Merrik Haraldsson, the younger brother of Rorik, the Lord of Hawkfell Island, embarks on a journey that begins in Kiev where he comes away with two slaves--Laren and her younger brother. Laren wants to tell stories to earn enough silver and gold to buy her and her little brother from Merik, only he refuses to sell her. And now that she's his, he must protect her when she's accused of murder, then save her yet again when he discovers her secrets.

Author's Note: This is a revised reissue of My Fair Viking which was published in April 2002 by Leisure Books. Tyra, Warrior Princess She is too tall, too loud, too fierce to be a good catch. But her ailing father has decreed that her four younger sisters cannot be wed ’til Tyra consents to take a husband. Alas, with no suitors begging for her hand, it looks as if the sisters will all remain virgins. Then a journey to save her father’s life brings Tyra face to face with Adam the Healer. A god in human form, he’s tall, muscled, perfectly proportioned. Here is the physician who could cure her father, and the lover who could finally seduce her to his bed furs. Too bad Adam refuses to fall in with her plans. Holy Runes! What’s a lady to do but truss him up, toss him over her shoulder, and sail off into the sunset to live happily ever after.

Viking Academy: Viking VowThe third book in a brand new Saga from International Bestselling Author S.T. Bende.Saga Skånstad knows three things to be true: (1) She's trapped a thousand years in her past; (2) She's in love with the heir to the unconventional Valkyris clan; and (3) A vitriolic Viking is hunting her new family . . . and he won't back down until he's claimed their entire world.With their enemies closing in, Saga and Erik undertake the near-impossible task of raising an army strong enough to defeat their fearsome foes. If they fail, it will mean the fall of Valkyris, the death of their clansmen, and an era of unimaginable darkness. With her new world on the line, Saga will do anything to protect the home she's come to love . . . even if it costs her the life she never could have imagined.Let the battle begin.

Gunnolf was left for dead when he was young as he went on one of his kin’s raids, but finds his way to the Highlands and a home with the MacNeill Clan. The clan’s seer warns him he must rescue a woman in need, only he rescues the wrong woman. Yet, Brina is in need. Her father, wounded in battle by Gunnolf’s own kind, must oust the tyrant who has taken his place if he is to rule. Yet he needs Gunnolf’s help, but Gunnolf learns Brina’s father had killed Gunnolf’s brother. Brina is torn between hating the Viking who has rescued her, and knowing that his kin had killed her grandfather in an age old tale of fighting between their people, and loving the man who took her under his protection, and the wolf cub she insisted on rescuing. Now, Gunnolf must make a choice: wed the lass as her father has insisted and restore her father’s position as chief of his clan when he’s not sure her father is trustworthy, hoping he can obtain a peace between his people and hers, or leave well enough alone and stay with the MacNeill Clan, his family for the past ten years. The problem is one sweet Highland lass that makes him want a woman—this woman—to warm his bed and have his bairns and to protect and cherish, when having a wife was the furthest notion from his mind…until one prediction changed his whole life.

Kenzie is determined to be there for her sisters no matter what it takes. Even if it means giving herself over to her fated mate, Viking Eirik Sigdir. When she ends up traveling through time to tenth century Scandinavia, she's ready for whatever comes her way. Until a chance encounter with Hel, the Goddess of Helheim, who has long loved Eirik.Having recognized Kenzie from the moment he saw her picture in the twenty-first century, Eirik realizes the time has finally come. A secret close to the heart is about to be revealed, and the stunning red-head is the only person capable of protecting what matters to him most.Unfortunately, Hel has already stolen Kenzie away. Now he needs to convince the goddess to give him back his bargaining chip because of a little-known prophecy. One that foretells he must offer up the woman he loves as ransom to get back what has been taken from him.

