Book excerpt: "You're terrified I'll force myself upon you. And worse, that you'll enjoy it." Aisling O’Brannon is captured by a fierce Viking during a raid. Though she yearns to escape, she cannot deny her unwanted attraction to the handsome warrior who took her. Tharand Hardrata plans to trade her to the king in exchange for his sister’s life. But on their journey, he cannot stop himself from touching his beautiful captive, drawing them both to the edge of pleasure. As they near the end of their journey, Aisling discovers a man of honor behind her Viking’s stoic demeanor. But their forbidden liaison forces Tharand to make an impossible choice--between saving his family or the woman he desires beyond all else. (previously published as "The Viking's Forbidden Love-Slave")