Andor never believes any woman could grab his heart much less enflame it, until an Irish lass named Gillian comes into his life. Gillian will do all she can to save the child she carries from harm even if that means marrying the leader of the Northmen who ransacked her village and took her captive. Little does she realize that her heart will soon be captive. But happily ever after seems never to be when cultures and religions clash, and others want the bride and groom for themselves. Those who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals...not even murder. 2002 National Readers Choice Finalist 2001-2001 Golden Quill Finalist 2002 EPPIE Finalist