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The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 70 ratings#1 New York Times Bestseller. An Amazon Best Book of 2020. The thrilling and addictive prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages. Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series. --The Washington Post. It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages... -
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The Hall of Tyr by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe Hall of Tyr: Book Four of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga. It is said that every man is haunted by one mistake. .. The year is 881. Ten years have passed since fifteen year old Ceridwen set out from her Priory home to make her own life. She has known love and loss, triumph and heartbreak... -
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![Heart of the King by A.E. Rayne]()
Heart of the King by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe race to Ottby is on! Having heard Gudrum’s threats and Alys’ warnings, Reinar is desperate to head South, back to his family. Though he must be patient. His army is far behind him, and Reinar knows he’ll need every pair of hands to get their fleet back home. Waiting with his brother, Sigurd is looking forward to his reunion with Raf, unaware that she is now with Gudrum... -
![Fury of the Queen by A.E. Rayne]()
Fury of the Queen by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFour months after the Battle of Tromsund, the Alekkan landscape looks very different. Reinar has taken his people to Slussfall, where winter’s grip remains strong. There is no sign of Ulfinnur, God of Winter, and he fears that Alari has captured him, intending to keep the sea permanently frozen. For if the sea remains frozen, no ships can sail to Oss, seeking the help of the Islanders... -
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![Wrath of the Sun: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne]()
Wrath of the Sun: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWe are at the end of the series, and it is time to choose sides. .. After three months of relative peace, Alekka is about to be jolted by a seismic shift, for ambitious lords and vengeful gods have only been biding their time, choosing their allies, hiding from their enemies, deciding when to make their move. And that time is now... -
![The Circle of Ceridwen Saga Box Set: Books One - Three by Octavia Randolph]()
The Circle of Ceridwen Saga Box Set: Books One - Three by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsOver 1800 Amazon Five Star Reviews. Over 1200 pages of action and adventure. The first three novels in the celebrated Circle of Ceridwen Saga. Enter the Ninth Century. The Circle of Book OneIt is the year 871. Of seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, five have fallen to the invading Vikings. No trait is more valued than loyalty, and no possession more precious than one's steel... -
![The Robber Knight's Love by Robert Thier]()
The Robber Knight's Love by Robert Thier
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAyla has uncovered a terrible secret: the man she loves is in fact her worst enemy. As a mighty army gathers to destroy her and her people, she must ask herself: will he join them to destroy her? Must she cut him out of her heart to survive? Or is there another way—a way to forgiveness and. .. love? Special Edition with secret chapters revealed and insights into Sir Reuben’s mysterious past. -
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Tower of Blood and Flame: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomeone is seeking to destroy the Furycks, but who? As Axl works on strengthening Brekka’s defenses, he discovers he has more enemies than he realised. Help arrives in the form of a dreamer, though he doesn’t know the woman, so how can he trust her? Yet, with so much at stake, how can he not? After a disastrous time on the island of Aggralaia, Edela finds a new ally, and just in time... -
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Shield-Maiden: Gambit of Swords by Melanie Karsak
A broken prince. A shield-maiden bent on vengeance. A Viking world set on fire. With the war against the Gauls over and Angantyr crowned king, everything should have been peaceful. But the arrival of Prince Hlod and its devastating consequences have brought nothing but heartache and darkness...Categorized as:
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Shield-Maiden: Under the Hunter's Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen the gods play in mortals’ lives, the only certain outcome is uncertainty. Especially when that god is Loki. In the course of a night, I found out my entire life was a lie. Now, Yrsa, Eydis, and I will set off to recover Tyrfing. I must leave Dalr—and the dream I’d shared with Hofund—behind. Eydis is sure the gods have a plan for me. I hope she’s right...Categorized as:
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![To the Sun by Octavia Randolph]()
To the Sun by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn unpredictable journey with unforeseen consequences…. On Gotland Sidroc wakes from a disturbing dream; one of his sons, Hrald or Yrling – perhaps both – are in trouble. Both are in far-off Angle-land, and beyond his reach. Eskil the Svear sails to the island, offering Sidroc a rare opportunity to gain untold riches, with equal risk to life for those joining the venture... -
