Dante doesn't know if Gianelle is innocent or not, but her tenacity, laughter and innocence strike a chord deep inside him. His heart begins to love again and he pursues the stubborn maid with a determination born of desperation. He must convince his lovely faerie-like love that she doesn't have to be afraid anymore. He will never mistreat Gianelle, but before Dante can follow through with his plans, her dead master's brother pleads with the king to have Gianelle returned to her previous home to await a possible trial. Dante marries the accused maid and soon finds that life with Gianelle is every bit as rewarding as all the gold in William's kingdom.

Ms. Quinn pens a good tale of medieval life, but some of her words smack more of regency lords than of William the Conqueror's time. Her point of view is off in places, but her characters are divine and the emotions in this tale of love are tear-jerking at times. Lord of Temptation tempts readers with warriors who have hearts and heroines who won't take "no" for an answer.