Runes Of The Shield-Maiden Series by Ana Fjord

Meet me at the edge of the forest at dusk. I must see you. It’s important. Gertrud couldn’t help but feel a little bit anxious. She was about to marry Leif, son of the Rottisen’s – one of the most powerful families in the land. But that night, she received a warning from her father’s enemy, Egil Borg. He said that there would be a betrayal at the wedding, and Gertrud didn’t know who to believe.Gertrud doesn’t heed the warning, trouble happens, she remembers what Egil says, and seeks refuge... moreMeet me at the edge of the forest at dusk. I must see you. It’s important. Gertrud couldn’t help but feel a little bit anxious. She was about to marry Leif, son of the Rottisen’s – one of the most powerful families in the land. But that night, she received a warning from her father’s enemy, Egil Borg. He said that there would be a betrayal at the wedding, and Gertrud didn’t know who to believe.Gertrud doesn’t heed the warning, trouble happens, she remembers what Egil says, and seeks refuge.As she gets to know to Egil better, she realizes that while she’s scared of being with him, she knows deep down it’s right. Will the two of them find love? Or will she need to leave before the love blooms? less

“The runes. What do they mean? Why am I the Chosen One? Why did you treat me like an outcast the moment you discovered this?"With the prediction of Gertrud being the Chosen One, and the potential for disaster following her, tensions grow between Gertrud, Egil and Randi. Not to mention, the invaders are moving in closer. Then there is Bjorn, who knows exactly what his family’s been doing, and with a stunning revelation, Gertrud learns that maybe there’s a reason for her being there... more“The runes. What do they mean? Why am I the Chosen One? Why did you treat me like an outcast the moment you discovered this?"With the prediction of Gertrud being the Chosen One, and the potential for disaster following her, tensions grow between Gertrud, Egil and Randi. Not to mention, the invaders are moving in closer. Then there is Bjorn, who knows exactly what his family’s been doing, and with a stunning revelation, Gertrud learns that maybe there’s a reason for her being there. With everything changing, Gertrud knows that she must fight, but when old flames from the past come back, tensions will only grow more so between them now than ever before. less

Gertrud pursed her lips. She couldn’t let her feelings get the best of her. She knew that if she did, she’d lose focus.With an attack on the Borg family in place, Egil and Gertrud must fight. But after a bomb drops about Egil having a child, Gertrud was shocked and angry. She knew that Egil had been keeping secrets from her, but she never thought he would have a child. Gertrud must decide if she’s willing to put it on the line... moreGertrud pursed her lips. She couldn’t let her feelings get the best of her. She knew that if she did, she’d lose focus.With an attack on the Borg family in place, Egil and Gertrud must fight. But after a bomb drops about Egil having a child, Gertrud was shocked and angry. She knew that Egil had been keeping secrets from her, but she never thought he would have a child. Gertrud must decide if she’s willing to put it on the line. She was torn between her feelings for him and her desire to protect the family. For Gertrud, she knows her feelings for Egil are legitimate, but can she put them aside for the good of the family? Or will it hold their relationship back? less