"4.5 Flags!...A story with Vikings as the main characters. About their life, and also about the love between a woman and a man. They have a hard life, but there’s also happiness and love. While reading this book, I could see the main characters almost in front of me. Once again Catherine Snodgrass has written a masterpiece, a real page-turner."—Annick, EuroReviews

"5 Stars!...An entertaining historical romance filled with lusty characters, adventuresome Viking's and lots of action. Snodgrass handles the blending of two cultures complete with varying customs and beliefs between her main characters with ease. The intense emotion and developing romance between Gillian and Andor are suggestive of the tale wrought by Diana Garcia in Stardust. Snodgrass has crafted an entertaining, fast-paced work filled with plausible well-developed characters, believable circumstances and a rich tapestry of feelings. This page-turner grips the reader from the outset and holds tight as Gillian and Andor begin a life neither of them anticipated. Gillian's mistrust of Andor and his people is something we can identify with, Andor's suspicions are as predictable. The mounting tension between the pair is palpable and creditable. Snodgrass has produced a fine historical romance well worth the read."—Molly Martin, Scribes World and WordWeaving

"A beautifully crafted story complete with stubborn, proud men, and equally feisty, strong women. There is little time to rest while reading this book, as there is always something unexpected awaiting the reader on the next page."—Jessica Holmes, Romance At Its Best

"4 Stars!...Snodgrass writes a lusty, adventurous Viking tale. Andor and Gillian...make a lovely and devout couple when anyone threatens their union."—Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur

"...The stuff of romantic dreams. With powerful characters and a faraway setting, those who enjoy reading to 'escape' will find a treat in this book. The exploration of the two different cultures as they merge is fascinating, and the action and intrigue is exciting. The emotions revealed...are intense and involving. Watching the romance develop between Andor and Gillian touched my heart, and I found myself truly hating the villains who tried to tear them apart. I became a part of the story as I read it, and I almost hated to come to the end. Ms. Snodgrass has written a glorious book, and I’m happy to recommend it!"—Sally Laturi, Ivy Quill Reviews

"4 Stars!...A great story, and the pages turn quickly beneath a reader's fingers...A satisfying read."—April Redmon, Romantic Times

"Immensely satisfying. Gillian is every bit a true heroine, strong but vulnerable, compassionate but a bit impatient. Andor is the stuff heroes are made of—a born leader, sensitive, loyal, caring and strong. The clash of cultures between the two is a fascinating ingredient in the relationship—it certainly adds spice to the chemistry between them and gives the reader some understanding of the times...Excellent plot lines and setting development...A richly absorbing romance guaranteed to please all romance lovers."—Romance Reviews Today

"Great Pick!...Andor and Gillian are two courageous, strong, and outspoken people. The differences in their cultures and customs cause serious misunderstandings to occur between them. The story of how they come to know and love each other is complex and entertaining. It will cause you to laugh, and to cry. The cultural richness of this book kept me enthralled. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and love Andor and Gillian. I hope all romance readers will delight in this book as much as I did."—Marilyn Peters, Belles and Beaux of Romance

"4 Stars!...Finalist for the Spring Reviewers Choice Award...The relationship between the two main characters, blocked as it was by ritual and differences in their cultures, was very realistic. The obstacles they had to overcome seemed at time to be impossible. Yet, when they did overcome them, it was not deus ex machina, it was simply the great love the two shared. An excellent romance, well worth reading."—Kara Wolf, Sime~Gen

"A wonderful story, full of interesting details of the traders' lives. Full of adventure, intrigue, and plenty of romance...A great read."—Debbie Pollart, Writers Club Romance Group on AOL

"4 Stars!...The differences in culture and religion and how two people managed to overcome these and fall in love made this story more than the usual romance. Ms. Snodgrass manages to portray the need of a fierce Viking warrior for that one special woman and makes the reader want to linger with the two lovers long after the story is finished."—Brenda Gill, Simply Dreams

“Please have a care.” Her voice quivered with apprehension. “Be done with me quick and please do not hurt my babe.”

Andor leaned up on his elbow. She watched him study her in the pale moonlight for what felt like forever before he finally spoke.

“I have only just lost my wife and the babe she carried. My heart is still too wounded to want another woman.”

Her blue eyes flashed open. “But you wed me.”

“To protect you from Leif, not to take you to my bed,” he replied. “But we will not let the others know our secret or Leif might say our marriage is invalid. Agreed?”

Gillian nodded her consent, and Andor lay back down.

“There is one thing I would like of you,” he said.

“That is?”

“May I touch the babe?”

She groped for his hand and placed it on her belly. The baby responded with a kick. Andor jerked back.

Gillian giggled. “’Tis all right.” She put his hand back.

Smiling, his fingers followed the movement, softly caressing the mound.

Tears welled up in Gillian’s throat. It was so tender a gesture, so unexpected. How had she known what she missed from Evan until this moment? She started to cry for the emptiness of her life with Evan, for the generosity of people who were supposed to be barbarians, and for this man who had lost his beloved wife and child.

Andor gathered her close. “Hush now. All will be well. I meant not to hurt you.”