This #1 New York Times bestselling author takes medieval romance to new heights as vengeance stirs the forbidden passion of a lord and a lady in danger...and in love. Every eye is on Lady Apryll as she floats through the revelers a wanton angel in a clinging white gown. Not even Lord Devlynn can resist the promise of ecstasy she offers. But Apryll vanishes before the night is overalong with the castle jewels Devlynns finest horses...and his young son. Devlynn is determined to make the temptress pay for her deceit but he soon discovers there is more to Aprylls betrayal than he knows. And though her kisses carry the sting of treason they also arouse a desire he cannot deny.