Blind Mercy
by Violetta
Rand
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BLURB:
The
Sigurdsson family legacy continues…
A
woman who prayed for a hero…
Orphaned
at a young age, Rachelle Fiennes prayed for a hero to rescue her from her
tragic life in England. When her only kinsman goes missing after the Battle of
Stamford Bridge, Rachelle braves the aftermath of the battlefield to find him.
A
man who lost everything…
Damned
by the gods for surviving the bloodiest defeat in Norse history, Jarl Tyr
Sigurdsson is still determined to get home. Hiding until nightfall so he can
escape to his ship, his dangerous endeavor is disrupted when he’s accidentally
discovered by a beautiful Saxon.
Brought
together by war, Rachelle and Tyr face many obstacles. Can sworn enemies find
peace through love, or will fate be cruel?
EXCERPT:
Rachelle tried to wiggle out of her bonds. He didn’t try to
stop her. Why did Prince Edwin want to see her again? The Norse liked English slaves.
“I’m shocked you’d sell a Christian into servitude.” She expected the worst
from him.
“We all fall short of the glory of God.”
She rolled her eyes.
“Marriage can hardly be considered slavery.”
Panic gripped her heart. Marriage? Oh my God. “Maybe not for
a man,” she countered tartly.
“You’re to be wed to a prince. I hardly think you’ll be
expected to work your fingers to the bone, unless you view bedding your husband
as an unpleasant task.” He grinned lecherously. “Some women never learn to
enjoy bedsport.” He caressed her cheek. “Somehow, I think you will.”
She jerked away. “Don’t do this, I beg you.”
“Milady,” he replied. “Men conduct this sort or business
every day. Without a proper guardian, someone needed to act on your behalf.
It’s a fine match. You’ve done your duty. Rose above your unfortunate
circumstances and secured a man most women would trip over their skirts to get
to. Prince Edwin may be a bastard in the Biblical sense, but he’s rich and
comes from a reputable family. Celebrate your good fortune. I could have
shipped you to a place where women are expected to perform the marital act
without the benefit of nuptials.”
Her hands burned to slap him. He’d done this with the intent
to harm her. From the moment she stepped foot on Tyr’s ship, this man had
seethed with contempt. She swallowed thickly. “Why?”
His startling gaze pierced her. “I hate Tyr. And everything
about you reminds me of the home I dearly miss. I don’t need a constant
reminder of things I cannot have.”
His confession took her by surprise. “I thought you despised
Scotland.”
“I’ve only implied it to keep my enemies confused.”
What kind of man denied his own heart? A man without a home
was likely the most wretched creature on earth. Beholden to no one, he’d do as
he pleased. “Why do you stay?”
“There’s opportunity for me here.”
“Tyr will notice I’m
gone.”
“I suspect he’ll do more than that,” he added. “He might
start a bloody war.”
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Violetta Rand
holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy and a master's degree in
Environmental Management. Serving as an environmental scientist in the state of
Alaska for over seven years, she enjoys the privilege of traveling to remote
places few people have the opportunity to see.
Violetta has been "in love" with
writing since childhood. Struck with an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age,
at five, she wrote short stories illustrated by her best friend and sold them
in her neighborhood. The only thing she loves more than writing is her
wonderful relationship with her husband, Jeff. She enjoys outdoor activities,
reading whatever she can get her hands on, music, and losing herself in the
ancient worlds she enjoys bringing to life in the pages of her stories.
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