Defy Not the Heart(Shefford's Knights Series, Book 1)

Reina is a fierce and determined young woman who refuses to accept the fate forced upon her. When she is taken captive by the imposing knight, Ranulf, she sees an opportunity to turn her unfortunate situation into something she can control. She offers herself to Ranulf, fully intending to coax him into marrying her and making her a lady of noble birth.The attraction between them is immediate and intense, but Ranulf is not interested in a marriage of convenience. He wants Reina to come to him willingly, to be his partner and equal. Their journey towards love is a treacherous one, filled with danger and betrayal. They must navigate the treacherous political landscape of medieval England while also dealing with their own emotional turmoil.Eventually, Reina realizes that she is in love with Ranulf and is willing to do whatever it takes to be with him. The two of them finally come together in a fiery, passionate union that will leave readers breathless. Defy Not the Heart is a heart-stopping historical romance that will make readers believe in destiny and true love.