 Cursed by her dragon ancestor, Sage is at the root of a burgeoning prophecy that threatens her sisters. The only way to protect them is to leave Winter Harbor, Maine, and travel back in time to tenth century Scandinavia. More so, travel back to Håkon and Leif, the men she left behind. Two warriors pitted against each other to win her over so they might strengthen their position in an ongoing war. Yet when she arrives, she's captured by someone else entirely.Set to annihilate his nemesis before he wreaks havoc and claims Sage as his own, Viking Håkon Sigdir pursues Leif. At least until Sage is taken by Magnus of the Årud tribe. Then it becomes a race to see who can save her first from the enemy's rogue ally. A race that turns into a battle of wills afterward as their rivalry for Sage intensifies.Sparks fly as an age-old vendetta ignites a love triangle that threatens not just the fate of Håkon's people but his very heart. Will Sage ultimately choose him or Leif? Will she see past the dark enchantment affiliated with her ancestor's prophecy and realize who is destined for her? Better yet, will she see clearly the evil imposter? Because if she falls for Leif's mock heroism rather than Håkon's genuine valor, the war will be lost before it begins. * ***An ancient vendetta ignites a turbulent love triangle. Will she choose the Viking who loves her? Or will she choose the enemy?** Cursed by her dragon ancestor, Sage is at the root of a burgeoning prophecy that threatens her sisters. The only way to protect them is to leave Winter Harbor, Maine, and travel back in time to tenth century Scandinavia. To travel back to Håkon and Leif, the men she left behind. Two warriors pitted against each other to win her over so they might strengthen their position in an ongoing war. Yet when she arrives, she's captured by someone else entirely. Set to annihilate his nemesis before he wreaks havoc and claims Sage as his own, Viking Håkon Sigdir pursues Leif. Until Sage is taken by Magnus of the Årud tribe. It then becomes a race to see who can save her first from the enemy's rogue ally. A race that turns into a battle of wills as their rivalry for Sage intensifies. Sparks fly as an age-old vendetta ignites a love triangle that threatens not just the fate of Håkon's people but his very heart. Will Sage ultimately choose him or Leif? Will she see past the dark enchantment affiliated with her ancestor's prophecy and realize who is destined for her? Better yet, will she see clearly the evil imposter? Because if she falls for Leif's mock heroism rather than Håkon's genuine valor, the war will be lost. **HEAT LEVEL:** Sizzling Hot. Recommended for a Mature Audience. ** ### Review *The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors Boxed Set-* "Well done, truly some of the best romances I've read in years. A world well written and well plotted. ~Amazon Customer *Rise of a Viking*- "Ms. Purington has craftily taken me into a world of dragons, prophecies and mythology that is super creative and well written." ~More Books Than Livros "*Vengeance of a Viking* is another hit by this fantastic author."~ Debra Gaudette *Soul of a Viking*- "The fourth book in this series is nothing short of brilliant. Tait and Lauren's love is so deep and so strong it transcends time." ~Amazon Review *Fury of a Viking*- "While every book I have read by Sky Purington has been a masterful story, this one is just so much more. I was caught up in the magic of a richly woven masterpiece." ~Amazon Review *Pride of a Viking*- "What a wonderful ending to the Viking Ancestors kin series...Very fast paced plot...Beautiful."~Amazon Review *Viking King's Vendetta*- "...fantastic world building, long awaited romance and searing love, adventure, plus twists and turns, and magic. So much fun. Sky Purington has another hit." ~Amazon Review

Big, gruff, dominant… and utterly dangerous.Einarr Thor is a beast of a man. A beautiful savage.The fierce Viking Warlord wants me to be his bride.And there’s nothing he won’t do to have me.I should fear him, resist him.Yet, I want him, and I crave his touch.The wildest part?I ended up saying “I do”, and vowing myself to him.Marrying a brutish warrior is insane.He’s fearsome and wild.And not to mention we’re different in every way.But I know there’s more to him than just a killer.He’s a man that will do anything for me and our unborn child.A man that will guard, protect, and defend his family, at all cost.

Her wild spirit made him crave her... Her firebrand—hair blazed as glorious as a sunrise. Her long limbs promised the sweet mysteries of the night. Rhiannon, King Alfred’s favorite niece, was enraged when her uncle sealed an alliance of war by pledging her to Eric, the towering golden-haired prince whose blue eyes penetrated her with a glacial stare. But the more she fought the marriage . . . the man . . . the more she became inflamed by the fire that lay beneath his Viking ice. His passion pierced her heart... His broad shoulders as hard as the steel of his sword, Eric bowed to no man. The only battle he feared losing was with Rhiannon. For she had reached into the savage recesses of his heart. No campaign on the field, no treason from within, would he fight as fiercely–or with such desire . . . as the war he waged to possess what was his. From the Paperback edition.

As a newcomer to the Greenland werewolf pack, Dee has struggled to find her place. She’s too outspoken, too smart, too independent to play mate and second fiddle to the male wolves. But belonging is important and life as an outsider too rough, so all this wolf wants for Christmas is a mate and a home of her own. You’d think shopping for a wolfie playmate would be easy—and you’d be wrong. Because available wolves are in short supply and the only other candidate she’s met? Carr’s a big, violent Viking werebear who can’t wait to hit the road. Falling in love with grumpiest Viking of them all is definitely not part of Dee’s plan, so why does she hunger for more of his touch?

The Viking’s Gift (A Novella)

Grandma Bekka, Delaney Kullerton's adorable 80-something grandmother, sits in the office of a carefully vetted high-class male escort service, flipping through glossy pages of their explicit, full-color catalog to select the prime candidate to fulfill her granddaughter's lifelong Viking fantasies. At least that's what Delaney assumes when a gorgeous, half-naked man appears on her doorstep, dressed in full Viking regalia, including horned Brunhilda helmet, sword and shield. In broken English, he tells Delaney he's Varik the Bold...and he wants to play. Tired of being a rule-following goody-two-shoes, she considers taking the big blonde muscled hunk of goodness up on his tempting offer. Why shouldn't she? Especially after Delaney's cheating, arrogant, condescending English professor husband blindsides her, leaving her for one of his perky graduate students—on Delaney's Valentine's Day birthday, no less. It's clear her beloved...

