The Warrior's Maiden by Denise Domning originally published as My Lady's Temptation by Denise Hampton by Avon in 2002
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A KNIGHT'S DUTY...When dashing Josce FitzBaldwin gallops into Knabwell in search of revenge, he never expects to find... "a bride The beauty and grace of Elianne du Hommet -- the penniless daughter of the local sheriff -- entices Josce as no woman's charms have ever done ... and renders weak a warrior renowned for his strength. But how can he submit to his desire when the maid he passionately craves is the daughter of the man he is sworn to destroy?..".IS A LADY'S PLEASUREWith no dowry, Elianne is resigned to a life alone -- yet this compelling stranger is tempting her to dream once again. A woman of pride and sensuality, she knows the fire that burns within her sears Josce as well, hut he is chained to a secret duty. Yet Elianne is determined to break down the harriers that prevent their love, no matter the danger. Because, though her name has made them enemies, she knows in the depths of her yearning soul their hearts are meant to be one.
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