A Fate Inked in Blood (Danielle L. Jensen)

In this gripping Norse-inspired fantasy romance, readers are transported to a world where a shield maiden, Freya, finds herself entangled in a web of betrayal, duty, and forbidden desire.

Bound in a loveless marriage, Freya yearns for the life of a warrior and dreams of breaking free from her oppressive circumstances. However, her fate takes a dramatic turn when her husband's treachery leads her to face off against his son, Bjorn, in a fight for survival. To her astonishment, Freya discovers that she possesses the blood of a goddess, granting her magical abilities that could unite the fractured nation of Skaland.

Forced into a blood oath by a power-hungry jarl, Freya must navigate the treacherous path ahead, training as a warrior and learning to control her newfound powers while facing trials orchestrated by the gods themselves. Amidst the chaos, she grapples with her growing attraction to Bjorn, the very man tasked with protecting her.

As Freya struggles to resist her forbidden desires and fulfill her destiny, she is torn between her duty to her people and the longing of her heart. The stakes are high, and the consequences of her choices could shape the fate of an entire nation.

With its richly imagined world, compelling characters, and a romance simmering with tension, this tale of courage, sacrifice, and forbidden love will captivate readers until the very end.