Fiery Katherine the daughter of a Saxon Lord, dresses in male training clothes and takes up the sword to defend her home against the hated Viking Raiders. However, when her Viking takes her in his arms night after she is unable to fight both her Viking and her own heart.

Raghnall is concerned when they imprison the ‘pretty faced boy. Consequently When Raghnall discovers she is a woman he is further confused by his desire to protect her from all men including himself.