My Valiant Knight — Hannah Howell

Able to ride, wield a sword, and throw a dagger as well as any man, Ainslee of Kengarvey is more warrior than maid. Yet even her awesome skill as a horsewoman cannot help her outrace the knight who hotly pursues her.

An Anglo-Norman who has won favor with the King, Sir Gabel de Amalville must prove his fealty by crushing the rebellious MacNairn clan. Seizing the youngest daughter of Duggan MacNairn gives him a necessary advantage. He spirits her to his isolated castle keep -- only to be passionately drawn to the sensual, flame-haired beauty. Now, as war sets the Highlands aflame, Gabel vows to follow no sovereign -- but his own wildly yearning heart...