An ancient Norse god. A modern-day archeologist. One damning scheme. After Dr. Lana Clarke's parents die in a tragic drowning, she's determined to finish their work and discover the ancient Viking settlement of Finlr. Problem is, Finlr never existed. At least not according to any historical records. Despite her colleagues' ridicule, Lana sets out to clear her family's name. She never imagined the trail would sweep her across time to the 10th century, and into the arms of an ancient Viking god. Baldur the Beautiful is tired of the mundane task appointed him by Frigg and Odin to watch over Idun's garden. It's the same dull existence, and another midwinter come to pass. That is, until Loki arrives bearing gifts. Lana is the perfect solution to Baldur's loneliness, an escape from the everyday he dreads. But he's no fool. Her presence can mean only one thing... Loki's scheming to steal the golden apples. Again. And it's...