They were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle.

Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man-especially not the one who broke her heart. The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won't stop picturing them together. When they must travel together once more to defend their tribe, Tyra and Bjorn find it's impossible to deny their feelings any longer. Danger awaits but so does passion.

Can Tyra trust the man who broke her heart? Can she set aside her grudge over a misunderstanding?

Bjorn Jansson has been in love with Tyra since he was seven. He never imagined she shared his feelings, but one grave misunderstanding born of jealousy and rejection ruins their chance for the next ten years. Both orphans, Bjorn and Tyra find the depth of their grief has molded them into the people they are now, and those two people have more in common than they realize. Missed opportunities abound until Bjorn and Tyra can no longer ignore what everyone around them has known for years.

Can Bjorn repair the damage done to their relationship? Or will he nurse a broken heart?

Contains mature themes.