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Shield-Maiden: Under the Blood Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs the blood moon rises, the shadow of Ragnarok falls on Uppsala. With the dark days in Dalr behind them, Hervor and Hofund journey to Grund. Hervor’s focus turns to tracking down the sea kings and taking vengeance, but she soon finds that life in Grund is convoluted. Family grudges, secret alliances, and shady friendships abound in the capital...Categorized as:
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![Heir of Hope by Morgan L. Busse]()
Heir of Hope by Morgan L. Busse
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat would you sacrifice to save mankind? The great city of Thyra has fallen and shadows spread across the land. Rowen Mar, the last Truthsayer, is taken before the Shadonae. But the Shadonae are not who she thought they were, and now they want to claim her as their own. Caleb Tala, former assassin and prince, is now a Guardian of mankind... -
![The Burden of a Scottish Chieftain by Keira Montclair]()
The Burden of a Scottish Chieftain by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA haunted chieftain. A lass without hope. What happens when their lives cross paths? Lennox MacVey, chieftain of Clan MacVey, is haunted by memories of being kidnapped as a child by a man named Egan. Now seven and twenty years old, the nightmares of the event are becoming clearer, beckoning him to right the wrongs committed against him. For Meg, life has become unbearable... -
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![Shield-Maiden: Under the Dark Moon by Melanie Karsak]()
Shield-Maiden: Under the Dark Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor Odin’s chosen, all roads lead to Valhalla. With Gudmund dead, Hervor and Hofund are crowned queen and king of Grund. The pair soon discover that ruling a Viking land is not without difficulty. Enemies from without and within threaten the new rulers. While her dreams are the same, Hervor’s future becomes unclear. The gods have grown silent...Categorized as:
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Shield-Maiden: Under the Thunder Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsUnder the thunder moon, the war-horn will sound, and Odin’s Valkyrie will rise. Reunited with Hofund, and with Bolmsö safe from its enemies, Hervor takes her place as jarl. But the All-Father has bigger plans for his favorite shield-maiden. When Hervor learns that Jarl Bjartmar has vowed vengeance on Leif, she knows she must stand by her cousin...Categorized as:
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A Court of Betrayal by Anne O'Brien
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR. .. The Welsh Marches, 1301. Strong-willed heiress Joan de Geneville is married to Richard Mortimer, Earl of March, at just fifteen years old. Soon Joan finds herself swept up in a world of treacherous court politics and dangerous secrets as her husband deposes Edward II and rules England alongside Queen Isabella... -
![The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless]()
The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe old world will die in flames…. Ireland, 1011 AD. Brian Boru is now High King of Ireland. His queen, Gormflaith, instructs their young son in his heritage - but only on his mother's side. For Gormflaith, an immortal Fomorian skilled in fire-magic, intends to finally defeat the Fomorians' hated foes, the Descendants, and establish control over Ireland...Categorized as:
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![The Burden of a Scottish Chieftain by Keira Montclair]()
The Burden of a Scottish Chieftain by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA haunted chieftain. A lass without hope. What happens when their lives cross paths? Lennox MacVey, chieftain of Clan MacVey, is haunted by memories of being kidnapped as a child by a man named Egan. Now seven and twenty years old, the nightmares of the event are becoming clearer, beckoning him to right the wrongs committed against him. For Meg, life has become unbearable... -
![The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson]()
The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Prose Norse Mythology (Classics), compiled by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, is a fundamental work for understanding the rich world of Norse mythology and Viking lore. This text is a comprehensive collection of stories about the gods, heroes, and creatures of Norse mythology, including tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freyja, and the creation of the world itself... -
![Highland Blood by Melanie Karsak]()
Highland Blood by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScotland, 1032—When a marriage contract calls Gruoch away from Ynes Verleath, she leaves with the hope she'll be reunited with Banquo. But fate has different plans. Lies, betrayal, and violence await her. Set on a collision course with destiny, Gruoch soon finds herself thrust into the arms of another man... -
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Blood Eagle by Tim Hodkinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEinar and the Wolf Coats undertake a dangerous mission to war-torn Northern France in this thrilling Viking adventure from Tim Hodkinson. 936 AD. Brittany is torn apart by war. Many nobles have sought refuge in King Aethelstan's England, including Louis, prospective king of Francia. Einar and the Wolf Coats, disillusioned by events in Norway, are also at Aethelstan's court... -
![The Warrior Brothers of Skye: The Complete Series by Jayne Castel]()