Peter always spends the first two weeks of the summer holidays at his Granddad’s magnificent mansion in Campbell’s Cove. Granddad is a great story teller, and the mansion has more secrets and stories than anyone could imagine. This year Peter is bringing his best friend, George, and their holiday turns into an adventure the children will never forget.Amazon #1 best seller in USA, UK and CanadaCampbell's Cove is a town steeped in a rich history of adventures involving dragons, witches, knights and Vikings. History tells the story of one Viking warrior who rose above them all to claim the ultimate prize. The stories tell us this Viking had many adventures. He fought dragons and witches. He protected our world from all manner of evil including the mighty Tolldruck. The Viking did not stop until all the evil had been banished from this world… Hundreds of years later strange things start happening in the town. Could the Viking stories be true? Has the evil returned? Who will protect the people? Peter always spends the first two weeks of the summer holidays at his Granddad’s magnificent mansion in Campbell’s Cove. Granddad is a great story teller, and the mansion has more secrets and stories than anyone could imagine. This year Peter is bringing his best friend, George, and their holiday turns into an adventure the children will never forget. Peter must face a future he could never have dreamed of, and learn of a past that has been kept secret for hundreds of years. A fight for friendship and survival, and a struggle against an ancient evil that takes them into the caves of Campbell's Cove and beyond.

This intense, passionate Viking romance will have you gripped!The Viking's captiveBonded by more than chains...? Renowned Viking warrior Ulfric can't stop thinking about his runaway concubine, Eithne. Their powerful connection seared his soul...and still she'd escaped, scarring his face in the process! But now he's found her. He intends to teach her a lesson, but the white-hot passion between them has only grown hotter, wilder. Is he the one in danger of falling captive to the emotion only Eithne rouses in him...?From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

The shadows of the past are never far away... Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow is doing his best to ignore the madness of York's annual Viking Festival when duty calls. The body of a wealthy businessman, who was playing the role of the Viking king, is found slain by his own ancient sword. The murder scene looks staged, but before Shadow can compile a list of people to question a second body is found. Shadow doesn't have to look far for suspects—the victims were by no means model citizens. John Shadow is a man of contradictions. A solitary figure, who shuns company, but is a keen observer of all he meets. A lover of good food, but whose fridge is almost always empty. He prefers to work alone but is ably assisted by the eager Sergeant Jimmy Chang. Together, the two men navigate a web of corruption and family drama to solve the murders before the killer can strike again.

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An alpha Viking dragon shifter and his destined mate face their demons in a scorching romance about second chances.Tormented by her past, Tess hits the open road, and never looks back until she's forced through time to medieval Scandinavia. Caught in an unraveling prophecy, the only way she can defeat the enemy is to take a mate. But first, she must work through heart-wrenching memories. What she doesn't expect is navigating her rocky history alongside a man as broken as her. A Viking who offers not just solace but sparks untouchable desire.Though determined to end his rival without becoming mated, Viking Rokar Sigdir begins thinking differently when Tess joins him on his quest and awakens feelings he thought long dormant. Yet with passion and a chance to start anew come dark flashbacks of losing his kin and the unimaginable pain it caused. A misery he fears repeating.Will Rokar and Tess be able to let their pasts go so they can end their nemesis and share a future? Or are some things just too hard to overcome? Find out as they journey through time and turbulent memories on a fast-paced, otherworldly adventure that becomes not just a conquest of their enemy but of their grief-stricken souls.

She's the wife he doesn't want......and the woman he needs!Desperate to escape her murderous brother-in-law and protect her young sister, Ragnhild agrees to marry an unknown warrior, and arrives penniless on his remote island. Only, Gunnar Olafson's belief in love died with his family—he does not want a bride! But as yuletide approaches, Ragnhild transforms his isolated existence. Can she melt her Viking warrior's frozen heart?"Styles' attention to detail will captivate readers, as will her powerful characters and elaborate plots" RT Book Reviews on The Warrior's Viking Bride by Michelle Styles"Styles delves into the powerful psychological forces of doubt and distrust masterfully, keeping me turning the pages, and delivering a wonderfully satisfying ending" Goodreads on The Warrior's Viking Bride by Michelle Styles

The Story of Rolf and the Viking\'s Bow By Allen French

A kidnapped royal...Could be the Viking's undoing! After Brand Ivarsson of Kald abducts Lady Anne of Termarth on the eve of her wedding, the Viking's consumed with only one thing: revenge against her loathsome betrothed. But confronted with the stunning princess, so foreign to his world, Brand's captivated not only by her beauty, but by her spirit and her kindness. Is Anne his prisoner...or is she the one who's captured his scarred heart? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

