Tale of the Clans Series by M.N. Stroh

One brash act forced her to flee her clan. Now, after years in hiding, she risks exposure to the man whose brother is dead because of her.Ireland, 962 ADNessa’s father arranges her betrothal to the son of their warmongering overlord. Horrified, Nessa realizes that marrying the rogue warrior will thrust her family into the heart of their clan’s longstanding conflict with the Danes of Luimnech... moreOne brash act forced her to flee her clan. Now, after years in hiding, she risks exposure to the man whose brother is dead because of her.Ireland, 962 ADNessa’s father arranges her betrothal to the son of their warmongering overlord. Horrified, Nessa realizes that marrying the rogue warrior will thrust her family into the heart of their clan’s longstanding conflict with the Danes of Luimnech.Nessa accepts her fate until tragedy presses her to make a desperate escape, though her brash act costs her intended’s life. Now his family seeks revenge.Sanctuary among distant kindred proves short-lived and Nessa's rescuers entangle her in their schemes. With the balance of power shifting in southern Ireland, her knowledge could pave the way for her former chieftain to claim the provincial throne. Yet, offering that knowledge may expose her identity to her estranged clansmen… and to the man whose brother died because of her. less

A Brehon draws unlikely allies into a deadly plot against the enemies of Mumhain’s king.Ireland 968 ADTheir reputations tainted, Gideon mac Davan and his betrothed, Nessa, stand little chance of swaying their clansmen alone. Loyalties come into question when Gideon stands before the Dal Cais assembly under charges meant to strip him of nobility.Questionable ally, Brendan of Desmond, intervenes on their behalf, freeing them to make their life together. But Brendan is not all he seems... moreA Brehon draws unlikely allies into a deadly plot against the enemies of Mumhain’s king.Ireland 968 ADTheir reputations tainted, Gideon mac Davan and his betrothed, Nessa, stand little chance of swaying their clansmen alone. Loyalties come into question when Gideon stands before the Dal Cais assembly under charges meant to strip him of nobility.Questionable ally, Brendan of Desmond, intervenes on their behalf, freeing them to make their life together. But Brendan is not all he seems. Once his schemes intent on thwarting the enemies of Mumhain’s king unfold, separate destructive paths sweep them away.As a Brehon, Brendan has a strong sense of justice but an even stronger thirst for vengeance. Finally, the spun threads of his secret plans perfectly weave together. But one helpless slave can unravel everything. Her troubled past connects everyone in a single twisted, knotted cord. Untangling that strand may lead to everyone’s undoing. less

A forbidden love may turn one band’s mission for alliance toward division.Ireland 969 ADSvava struggles to adapt to life reunited with her estranged siblings. Raised by Danes, she sees her Irish family as the true foreigners. Brehon by trade, spy by choice, Brendan of Desmond leads a double life intent to bring about his treacherous uncle’s downfall.Ostracized and heartsick, only stony Brendan understands Svava’s longings. Yet her brother means to rend him from her as well... moreA forbidden love may turn one band’s mission for alliance toward division.Ireland 969 ADSvava struggles to adapt to life reunited with her estranged siblings. Raised by Danes, she sees her Irish family as the true foreigners. Brehon by trade, spy by choice, Brendan of Desmond leads a double life intent to bring about his treacherous uncle’s downfall.Ostracized and heartsick, only stony Brendan understands Svava’s longings. Yet her brother means to rend him from her as well.Under the watchful eye of his uncle’s enemies, Brendon must aid the Dal Cais in hunting down a friend and fellow spy. Refusal will prove his disloyalty. Acquiescence may cost his vengeful plot.Committed to their false mission, will Svava and Brendan find a way to resolve the treacherous divisions amidst their band, or will their forbidden love cost the mission and more? less