'She won her kingdom with her sword, but to save it she will have to trust her heart.
'Brenna and Vali have been crowned Queen and King of Gyldarhagi, bringing an end to the reign of Gorm’s terror. But not everyone believes Brenna and Vali should be sitting on the throne. As the threat to their rule unfolds, Brenna faces a challenge far greater than anything she’s ever experienced. If she can’t defend her kingdom with her sword, can Brenna entrust her fate in the hands of another?'
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'She wants to rule the land and he lives for the sea. Is their love fated or cursed?
'Shield-maiden Brenna may be young, but she knows her mind. As the daughter of King Aric's most trusted Huscarl, she is well-schooled in the art of battle and weaponry: skills vital for defending what is hers. Having fought to defend her homeland against would-be usurpers, she knows the cost of plunder and pillage.
'Vali is a seasoned warrior. His thirst for adventure and battle has served him well in his many raiding expeditions. He has no use for the politics of position and land, preferring the freedom of the open seas.
'Brenna and Vali's young love is torn apart when the King offers Brenna's hand in marriage to the Jarl of his most important trading centre, Birca. Believing this to be the will of the gods and a prophecy revealed to Brenna as a child, she agrees to the marriage.
'Death brings Brenna and Vali back together to defend Birca. As their love is rekindled, Brenna must choose between Vali and the prophecy once more.
'Her fate has been determined by the gods, but is it the destiny Brenna has always believed in?'
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'As the new Jarl of Brica, Brenna's leadership has been tested as she tries to unite the people of Birca with its newest residents - the army of the fallen Sigurd the Black. But enemies both within and beyond her borders want vengeance for the warlord's death.
'Brenna's attention is focused on her people and the impending war, and Vali struggles to find his place in her world. Especially as Sigurd's former general has become Brenna's most trusted confidante and ally. Will Vali ever truly have her heart?
'With war looming and Vali out of reach, Brenna discovers a secret that has been kept from her all her life. The prophecy bestowed on her by the gods takes on a whole new meaning - one that will threaten everyone and everything she loves.'
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'When fate beckons, the Valkyrie will rise.
'Queen Brenna of Gyldarhagi has found peace in both her life and her kingdom. Until the gods send a cryptic message warning that her enemies are gathering once more. Who are these enemies and why are they set on taking from her that which she holds most dear?
'Circumstance keeps Brenna and Vali apart, forcing each to face their battles alone. As the enemy advances, Brenna must determine if this outlaw army is after the kingdom, or something much more personal.
'A storm is coming, but after the thunder and lightning has rained destruction across the land and in the hearts of all who dwell there - will anyone be left alive?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.