This novella—number 2.5 in The Afótama Legacy—is set between THE CHIEFTAIN'S DAUGHTER and VIKING FLAME. Growing up in the isolated community of Norseton, New Mexico, Erin Petersen always felt at odds with her peers. Although power and favor is flowing back to the Afótama clan from the old Viking gods, Erin hasn't been bestowed with any. She's still a weak psychic, and being a perpetual sore thumb has left her aimless. When the sexy as sin boy-next-door Will Valle returns to Norseton after more than a decade away, not only does he offer her the possibility of a exciting job in spite of her weak gifts, but a chance to explore the world outside of Norseton. In the midst of the sexual awakening her brooding geek ignites, Erin learns that her "weirdness" might exist for a more sinister reason. She's prepared to confront it with Will's help, but in doing so, the revelations they force to the surface might shake the Afótama to their core. Erin has...

An alpha Viking dragon shifter and his fated mate struggle to save humanity in a riveting, passionate tale of courage, sacrifice, and perseverance.Determined to help her sisters navigate an unraveling prophecy, Ava sets aside the sins of her past and heads to Winter Harbor only to discover she and her fated mate are the key to everything. The missing piece in an ancient vendetta that launches them on a revealing journey. A quest through time that heals old wounds and brings them closer together yet fuels the ruthless monster eager to claim her.Pursued by a powerful enemy, Viking Soren Sigdir and Ava make their way back to what they left behind in another life. Not just a risky plot against their foe but the deep love they sacrificed so that other dragons might mate. Yet war still rages, threatening humanity. Rising up once more, they must face the darkness of dragonkind's home world and relive the crusade they once led if they hope to succeed.Will they finally see through the Great Serpent's vendetta and win the war? Or will they have to forfeit love again to prevent their nemesis from unleashing his wrath on Midgard? Find out in Viking's Crusade, the action-packed epic conclusion of Viking Ancestors: Rise of the Dragon.This book contains strong sexual content and is recommended for a mature audience.

I tried to run. But there’s nothing he won’t do to have me.I was forced to marry a ruthless Viking Warlord.Now, I’m carrying his twins.Grim is big, fierce, and handsome beyond words.But he's a killer, feared by all.I can’t believe my father would force me to marry this barbarian.Could a man like that ever love anyone, let alone me?We’re from two different worlds.Being with him in fantasy is far different than reality.A happy marriage seems impossible.So, I ran. But he found me, put me over his shoulder.And brought me back to be his bride.I hate how his gruffness makes my body yearn.I hate how his touch drives me wild.But what if there's more to him than a broken and vicious warrior?Could I get the happily ever after I've dreamed off?Or will I always be his captive bride?

For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden comes the tale of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the battle-scarred kingdom of Wagria. It is AD 972. Olaf Tryggvason and his oath-sworn protector, Torgil, are once again on the move. They have left the Rus kingdom and now travel the Baltic Sea in search of plunder and fame. But a fateful storm lands them on the Vendish coastline in a kingdom called Wagria (present-day Holstein). There, they find themselves caught between the aggression of the Danes, the political aspirations of the Wagrian lords, and the shifting politics in Saxland. Can they survive or will they become just one more casualty of kingly ambitions? Find out in this harrowing sequel to the best-selling Forged by Iron and Sigurd's Swords. Praise for Wolves of Wagria "Wolves of Wagria...holds its own against the likes of Cornwell, Scarrow, Iggulden, Donald and Low. " - The Niche Reader "... an outstanding example of what an historical novel should be. " - Preston Holtry, author of the ARRIUS Trilogy and the STRABO series "A thrilling continuation of a riveting series. " - C.J. Adrien, author of The Saga of Hasting the Avenger "Mr. Schumacher's books are the best I have read of northern fictional history. " - Amazon reader "Bravo and five stars!!!" - Brook Allen, award-winning author of the Antonius Trilogy

Vince the Viking has lost his Valor.Kaylina and her friends search the Viking Festival to find Vince the Vikings missing Valor.Kaylina Strawly, future mystery writer, offers to help solve the case, but is this the one case that Kaylina won't be able to solve?Will the Viking's Valor be lost forever?

Although her sister has pulled up stakes and moved her family to the psychic community of Norseton, Marty Petersen doesn't believe she'll fit in with them. She belongs in familiar Florida, and not in the desert amidst a clan of thoroughly modern Vikings. Afótama clansman Chris Holst doesn't agree. He's been dreaming of Marty for nearly a year and knows she's meant to be his. He doesn't want her to leave Norseton before he's had his chance to bond with her in the way of their kind, but he understands why she'd be afraid. Her father is the clan's most notorious fraud, and the blowback from his imminent expulsion could upset the single mom's already shaky situation. He's willing to stand at her side and hold her hand until the turmoil subsides, but she has to let him into her life first. If Marty can't break free from the depressive grip of the lies that have suppressed her for so many years, she won't be able to take what's hers. She could wield the magic of the...

