It is quite clearly a Gerik book, as indicated in the Preface and the Scottish wedding at the end.

As to the children, it is pointed out that they have five in three years (one set of twins) and that Monique is hardly ever *not* pregnant. If this was a well-researched historical novel, I wouldn't quibble. But since it's clearly a fantasy of the author's (Erik literally says "I want you barefoot and pregnant") it strikes me as just annoying.