THE GREATEST PASSION. Lady Isobel Hume is an expert swordswoman who knows how to choose her battles. When the king asks her to wed a French nobleman to form a political alliance, she agrees. But that's before the devilishly charming Sir Stephen Carleton captures her heart--and tempts her to betray her betrothed, her king, and her country. IS WORTH THE GREATEST PERIL. Sir Stephen Carleton enjoys his many female admirers--until he dedicates himself to winning the lovely Isobel. So when a threat against the king leads Isobel into mortal danger, Stephen has a chance to prove that he is more than a knight of pleasure... and that love can conquer all.