IN HER CAPTOR'S BED!

Women are not part of Sigurd Sigmundson's existence, and Eilidith should purely be a means to an end to gain access to a well-guarded Viking stronghold. He would have to be made of iron, though, not to be stirred by the warmly sensual woman beneath her ice-cold shield.

Liddy has been made to feel ugly and insignificant because of her facial birthmark. Surely her captor cannot physically desire her? But, oh, how the stifled, passionate Liddy yearns to experience unrestrained love in his arms.