A Twist of Fate... When Aestrid Karisson escapes for an afternoon of adventure, she never suspects to alter her destiny forever. Captured by Veleif Kollsvein and his fearsome warriors, Aestrid is mistaken as a slave. It isn't until they reach Veleif's stronghold that her true identity is discovered. A Battle of Wills... Determined to torment him until he returns her to her home, this vixen wages a personal war with the dark and dangerous Viking prince. When Veleif's high council decides the two must marry, he embarks on a campaign of his own. Seduction. Can the wicked heat in Veleif's game of temptation melt Aestrid's combative heart? Or will the Viking prince find himself tamed by his rebellious bride? "One that will please fans of historical romances." -The Romance Reviews