Arasgain Rule Series by Jess McFarlane

She was ice, born amidst it, and she was Fáelben, bathed in the blood of wolves. The peace treaty between the five chieftains has been broken. MacMaol has declared himself ruler of Eryn, joined by two other traitors. When Muirne Arasgain’s brother and father ride out to stop his tyranny, she is left behind to defend her home. With news of an unexpected tragedy, Muirne is forced to become chieftain of Inbiur, the territory in which the Arasgain family has ruled for centuries... moreShe was ice, born amidst it, and she was Fáelben, bathed in the blood of wolves. The peace treaty between the five chieftains has been broken. MacMaol has declared himself ruler of Eryn, joined by two other traitors. When Muirne Arasgain’s brother and father ride out to stop his tyranny, she is left behind to defend her home. With news of an unexpected tragedy, Muirne is forced to become chieftain of Inbiur, the territory in which the Arasgain family has ruled for centuries. But when an otherworldly stranger arrives, suspected of being a spy and giving only his name: Riagan, Muirne’s home is infiltrated, and the life she knows is gone forever. Having lost her home and her family, Muirne must fight to get it all back. Escaping MacMaol’s prison, she finds Tolmach, the last chieftain of the alliance. Reluctant to assist, he points her in the direction of a mercenary group on the east coast of Eryn, who operate under no chieftain’s rule, bound by sword and coin. But who leads these mercenaries? Can they be trusted to aid her in ending MacMaol’s terror and restoring her territory? Or will Muirne’s world fall apart when she discovers the only person who can help her get everything back is the one who took it all to begin with? Woman of Wolves is a captivating tale of family, betrayal, second chances, and a woman’s unyielding strength in the face of battle and vengeance. Don’t wait to immerse yourself in this story, with unforgettable characters, gripping twists and turns, and a world that lingers long after the last page. less

Eryn would know her name. Since defeating the tyrant chieftain MacMaol, Muirne Arasgain is struggling with grief and self-doubt. Left behind by Riagan and his army of mercenaries, she sets out with her remaining warriors to take control of territories Batha and Náth. But when a new enemy arrives, from unknown shores, Muirne must continue to fight for her country... moreEryn would know her name. Since defeating the tyrant chieftain MacMaol, Muirne Arasgain is struggling with grief and self-doubt. Left behind by Riagan and his army of mercenaries, she sets out with her remaining warriors to take control of territories Batha and Náth. But when a new enemy arrives, from unknown shores, Muirne must continue to fight for her country. And when she allies herself with Riagan and his mercenaries again, she is once more drawn to him, torn between her feelings and the memory of what he did to her. Struggling to place aside the wants of her heart and her body, she leads her army to Brython, in search of these invaders. But who is this Ursula, Queen of Crows? What people does she lead? And is she really foe, or could she be a new alliance for Eryn’s growth? With brilliantly described action, an intoxicatingly slow burn romance and loveable characters, Man of Bears is the thrilling second book to the Arasgain Rule series. Pre-order now! less

All the men she had killed, all the bodies that had fallen to build the path to where she was now. The gods had brought her here on a road of destruction and blood. The corrupt chieftains of Eryn have been defeated, but instead of the peace she so desperately wants, Muirne Arasgain has attracted attention from the Kalti Queen, Ursula. Their first meeting is tense, violent. Once back to safety, Muirne declares the Queen of Crows an enemy of her country and prepares her army for battle... moreAll the men she had killed, all the bodies that had fallen to build the path to where she was now. The gods had brought her here on a road of destruction and blood. The corrupt chieftains of Eryn have been defeated, but instead of the peace she so desperately wants, Muirne Arasgain has attracted attention from the Kalti Queen, Ursula. Their first meeting is tense, violent. Once back to safety, Muirne declares the Queen of Crows an enemy of her country and prepares her army for battle. But the remaining chieftain of Slíab, and an old ally to the Arasgain family, has been watching from his lonely mountain. And when he calls upon Muirne for a meeting, she is once again thrown into disarray. Leaving behind the name of Fáelben, Muirne Arasgain finally embraces the woman she has become: the High Queen, a benevolent leader. And in doing so, she finally faces the feelings she has for Riagan, the brute who slayed her warriors all that time ago. Muirne almost has everything she has fought for: peace in Eryn and a restored society under matriarchal rule. But can she lead her army, her country, and her feelings in the right direction? Or will she only succumb to the pressures that have been put upon her? Filled with action, feminine rage, found family, and a fiery combustion to the slow burn you’ve been waiting for, Queen of Corvids is the tantalising third book to the Arasgain Rule series. less