A PROMISE TO KEEP "After the war, I shall return. Let's get married then." Collin, a member of an aristocratic family, and Rose, an innkeeper's daughter, promise to marry each other despite the differences in their social status. However, in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in a combat zone, Collin receives a letter from Rose one-sidedly breaking off the engagement. Collin returns home unconvinced, but when he goes searching for Rose, he hears that she has gone missing. When he finally locates Rose, he finds her working as a housekeeper for an elderly noblewoman at her manor. But Rose acts as if Collin is a total stranger when he expresses his unwavering love toward her.

from fictiondb: All women just naturally loved him -- at least until now, Kiernan FitzAllen noted, bemused. Mistress Glenys Seymour seemed immune to his roguish charms. Granted, he had kidnapped her, which could be somewhat off-putting. But ensorcellment had to be afoot for such a master thief to be so completely enchanted by this very practical maiden fair! Were she truly able to cast a spell, Glenys Seymour would whisk away any trace of the confusing yet compelling passion she felt for Kiernan FitzAllen. The man was an outlaw, an adventurer, a roue -- and yet the fabled Chosen One who would help her gain her secret heart's desire!

Sir Senet has come to steal Lady Katharine's castle away from her. But the only way for him to get it is to marry her. Lady Katherine flatly refuses him and does everything in her power to defy him. But, in time, she feels her emotions begin to change as his sharp eyes and strong, battle-tested body begin to win her over!

From Susan Spencer Paul's website: Hugh Caldwell is a trouble-making rogue running from a past he refuses to face. Rosaleen Sarant is a lady in distress running from a future she won't accept. He's rude and stubborn; she's demanding and obstinate. A perfect match. When they find themselves thrown together in an ancient, decaying castle, sparks begin to fly.