Lady of Thorns - Two Thrones, #3

Love was never supposed to be part of the deal.Lady Amelie de Clerq's prickly demeanor and earth mage abilities have earned her the nickname "Lady of Thorns, " keeping potential suitors at bay and making her the butt of the nobility's jokes. Determined to attract a husband who will love her for herself rather than her fortune, she decides to embark on a journey of sensual self-discovery. Alain LaPorte, wily lawyer and toast of the capital's social set, has been summoned to Lierdhe to oversee business negotiations with a neighboring earl.
When Amelie asks Alain to tutor her in the bedroom arts, he agrees to introduce the virgin mage to pleasure. But lessons in lovemaking soon turn into a matter of the heart, forcing both Amelie and Alain to confront their fears about intimacy, loyalty, and love.