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When Lady Rose of Somerford faces an attack on her manor, she hires the rugged Viking warrior Gunnar Olafson and his mercenaries for protection. While Gunnar admires her fearlessness, a secret mission bound to expose Rose for treason complicates their bond. As loyalties clash, Gunnar must choose between duty and a growing desire for Lady Rose, whose beauty and spirit challenge his vows.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sara Bennett
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