Shields of Pride — Elizabeth Chadwick

Their love defied the treachery surrounding them....

1173. King Henry's efforts to crush his rebellious sons ignite bloody border skirmishes throughout the land. Yet it is a time of triumph for mercenary Joscelin de Gael, the bastard son of the king's most trusted ally. Although de Gael finds victory on the battlefield, he suffers sweet defeat in his heart by the lovely Linnet de Montsorrel.

Once at the mercy of a violent and cruel husband, now Linnet is about to savor the heady feeling of passion at the hands of her new "protector," Joscelin de Gael. But their love will find its greatest challenge as the torments of jealousy, suspicion, pride -- and an enemy from beyond the grave -- threaten all they hold dear....