Baseborn Sir Tristan Carlisle had fought his way to a knighthood. On the threshold of gaining land and power, he would not be distracted from his ultimate goal.

Until, deep in the Bohemian forest, he encountered a woman with unforgettable green eyes. He never expected to see her again but then the gypsy arrived at court as a lady-in-waiting. Convinced that she was an ambitious impostor, Tristan set out to seduce the truth from Arabella assuming he could resist the power of her charms.