Ragnar by Joanna Bell

It started with a secret. I make a promise to Paige. I’ll never breathe a word. We journey through time to a world of myth and fable, to ancient lands shrouded in mist, ruled by fierce, hulking men. The land of Vikings. The harsh beauty of the sea stands in stark contrast to the men who sail the fjords and open waters. Vikings show no mercy. They raid up and down the coast, hungry for land, grain, livestock – and women. Especially women. When I return to my world without my friend, my life implodes. The police question me.

As the last person seen with Paige, I’m now a suspect in her disappearance. My secret… our secret… It’s more than a burden, it’s a liability. A risk. Everyone thinks I’m guilty. Left with no choice, I travel back to the brutal and unforgiving land. I must find Paige. She’s the only person who can clear my name. But instead of finding my friend, Viking raiders find me. Bound and utterly helpless, I’m certain they intend to kill me. But Ragnar, their Jarl, a fierce and powerful warrior, makes his intentions clear. I know the instant I feel his touch on my skin. Ragnar has other plans for me…