The Warrior Brothers of Skye: The Complete Series by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTravel back in time to Dark Ages Isle of Skye and meet Galan, Tarl, and Donnel. Three warrior brothers, three strong women—and three unforgettable love stories. BLOOD FEUD. A forced marriage . .. and a passion that could forge peace or start a war. . Tea, the daughter of a Pictish chieftain, prepares to wed her enemy... -
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The Border Series: Box Set by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first three books plus a bonus prequel novella in the bestselling Border Series: The Ward's Bride, The Thief's Countess, The Lord's Captive and The Chief's Maiden. THE WARD'S BRIDE: PREQUEL NOVELLA. English knight Sir Adam Dayne is offered the ultimate prize by the earl who raised him: lordship of Langford castle... -
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![Shield-Maiden: Winternights Gambit by Melanie Karsak]()
Shield-Maiden: Winternights Gambit by Melanie Karsak
An heir to ashes. A princess without a throne. Ervie, the daughter of the warrior-shaman Jarl Mjord and the völva Lady Blomma, was born to rule two jarldoms and wield a magical bloodline reaching to Asgard itself. But the Norns have not been kind. Her father dead, now all she has is a famous name and a lingering sense of what might have been...Categorized as:
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The Golden Wolf by Linnea Hartsuyker
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe fates of Ragnvald and his sister Svanhild unfold to their stunning conclusion in this riveting final volume in The Golden Wolf Saga, a trilogy that conjures the ancient world with the gripping detail, thrilling action, and vivid historical elements of Game of Thrones and Outlander... -
![The Axe by Sigrid Undset]()
The Axe by Sigrid Undset
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSet in 13th-century Norway, The Axe is the first volume in Undset's epic tetralogy, The Master of Hestviken. In it, we meet Olav Audunsson and Ingunn Steinfinnsdatter, who were betrothed as children and raised as brother and sister. In the heedlessness of youth, they become lovers, unaware that their ardor will forge the first link in a chain of murder, exile, and disgrace... -
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Breanna's Surrender by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman dedicated to the cause, a man who has given up hope—and the fake marriage that brings them together. Passion and patriotism collide in Medieval Scotland. Breanna will stop at nothing to defend Scotland from the English—even if that means she has to work with a jaded mercenary, a man whose loyalty can only be bought with silver. Cameron Stewart has learned that loyalty doesn’t pay... -
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Spark City by Robert J. Power
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAn alternate cover edition of this ASIN can be found here. Erroh has a plan. A simple plan. It’ll never work. Young warrior, Erroh, is destined for a life of duty and tradition. By birth-right, the mysterious trials of The Cull await him. A chance to win the greatest prize Spark City can offer. However, he’d rather spend his days drinking, gambling and travelling the roads as a free man... -
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The Sea Queen by Linnea Hartsuyker
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe epic Viking saga begun in The Half-Drowned King continues with this exhilarating tale filled with the excitement, romantic adventure, political intrigue, violence, and rich history that have made Game of Thrones, Outlander, and Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology popular bestsellers... -
![Highland Strength by Celeste Barclay]()
Highland Strength by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA lonely woman with far too many secrets…. Greer Gunn feared for her life every day that she breathed the same air as her father. An unwanted reminder that he had no heir, Greer employed her greatest defense. She looked and learned, tucking away her clan’s secrets that she used silently to defend her people against her father’s inept leadership and to keep their enemies at bay... -
![Lena & Ivar by Celeste Barclay]()
Lena & Ivar by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhat happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son. There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage. .. to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like... -
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Highlander Sworn by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLetting her instincts rule could mean her ruin. A prisoner, a clan-chief’s daughter, and an impossible love. Beautiful yet flighty, Eilidh Munro has caught a chieftain’s eye—but it’s not him she wants. Instead, she longs for the enigmatic Gunn hostage, who works the fields by day and is locked away in the dungeons beneath her keep at night...Categorized as:
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![Lady of the Glen by Jennifer Roberson]()
Lady of the Glen by Jennifer Roberson
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 19 ratings"A marvelous tale. " --Diana Gabaldon. Bestselling author Jennifer Roberson captures readers' hearts and imaginations in this haunting, lyrical tale of an era of savagery and splendor, set against the heather-strewn hills of a divided Scotland. . . From birth, Catriona Campbell and Alasdair Og MacDonald are enemies--for he is the second son of her clan's most powerful foe... -
