Viking Surrender Series by Emmanuelle de Maupassant, Ashe Barker

A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master... moreA horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts? The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves. Begin the journey here... Enter a world of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland. Journey together with indomitable heroes and intrepid heroines, as they discover that the raging storms of fear and passion can transform into enduring devotion. The Prologue to the Viking Surrender series is 12,000 words long. less

Forced to wed the fierce Viking warlord in order to save her people, Eithne has no choice but to surrender to her powerful and terrifying husband. She submits to his stern discipline, but his tenderness takes her breath away. A man of his word, Brandr means to keep his side of their bargain and will see her village safe and protected from their enemies... moreForced to wed the fierce Viking warlord in order to save her people, Eithne has no choice but to surrender to her powerful and terrifying husband. She submits to his stern discipline, but his tenderness takes her breath away. A man of his word, Brandr means to keep his side of their bargain and will see her village safe and protected from their enemies. But what of Eithne? Who will protect her as she learns to care for this ferocious man who now leads her people and holds her heart in his mighty hands? less

Tortured by memories of his wife’s murder at the hands of savage berserkers, yet commanded to wed, Magnus finds unexpected passion in his new bride’s arms. But can Modwen’s love heal the wounds of his battle-scarred heart—or will another’s jealousy destroy them both?Magnus is one of nine provocatively sensual tales within the Viking Surrender series. Stories of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland... moreTortured by memories of his wife’s murder at the hands of savage berserkers, yet commanded to wed, Magnus finds unexpected passion in his new bride’s arms. But can Modwen’s love heal the wounds of his battle-scarred heart—or will another’s jealousy destroy them both?Magnus is one of nine provocatively sensual tales within the Viking Surrender series. Stories of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland.Journey together with indomitable heroes and intrepid heroines, as they discover that the raging storms of fear and passion can transform into enduring devotion.A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides.Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts?The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves. less