The Derbfine Series by Ashley York

A mistaken identity. A gruesome murder. Was it defense? Or Regicide? Brighit is a trained warrior who hates the trappings and demands of womanhood… Selfish dreams need to be set aside for the good of the clan, but revealing the murderer can only cause more turmoil... moreA mistaken identity. A gruesome murder. Was it defense? Or Regicide? Brighit is a trained warrior who hates the trappings and demands of womanhood… Selfish dreams need to be set aside for the good of the clan, but revealing the murderer can only cause more turmoil. With no one to turn to, can Brighit find escape in the arms of her new husband or will he require she reveal her inner most secrets? Darragh is expected to follow his father into kingship with little desire for the coveted title… But his willful wife is another matter, he has great desire for her. Despite her denial, he sees her womanly virtues, as well as her hidden passion, and it sets him aflame to know her both body and soul. Will she resist his overwhelming need to possess all of her? less