Deluge by Lisa T. Bergren

Book 5 of river of Time

Summary:

IT'S ONE THING TO BATTLE FOR LIFE...BUT WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN DEATH ITSELF COMES HUNTING?

The Bettarinis and Forellis have found rich fulfillment together in medieval Italia. But after fighting off countless enemies, they now must face the worst foe of all. As the Black Death closes in upon them, threatening everything and everyone they hold dear, Lia and Gabi–and the knights they love–must dig deep within to decide how they might remain safe…and if they need to risk it all in order to truly live as they’re called.

Opening Lines:

"So, what say you, carina?" Luca asked me, calling me his little love. "Did you not promise long ago that if I returned to you from battle, we would speak of certain blue dress?"

I laughed under my breath and gripped his arm more tightly, used to his constant teasing. But this specific subject always set me on edge.