Bride-to-be Anora finds her wedding plans suddenly shattered when she and her identical twin, tomboyish Gwendolyn, are kidnapped and taken aboard a Viking ship. While the handsome captain mistakes Gwendolyn for a boy and appoints her his servant, Anora captures his heart and he vows to have her. To preserve her sister's maidenhood, Gwendolyn initiates a dangerous game. Will the twins be rescued before Gwendolyn surrenders to her own passion? **Winner of a Best Medieval Historical Romance Award from Romantic Times** "Five stars! A fabulous debut!" -- Romantic Times “Miriam Minger is a master storyteller who illustrates the full gamut of emotions felt by her characters. Emotions so strong that you are pulled into the pages and into their lives.” – Inside Romance “With Miriam Minger, you’re assured of a good read!” – Heartland Critiques Enjoy all three books in Miriam Minger’s bestselling Captive Brides Collection: Book 1: TWIN PASSIONS (Hakon and Gwendolyn/Wulfgar and Anora) Book 2: CAPTIVE ROSE (Guy and Leila) Book 3: THE PAGAN'S PRIZE (Rurik and Zora)

Complete in one breathtaking volume — Books One and Two of an unforgettable historical romance series by an exciting new author They were two Viking lords, the brothers Wolf and Dragon, bound both by blood and by a shared ambition to end the war with their lifelong enemies, the Saxons. They know that their only hope for peace is to persuade the Saxon Lord Hawk to unite his noble family with theirs — in a bond sealed forever by the sanctity of marriage. Together these three men will strive to overcome centuries-old rivalries and hatred. Each will unite in marriage with an extraordinary woman who has her own special gift — and her own dreams of bringing about an end to war.... Book One In Dream of Me we meet the Viking leader Wolf Hakonson as he embarks on a mission to kidnap the Lady Cymbra, a legendary beauty Wolf mistakenly believes is the cause of war. Instead he discovers that she is a gifted healer who will challenge him to confront his deepest yearnings — and together they will become soul mates who forge a future blessed by peace. Book Two The drama continues in Believe in Me, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets — including her gift for seeing what others cannot. And as an unexpected love ignites, only Krysta can sense the looming danger that threatens the peace — and Hawk as well. Now, discover Josie Litton....

When she is kidnapped by her people's sworn enemy, Highland warrior Duncan MacLean, bride-to-be Lady Amelia Sutherland is drawn to this tortured man who is using her as a pawn in a dangerous game of vengeance and war.

SHE'S TESTING HIS RESOLVE! Warrior Viking Ragnar Olafsson stood by as his best friend claimed the woman he desired the most. There was only one way to quench the deep darkness within him--become merciless in battle. When Elena is taken captive, fearless Ragnar risks everything to save her. Now they are stranded with only each other for company. Suddenly every longing, every look, every touch is forbidden. Elena could tempt a saint--and sinner Ragnar knows he won't be able to hold out for long! Forbidden Vikings Resist them if you can!

Destined to be yet another bestseller from the inimitable Johanna Lindsey. Spirited Rowena Belleme must produce an heir - or incur the dangerous wrath of a ruthless stepbrother who stands to forfeit his ill-gotten wealth. And the magnificent Warrick deChaville is the perfect choice to sire her child - though it means imprisoning the handsome knight and forcing him to bend to her amorous whims. Vowing to resist but betrayed by his virility, noble Warrick is intoxicated by Rowena's sapphire eyes and voluptuous beauty. Yet all the while he plans a fitting revenge - eagerly awaiting the time when his sensuous captor becomes his helpless captive. . .and is made to suffer the same rapturous torment and exquisite ecstasy that he himself has endured.

Beautiful and defiant, Kristen Haardrad meets the hot, longing gaze of Royce, Thane of Wyndhurst, with icy fury - vowing never to be enslaved by the powerful Saxon lord who holds her captive. She is his enemy and his prize - a wild and lusty hellion to be tamed by her dashing conqueror's kiss. But though maddened with desire for the golden-haired Viking temptress, noble Royce, in conscience, cannot force his exquisite prisoner to submit. For only Kristen's willing surrender can quench the blistering fires that sear his tormented soul - and heal a heart consumed by passion with a soothing balm of rapturous, unconditional love.

Warning: this book is much spicier than Book 1, so please don't buy unless you enjoy a higher flame rate. You've been warned. “Every good girl wants to be bad. I am the bridge from the light to darkness.” Dumped by her ex for being “rigid”, Lisa seeks to escape the heartbreak by taking a Bahamas vacation with her bestie. But when a museum's guide puts a jade necklace around her neck, her escape takes an unexpected turn as she opens her eyes in 1718, on a ship…facing a very naked, very aroused pirate captain. Notorious, dangerous, and sinfully gorgeous Cole the Black, is instantly enchanted by his mysterious beauty. And while holding Lisa captive, he offers her a tantalizing deal: the jade necklace—a ticket back to her time—in return for her surrender for one decadent night. And under Cole's passionate touch Lisa starts to doubt: is she really the good girl everybody believes her to be? With his wicked mouth and talented body, he doesn’t just break through her inhibitions…he shatters them. As dawn breaks, Lisa is left with a heart-wrenching decision: should she return to her safe and convenient life in the 21st century, or is it her destiny to rule the high seas with this dark captain who has already plundered her heart?