Defiant Love (the Triumphant Hearts Series, Book 1) by Judith E French

This is an in depth story, and the characters are well developed and the story well written. I identified with the hero, more than the heroine. The stubbornness of the heroine was overdone, and the hero gave up more of himself for her love. I felt at times, that the heroine was using him. Although, I didn't like the heroine as well as I usually do. I am rating this a five because of the beauty and well written story.