Dahlia, daughter of the Viking King – gorgeous, curvy, and tempting beyond all reason. I would have her. Of that I was certain.But right now revenge was all I cared about. Revenge and looking after my two younger brothers. That was it.When fighting for the throne it was her father who killed my family. There was a reason the Waterpaws had ruled all the Viking kingdoms for generations. It was because they held a monopoly, ruled absolutely, viciously, lethally. And there was the other small issue of the Beserkers.But I wanted this someone, this enemy. I wanted her bad.

Get ready to warm up this winter in USA Today Bestselling author KL Donn's latest small town holiday romance in the wilds of Greenland with a sexy Viking guide. ​ She's here on assignment; Not meant to be mine. ​ But when I ask what she really wants... "To have your baby." Her answer means I'll never let her go. I could tell she hadn't meant to say it out loud. I don't care. Because now, she's going to be my naughty elf, and I'll convince her to stay. Doing so won't be hard after she realizes I'm just like my Viking ancestors and know what I want and will never waver. Get ready for a smoking-hot holiday story where this Viking Santa gets his Christmas wish with his oh-so-naughty little helper elf.

A Viking Maiden Destined For The Battlefield......In Bed With Her Captor!As a female warrior, Dagmar Kolbeinndottar knows she’s not meant for marriage and a family. Until she’s kidnapped by Celtic warlord Aedan mac Connall, who has been tasked with returning Dagmar to her estranged father. Fighting her father’s orders to marry, Dagmar declares she will take no one but her abductor, expecting Aedan to refuse…but he’s intent on making her his bride!

Trapped in a world she never knew existed, Saga Skånstad throws herself into her new life at Viking Academy. She learns to scale icy mountains, shoot flaming arrows, and ride on the back of a particularly ill-tempered dragon. But when Erik abruptly disappears, and the true reason for Saga's arrival in his world is unveiled, her fears only increase—not just for herself, but for the Viking who's captured her heart.When a surprise attack threatens her new home, Saga quickly realizes her life is on the line. Valkyris' enemies are determined to bring down her clan, destroy its heir, and force her into a living nightmare. Saga will do whatever it takes to preserve the world her friends have worked so hard to build. But her choice may cost her the life she never knew she wanted . . . and a love she never could have imagined.

His orders are clear: launch a raid against England and bring home the spoils of war. But the prophecy is also clear: General Torben will take a foreign bride — one who is a seer and healer just like his mother. The eldest princess of England is said to be just that… a beautiful, charming, and headstrong woman. But he's a Viking army general and she's an English princess — and one who is already promised to the king of Tara. Two worlds collide in this epic historical fiction centered on an undeniable chemistry that smolders against the odds. Richly written and injected with moments of humor, this action-packed romantic tale will leave you breathless. Quinn Loftis is the author of twenty novels, including the USA Today Bestseller *Fate and Fury.*

Scotland, 803 A.D. About to be burned at the stake by her fellow villagers, Odaria does what any betrayed witch facing certain death would do. She calls down a curse. Within seconds, rampaging Norsemen raid the village, capturing everyone except her. But her reprieve is short-lived, and Odaria lands in the clutches of the Norse leader Rothgar. Can she remain true to herself and fight her growing attraction to this domineering man, or will she fall under his influence and be used for his ambitions? After Rothgar witnesses Odaria's powers firsthand, he strikes a bargain with her. The raven-haired beauty will use her magical abilities to help him with his quest in exchange for safe passage off the isle. But can this cunning woman be trusted, or is she using him to exact vengeance on her village? Together they must fight bloodthirsty villagers, battle a mutinous band of Norsemen, find a missing Norse ship, and learn to trust each other . . . before time is up.About the Author"The Viking's Witch" won a Gold IPPY Award for best romance ebook. Kelli A. Wilkins has published more than 90 short stories, 15 romance novels in varying heat levels and genres, and 4 non-fiction books. Kelli invites readers to visit her website: KelliWilkins.com to read summaries and excerpts from all her romances. She also writes a weekly blog: kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com and shares inside looks at her books, writing tips, news, and more!

Allete Auvray isn't just heir to the English throne. Since marrying her beloved Viking fiancé, Jarl Torben, she's also the new queen of his clan, fulfilling a prophecy made by the clan's former Oracle who bespoke of a foreign bride who would lead their people and unite the Northerners. But life isn't about courtesans and ballroom finery. It's about leading a ferocious clan of Vikings into battle, and Allete can't do that unless she completely becomes one of them—a shieldmaiden of Clan Hakon. With war against her former fiancé, King Cathal, on the horizon, Allete will sacrifice everything to ensure she's up to the task of leading her clan to victory. But will she be able to do enough to earn the respect of her sisters-in-arms?Allete's sister, Dayna, is in the hands of a witch, her well-being unknown. Cathal has his armies at the ready, and Allete and Torben know they don't stand a chance on their own. To make matters worse, Brant, Torben's right-hand man...

