909AD. Newly widowed, Lady Eadlin of Mercia longs to claim her independence. When King Edward of Wessex orders her to remarry for political gain, she flees to a convent—only to be captured in a Viking raid. Taken deep into the Danelaw, she finds herself under the control of a powerful enemy.
Jarl Thorolf has fought his last raid. Determined to put down his sword to farm his lands—the only path to lasting peace between Dane and Saxon. However, his latest captive may cost him dearly: the defiant novice is no mere runaway, but King Edward’s goddaughter—and he wants her back.
If Eadlin escapes, she risks falling into the king’s hands. If she stays, she risks losing her heart to the enemy.
Captivated by Lady Eadlin, Thorolf must decide whether to grant her sanctuary/ or return her to King Edward and prevent war between Danes and Saxons. Will he choose peace or love?
Perfect for fans of Viking romance, this is a tale of enemies to lovers, forbidden desire, and a love strong enough to challenge kings.
Isabella Hargreaves is an award-winning historical romance author. She writes Romance through the Ages, with a story to tell from the Regency era to Ancient Britain and to 1920s Australia. She loves writing about strong heroines finding the men to match them. Her awards include: the Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year 2022 (novella category), the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award 2018 (novella category) and the Romance Writers of Australia ‘Little Gems’ short story competition 2018, as well as finaling in a number of other awards.
Isabella lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she works as an historian and is butler to three moggies. When she's not reading and writing, Isabella loves horse-riding and scenic walks. She dreams of an around-the-world trip to indulge these passions.For more information about Isabella Hargreaves’ books and to sign up for email notifications about her upcoming releases, visit www.isabellahargreaves.com.