Will he surrender his kingdom for a kiss?They call him Conn of the Hundred Battles, the warrior-king who forged a nation from a land of isolated clans. As High King of Ireland, he rides with the legendary Fianna, his elite band of warriors. But a threat to the throne looms from a mysterious enemy who has vanquished several of Conn's bravest warriors. Conn rides out alone to face a seemingly invincible foe, never dreaming he will find a grief-maddened hellcat with emerald eyes and hair like liquid flame...Wielding a sword called Vengeance, Gelina Ó Monaghan has sworn to defeat the man she holds responsible for her family's ruin. She never dreams she will be captured by him--and lose her heart in the bargain. Their forbidden passion will spark a private war fought with swords and kisses, promises and betrayal...until they discover the sweetest surrender of all in each other's arms.Book 2 in the "Brides of Legend" Series, which includes:Shadows and LaceLady of ConquestNew York Times bestselling author of Heather and Velvet, Nobody's Darling, Shadows and Lace, Lady of Conquest, Once an Angel, Thief of Hearts, Fairest of Them All, and Touch of Enchantment"Finely drawn characters bring to life a thrilling legend!"--Romantic Times"Medeiros is an extraordinary storyteller. Lady of Conquest is splendid!"--Bell, Book & Candle"A superb story that will capture your imagination and make your heart sigh with bliss. The kind of book you want to read over and over again!"--Historical Romance Club "Nobody writes humor with more heart or passion with more pleasure."--Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author