Yrsa Arkyndóttir has sworn a blood oath to avenge her father's death, but when her clan's Viking raid fails, Yrsa is taken captive by the rugged Saxon chieftain, Ridley. Injured, Yrsa knows she must escape though as she heals, she finds herself fighting desire for her infuriating captor.

Tempted by the woman who tried to kill him...

Ridley Ward is determined to protect his village, yet he cannot kill the impetuous Yrsa. To ensure her safety, he must keep her presence a secret. Little does Ridley know how much the beautiful Viking will test him.

Amidst growing tension in the kingdom and the threat of their illicit secret being discovered, Yrsa and Ridley must come together to uncover the true meaning of obligation, loyalty, and love.