For five turbulent years, Ariane of Claredon has dutifully prepared herself for marriage to King Henry's most trusted vassal, the feared Norman knight Ranulf de Vernay. But cruel circumstance has branded Ariane's father a traitor to the crown. And Ranulf is returning to Claredon, not as bridegroom ...but as conqueror.

Marcus Pierce inherits guardianship of Arabella Loring and her two younger sisters - and immediately declares his intentions to marry them off. But the enchantingly defiant Arabella sparks frustration - and something deeply erotic - in the handsome aristocrat.

The Duke of Arden is whispered to be the most magnificent lover in all of London. He is exactly who innocent Roslyn needs to teach her all about passion. Roslyn has been in love with her neighbour since she was a girl and she's determined to marry him. But while the Duke is happy to tutor her in the art of love, will he also let her go?

Highland ladykiller Niall McLaren is outraged when clan honor forces him to marry spinster heiress Sabrina Duncan, who agrees to the match to protect her people but fears trusting her heart to her roguish husband.

Spirited beauty Lilian Loring believes that love is too risky a venture and marriage is best avoided entirely - even when suitors come as deliciously packaged as Heath Griffin. And, for Heath, victory in their game of passion means nothing less than winning Lily's elusive heart.