The Kingdom of the East Angles Series by Jayne Castel

A NOVELLA - PREQUEL TO THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES SERIES - a series of historical romance novels set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon East Anglia. "It does not matter how much we distance ourselves, how far we run - the past always shadows us." In the spring of 609 A.D., in the village of Went, a taciturn young man comes to ask for the hand of the ealdorman's daughter... moreA NOVELLA - PREQUEL TO THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES SERIES - a series of historical romance novels set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon East Anglia. "It does not matter how much we distance ourselves, how far we run - the past always shadows us." In the spring of 609 A.D., in the village of Went, a taciturn young man comes to ask for the hand of the ealdorman's daughter. Wilfrid is intense, lacking in confidence, and in love with Cynewyn - a privileged young woman who has been promised to another. Spurned and humiliated, Wilfrid leaves the ealdorman's hall, never to return. Ten years later, Cynewyn's life has not turned out as she had hoped. Her husband is dead, her village is under siege - and to make matters worse - she has just been told she, and the other villagers, have to abandon the village for their own safety. Among the men escorting her and the surviving villagers back over the border is her former suitor - Wilfrid. The past decade has been difficult for them both. Wil no longer believes in love, and Cynewyn no longer believes in happy endings. Yet neither are prepared for the passion that ignites between them, or its consequences... Sensuality/heat level: SENSUAL (sweet - SENSUAL - sizzle) less

QUARTER FINALIST IN THE AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARD 2013 - ROMANCE CATEGORY! A king's daughter, the son of his sworn enemy - and a reckoning... Nearly 1,400 years ago, a king was buried in a treasure-filled longship on the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk, England. It is the burial site of Raedwald, the charismatic king of the East Angles. This is the story of his daughter, Raedwyn. It is 624 A.D. and Raedwyn has just been married to one of her father's ealdormen... moreQUARTER FINALIST IN THE AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARD 2013 - ROMANCE CATEGORY! A king's daughter, the son of his sworn enemy - and a reckoning... Nearly 1,400 years ago, a king was buried in a treasure-filled longship on the banks of the River Deben in Suffolk, England. It is the burial site of Raedwald, the charismatic king of the East Angles. This is the story of his daughter, Raedwyn. It is 624 A.D. and Raedwyn has just been married to one of her father's ealdormen. The marriage is a political alliance, rather than a love match, and on her wedding night Raedwyn realizes that her new husband is a callous brute. A bleak future awaits her. However, fate has other plans for Raedwyn the Fair. Outlaws ambush her new husband's party on their journey back to his long ship and Raedwyn finds herself captive of a bitter, vengeful warrior - Ceolwulf the Exiled. Ceolwulf has a score to settle with King Raedwald and Raedwyn is his bargaining tool. Caelin, Ceolwulf’s enigmatic son, follows his father on his quest for revenge. Fiercely loyal to her own father, Raedwyn isn't prepared for her wild attraction to Caelin - or for its consequences. Theirs is a passion that could tear a kingdom apart... less

A slave-girl. A warrior who becomes her protector. The destiny that binds them. An epic historical romance adventure set in Ancient Britain. One day a stranger steals a kiss from her on a deserted shore—the next time they meet, she is a slave and he her captor. Enslaved by one king, and then by his successor, Freya fights to regain her freedom in a world controlled by ruthless men.  Resourceful and determined, Freya has just one Aidan of Connacht, the new king's right-hand... moreA slave-girl. A warrior who becomes her protector. The destiny that binds them. An epic historical romance adventure set in Ancient Britain. One day a stranger steals a kiss from her on a deserted shore—the next time they meet, she is a slave and he her captor. Enslaved by one king, and then by his successor, Freya fights to regain her freedom in a world controlled by ruthless men.  Resourceful and determined, Freya has just one Aidan of Connacht, the new king's right-hand. Aidan, an incorrigible flirt, has accompanied his lord to Britannia, in search of a new life. However, he soon realizes his loyalty will cost him dearly.In the shadow of approaching war, Freya and Aidan gradually grow closer--but neither can give in to their desire. It now appears both their fates are now tied to that of the doomed king's. If they want their freedom and a chance at love, they are going to have to fight for it.This second instalment in Jayne Castel's THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES series is for avid readers of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure. Although each novel follows on historically, this series can be read as separate, standalone, romances.Buy your copy of NIGHTFALL TILL DAYBREAK and escape to 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England! less

A gritty, historical romance adventure set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britannia - a time when only the strong survived. Spring, 630 A.D... Annan of the Wuffingas is now King of the East Angles; following the kingdom's humiliating defeat to Mercia six months earlier. He is attempting to make a new start for himself, and his people, when he receives an order from Penda of Mercia - the king he has sworn to 'bend the knee' to... moreA gritty, historical romance adventure set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britannia - a time when only the strong survived. Spring, 630 A.D... Annan of the Wuffingas is now King of the East Angles; following the kingdom's humiliating defeat to Mercia six months earlier. He is attempting to make a new start for himself, and his people, when he receives an order from Penda of Mercia - the king he has sworn to 'bend the knee' to. He must marry Penda's sister - the recently widowed, Saewara of Tamworth. Saewara, free of one bullying husband, only to be promised to another, is filled with despair at the news. Both Annan and Saewara are embittered by the sacrifice they must make for their kingdoms: Annan had been planning to wed another, a maid now promised to his brother; while Saewara, numbed by life, had planned to become a nun. Yet, life has other plans for Annan and Saewara. What begins as a forced marriage, develops into a slow-burning passion between Annan and Saewara; two proud individuals, who must come to terms with more than an unwanted marriage. THE DEEPENING NIGHT is a tale of adventure, love and courage that will change, not just their lives, but the course of history. less