Sparhawk's Lady

the long version

Only such a man could help the Countess Caroline MoncrCaief in her hour of need. And in Jeremiah Sparhawk she recognized her champion. A hero who would storm the very gates of Hell at her asking. — Caroline Moncrief was Jeremiah's own true destiny. No matter that she belonged to another. He knew from the very first that their fates were entwined, and that he would grant her deepest desire, though it would tear his heart asunder