. And soon he is prepared to defy any that stand in the way of this union, be it her father, the king...or even the lady herself.