Viking Rand is resolute. He will secure a marriage alliance with the kingdom of Islay. But whilst battle-hardened Rand is pre-pared for enemy attack, he's wholly unprepared for the proposal to come from Princess Svanna...his first love, before war ripped their lives apart. A union with Rand could bring peace to their kingdoms, but it's the last thing that Svanna's hateful stepfather will allow. Not least because she's been forced to harbour a royal secret that could throw Islay into chaos. Rand's kiss is still etched into Svanna's memory, but can she trust the fierce warrior before her?