The Damsel: 2 (Bride Quest)

Once upon a time the legendary knight Burke Fitzgavin galloped into Kiltorren Castle and fell in love with Alys the lords orphaned niece. But her uncle was determined that Burke marry one of his homely daughters instead. Through tricks and lies Burke was sent away believing that Alys wanted nothing of his heart.Pledged to a Bride Quest Burke has vowed not to return home until he finds his long-lost love. He returns to Kiltorren to discover that the fiery young innocent has become a woman a servant on her uncles estate. Paying penance for Burkes long-ago embrace she wants nothing to do with him. Burke knows he must earn her trust again.Even as he slowly rekindles her desire Alys family attempts to thwart their romance--determined that Alys should not marry before her cousins do. But Burke is a warrior and this battle to win the hand and the heart of his one true love will be his greatest challenge ever...