Viking Guardians Series by Kaitlynn Clarkson

Eira has some unusual talents. Unfortunately, they land her in so much trouble that even her father, a mighty warrior, cannot save her. She finds herself alone, banished to a village that doesn’t want her and facing hostile strangers with nowhere to go.Things go from bad to worse and Eira is certain that her end has come. But when Halvar, the village chieftain, comes to her rescue, she’s safe. Or so she thinks... moreEira has some unusual talents. Unfortunately, they land her in so much trouble that even her father, a mighty warrior, cannot save her. She finds herself alone, banished to a village that doesn’t want her and facing hostile strangers with nowhere to go.Things go from bad to worse and Eira is certain that her end has come. But when Halvar, the village chieftain, comes to her rescue, she’s safe. Or so she thinks. When fresh trouble finds her, she is forced to flee into the forest for her own safety. Will Halvar be able to find her in time to save her life? Can she trust him with her heart?This novella is set in the days of King Haakon of Norway, a time when the Vikings left their homelands to raid and plunder; when Christianity was making tentative approaches and kings fought for the right to rule. It can be read as a standalone or enjoyed as the first of a series. less

Forced to flee from her father’s rage, Kaarina is escorted to a Christian village on the coast, where she finds employment and lodging with the kindly Emiline. Halvar, the village chief, remains at the village for the winter, and she has her friend Eira for company. She begins to feel secure at last. But she has a secret phobia that she is ashamed to speak of. It threatens to paralyze her until Emiline’s handsome young neighbor Landwulf befriends her... moreForced to flee from her father’s rage, Kaarina is escorted to a Christian village on the coast, where she finds employment and lodging with the kindly Emiline. Halvar, the village chief, remains at the village for the winter, and she has her friend Eira for company. She begins to feel secure at last. But she has a secret phobia that she is ashamed to speak of. It threatens to paralyze her until Emiline’s handsome young neighbor Landwulf befriends her. He helps her to conquer her fear and she faces a growing desire to get to know him better. Landwulf’s parents notice the blossoming friendship between the two and take action. Even as Kaarina is drawn to the Christians’ simple faith, Landwulf’s parents send him to another village to find a wife from among their own people. Kaarina is devastated. While Halvar departs to protect their old village from her father, Kaarina does her best to mend a broken heart. When Landwulf returns, he begins to build a house for his new bride and Kaarina does her best to avoid him. But one day, she is forced to come face to face with the man she loved. Have things changed between them? Can Kaarina trust him with her heart? less

Tainted by scandal. Rejected and angry. Can he convince her that he loves her?Sigrid is wary of men. She makes up her mind that she will never allow herself to be forced into a marriage she doesn’t want. Nor will she be subject to a man who mistreats her. or be subject to a man who will mistreat her. So far, there has been no one that she trusts enough to let down her guard. Her friend Einar thinks she’s special but as far as she’s concerned, he’s firmly in the friend zone... moreTainted by scandal. Rejected and angry. Can he convince her that he loves her?Sigrid is wary of men. She makes up her mind that she will never allow herself to be forced into a marriage she doesn’t want. Nor will she be subject to a man who mistreats her. or be subject to a man who will mistreat her. So far, there has been no one that she trusts enough to let down her guard. Her friend Einar thinks she’s special but as far as she’s concerned, he’s firmly in the friend zone. But when the King comes to her village with his men, the handsome Hagen is determined to catch her attention. He is charming and thoughtful and she soon forgets her misgiving and falls deeply in love with him.But Hagen doesn’t return as he promised and Sigrid is left to wonder what happened to him. And then she has to face the consequences: she is tainted with the scandal that his actions caused. Sigrid is hurt and angry at his betrayal and when she is faced with an opportune moment for revenge, she takes it, unleashing far greater trouble than she could have imagined. Einar steps in to rescue her and inadvertently creates another problem. Will she be able to see that he cares for her? Or will her anger and distrust push him away? Will she ever find happiness?This clean and sweet novella is set in the days of Norway’s King Haakon the Good, a time when Vikings left their homelands to raid and plunder; when Christianity was making tentative approaches and kings fought for the right to rule. It is Book 4 in the Viking Guardians series. It can be read as a standalone or enjoyed as part of the series. less

Captured and enslaved. Can he rescue her from his enemy? Will she ever see her homeland again?On an innocent day out, Tara is snatched by Viking raiders. Unable to escape, she soon finds herself on a longship bound for the land of Norowegr and life as a slave. She is certain she will never see her homeland or her family again.As a travelling merchant, Erik often visits marketplaces around the land. One day as he is approaching the marketplace, a chain of slaves approaches... moreCaptured and enslaved. Can he rescue her from his enemy? Will she ever see her homeland again?On an innocent day out, Tara is snatched by Viking raiders. Unable to escape, she soon finds herself on a longship bound for the land of Norowegr and life as a slave. She is certain she will never see her homeland or her family again.As a travelling merchant, Erik often visits marketplaces around the land. One day as he is approaching the marketplace, a chain of slaves approaches. As they pass, he catches the eye of a stunning woman and instantly knows that he cannot rest until he learns more about her.The following day, he goes to the slave auction where he intends to bid for her. But she is beautiful and the bidding is fierce. The price goes above what he can afford and he watches in horror as she is bought by the man who destroyed his village and killed his parents.Erik is desperate to rescue her from a life of tyranny. But will he be able to find her? Can he set her free without his enemy finding him?Tara faces a horrifying future as the slave of a cruel man. Will she ever see her homeland again?This sweet and clean novella is set in the days of Norway’s King Haakon the Good; a time when the Vikings left their homelands to raid and plunder; when Christianity was making tentative approaches and kings fought for the right to rule. It can be read as a standalone or enjoyed as part of the series. less