Tavastia, 975 AD. Rotko is a Tavastian hunter, a fur trader, and the son of a blacksmith. After his successful marriage and setting up a lucrative fur trade with the powerful Swedes, he aspires to become king of his homeland. Disaster strikes when a brutal murder shatters his ambitions and the headman of a rival clan vows vengeance for the death of his son. Two years later, Rotko sets sail with his wife's brother, Olof, King of Birka, and his bad-tempered son Styrbjorn 'the Strong' to the east. While still concerned about the volatile situation in Tavastia, Rotko has been asked to act as a trusted interpreter for the Swedes on their mysterious mission. Rotko agrees but suspects they are hiding something from him. As Rotko tries to uncover the true purpose of the Birka men's voyage, he reflects on his initial encounter with Olof a decade earlier when he first journeyed to Birka to trade furs. A scent of smoke hangs in the air. The sea...

Into this breath taking trilogy is woven the true spirit of the Vikings. it is AD 780. Viking's Dawn opens with the young Norse boy, Harold Sigurdson, setting sail for the Hebrides in the longhsip 'Nameless' to plunder the helpless coastal villages of Britain.

Harald is now a mature man, and enjoying a peaceful life of farming with his wife and sons. When his village is attacked, he forms a crew of Vikings and pursues the raiders. The chase leads him across the Atlantic Ocean to the east coast of America. He and his crew encounter Inuit and then Native Americans. Harald's final fight takes place among the native tribes. In a great battle, it is revealed that he is a berserker.

Viking. That was the only way to describe her soon to be brother-in-laws best man and cousin. Giant, blond and extremely pushy could fall in line behind those also. But as far as Rebecca Williams was concerned, Viking was the best characterization for the man she teasingly called Hans. She had one goal and one goal only as her sisters wedding got closer and closer; to make it as easy of a ride as possible for the woman who was finally marrying the man of her dreams. The only problem? Dean Alexander seemed to be convinced that Becca was meant to be conquered and takenby him. She had two choices; run until he tired of playing cat and mouse with her, or finally give in to the Vikings pursuit.

MIST EGILSDOTTIR IS A WARRIOR...NOT A WIFE A master swordswoman whose brush with death made her turn to the Christian faith, Mist isn't expecting much from the Norseman chosen to be her husband. Until Valdyr Svensson appears, his eyes as blue as the sea and his powerful bearing a reminder of the life she left behind. Valdyr doesn't know what to make of his fiery Icelandic bride-to-be. Mist refuses to be enthralled by him. But despite their differences, he's intrigued by her resilient spirit and flashing green eyes. Can this arrangement between two families turn into a lot more...maybe even a match for the ages?

A battle for power and passion A skilled archer with the heart of a warrior, Gwendolyn of Alvey has proved herself capable of defending her homeland. But the threat of invasion and her father's deathbed wish force her to do the unthinkable: wed Vidar, leader of the enemy. Duty to form an alliance between two powerful clans binds Vidar to Gwendolyn, but desire tempts him to distraction. Her nature is to dominate, but he's determined to seduce her into submission on the battlefield—and in the bedchamber...

Prophecy spoken.Alliances broken.Will duty come before love?The Viking's Captive is the exciting sequel to The Viking's Chosen by USA Today Bestseller Quinn Loftis.Torben is faced with a terrible choice: rescue the woman he loves from the clutches of a madman, or save his people from attack by a ruthless foreign invader. He longs to save Allete, especially since the clan's oracle has prophesized that she will become his queen and help unite the clans. But if saving the princess means abandoning his clan, the choice would be unconscionable. Torben races across land and sea on a collision course with Magnus, Allete's kidnapper and Torben's former king. Their meeting will change the fate of Clan Hakon—either saving it from destruction or splintering it forever.Will Torben be able to rescue Allete before Magnus' actions ruin them all? Or will Cathal find the princesses first, enslaving them and using them for his...

What happens when you mix a naughty, Viking ghost built like a Norse god, a strong woman who suffers no fools and a nasty poltergeist? Answer: another fun, Gambling Ghost story.A Viking Ghost for Valentine’s is a lighthearted novella filled with love, laughter and just enough ghouliness to thrill and chill you to the bone.

