Hot Knights Series by Tara O'Dell, Mary Gillgannon

When Norman knight Jobert de Brevrienne claims Oxbury in the name of William the Conqueror, he discovers that one of the Saxon defenders is the daughter of the eorle who ruled the settlement. Realizing he needs her skills as a chatelaine and her rapport with the villagers so Oxbury will continue to prosper, Jobert makes peace with Edeva. But as they work together to restore order and prepare for winter, he worries the blond “hellcat” will betray him to the rebels as soon as his back is turned... moreWhen Norman knight Jobert de Brevrienne claims Oxbury in the name of William the Conqueror, he discovers that one of the Saxon defenders is the daughter of the eorle who ruled the settlement. Realizing he needs her skills as a chatelaine and her rapport with the villagers so Oxbury will continue to prosper, Jobert makes peace with Edeva. But as they work together to restore order and prepare for winter, he worries the blond “hellcat” will betray him to the rebels as soon as his back is turned. Even more troubling is the realization he’s falling in love with her. Edeva vows to kill the Norman monster who has overrun her family’s lands and stolen her heritage. But when he shows himself to be reasonable and just, her animosity begins to ease. She finds herself torn between aiding her brothers, who seek vengeance against the usurper, and her longing for the handsome knight, who has conquered her heart even as he takes control of her homeland. (This book was previously published as The Saxon's Daughter under the pseudonym Tara O'Dell.) less

Norman Jobert de Brevriene was Edeva's sworn enemy. The handsome conqueror had claimed her family's manor, cast her into the dungeon, then swept her into his bed. Blinded by rage, she vowed to kill him, but the passions he aroused left her prisoner in his arms, betrayed by the body she had honed to warrior strength. She thought she could betray him as a spy—until she surrendered her heart.

Leopard's Lady begins with a carefree moment snatched from the strife of thirteenth-century England. As Astra de Mortain frolics in a woodland pool outside the nunnery at Stafford, she in unaware of the stranger who is watching her. He is Richard Reivers, a celebrated knight in the service of King Henry III. It is he who will save Astra's honor and her life . . . and become her passionate destiny.

As convent-bred beauty Astra de Mortain she frolics in a woodland pool outside the nunnery at Stafford, she is unaware of the stranger who watches her. It is Richard Reivers, a celebrated knight in the service of King Henry III. As Richard and Astra explore the bawdy, vibrant world of 12th century London they forge a passionate bond... moreAs convent-bred beauty Astra de Mortain she frolics in a woodland pool outside the nunnery at Stafford, she is unaware of the stranger who watches her. It is Richard Reivers, a celebrated knight in the service of King Henry III. As Richard and Astra explore the bawdy, vibrant world of 12th century London they forge a passionate bond. But will Astra’s gentle spirit be enough to heal Richard’s wounded heart and make him whole? Or will the web of treachery and lies that surrounds them destroy them both?Another version of this book was published under the title Leopard's Lady. less