So I couldn't do this list with out also adding The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. As I stated in the previous post, this was one of two books that Kristi suggested.
The story is set in the year 1066 in England during the transition from a Saxon England to a Norman England. The fierce warrior Wulfgar is in charge of an army to claim the land and residents of Darkenwald in the name of William, the Conqueror. But the conniving Ragnor gets there first, killing the Lord of Darkenwald, and he wishes to posses his beautiful daughter Aislinn. Fortunately for Aislinn, Wulfgar takes possession of Darkenwald and becomes their new Lord. Refusing to bow, she becomes Wulfgar's slave and mistress. Through out the story Aislinn and Wulfgar struggle with their feelings for each other but you see their love blossom.
Also I loved the the plot twist of Wulfgar's vengeful and evil sister, Gwyneth. Her presence in the story makes for an interesting plot and drama.
I have to say when I first read this story and The Flame and the Flower I actually preferred the other one more. Only because the speech is written how we would perceive 1066 English would be spoken. So as a 16 year old it was a little hard to follow. As I've gotten older though, this has become another one of the books that I pick up on a frequent basis and re-read over and over again.
If you are interested in reading historical romance, you can not go wrong with Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.
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