Inspired by Norse legend, Jensen's scintillating fantasy romance finds a shield maiden with a drop of goddess' blood fight to unite a kingdom under the one true king.
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.
Publisher: Cornerstone
ISBN: 9781804947159
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 303 g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 25 mm
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
A dazzling story filled with exactly the right amount of magic, romance, and action, all set within a perfectly woven world. My favourite Danielle L. Jensen book yet...I’m desperate for the sequel! - S. M. Gaither, author of The Song of the Marked
A captivating first instalment in what promises to be a compelling, feminist Viking fantasy. - Kirkus Reviews
I’m a big fan of The Bridge Kingdom series, so when I saw this was available to request I got straight to it. And I was not disappointed. This was my first time venturing into a Norse inspired fantasy novel and... More
Yes yes yes, that is right i have only gave this book 4 stars from my usual 5 stars for Jensen. It was a struggle but when i compared it to The Bridge Kingdom series it just didn't hit the mark enough for me to... More
This was a brilliant book and perfect for those looking to grab their next fantasy romance read.
I loved the attention to detail in the world building . The references to norse mythology felt really well researched...
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