Mystic Guardian. Mystic Isle series, #2

Aelynn, a tropical island veiled from human sight, magically protects a sacred chalice.  When a beautiful maiden washes ashore from the outside world and steals the chalice, she sets in motion dangerous and far-reaching consequences.Trystan l'Enforcer is Aelynn's powerful guardian. To guarantee the isle's safety, he plans to marry into a magically powerful family. His ambition is thwarted when his ship carries a sultry beauty onto the island's hidden shores.  She stirs a carnal hunger that risks everything he is and must be.and now he must work with her to recover Aelynn's most sacred object before chaotic forces can destroy paradise.
Reviews: "Rice's book boasts a pair of extraordinary characters, her flair for subtle touches of humor and clever dialogue draws the reader into this magical, mystical and sensual paranormal historical romance."  ---Joan Hammond, Romantic Times Book Review"A fine, fresh series kickoff, Rice's latest is passionate, rich in historical detail and peopled with enough captivating secondary characters to pique readers' curiosity for many volumes to come."  Publishers Weekly