Fall in love with the powerful Viking warriors and ruggedly handsome Crusader knights of Miriam Minger's CAPTIVE BRIDES COLLECTION: Twin Passions, Captive Rose, and The Pagan's Prize! THE PAGAN'S PRIZE - The bold Viking warrior Rurik traveled alone on a mission of conquest. But along the way a golden-haired captive inflamed him with longing. He took up his sword to defend her…then swore to claim her for his own. A beautiful Russian princess betrayed by treachery, Zora spurned the powerful man who held her prisoner-and vowed never to yield. He had been sent as a spy to pave the way for her people's surrender. But his furious hunger for her heated touch-and her aching need for his burning caress-led to a fiery passion that was a greater prize than any kingdom. Best Medieval Historical Romance of the Year Award from Romantic Times "Another fine example of Ms. Minger's amazing talent. I thoroughly enjoyed it!" - New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey "Brilliantly imaginative! The Pagan's Prize will totally engross the reader." - I'll Take Romance "Five stars. It is filled with rich detail that takes the reader on a rare trip to Russia in the eleventh century and is told so skillfully that the reader feels as if they have been there. The Pagan's Prize should be at the top of your shopping list!" - Affaire de Coeur "Outstanding! This is a well-written, moving story that shows the tremendous skill of the author. Marvelous barely describes my feelings." - Rendezvous About Miriam Minger ~ Known and loved for her lusty and adventurous stories that have captured the hearts of readers everywhere, Miriam Minger has earned rave reviews from Romantic Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and more who have praised her bestselling romance novels as "Brilliantly Imaginative," "A Marvelous Tapestry of Plots," and "Outstanding!" Miriam is also the author of Ripped Apart, an edge-of-your-seat "Absolute Gem of a Romantic Suspense Thriller!", and the fun Little