The Fitzroys Series by Sharon Lanergan

Nicholas Fitzroy has problems. The castle treasury is bare. His brothers are acting as brigands and attacking travelers on the road for coins. His family's sworn enemy has abducted the woman he was to marry, and his nephew has disappeared. But his biggest problem is Marion Montrose - his nephew's betrothed. With his nephew missing and his estate in serious need of her coin - Nicholas can think of only one solution to the problem of Marion Montrose. Marry her himself.

When Brian Fitzroy is unable to save the woman he loved from her murderous husband, he is imprisoned with no hope of rescue since his family believes him dead. Years pass until the day a beautiful woman enters his cell. Constance Portnoy, the treasured and protected ward of the Fitzroys, is seduced by Loutrant, the man who imprisoned Brian. Realizing too late, she becomes his latest prisoner. Even as she falls for Brian, he determines she will escape the torment he endures... moreWhen Brian Fitzroy is unable to save the woman he loved from her murderous husband, he is imprisoned with no hope of rescue since his family believes him dead. Years pass until the day a beautiful woman enters his cell. Constance Portnoy, the treasured and protected ward of the Fitzroys, is seduced by Loutrant, the man who imprisoned Brian. Realizing too late, she becomes his latest prisoner. Even as she falls for Brian, he determines she will escape the torment he endures. After her escape, Brian is rescued and Loutrant seemingly falls to his death. They both have a difficult time adjusting. Brian rebuffs all who offer sympathy. Constance hides her own pain while concentrating on bringing the man she loves back into the light. The two former prisoners fall in love and take a chance at happiness, unaware Loutrant is still alive and intends to win at all costs. less