Rose Trilogy Series by Claire Delacroix

Armand d'Avigny would always associate Alexandria de Fontaine with the smell of roses. Indeed, the knight had carried the memory of the beautiful healer with him to the Crusades. Now, as he looked upon that same sweet face once more, he vowed that never again would she be taken from his side. Alex's heart soared when she recognized the green-eyed gaze of her would-be rescuer. Yet even as they sped to safety, she knew that she could not accept the promise of Armand's love... moreArmand d'Avigny would always associate Alexandria de Fontaine with the smell of roses. Indeed, the knight had carried the memory of the beautiful healer with him to the Crusades. Now, as he looked upon that same sweet face once more, he vowed that never again would she be taken from his side. Alex's heart soared when she recognized the green-eyed gaze of her would-be rescuer. Yet even as they sped to safety, she knew that she could not accept the promise of Armand's love. For to do so would expose him to the danger of her enemy. And as long as Pierre de Villiers remained alive, Alexandria de Fontaine would never be free. less

A PASSION RULED BY FATE Out of the mists of deep dreaming stepped Hughes de Pontesse, a bold and brawny knight. Yet, by the arcane power burning in her breast, Sophie Mauclerc knew this warrior was more than fantasy come alive. He was her destiny. With her captivating violet gaze, and talk of predestined love, Sophie was truly a bewitching creature. And Hughes suspected the woman was half-mad. But what a fine and passionate madness indeed!

What could a nobleman want with a woman of her station? A cloth merchant's daughter, Adela lived a life of responsibility. Little color was there to the fabric of her dreams until the day an impudent knight with mischief in his eyes began to untangle the threads of her resistance. A man of principle, Roarke d'Aalgen had bargained to retain his family honor. But he had not counted on the lovely Adela, a woman who scoffed at his seduction and fired his desire to the boiling point!