On Solstice eve long ago, a Druid priestess and Norse warrior succumb to forbidden, erotic desire. Their passion is one that neither death, decree—nor time—can tear asunder.Now three women of later centuries begin their own sensual journeys, awakened by the ancient power of the priestess's words—"Burn bright of winter's desire."•SABELINE•experiences surprisingly unbridled nights with her betrothed's best friend in a lusty medieval tale….•SINEAD•her body yearns for her husband, killed in the Crimean War—and for the officer who broke the tragic news….•AISLING•writes risqué stories under a secret pen name, but her real-life love life is a bore…until she makes a wish for her winter's desire that works only too well.