Strong. Resourceful. Resilient. Loving these maids of Ulaid is no job for an ordinary man. But will the right men find them?
This collection of short, clean novellas is set in Ireland in the days of the great kings; a time when Vikings raided, clans fought, and adventure lurked around every corner.
#1 Aeveen: Healer Of Ráith Mór
Forced to leave her village. Taken prisoner. She’s saved so many, but can he save her?
In one swift attack by the Vikings, the life that Aeveen knows comes to an end. Grieving over the loss of her beloved teacher, she is forced to flee to the fortress at Ráith Mór, home of the handsome but unhelpful Lord Neíll Mac Carthaigh.
She goes to work assisting the injured, but things go from bad to worse when she runs into conflict with the Lord himself. Only her skills save her from immediate banishment.
Her reputation as a healer grows and one day, a rival clan demands her services, threatening trouble if she fails to comply. Lord Mac Carthaigh reluctantly agrees and she leaves to attend to the sick and injured.
Soon after she arrives, the Vikings attack, kidnapping her along with several other women. When Lord Mac Carthaigh finds out, he is desperate to save her. Will he find her in time? Will he have the opportunity to tell her what’s on his heart? Or has he left it too late?
#2 Cara: Builder Of Dún Daen
She mends broken buildings. But will her own heart get broken as she tries to help him mend his?
When Cara’s father is injured, she finds herself taking on some of his building projects on her own, including renovations at the fortress of Dún Daen.
Home to Eochaid Fáelad, the fortress is unsuitable for his intended, Aoife, and he plans to make it more to her taste.
But before the work is completed, Aoife ends the betrothal. Eochaid is devastated, and Cara’s kindness helps to soothe his wounded heart.
A passionate kiss at midnight leaves Cara longing for a life with Eochaid, but will Aoife return to claim what she threw away? Can Cara come to terms with Eochaid’s apparent betrayal? Or is there still a chance for love?
#3 Iona: Abbess Of Beannchor
She’s devoted her life to God. But what if His will is different from what she thinks?
Iona loves her position as an Abbess, but it’s getting her into more trouble than she bargained for, and she finds herself caring for a group of orphans left behind after Viking raids on the nearby monastery.
But it soon becomes apparent that it’s not safe to stay so close to the coast. Iona decides that they must make the difficult journey inland to Dún Lethglaise, and they set off on foot.
On the trail of a horse thief, Olwydd is startled when he comes across a band of women and children in the countryside. When he hears their story, he feels torn between his duty to the King and their need for protection.
Iona convinces him to continue on his mission. But as soon as he has the opportunity, he returns to find Iona and the children, only to discover that they have been taken by the raiders.
Will he be able to save them in time? Will Iona see that God’s will for her life might not be what she thinks?
#4 Finola: Princess Of Dún Lethglaise
He’s her enemy. But he’s also a fellow human. Will kindness prevail? Could it turn to love?
#5 Cadhla: Judge Of Ard Mhacha
She’s a respected judge. He’s in love with her. But will his rival win all?
# 6 Eithne: Shepherdess Of Lughmaidh
He’s a warrior with painful memories. She’s not who she thinks she is. Can they face the past together?
