Enemy's Keeper Series by Kyrie Wang, Allison Reid

*Get an ARC of this book before March 17, 2024, along with free swag (international shipping) and a chance to win a 25$ giftcard.*Please visit my author website.A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved. Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry... more*Get an ARC of this book before March 17, 2024, along with free swag (international shipping) and a chance to win a 25$ giftcard.*Please visit my author website.A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying.In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved. Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being “cursed.” In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutch of greedy thrall traders. Forced to cover each other’s secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship...and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family and seek a cure for Aliwyn’s mysterious condition. But time is running out. Aelfric’s master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage to press on and defy fate, or will their quest end in capture and ruin? Immerse yourself in a fast-paced tale of unforeseen twists and heart-stopping challenges. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling young adult novel that transports you to an alternative medieval world, where Celtic-inspired tribes live alongside the last Vikings. Begin your adventure today! less

2023 Page Turner Book Awards - FINALIST2023 Wishing Shelf Awards - FINALISTA healer on the run. A rebel knight after her heart. Will she betray him to save the England she loves?Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in shame after her medical failures. Despite a rebellion brewing against William the Conqueror, she yearns to practice medicine in peace.But when she agrees to hide an orphaned Norman girl, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt... more2023 Page Turner Book Awards - FINALIST2023 Wishing Shelf Awards - FINALISTA healer on the run. A rebel knight after her heart. Will she betray him to save the England she loves?Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in shame after her medical failures. Despite a rebellion brewing against William the Conqueror, she yearns to practice medicine in peace.But when she agrees to hide an orphaned Norman girl, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt. A daring escape entangles her with the young revolt leader, Tobias, and she is swept into a world of rival factions and secret alliances. Caught in the heart of the insurgents' ship, she must decide who to save— even if they are the enemy. Worst of all, Tobias's compassionate nature turns her perceptions of the rebels upside down.As she unravels the fiery secret that could shift the tide of rebellion, Aliwyn is challenged to take fate into her own hands and save England from sweeping destruction. Will she rise to fight for what she believes in? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she’s vowed to defeat? Step into a magic-free fantasy adventure with an immersive historical setting and irresistible slow-burn romance. Set in an alternate medieval England where the last Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights battle for the control of gunpowder, Healer’s Blade is a riveting, genre-blending read perfect for fans of seafaring tales and historical romance. If you love high stakes, political intrigue and nail-biting action without swearing or spice, grab Healer's Blade today! Originally published as Forbidden Ties, Healer's Blade features a new opening chapter, a more satisfying ending, and new character backstories. less

A healer forced to destroy. A warrior forced to betray. In the shadow of rebellion, every choice leaves a scar.Aliwyn awakens to chaos as tragedy strikes the rebels’ ship. As loyalties fracture and danger closes in, she must betray the knight who holds her heart or watch innocent lives burn in England’s destruction.Desperate to reclaim his honor, Matthew forges an uneasy alliance with the Vasfian chief, Reiya... moreA healer forced to destroy. A warrior forced to betray. In the shadow of rebellion, every choice leaves a scar.Aliwyn awakens to chaos as tragedy strikes the rebels’ ship. As loyalties fracture and danger closes in, she must betray the knight who holds her heart or watch innocent lives burn in England’s destruction.Desperate to reclaim his honor, Matthew forges an uneasy alliance with the Vasfian chief, Reiya. His quest to save Aliwyn becomes a journey of devastating revelations as he uncovers Aelfric's secret double life. Each step toward redemption forces him to choose between duty to the crown and the people he's sworn to protect.With a rebel-Danish alliance threatening to shatter England, Matthew and Aliwyn must navigate a treacherous web of deception and shifting alliances. Only one thing is certain: their choices will either save the kingdom or destroy it. Early Reader Reviews ★★★★★ "Kyrie Wang does a tremendous job expanding her world in this second installment in her Enemy's Keeper series. The stakes are higher. The characters are deeper. And the journey to the end will have you sitting at the edge of your seat...Definitely recommend this book if you're a lover of heroic, troubled knights, fearless warrior women, and heart-gripping romances." - Goodreads★★★★★ "Traitor's Heart (Book 2) has everything I loved about Healer's Blade (Book 1), but even better! I love the descriptions and the medieval medicine. It's fast-paced, and every chapter leaves you on a cliffhanger." - Goodreads★★★★★ "The character transformations are among the best I’ve ever encountered. It’s a wild ride, guys. Buckle up🔥" - Goodreads★★★★★ "I fell under this author's spell when I read book 1, Healer's Blade and good golly is this a read and series I HIGHLY recommend! ... this author elevated the stakes, she produced a read that was compulsive reading, with characters that are so real, a story so intricate and interwoven with historical facts, building up, block by block into a riveting read, yeah, suffice to say, BRILLIANT!!!" - Goodreads less