Books like My Gallant Enemy by Rexanne Becnel

Castle Orrick’s mighty gates swing open to reveal an arrogant knight riding into the royal home of Lady Lilliane, the eldest daughter of Lord Barton. He is Corbett of Colchester, long betrothed to Lilliane since childhood, and a member of a house now turned bitter enemies. Lilliane swears by a holy rood that she will never lie in Colchester’s bed, yet the iron-willed warrior, whose gray eyes spark with silver fire, grips her with teasing hands that set her silken flesh aflame. A royal intrigue must underlie Corbett’s sudden desire for marriage, and all England may hold its breath as Lilliane either resists or surrenders. This choice threatens her honor, her heart, and the fate of her realm. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, honor, and the struggle between duty and desire amid a backdrop of medieval feuds and political intrigue.

First publish date: 1990