Irish Eyes, Series by Donna Fletcher

The Beauty and the Barbarian. Ireland in the Middle Ages—a land of both heavenly landscapes and hellish warfare. It is in this world that Lord Eric of Shanekill is both feared and revered. His unstoppable rage on the battlefield has made him known as the "Irish Devil. " Little did he know that his greatest battle would be fought in his heart. .. Faith, daughter of Lord Terra, is a healer who lives on the edge of society... moreThe Beauty and the Barbarian. Ireland in the Middle Ages—a land of both heavenly landscapes and hellish warfare. It is in this world that Lord Eric of Shanekill is both feared and revered. His unstoppable rage on the battlefield has made him known as the "Irish Devil. " Little did he know that his greatest battle would be fought in his heart. .. Faith, daughter of Lord Terra, is a healer who lives on the edge of society. Shamed by a cruel act of injustice, cast out by her father, she is the last one anyone would choose for a wife . .. But when the "Irish Devil" is given his choice of Lord Terra's daughters, he demands Faith's hand in marriage. Against all obstacles, they struggle to overcome the pain of their pasts and realize the passion which both have desired—and denied—for so long. .. less

Hope is a privileged ancestor of the high king, but she's impetuous and adventurous to a fault. Rather than settle for an arranged marriage, she strikes out on her own, disguised as a young boy, desperate to experience life and love --- no matter the risk . .. It falls to Colin of Shanekill to find Hope. He can best any man in battle and charm any woman in bed --- but he has never known true love... moreHope is a privileged ancestor of the high king, but she's impetuous and adventurous to a fault. Rather than settle for an arranged marriage, she strikes out on her own, disguised as a young boy, desperate to experience life and love --- no matter the risk . .. It falls to Colin of Shanekill to find Hope. He can best any man in battle and charm any woman in bed --- but he has never known true love. During his search he takes a young boy under his protection, never realizing that the woman for whom he searches walks beside him. As they travel, Hope comes to love Colin as no woman has. Desire tests her resolve and her deception becomes more difficult to maintain. Now, as she approaches her destination, she faces a choice: reveal her true self to Colin, or deny her passion --- and risk losing her only chance at love . .. less