Viking Glory Series by Celeste Barclay

What happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son.  There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor.  That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side... moreWhat happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son.  There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor.  That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side. Can Ivar convince his father that a marriage is needed to end the feud? Can he prove that the woman he loves is the woman his tribe needs to lead alongside him? Can these friends to lovers get their second chance? What happens when the heart wants what the heart wants? Lena Torbinsdóttir has known Ivar Sorenson her entire life, growing up and training alongside him. As children, they were inseparable playmates and best friends.  As adults, Lena and Ivar are soulmates. But ongoing conflict between their tribe and their neighbor may force Lena to give up the only man she has ever loved in the name of duty and politics. Can Lena walk away when Ivar faces marriage to another woman? Can Lena survive when her competition wants Ivar’s attention all for herself? With help from their friends, Rangvald and Lorna, can Ivar and Lena find a way to create peace while protecting their future together? Lena & Ivar is the prequel novella to the Viking Glory series.  Meet the generation that laid the foundation for the unstoppable characters from this suspenseful and steamy series. Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less

Fate brought them together.  Free will binds them. Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to enjoy the comforts of home after sailing for months.  When a neighboring jarl arrives bearing news of a threat to their land and security, Leif knows there will be no rest for him.  Tasked with finding and bringing back this jarl’s niece, Leif departs on a journey that fate designed but he chooses to carry out... moreFate brought them together.  Free will binds them. Leif Ivarrson wants nothing more than to enjoy the comforts of home after sailing for months.  When a neighboring jarl arrives bearing news of a threat to their land and security, Leif knows there will be no rest for him.  Tasked with finding and bringing back this jarl’s niece, Leif departs on a journey that fate designed but he chooses to carry out. Sigrid Torbensdóttir’s visions have been both a gift and a curse since she was a young girl.  Now a woman, Sigrid’s position as a seer puts her in danger when enemies seek to take advantage of her gift for their benefit and to keep her from saving her family.  Sigrid knows she cannot defy fate, and when Leif comes to her rescue, Leif discovers destiny cannot be ignored. Leif and Sigrid struggle to reconcile the future the gods have shown her with the shifting fate their enemies attempt to control.  Will a new love survive the tests of war and family? Can a match created by fate withstand the machinations of man? Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines.  The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts.  This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl... moreWhat happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Sparks fly and love blooms. Freya Ivarsdóttir is not only the daughter of a jarl and sister to a future jarl but a well-renowned shield maiden. Committed to fighting the evil forces threatening her tribe and her neighbors, Freya does not welcome the attention of Erik Rangvaldson, the son of their neighboring jarl. Forced to work together to defeat their common enemy, Freya must put aside her dislike for the arrogant man who follows her everywhere. Erik may be the most handsome man she has ever seen, but he also aggravates her unlike any other man she knows. Can Freya trust a man every woman wants?   Erik Rangvaldson has made no attempt to hide his interest in Freya. Attracted to her beauty from the moment he first saw her, and drawn to her fiery spirit from the moment they met, Erik is determined to win Freya over. Sent on a mission together to Scotland, Erik finds himself as focused upon proving his love to Freya as to tracking down the enemy who would steal the land from his father and Freya’s. Will Erik’s interest last once the chase ends? Can this couple trust one another when their lives are in danger? Can they work together to not only defeat their enemies but to find love? Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less

