Hello, all!
I hope you’re enjoying a fabulous summer so far. Mine’s been extra busy between
writing and moving. I’ve been in Virginia Beach for over a month now, and
though I miss New Hampshire on occasion, I really like it here. It's a
beautiful state. I'm still trying to get used to the heat (and traffic!) but I
can confirm that ‘Southern hospitality’ exists because everyone’s incredibly
nice.
Now that I’m settled in, I'm once again
focused on Vikings. I know many of you have been waiting for
Heidrek’s story, so I’m thrilled it’s finally ready to be shared. He warmed
readers’ hearts when he was a young boy in the The MacLomain Series: Viking
Ancestors. After that, he went through his teenage years in The
MacLomain Series: Next Generation. Then he was a full grown man and
part of a love triangle in Passion of a Scottish Warrior. Well, now it's
his turn to find true love.
I hope you enjoy spending time with Heidrek and Cybil in
tenth-century Scandinavia. If you were always fond of these sexy dragon-shifter
Vikings, then enjoy the ride in The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors’ Kin.
Rise of a Viking
Cybil is thrilled when
she and her family inherit a million dollar ocean-side house in Winter Harbor,
Maine. It’s a chance to finally bring her sisters back together and right old
wrongs. But problems arise. Her gift of prophecy grows stronger. A Viking from
the past haunts her. And that old ash tree in the front yard? It has taken on
the otherworldly qualities of Yggdrasill, a tree that connects the nine worlds
in Norse mythology. Soon caught in its power, she’s whisked back in time to
tenth-century Scandinavia.
Of dragon blood and set
to inherit the throne, Heidrek Sigdir tries to keep Cybil away, but the gods
have other plans. A fate designed to make him pay for past grievances. Yet when
he finally lays eyes on her, he wants nothing else. They share a connection
unlike any other. Poignant desire. Incomparable need. Tempting change. Even so,
he must let her go. She should be with his brother. Still, nothing is what it
seems. A new enemy is determined to destroy all and Cybil is special to him and
his people in ways nobody anticipated.
Many revelations come to
light when Heidrek and Cybil are forced to journey through the rugged lands of
Norway to reach the home of the seers at the peak of Mt. Galdhøpiggen. Hearts
will be tested and lives forever changed. Will a new Viking King rise up and
keep his people safe? Or will his endless draw to a modern day woman be his
ultimate ruin?
Excerpt
Their
eyes held for a long moment before a
heavy drop of icy rain hit her cheek. He wiped it away gently then took her
hand. “Let us find shelter.”
They
didn’t go far before he pushed aside a heavy swath of roots and led her into an
alcove about the size of a large walk-in closet. Plush green moss crawled along
the walls and floor. Stones created a semi-circle at the rear with a small
bushel of roots and sticks at its center. When Heidrek’s eyes glowed pale blue,
sparks hissed then ignited a fire.
“Won’t
it get smoky in here,” she started before she realized a fist-sized hole was above it, effectively
sucking the smoke away. Cybil peered up. “That goes all the way to the top?
This mountain is easily hundreds of feet tall.”
“Yes,
it goes to the top and is one of many. All of the mountains in the Place of
Seers house sanctuaries like this,” he explained as he removed his fur and laid
it on the ground. “They come here not only to worship but to mate.”
“Mate?”
She perked her brows and couldn’t stop a small grin. “Where they worship?”
“They
are Viking.” A rare twinkle lit his eyes. “Our mating and religion go hand in
hand. Both are afforded equal devotion.” The corner of his mouth inched up. “And
of course, a fair amount of worship is applied whether communing with the gods
or mating.”
“So
no churches or sex behind closed doors.” She chuckled as she removed her fur
and laid it beside his. “Interesting.”
“Many
of my people prefer mating in the open.” He returned to the entrance. “Sex is
something to be enjoyed wherever and whenever the urge comes upon us.” There
was a mischievous glint in his eyes when they slid over her. “Have you mated in
front of others, Cybil?”
“Not
that I know of.” She met his blossoming grin and held her forefinger within
centimeters of her thumb. “Though I always had a little thing for leaving the
light on at night and the curtains open during sex. Does that count?”
The
flash of desire in his eyes as he envisioned such a thing spoke volumes. “My
lodging at the fortress has plenty of torchlight and firelight as well as
windows.” He shot her a predatory look. “And I will make more windows if you
wish. Many more.”
“It
might get pretty cold,” she murmured.
“No.”
His eyes were full of promise. “If anything, it will likely get too hot.”
It
occurred to her that this was the first time she and Heidrek had come close to flirting, and she liked it. There was more to
him than what he showed the world. A playful side she would enjoy exploring for
years to come.
She
tore her eyes from his at the thought, surprised by how easily she had fallen
into seeing a future for them.
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Vengeance of a Viking
The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors’ Kin
Book Two
Coming November 1, 2016
Available now for pre-order
Recently divorced, Samantha is all about new beginnings.
Her own company. A beautiful seaside house in Winter Harbor, Maine. A chance to
reconnect with her sisters. But fate has something else in store. Tenth-century
Scandinavia and a reality she never could have anticipated. After being whisked
back in time not once but twice, she ends up in a situation she didn’t see
coming. Kidnapped by a Viking.
Of dragon blood, Bjorn Sigdir knew the moment he met
Samantha that she was nothing but trouble. How else could it be? She bears the
mark of Gungnir, the sword given to Odin by Loki. A blade he is convinced will
ruin his people and all affiliated with them. Determined to keep his kin
safe, he concocts a plan that will keep Samantha and her unfortunate tattoo far
away from trouble. Or so he thinks when he yanks her back in time.
One a captor, one a prisoner, Bjorn and Samantha embark on
a journey full of unending strife. Feisty and independent, she has her own
mind. Headstrong and stubborn, he does too. However, they soon have bigger
problems than their mutual dislike of each other. Secrets. Ones that force them
closer and forge something unexpected. Respect. Attraction. Desire. Yet they
face a huge obstacle. If they give into love, all could be lost, including
everyone they care about.
Follow the turbulent, heart-wrenching journey of Bjorn and
Samantha in Vengeance of a Viking.
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