Book excerpt: She’s holding a warrior prisoner—but is he winning her trust or plotting his revenge? . . . “Harper St. George is a marvel.” —The Reading Debutante Lady Annis must stop Viking Rurik Sigurdsson from discovering the truth about his family’s death. Her only solution is to imprison him. But as the ruggedly handsome Viking starts to charm his way out of his cell and into her heart, can she be sure he’s not still intent on vengeance? Perhaps an unexpected alliance is the solution . . . Praise for the novels of Harper St. George “St. George’s characters are wonderfully nuanced.” —Publishers Weekly “Captivating.” —Kirkus Reviews “A sparkling jewel of a love story.” —USA Today–bestselling author Mimi Matthews