They were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle. Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man--especially not the one who broke her heart.  The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won’t stop picturing them together. When they must travel together once more to defend their tribe, Tyra and Bjorn find it’s impossible to deny their feelings any longer... moreThey were born for swordplay, but fighting their feelings is a losing battle. Tyra Vigosdottir, the shield maiden that any warrior with half a brain would fear, does not need to be coddled by any man--especially not the one who broke her heart.  The only thing more irritating than an overprotective Norseman is how her mind won’t stop picturing them together. When they must travel together once more to defend their tribe, Tyra and Bjorn find it’s impossible to deny their feelings any longer. Danger awaits but so does passion. Can Tyra trust the man who broke her heart? Can she set aside her grudge over a misunderstanding? Bjorn Jansson has been in love with Tyra since he was seven.  He never imagined she shared his feelings, but one grave misunderstanding born of jealousy and rejection ruins their chance for the next ten years. Both orphans, Bjorn and Tyra find the depth of their grief has molded them into the people they are now, and those two people have more in common than they realize.  Missed opportunities abound until Bjorn and Tyra can no longer ignore what everyone around them has known for years. Can Bjorn repair the damage done to their relationship? Or will he nurse a broken heart? This Viking couple will sail away with your heart. You will love Tyra & Bjorn, because it is a steamy tale of a big-hearted Viking with a huge sword and a warrior woman with a huge attitude. Get it now and escape to the land of Norse lore and battlefield love!Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less

A warrior with a wounded heart…. Strian Eindrideson has served alongside his friends since he was old enough to swing a sword, but beneath the handsome but brutal exterior lies a wounded heart. Separated ten years earlier from the only woman he ever loved, Strian searches for his missing wife until a pair of blue eyes captures his attention during a raid in Scotland. Those blue eyes could only belong to one woman. A woman he feared was dead but always hoped he would find... moreA warrior with a wounded heart…. Strian Eindrideson has served alongside his friends since he was old enough to swing a sword, but beneath the handsome but brutal exterior lies a wounded heart. Separated ten years earlier from the only woman he ever loved, Strian searches for his missing wife until a pair of blue eyes captures his attention during a raid in Scotland. Those blue eyes could only belong to one woman. A woman he feared was dead but always hoped he would find. Now returned to their homeland, Strian must prove that he can be the protector and partner he swore to be all those years ago.Will love be enough to repair the damage caused by so many years apart? A survivor with a painful secret... Gressa Jorgensdottir thought she had everything her heart desired until a battle left her near death and torn away from the man she had married only months earlier. Ten years of living in Wales, first as a slave then as free woman, convinced Gressa that she would never again see the man who still holds a piece of her soul. When that man from her past returns her to a land where her Sami heritage makes her an outcast, Gressa must decide whether her life with Strian holds more promise than the pull from secrets that bind her to Wales.Will their need to protect one another be their undoing?Torn apart during one battle only to be reunited during another, Strian and Gressa must learn to trust one another again, sharing the truth of their time apart while relying upon one another to survive. Rivals for their affection, secrets and half-truths, and an ever present threat from a common enemy test Strian and Gressa’s resolve.Will their pasts drive them apart even when their hearts call to one another? ​ Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less

What happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son.  There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor.  That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side... moreWhat happens when love and war don’t mix? Ivar Sorenson is not only his father’s heir to their jarldom, he’s his parents’ last remaining son.  There isn’t much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor.  That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn’t want and doesn’t like. Not when he already has the one great love of his life already by his side. Can Ivar convince his father that a marriage is needed to end the feud? Can he prove that the woman he loves is the woman his tribe needs to lead alongside him? Can these friends to lovers get their second chance? What happens when the heart wants what the heart wants? Lena Torbinsdóttir has known Ivar Sorenson her entire life, growing up and training alongside him. As children, they were inseparable playmates and best friends.  As adults, Lena and Ivar are soulmates. But ongoing conflict between their tribe and their neighbor may force Lena to give up the only man she has ever loved in the name of duty and politics. Can Lena walk away when Ivar faces marriage to another woman? Can Lena survive when her competition wants Ivar’s attention all for herself? With help from their friends, Rangvald and Lorna, can Ivar and Lena find a way to create peace while protecting their future together? Lena & Ivar is the prequel novel to the Viking Glory series.  Meet the generation that laid the foundation for the unstoppable characters from this suspenseful and steamy series.Viking Glory is a steamy historical series that will transport you back to the world of the ancient Norse with brave heroes and even stronger heroines. The series follows the lives and loves of five friends. Brother and sister, Leif and Freya, along with their cousin, Bjorn, and their friends Strian and Tyra sail the seas and conquer hearts. This is a four book series where each book can be read as a standalone but is best read as part of the series. less