Six years ago, Diana Winslow entered Castle Bannaster with instructions to rally the women in revolt against the brutal Viscount Bannaster. The mission went terribly wrong and Diana killed Bannaster in self-defense. She fled leaving Bannaster's brother to take the brunt of suspicion that he murdered his brother. That impulsive act led to her banishment from the League of Swordsmen. Diana yearns to return and join the shadowy and secret League as they battle for justice. When the current Viscount Bannaster makes an appearance at the king's request to court her sister, Diana panics. It's possible that he will remember her. In an impulsive act, Diana kidnaps and confines Bannaster in the dungeon.

When Tom, the Viscount of Bannaster, awakens in a cold, dank dungeon, it brings unwanted memories of his youth and the times spent on his knees in prayer for the priesthood. He hated with a vengeance being forced by his family into a profession that did not suit him. Tom did learn patience and when his female jailer arrives, he sets out to charm and gain her sympathy. When her guard is down, Tom grabs her. He expects an easy victory and does not anticipate her overpowering him.

The combatants learn from their mistakes. The battle between them becomes more desperate as Diana sees no solution to her dilemma. Tom refuses defeat and wages another war upon her nerves. He wants to know her secrets and sets forth a battle of seduction on the beautiful warrior.

Ms. Callen continues her League of Swordsmen series with a tale of a remarkable woman who chooses her own path regardless of the consequences. Taking the villain from her previous story and presenting his motivation and redemption makes a dazzling good read.