I found out his secret and ran.But there’s nothing Beowulf won’t do to have me.Especially now that I’m carrying his baby.Big, mysterious, and utterly captivating.Beowulf is the beautiful Viking warrior from my past.A broken man, full of battle scars…We’re two people that should’ve never been together.Yet, I fell for him.The day we shared our first kiss, I was taken from my home.Time has passed and after years of searching. He found me.I was left in the woods unconscious, on the brink of death.He brought me to his cabin and saved me.I became a caretaker to an orphan boy that he was raising.But when I recovered my memory and discovered his dark secret, I ran.What was I thinking?A poor girl like me isn’t meant to have a happily ever after...Especially with a man so dangerous and wild.I don’t care that he’d search the world for me.I’d never be Beowulf’s Claim.

When she is left all but alone to defend her family’s castle against an invading army, Princess Aurelie of Donrose fights valiantly but is soon overcome by the battle-hardened Viking raiders. In spite of her situation, however, she soon finds herself powerfully drawn to Prince Anders, the handsome leader of the victorious northmen.Aurelie’s feelings for Anders grow more intense with each passing day, but she is torn between her desire for him and her loyalty to her family, and she is left with a fateful choice when her brothers arrive with an army of their own, determined to take revenge. Will she leave Anders to his fate, or intervene to save the life of the man she has come to love?

His old life shattered, Wulfgar Ragnarsson lives only for the moment, cheating death and growing rich as a legendary mercenary. His heart may be frozen, but his desire burns hot for courageous widow Lady Anwyn, who needs his protection….For the safety of her son, Anwyn will risk everything. Even giving herself to a Viking warrior who teaches her not all men are monsters—although he shows little sign that he will ever again be capable of love.

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Book 1 in a brand new series from bestselling author S.T. Bende.Erik held me until my shoulders stopped shaking—whether it was a minute or an hour, I couldn't tell. The only things I knew for sure were:(1)I was trapped a thousand years in the past, with little hope of ever going home. And,(2)I was wrapped in the arms of the most absurdly gorgeous Viking to have ever walked the face of the Earth.Maybe my old life was overrated.When seventeen-year-old Saga Skånstad discovers an antique dagger, she's instantly sucked into a world where Vikings rule the seas and dragons roam the skies, and the only thing more dangerous than the chief who takes her captive is the rival who steals her away. The heir of Norway's most feared tribe is fierce, cold, and absolutely unyielding. With intruders encroaching upon his borders, Erik Halvarsson has little patience for the girl whose ignorance threatens his very existence. He enlists Saga in the magical...

(The Heroic Misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III #4) SUMMARY: In his 4th sidesplitting adventure, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III must rescue his best friend, Fishlegs, from the deadly disease Vorpentitis. The only cure is rare and almost impossible to find...a potato. But where will Hiccup find such a thing? He'll have to dodge the terrible Sharkworms, battle Doomfangs, and outwit crazy Hooligans if he's going to be a Hero...again. A fast paced plot, slapstick humor, witty dialogue and imaginative black and white illustrations enhance this exciting tale.

Consumed by revenge--and desire! Captured by his enemy and chained like a dog, Leif Egilsson has one thought in his mind: revenge. He'll no longer be beguiled by the treacherous beauty of Lady Astrid, and her innocence, which he so craved, will finally be his. On his escape, this fierce, proud Viking is bent on making her pay the price of her betrayal--in his bed! Only, Astrid has the heart of a warrior, and she will not be tamed as easily as he believes.... Victorious Vikings No man could defeat them. Three women would defy them!

Contessa Dahl has spent most of her life in a haze. A rudderless orphan, most decisions involved her fists and feet: should she fight or should she run? At twenty-eight, she’s ready to clean up her act, but Tess might be a bit premature because she’s destined to be a special kind of leader. Born into a group of desert-dwelling telepathic descendants of Vikings, Tess was meant to become a link for them all—their queen and conduit. Her kidnapping and the subsequent death of her parents meant her people, the Afótama, have had a hole in their web for too long. Now that she’s back at home, it’s Tess’s job to mend it. But, she can’t do it alone. She needs a perfect mate to fill in her psychic gaps, and two men claim to be fated for the job. Harvey Lang, her childhood champion, and the group outsider Oliver Gilisson would fight to the death to win her. However, to gain full control of her considerable power, she must find a way to keep them both.

A Viking maiden destined for the battlefield......in bed with her captor!As a female warrior, Dagmar Kolbeinndottar knows she's not meant for marriage and a family. Until she's kidnapped by Celtic warlord Aedan mac Connall, who has been tasked with returning Dagmar to her estranged father. Fighting her father's orders to marry, Dagmar declares she will take no one but her abductor, expecting Aedan to refuse...but he's intent on making her his bride!"Everyone loves Styles' Vikings!" — RT Book Reviews on Sold to the Viking Warrior"Styles pens another winning Viking historical... An exciting, engaging story" — RT Book Reviews on Taming His Viking Woman

After falling overboard from his longboat, Sigurd the Viking finds himself in modern-day Flotby - a small English seaside town. Finding refuge in the aptly named Viking Hotel, Siggy's attempts to embrace modern ways end in disaster. His attempt at romance is no better off as even the course of true love doesn't run smoothly when Siggy's involved!

