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The Bride Who Rode in With the Storm
912, Heimer’s Settlement, East Anglia
A rugged Viking surrounded by treacherous assassins and a virtuous nun hounded by more than the storm. Two cultures collide when Anglo-Saxon Rosamund bursts into the mead hall of jaded Varangian Guard Grimulf and demands he marries her.
Since her nunnery was sacked, Rosa has been on the run. She has relied on her wits to keep her safe, but now she needs someone willing to wield shield and sword for her.
Grimulf is Rosa’s wild warrior, who conceals his past traumas from his years as a soldier in the East. Rosa is the innocent novice forced to bind herself to him for protection.
As their story unfolds, she discovers this broad, scarred hero has a tender, protective side. A complex man who does not force her to slake his lust but slowly seduces her until she is close to begging for his touch.
However, will the lies she has whispered in his ear be their undoing?
A rugged Viking surrounded by treacherous assassins and a virtuous nun hounded by more than the storm. Two cultures collide when Anglo-Saxon Rosamund bursts into the mead hall of jaded Varangian Guard Grimulf and demands he marries her.
Since her nunnery was sacked, Rosa has been on the run. She has relied on her wits to keep her safe, but now she needs someone willing to wield shield and sword for her.
Grimulf is Rosa’s wild warrior, who conceals his past traumas from his years as a soldier in the East. Rosa is the innocent novice forced to bind herself to him for protection.
As their story unfolds, she discovers this broad, scarred hero has a tender, protective side. A complex man who does not force her to slake his lust but slowly seduces her until she is close to begging for his touch.
However, will the lies she has whispered in his ear be their undoing?
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2021
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About the author
Kitty-Lydia Dye
15 books17 followersKitty-Lydia Dye's historical fiction has been influenced by the local myths roaming the haunting landscape of the Norfolk marshes.
Many of her short stories have appeared in The People's Friend magazine. She has also released two historical romance novellas -- Curious Governess, Dangerous Lord & The Redcoat's Honour.
She enjoys knitting dog jumpers, gazing at the waves at night, exploring church ruins as well as taking part in amateur dramatics (and played the part of an evil flying monkey!)
Many of her short stories have appeared in The People's Friend magazine. She has also released two historical romance novellas -- Curious Governess, Dangerous Lord & The Redcoat's Honour.
She enjoys knitting dog jumpers, gazing at the waves at night, exploring church ruins as well as taking part in amateur dramatics (and played the part of an evil flying monkey!)
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January 8, 2022
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I found it hard to put down as I wanted to find out what happens next. The author mixes history with myth and legend. What I thought was going to be just one story of a Saxon woman’s survival in a Viking world turned into more than that. I could imagine the story, see the characters moving around and could even hear them. Brilliant writing. What made this book even more special is it is set in the village that I grew up in and still live (only in the 10th century). It is a must read and I look forward to reading it again in the future.
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