Torn between duty and love, can a knight and a woman warrior forget they are enemies and let love into their hearts?

As one of Empress Matildas most trusted knights, Lord Richard Grancourt helps plan his monarchs escape when Oxford Castle is held under siege by King Stephen’s army. When a woman in Stephen’s forces discovers their plan, Richard is tasked with remaining behind and keeping her silent.

Lady Annora de Maris will do anything to save her son, who has been King Stephens hostage since his men killed her husband and took her home. Though she’s forced to raise her sword against King Stephens enemies, her loyalties are secretly with the Empress she’s compelled to fight against.

Richard takes Annora captive, but his tactics challenge his beliefs about honor and justice, and his feelings for Annora conflict with his duty.

As the mayhem of war pulls Richard and Annora apart, can love overcome the barriers that separate them?