Retired Viking pirate, Thork Tykirson hopes to repair the estrangement with his father for his previously wild days. While drinking with his men at the tavern, curiosity peaks their interest at the small men present. If they had only known they were pirate women and their drinks would be drugged, they wouldn't have been so amused. They are taken captive by the female crew, but the leader of these female pirates, also known as the Sea Scourge, is not aware that her crew has done this until far out at sea.

Medana Elsadottir, a.k.a Geira, now has a clan of over 193 women and 19 children. Becoming a pirate was not part of her plan, but she was forced to enter into a betrothal to a vile mean man. Medana killed the older man after a violent rape and flee for her life at 16 years old. It has taken Medana 10 years to build her small community on the island of Thurdr, which appears uninhabited and impossible to land on. She harbors women misused by men, wishing to escape. The women have only one purpose for the men: they want children.

Furious at being drugged and held captive by women, no less, Thork intends to turn the tables. When he gets the upper hand, his torture for the beautiful Medana is extracting sexual favors. Sex with Thork is much different than she anticipates and takes her breath away. Much banter and quibbling ensues between the feisty female and the gorgeous Viking with the striking eyes. The lovely woman brings Thork to his knees when he realizes he is not willing to live without her. But can Thork find a way to clear her of the murder charges and corral the feisty, stubborn woman?

As expected, Sandra Hill has again delivered another installment of the Viking Series, and THE PIRATE BRIDE is equally exciting, sexy and entertaining. I am never disappointed with any book I read from this author. The characters, as well as the plot, are unique and interesting. Humor and romance keeps this a very fun read. THE PIRATE BRIDE is definitely an original which will capture you from the first and hold your interest to the last.