"A great tale of adventure and romance, beautifully imagined and deeply engaging from beginning to end!" ~Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of OutlanderLOVE, SECRETS, AND FORBIDDEN MAGIC As the second son of the Kon of Nuvinland, Lord Ragni isn't surprised when his father arranges a marriage for him to the daughter of another Jarl. Unfortunately, the timing couldn't be worse:  Ragni has just fallen hard for another woman. Saeun never expected to fall in love with Lord Ragni, but what began as a casual dalliance with a ladies' man blossomed into a deep passion. Then her tools of forbidden magic are discovered and her hopes for the future are dashed.  Ragni faces an agonizing choice between honor and love: enforce the law he's sworn to uphold, or save Saeun. And while the lovers' hearts are breaking, an ancient evil is growing stronger, threatening them all. Book Two in the Vinlanders' Saga, a fantasy romance adventure series inspired by Norse mythology and featuring the descendants of noble Viking warriors.Contains scenes featuring elves, magic, and sensual romance and may not be appropriate for younger readers.