Description
A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king - while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son - in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.
Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband's back.
Freya's dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region's jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: she possesses a drop of a goddess's blood, which gives her magic capable of repelling any attack. A
magic that was foretold would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath a king-the one who controls the shield maiden's fate.
Believing he's destined to rule Skaland, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders his son, Bjorn, to protect Freya from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. Except the greatest test of all may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.
About the Author
Danielle L. Jensen is the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, as well as the USA Today bestselling Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in fifteen languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.
Reviews
A dazzling start to a series. I used every excuse to sneak away from life to spend another chapter with Freya and Bjorn. * K.A. Tucker, USA Today and Internationally Bestselling Author *
Captivating and sexy . . . Everything you want in a fantasy romance. * Elise Kova, author of A Deal with the Elf King *
Your newest fantasy obsession. Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, I couldn't turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough. * Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked *
'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. It's a delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable! * Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods *
Heart pounding romance and action in equal parts, A Fate Inked In Blood swept me up from the first page. * Kat Dunn, author of Bitterthorn *
Book Information
ISBN 9781804947159
Author Danielle L. Jensen
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Penguin (Cornerstone)
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 35mm
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