Stolen by marauding Danes, Helena's desperate to escape their camp. Her unlikely savior comes, a fierce Viking chieftain named Hakan, who takes her to the frozen north. Hakan wants to lay down his sword and live a peaceful farmer's life. Past betrayal left him cold to love, yet the Frankish woman who keeps his longhouse thaws his icy heart.
Helena wasn't born a slave. She wants nothing more than to return home, yet her stoic master fascinates her…he's as bold as the wild northlands.
But war is brewing —a kingdom's in the balance and Hakan must take up his sword. Can the Viking warrior defend his homeland and keep the woman he loves?
«A story rich in historical detail and peopled with well-formed characters…Excellent read!»--Author Cheryl Howe
“A master at piquing the reader's interest, Gina Conkle has crafted a mesmerizing story that evokes strong emotions in readers.”--4.5 star review, RomanceHistoricalLovers.com
