Norse Warrior Protectors Series by Asa Maria Bradley

He’s a duty-sworn warrior who knows only how to conquer and dominate. Chaos and infighting rule the Norse Gods’ council. The conflict spreads to modern-day Midgard, where immortal Norseman Leif Skarsganger commands a unit of Odin and Freya’s elite soldiers. One night, while under attack from Loki’s sinister monsters, a dark-haired beauty with superior combat skills helps defeat the enemies. Wounded and feverish, Leif kisses her, inadvertently triggering a Norse handfasting bond... moreHe’s a duty-sworn warrior who knows only how to conquer and dominate. Chaos and infighting rule the Norse Gods’ council. The conflict spreads to modern-day Midgard, where immortal Norseman Leif Skarsganger commands a unit of Odin and Freya’s elite soldiers. One night, while under attack from Loki’s sinister monsters, a dark-haired beauty with superior combat skills helps defeat the enemies. Wounded and feverish, Leif kisses her, inadvertently triggering a Norse handfasting bond. His inner berserker insists they’ve found their mate. If Leif doesn’t find her quickly, he’ll succumb to permanent battle fury and become a danger to the very people he’s sworn to protect. She’s a genetically engineered soldier who refuses to follow orders. Naya Brisbane escaped from a covert training camp aimed at creating the ultimate soldier. Forced injections gave Naya increased cognitive abilities and physical strength, but put her brother into a coma. Desperate to finance a cure for him, Naya works as a cyber-security expert on the shady side of the law. Hunted by rogue agents who want her back in the lab, the last thing she needs is for the tall blond she helped in a moment of weakness also to make her his prey. The chemistry between them flares hotter than an inferno. But if neither yields, they’ll burn the world. When Naya discovers that the stranger and his band of warriors have a state-of-the art medical research facility, she joins their fight but reveals nothing about her brother. And Leif keeps secrets of his own. He has to make Naya fall in love with him to complete their handfasting, or the gods must call him back to Valhalla, triggering the end of the worlds–for both gods and humans.
Author’s Note: Although edited to better fit in the Norse Warrior Protectors universe, this story was previously published as VIKING WARRIOR RISING. If you've read that book, you'll find this story very familiar. less

Can an alpha wolf catch a thief who bends the laws of physics?Wolf shifter Arek Varg owns a security company that specializes in bodyguards, extraction teams, and hostage rescue. He’s also the alpha of all the Western Packs and needs his ancient Odin medallion to connect with his pack's magic and lead his wolves as a cohesive unit. With war brewing between the four major shifter coalitions, the last thing he needs is a mysterious woman stealing his relic... moreCan an alpha wolf catch a thief who bends the laws of physics?Wolf shifter Arek Varg owns a security company that specializes in bodyguards, extraction teams, and hostage rescue. He’s also the alpha of all the Western Packs and needs his ancient Odin medallion to connect with his pack's magic and lead his wolves as a cohesive unit. With war brewing between the four major shifter coalitions, the last thing he needs is a mysterious woman stealing his relic. He’ll use all of his resources to hunt her down.And if he does, will she tame him?Former museum curator Dr. Laney Marconi was the darling of the magical artifacts’ academic world until she fell from grace due to a scandal based on false accusations. She now reclaims stolen items for insurance companies, using her witch powers to manipulate parallel dimensions. When a routine case turns into a disaster of epic proportions, she needs to evade the sexy shifter she stole from long enough to figure out who set her up.The hunt is on.But with Arek hot on her heels, Laney is forced to decide if salvaging the few crumbs left of her good reputation is worth teaming up with the alpha wolf whose ice-blue gaze pierces her shields while he demands nothing less than her soul.Author’s A shorter version of this story was previously published as A Wolf's Hunger. If you've read that book, you'll find this story familiar.

