The Trials of Neilina MacKai by Rue Allyn

Love of King or Love of the best woman he’s ever met? Either way he will betray someone he loves.

King Edward of England believes Simon is a traitor and gives him one last chance to prove his loyalty. Take hostage one of the MacKai Jewels until the powerful Scots Baron MacKai bends to Edward’s will. Following Edward’s orders will destroy any chance he has to court the woman he’s coming to love.
The MacKai clan has earned the wrath of England’s King Edward.
Neilina MacKai was just beginning to like English knight Simon Du Grace. Then he had to go and abduct her. That he did so to protect her family from the wrath of the English King isn’t an excuse for not discussing the problem first. Proximity forces her to recognize her love for him. Loyalty demands she escape.

Can Neilina and Simon find a way to love despite the political maneuvering designed to separate them forever?