The Maltese Star by Deborah Jones - A Zebra Historical Romance in Paperback

Determined to prove himself to his disgraced father's aristocratic family, mercenary Severin Brigante Harnoncourt joins forces with the Duke of Burgundy in securing the great fortress of Mercier, a stronghold vital to the Duke's battle to claim the throne of France for Henry V of England.  But Severin quickly finds a far more difficult challenge in Count de Mercier's beautiful young widow, Alix Ducci Montaldo de Mercier.  For in taking her as his wife, he discovers that he will need all of his skill--and passion--to lay siege to her proud, fiery heart.