Taking a few months to reflect on what she truly wants from life, Emily returns to her family home in Winter Harbor, Maine. Yet she should have known her ties with ancient Scandinavia and those with dragon blood would catch up with her. Moreover, that her connection with the man she loves would be impossible to ignore. Something soon proven when he pulls her back in time to tenth century Norway.Determined to help his people defeat a dark prophecy, Viking Sven Sigdir returns to his homeland to find two regions minus their beloved kings. Leaderless, both clans look to Sven to rule. Though willing to rise up, he must first uncover the root of the prophecy. That means reuniting with the woman who holds his heart and setting forth on a perilous journey.Sven and Emily navigate not only their feelings for one another but the burgeoning prophecy that might take it all away. Will they be able to conquer their new adversary before it's too late? Or is this just the beginning of something that will change life as they know it? Find out in Viking King's Vendetta, an action-packed adventure ripe with sizzling passion, epic battles, dynamic characters and powerful dragon-shifters.

Next on Wren and Death's Appraisal List: Item #1: An Old Family Feud. Item #2: A Missing Woman. Item #3: A Body in the Rosebushes of their Dream House Auctioneer Wren Morgan and her private eye fiancé Death (pronounced "Deeth") Bogart are ready to meet each other's parents and settle down together. But their sleuthing days are far from over. While Death and Wren are helping prepare auction items at an old supper club, a Viking reenactor nearly dies at the historical settlement next door. The cause? Seeing the ghost of his daughter, who went missing twenty years ago. As Wren looks into what happened to the Viking's daughter, Death is hired to investigate the theft of historical items that have high sentimental value. When their respective investigations turn out to be connected, the couple gets caught in a deadly conflict. Praise for the Auction Block...

Taking a few months to reflect on what she truly wants from life, Emily returns to her family home in Winter Harbor, Maine. Yet she should have known her ties with ancient Scandinavia and those with dragon blood would catch up with her. Moreover, that her connection with the man she loves would be impossible to ignore. Something soon proven when he pulls her back in time to tenth century Norway.Determined to help his people defeat a dark prophecy, Viking Sven Sigdir returns to his homeland to find two regions minus their beloved kings. Leaderless, both clans look to Sven to rule. Though willing to rise up, he must first uncover the root of the prophecy. That means reuniting with the woman who holds his heart and setting forth on a perilous journey.Sven and Emily navigate not only their feelings for one another but the burgeoning prophecy that might take it all away. Will they be able to conquer their new adversary before it's too late? Or is this just the beginning of something that will change life as they know it? Find out in Viking King's Vendetta, an action-packed adventure ripe with sizzling passion, epic battles, dynamic characters and powerful dragon-shifters.

The dazzling sequel to Odinn's Child and Sworn Brother - here is the triumphant conclusion to this epic Viking adventure Constantinople, 1035: Thorgils has become a member of the Varangian lifeguard and witnesses the glories of the richest city on earth but also the murderous ways of the imperial family. Under the leadership of warrior chief Harald Sigurdsson he is set up as the unwitting bait in a deadly ambush to destroy Arab pirates harassing the Byzantine shipping lanes in the Mediterranean. When Harald eventually ascends the throne of Norway, his liegeman Thorgils is despatched on a secret mission to Duke William of Normandy with a plan to coordinate the twin invasions of England. On 20 September 1066 Harald’s fleet of three hundred ships sails up the Ouse, confident of success, but a prophetic dream warns Thorgils that Duke William has duped his allies and the Norsemen are heading for disaster at Stamford Bridge. Thorgils embarks upon a race against time to reach and warn his liege lord before the battle begins. But will Odinn’s devout follower really be able to anticipate what fate has decreed and save the heritage of his Viking ancestors?

Set in an ancient Viking world full of brooding Norse mythology and bloodthirsty battles, VIKING - Odinn’s Child is the stunning first volume in an epic historical fiction trilogy. Our story begins in the year 1001 and the toddler, Thorgils Leiffson, son of Leif the Lucky and Thorgunna, arrives on the shores of Brattahlid in Greenland to be brought up in the fostercare of a young woman - Gudrid. Thorgils is a rootless character of quicksilver intelligence and adaptability. He has inherited his mother’s ability of second sight and his destiny lies beyond the imagination of those around him. Virtually orphaned, he is raised by various mentors, who teach him the ancient ways and warn him of the invasion of the ‘White Christ’ into the land of the ‘Old Gods’. Thorgils is guided by a restless quest for adventure and the wanderlust of his favoured god, Odinn. His fortunes take him into many dangerous situations as well as to the brink of death by execution, in battle, disease and shipwreck… Packed with wonderfully reimagined Viking sagas and adventures, and fascinating and unique characters, VIKING - Odinn’s Child gives historical novel writing a new dimension.

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