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Narrated by Mason Lloyd, also known for his bold, blade-edged baritone on Calia Read’s Echoes of Time.
Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice
By Michelle M. Pillow
Medieval Historical Romance
“She found herself unimpressed with him, having expected more of the legendary man—Brant. Lord Blackwell. Brant the Gladiator. Brant the Vigorous. Brant the Flame. Brant the Viking Hero. Della snorted in unladylike disgust. More like, Brant the Thorn in my Arse!”
What would you do if you were told you had to marry a man who represents everything you fear?
Historical Medieval Viking Romance
Lady Della of Strathfeld
Lady Della despises all things Viking. They may rule the land, but they will never rule her. Unfortunately, her father doesn’t seem to agree. To prove his continued allegiance to the Viking king, the Ealdorman of Strathfeld betroths his only daughter to a respected Viking Lord—a warrior whose legendary prowess isn’t reserved for the battlefield. Fighting the newfound craving in her body and the unwelcome fire in her heart, Della must choose between everything she knows to be true and the one thing she never expected…
Lord Brant of Blackwell, the Fiery One
Lord Blackwell is as fiery on the battlefield as he is in his passions. He has fought valiantly as a knight for King Guthrum and has earned the respect of the nobles. When his overlord offers the hand of his beautiful daughter and the right to inherit his lands, Blackwell can hardly refuse. However, he soon discovers that his noble bride is anything but the meek and mild woman he envisioned for his wife. One minute she’s kissing him back, the next she’s swearing to do whatever it takes to dissuade him from their marriage.
Can his lust for life and his new bride melt the ice that surrounds her heart? Or will Lady Della of Strathfeld be this warrior’s undoing?
Genre & Tropes
Genre
Historical Medieval Romance • Viking Romance • Nobility Romance, Lords and Ladies • Spicy Romance
Tropes
Enemies to Lovers • Opposites Attract • Grumpy Sunshine • Alpha Hero, Knight in Shining Armor • Arranged Marriage, Political Marriage • Damaged Lead Finds Happily Ever After • Fairy Tale Retelling: Taming of the Shrew
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 604 | 10-11 Hours | 122K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Mason Lloyd | 11 hours 46 minutes |
FAQs
1. Is Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice a standalone or part of a series?
Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice is a standalone medieval historical romance, part of Michelle M. Pillow’s Historical Romances collection. Each book in the collection delivers its own complete love story, so readers can start anywhere.
2. Does Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice end on a cliffhanger?
No. Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice delivers a complete happily ever after for Lord Brant of Blackwell and Lady Della of Strathfeld. The conclusion is satisfying and self-contained.
3. What’s the heat level?
Spicy, leaning toward Scorching. Sensual scenes are detailed and emotionally charged, woven through the story rather than added on.
4. Who is this book for?
Readers who love sweeping medieval historical romance with Viking warriors, enemies-to-lovers tension, arranged marriages, and clash-of-cultures heat. Perfect for fans of Johanna Lindsey’s Fires of Winter and Hearts Aflame, and Bertrice Small’s Skye O’Malley saga.
5. Who is the narrator of Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice?
Mason Lloyd narrates the audiobook edition, running 11 hours 46 minutes. Mason Lloyd brings a bold, blade-edged baritone to Lord Brant of Blackwell, also known for his work on Calia Read’s Echoes of Time.
6. What is the Historical Romances collection?
Michelle M. Pillow’s Historical Romances collection brings together her medieval, Victorian, and Regency romances, ranging from medieval Wessex castles to gothic manor houses. Each book stands alone with its own hero, heroine, and complete love story. Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice sits in the medieval portion of the collection alongside Maiden and the Monster and Emerald Knight.
7. What makes Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice stand out in the medieval romance genre?
Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice pairs an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman with a Viking warrior under an arranged marriage that neither wants. The novel explores conflicting loyalties, slow-burn passion, and the political weight of cross-cultural alliance, anchored by a strong, defiant heroine and a hero who refuses to be ignored.
8. When was Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice first published?
Originally released January 15, 2013 by The Raven Books LLC. The print edition followed on January 17, 2013, and the audiobook narrated by Mason Lloyd released November 14, 2013.
Reading Order
Historical Romance Reads
- Maiden and the Monster
- Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice
- Emerald Knight
Content Warnings
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
Book Heat Levels: Spicy Scorching
Note from the Author
Dear Readers,
What would you do if you were told you had to marry a man who represented everything you fear?
Della may come off as cold and indifferent, but she does it to protect herself. Childhood traumas and a lifetime spent trying to live up to expectations has made her the lady she has become. When her father orders her to marry an enemy in order to please a king, she has no choice by to obey. But it doesn’t mean she has to like it…or her new husband.
Brant has worked hard to gain the notice of the king and looks forward to being off the battlefields. Too bad that when he agreed to marriage no one told him of the battles yet to come.
Like all my medieval historicals, I wrote these characters true to their time periods and full of emotions. If you enjoyed Maiden and the Monster, you’ll enjoy Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice.
Happy Reading!
Michelle
What Readers Are Saying
5 Stars! “Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice is a captivating historical romance novel with many twists and turns that delivers a story that will sweep you away. I enjoyed this novel so much that I will definitely be reading more novels by Michelle M. Pillow.”
5 Stars! “Loved these characters & their development. The storyline & the HEA. Maybe this is a series..?!! Would love to here of others getting their HEA too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. HAPPY READING!!”
5 Stars! “I loved this story and how played out, the story of how opposites attract and of how misjudged hatred turns to love.”
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Recognition and Reviews
★★★★☆ 4.0 · Amazon (363 ratings)
5 Stars! “Lovers of historical romances will thoroughly enjoy Michelle M. Pillow’s Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice. Pillow’s lush attention to detail shines throughout the novel, vividly revealing the scenery and the people living in Strathfeld Castle. The author’s graceful prose in addition to her use of language and dialect fitting with the medieval time period makes the story even more real.” Jeep Diva Reviews
5 Stars! “Lord of Fire, Lady of Ice is a captivating historical romance novel with many twists and turns that delivers a story that will sweep you away. I enjoyed this novel so much that I will definitely be reading more novels by Michelle M. Pillow.” Lori for Jeep Diva Reviews (2013)
5 Stars! “Loved these characters & their development. The storyline & the HEA. Maybe this is a series..?!! Would love to here of others getting their HEA too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. HAPPY READING!!” De’sire’e, Bookbub
5 Stars! “I loved this story and how played out, the story of how opposites attract and of how misjudged hatred turns to love.” deltadee30, Bookbub