Sir Griffydd DeLanyea, son of a powerful Welsh lord, arrives in Dunloch to negotiate a trade agreement with its canny chieftain. One look into beautiful Seona's eyes, however, and he's smitten. Important as the trade negotiations are, they fade in comparison as Griffydd finds himself falling in love for the first time. Seona MacMurdoch, the daughter of the chieftain, has been unloved, unappreciated, and unwanted by her father since her birth.She is instantly drawn to the handsome young Welshman and is stunned when she discovers that he feels the same way. Unfortunately for the young lovers, the Norse overlord of MacMurdoch frowns on the proposed trade agreement between their two families and sends an emissary to demand Seona's hand in marriage. It appears that Griffydd and Seona have found each other only to be torn apart by duty and politics. But perhaps fate has other plans for these two, for intrigue and desire are spinning webs that may have far-reaching consequences for the people at MacMurdoch Hall. A Warrior's Passion is an emotionally strong tale with well-drawn characters and an unusual, intriguing setting. --Lois Faye Dyer