The Valiant Heart — Anita Gordon

BRIENNE
By birthright, she was Baronne de Valseme--but the black-haired maiden was robbed of her legacy by plundering Norsemen. Now she returns to her former home, to be offered against her will as a bride to the enemy....

RURIK
A powerful blond warrior of the North, his passions were inflamed by Brienne's bold spirit and sensual beauty. But his aching desire to bed her will imperil both of their lives....

Their two peoples were joined in a delicate and uneasy peace --but destiny decreed that Brienne and Rurik would join in an everlasting, enthralling love....