Praise for Asa Maria Bradley's “When it comes to paranormal romance with explosive action scenes, Bradley has that nailed.” ~Entertainment Weekly“Action-packed, sexy, and fun! ...reminiscent of JR Ward.” ~Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author“The romance is sizzling, the battle scenes top-notch, and the characters intriguing.” ~Booklist"Bradley is a force to be reckoned with in the paranormal genre!" ~Rebecca Zanetti, New York Times Bestselling Author“...blends Norse mythology into an unusual paranormal…perfect for paranormal romance readers who are looking for something different.” ~Publishers Weekly less

He's an Immortal Viking with a heart as cold as snow. When his rental car gets stuck in a ditch, Immortal Viking Ulf Stenrik regrets volunteering to fetch a Yuletide gift from a talented but reclusive woodcarver. She's a scarred wolf shifter who trusts no one. When a ferocious winter storm sweeps across the Sierras, wolf shifter Nora Bretagne has to abandon the search for her missing uncle... moreHe's an Immortal Viking with a heart as cold as snow. When his rental car gets stuck in a ditch, Immortal Viking Ulf Stenrik regrets volunteering to fetch a Yuletide gift from a talented but reclusive woodcarver. She's a scarred wolf shifter who trusts no one. When a ferocious winter storm sweeps across the Sierras, wolf shifter Nora Bretagne has to abandon the search for her missing uncle. Can Yuletide magic convince them they belong together—forever? Stuck in the same remote mountain cabin, the alpha Norseman and the fierce wolf spark electricity hot enough to melt a freezing blizzard, but it takes a Holiday miracle for them to realize they've finally met their true match.Authors Note: A version of this story was previously published in the multi-author anthology Shifters & Mistletoe, which is no longer available.Includes:● Forced Proximity● Only One Bed● Holiday Miracles & Magic● Fated Mates● Domineering Alpha Hero● Headstrong Smart Heroine● Sexy Banter● Sizzling Chemistry that Burns Up the Sheets less

He has good reasons to hate witches. Wolf shifter bodyguard Bolt Varg wants nothing to do with magic, but loyalty to his alpha forces him to work with a new client who reeks of supernatural powers and hides scores of secrets. Bolt is supposed to protect her, but his body wants to do much more than just shield the beautiful woman with which he’s now stuck. Is the attraction real, or is she using dark powers to enchant him? But she’s got him under her spell... moreHe has good reasons to hate witches. Wolf shifter bodyguard Bolt Varg wants nothing to do with magic, but loyalty to his alpha forces him to work with a new client who reeks of supernatural powers and hides scores of secrets. Bolt is supposed to protect her, but his body wants to do much more than just shield the beautiful woman with which he’s now stuck. Is the attraction real, or is she using dark powers to enchant him? But she’s got him under her spell. As the CEO of a Fortune 500 Fitness Company, Regina Lansford can’t afford even a hint of scandal. Someone is trying to kill her, so she hires a private security firm instead of going to the police. But the broody sexy bodyguard who’s her new fake fiancé awakens more than her hormones. She’s kept her abilities suppressed for a lifetime. Why does this stranger make those dangerous powers impossible to control? Can they learn to fight deception and dark magic—together? Caught in a high-stakes game where none of the opponents are what they seem, Bolt and Regina are running out of time. Will they learn to trust each other—and their sizzling attraction—before a savage killer claims their lives?You’ll love WOLF PROMISE if you’re a fan Fated MatesFake EngagementsDominant Wolf Shifter Bodyguard HeroesAmbitious Witch-in-Hiding HeroinesNorse MythologyMagic and MayhemHigh-Stakes AdventuresLively Sexy BanterHot Chemistry that Burns Up the SheetsPraise for Asa Maria Bradley's “When it comes to paranormal romance with explosive action scenes, Bradley has that nailed.” ~Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed, sexy, and fun! ...reminiscent of JR Ward.” ~Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author “The romance is sizzling, the battle scenes top-notch, and the characters intriguing.” ~Booklist “Sexy romance with fascinating characters and a twisty, wild plot.” ~Rebecca Zanetti, New York Times Bestselling Author “...blends Norse mythology into an unusual paranormal…perfect for paranormal romance readers who are looking for something different.” ~Publishers Weekly less

A pack enforcer who prides himself on never losing control.A sassy soothsayer who’s sworn never to be dominated by a man.A marriage of convenience to save her little brother!Let the sexy games begin!