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![Sworn Brother by Tim Severin]()
Sworn Brother by Tim Severin
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn London in 1019, a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish Church, only to find himself at the center of a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu—wife of Knut the Great, ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men of the Viking empire. As this passionate relationship between the two begins to unfold, it forebodes inevitable consequences... -
![A Restless Knight by Deborah Macgillivray]()
A Restless Knight by Deborah Macgillivray
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHad the music stopped, or had she just ceased to hear it? All she could do was stare into the dragon green eyes. Drown in them. This man was her destiny. Nothing else mattered. He removed the netting from her grasp and then dropped it. Shaking, Challon took her face in both hands. The hunger in his eyes rippled, tangible. So strong, it nearly robbed her of breath... -
![Prince of Frost and Flames by Violet Froste]()
Prince of Frost and Flames by Violet Froste
A cool-headed shieldmaiden with no time for love. When her twin brother goes missing, Heatha journeys into the unknown to search for him. Against her better judgement, she finds herself joining the royal guard of the handsome, self-indulgent prince of a neighbouring country. A warm-hearted prince who has known only hate... -
![The Shield of Three Lions by Pamela Kaufman]()
The Shield of Three Lions by Pamela Kaufman
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe return of a classic, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman. “Richly rewarding, superbly written. . . . The richness of the characters, the historical details, and the story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience. ”—Chicago Sun-Times. Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England... -
![Lord of Raven's Peak by Catherine Coulter]()
Lord of Raven's Peak by Catherine Coulter
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... -
![Daughter of a Thousand Years by Amalia Carosella]()
Daughter of a Thousand Years by Amalia Carosella
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGreenland, AD 1000. More than her fiery hair marks Freydís as the daughter of Erik the Red; her hot temper and fierce pride are as formidable as her Viking father’s. And so, too, is her devotion to the great god Thor, which puts her at odds with those in power—including her own brother, the zealous Leif Eriksson... -
![The First Princess of Wales: A Novel by Karen Harper]()
The First Princess of Wales: A Novel by Karen Harper
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe daughter of a disgraced earl, she matched wits with a prince. It is the fourteenth century, the height of the Medieval Age, and at the court of King Edward III of England, chivalry is loudly praised while treachery runs rampant. When the lovely and high-spirited Joan of Kent is sent to this politically charged court, she is woefully unprepared for the underhanded maneuverings of her peers... -
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Avalon by Anya Seton
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMerewyn has grown up in savage tenth-century Cornwall - a lonely girl, sustained by stubborn courage and by pride in her descent from the great King Arthur. Rumon, a young French prince, has always dreamt of finding the idyllic island of hearsay and legend, Avalon. He gladly leaves his home in Provence but his hopes are dashed when his ship is wrecked off the Cornish coast... -
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Avelynn by Marissa Campbell
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne extraordinary Saxon noblewoman and one fearless Viking warrior find passion and danger in this dazzling and sensuous debut. Marissa Campbell's debut novel is a winning combination of romance, history, and adventure sure to appeal to fans of Diana Gabaldon. It is 869... -
![The Forever Queen by Helen Hollick]()
The Forever Queen by Helen Hollick
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsUSA Today Bestseller! What kind of woman becomes the wife of two kings, and the mother of two more? Saxon England, 1002. Not only is Æthelred a failure as King, but his young bride, Emma of Normandy, soon discovers he is even worse as a husband... -
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![Seducing the Knight by Gerri Russell]()
Seducing the Knight by Gerri Russell
Rated: 3.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTemplar knight Sir Alan Cathcart and the Moorish princess, Jessamine Burundi, whom he saves from an arranged marriage must search for the legendary Ark of the Covenant. It’s a journey that takes them from the deserts in the cradle of civilization to the misty heathered Highlands of Scotland... -
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The Viking's Witch by Kelli A. Wilkins
Rated: 3.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsScotland, 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... -
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The Valkyrie by Kate Heartfield
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBrynhild is a Valkyrie: shieldmaiden of the All-Father, chooser of the slain. But now she too has fallen, flightless in her exile. Gudrun is a princess of Burgundy, a daughter of the Rhine, a prize for an invading king – a king whose brother Attila has other plans, and a dragon to call upon...
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