Graistan Series
ISBN 0-595-08876-7, iUniverse Books
ISBN 0-451-40507-2, Topaz Books, 1994
The iUniverse version is re-edited, my chance to catch copy editor and, ahem, author errors. It comes in the larger, trade paperback size. Summer's Storm is brother number two, Temric, or rather Richard. I'm not certain how Temric actually evolved into Temric, but he never had any question about who he was--the illegitimate son of Henry of Graistan. Although he's the oldest son, his left-side-of-the blanket birth denies him any opportunity to inherit his father's lands.
Here's a blurb and the original cover art:
In a world where folk are either common or noble, Temric FitzHenry, bastard of Graistan, is neither and both. When he finally meets his equal, Philippa of Lindhurst, also a bastard raised to noble expectations, it's too late; Philippa is already married. Then, Temric discovers the abuse she endures at her husband's hands and his heart demands he make her his own. Philippa cherishes each day with her kidnapper, loving this kind and caring man who promises she will never again know pain. But, she also knows her husband will find her and, when he does, they'll both die. To make Temric hers, Philippa must find the courage to defy death and escape a heritage that makes their love the deepest of sins.
Deeply romantic...a wonderfully talented writer
--Rexanne Becnel