Blurb
A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors.
A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies.
A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides
Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts?
The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves.
Begin the journey here…
Enter a world of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland.
Journey together with indomitable heroes and intrepid heroines, as they discover that the raging storms of fear and passion can transform into enduring devotion.
Review
This ten-book collection begins with a prologue that’s separate from the main books, but sets the stage and introduces all the important characters.
Eithne’s Pict village has been under constant siege from warring, thieving neighbors. Almost all of the men have died in battle or from illness, leaving a village with few women, children, and elderly people. They need warriors, hunters, and farmers in order to survive. When Eithne sees Vikings coming to raid from the coast, she has two options: flee and let her village die out, or bargain with the Vikings.
Brandr is the jarl, the leader, among his men, and he can barely believe the Pictish beauty’s offer—brides for his men, as long as those men protect the village.
I really enjoyed this short story. Eithne is a brave woman, determined to do whatever she must to save her people. Brandr is more than a Viking marauder; he’s given to intelligence and patience, and his interest in Eithne is undeniable.
There were a few typos, but nothing major. I’m definitely interested in learning more about these nine couples chosen to wed. A different author writes each story, which I’d love to read.
5 Stars
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