Isle of Mist and Wrath Series by Violet Malvik

Their love has never been stronger. Their doom has never been closer. After saving her brother from certain death, Astrid realizes the worst is far from over. When Odgar’s men take Castle Moyer, the man she loves loses everything: his home, his brother, his mother, and everything he fought so hard to earn. Astrid knew that Ian might forgive her for betraying his trust, but his clan would never... moreTheir love has never been stronger. Their doom has never been closer. After saving her brother from certain death, Astrid realizes the worst is far from over. When Odgar’s men take Castle Moyer, the man she loves loses everything: his home, his brother, his mother, and everything he fought so hard to earn. Astrid knew that Ian might forgive her for betraying his trust, but his clan would never. With the Norsemen still holding the people of Skye hostage, their only hope is to take a final stand and defend what is left of it… Or die trying. With Ayleen, Blair, Eddard, Agnes, Isobel and Roderick by their side, Ian and Astrid will take down anyone who stands in their path for a chance at freedom. And when they discover where Odgar had hidden his ships thanks to Hallbjorn’s plan, victory suddenly appears on the horizon. But Astrid knows she and Ian haven’t faced their biggest hurdle yet… One that lies between her and the man who saved her life. Ian fears he will never be able to give her a family or a chance at a normal life. But all Astrid ever wanted was him. Can they find it in their hearts to forgive each other for the unbearable loss and tragedy their flaming passion brought upon their lives? less

His only hope was that they would be one. But fate had other plans. When Astrid appeared at Ian’s stronghold, the broken Laird that never was had not just taken her in. He had opened his heart to her. Treated her with respect and admiration. And she had repaid that kindness by betraying him to his mortal enemy. Now, she wanted him so much it frightened her... But how could she exist in a world where he looked at her with scorn and disgust? Astrid had to leave Castle Moyer before it was too late... moreHis only hope was that they would be one. But fate had other plans. When Astrid appeared at Ian’s stronghold, the broken Laird that never was had not just taken her in. He had opened his heart to her. Treated her with respect and admiration. And she had repaid that kindness by betraying him to his mortal enemy. Now, she wanted him so much it frightened her... But how could she exist in a world where he looked at her with scorn and disgust? Astrid had to leave Castle Moyer before it was too late. Before her brother died in the hands of the monster who had branded her and forced her to become a slave to his every wish. With nearly every village in Skye annihilated, their day of reckoning drew near, leaving Astrid only two choices… Follow Odgar’s orders and let the Norsemen into Ian’s castle, leading more people to their inevitable doom Or tell Ian the truth, face her punishment, and abandon the only family she had left to die. Despite his mother’s wishes to marry a lady of noble birth, Ian only had eyes for the scarred beauty that had healed him with her touch. He was a changed man, thanks to her. And now he was losing her for good. But what if Astrid was not the real enemy? What if there is someone closer to Ian… Someone who betrayed their people to Odgar long before Ian even knew what they were up against. And this time, she has returned to Castle Moyer with a mission. "Hearts Asunder" is the fifth book in the series, “Isle of Mist and Wrath,” packed with breathtaking action, secrets, twists, passion, and sizzling romance, set in the tumultuous Scottish Highlands! less