The de Lacis Series by Deborah Simmons

Piers Montmorency 'Twas whispered that the mysterious Red Knight was more than mortal. Perhaps he'd even struck a devil's bargain to assure his warrior prowess. Yet Aisley sensed that Pier's shadows veiled a deeper secret. Aisley de Laci Like a whirlwind, Aisley descended on Dunmurrow castle to claim the Red Knight as her husband. And Piers knew his world was forever changed. But could a creature so full of joy and sunlight ever accept a life of passions draped in darkness?

Wed for his revenge! Long believed dead, Nicholas de Laci has at last returned to England. He craves vengeance, but he is too late—his nemesis is slain. To claim his lands, Nicholas must wed his enemy's niece, Gillian Hexham... moreWed for his revenge! Long believed dead, Nicholas de Laci has at last returned to England. He craves vengeance, but he is too late—his nemesis is slain. To claim his lands, Nicholas must wed his enemy's niece, Gillian Hexham. Nicholas is determined to exact payment from his bride, but though he speaks words of revenge, the nights they share are filled with passion… Could Gillian be the one woman to heal his soul, by satisfying his cravings in a way he never imagined? A thrilling Medieval story by Deborah Simmons, originally published in 1996 less