The Valkyrie of Birca Series by Tanya Nellestein

She wants to rule the land and he lives for the sea. Is their love fated or cursed? Shield-maiden Brenna left her lover, seasoned Viking Vali, to marry the Jarl of Birca in order to achieve her ambitions of ruling her own land. When her husband is killed in battle, she and Vali are brought together again to defend Birca. As their love is rekindled, Brenna is faced with choosing between Vali and her ambitions once more... moreShe wants to rule the land and he lives for the sea. Is their love fated or cursed? Shield-maiden Brenna left her lover, seasoned Viking Vali, to marry the Jarl of Birca in order to achieve her ambitions of ruling her own land. When her husband is killed in battle, she and Vali are brought together again to defend Birca. As their love is rekindled, Brenna is faced with choosing between Vali and her ambitions once more. Fate intervenes and Brenna learns she has yet again been the pawn of men and politics. Her fate has been determined by the gods, Brenna discovers her destiny lies in her own hands.The first book in the Valkyrie of Birca series is available for pre-order now. less

How can she rule when all she holds true is betrayed?As the new Jarl, Brenna’s leadership has been tested as she tries to unite the people of Birca with it’s newest residents - the army of the fallen Sigurd the Black. But enemies both within and beyond her borders want vengeance for the warlord’s death.Vali returns from his task of negotiating trade agreements in the East to find himself replaced as Brenna’s confidante and supporter as she rules over her Jarldom... moreHow can she rule when all she holds true is betrayed?As the new Jarl, Brenna’s leadership has been tested as she tries to unite the people of Birca with it’s newest residents - the army of the fallen Sigurd the Black. But enemies both within and beyond her borders want vengeance for the warlord’s death.Vali returns from his task of negotiating trade agreements in the East to find himself replaced as Brenna’s confidante and supporter as she rules over her Jarldom. Vali does not trust Ivar, and cannot understand why Brenna does.With war looming, Brenna discovers a secret that has been kept from her all her life. But is one lie enough to undo all her truths?The prophecy bestowed on her by the gods takes on a whole new meaning - one that could threaten everyone and everything she loves. less

She won her kingdom with her sword, but to save it she will have to trust her heart.Brenna and Vali have been crowned Queen and King of Gyldarhagi, bringing an end to the reign of Gorm’s terror. But not everyone believes Brenna and Vali should be sitting on the throne. As the threat to their rule unfolds, Brenna faces a challenge far greater than anything she’s ever experienced... moreShe won her kingdom with her sword, but to save it she will have to trust her heart.Brenna and Vali have been crowned Queen and King of Gyldarhagi, bringing an end to the reign of Gorm’s terror. But not everyone believes Brenna and Vali should be sitting on the throne. As the threat to their rule unfolds, Brenna faces a challenge far greater than anything she’s ever experienced. If she can’t defend her kingdom with her sword, can Brenna entrust her fate in the hands of another?Continue Brenna's journey in Book 3 of The Valkyrie of Birca series. less