Mists of Albion Series by Joanna Bell

A troubled young woman falls through a portal to the past, and on the other side a war-hardened Viking warrior will stop at nothing to keep her there. This is Heather Renner's story... 1983. River Falls, New York. I'm a wild child. Trouble in a miniskirt. I'll never amount to anything. No man will ever want to marry me. That's what they say, anyway. And then they send me to the middle of nowhere, New York, to stay with family I barely know... moreA troubled young woman falls through a portal to the past, and on the other side a war-hardened Viking warrior will stop at nothing to keep her there. This is Heather Renner's story... 1983. River Falls, New York. I'm a wild child. Trouble in a miniskirt. I'll never amount to anything. No man will ever want to marry me. That's what they say, anyway. And then they send me to the middle of nowhere, New York, to stay with family I barely know. I'm 22 years old, hurting and confused, and they abandon me to strangers! What the hell am I going to do out here? Take up hunting or wood carving? My life is over. And then one day I tumble into a place that doesn't look anything like the world I know. The people are dressed in rags, they don't have cars or telephones or ghetto blasters - and they live in fear of the 'Northmen.' Fearsome warriors, brutal killers, savages. That's what they say. But I know better than most that 'they' aren't always right. When the Northmen arrive, I don't flee with the others. No, I stay right where I am, eye to eye with the biggest, most intimidating man I've ever laid eyes on... Author's Note: This is the fourth book in the Mists of Albion series by Joanna Bell, set in 1983 before the other novels take place. It is recommended, though not necessary, to read Books 1-3 first. 'Magnus' contains adult themes and language and is meant for mature readers. less

A young girl steps back in time. As a child Paige Renner is no stranger to loneliness and sorrow. When her mother dies, she’s left with her grief-stricken father, a man reduced to a shadow of his former self. But Paige discovers the perfect escape. A hidden and secret place, lost in time - the medieval village of Caistley. Only Paige can enter the tiny hamlet. There, among the children of the villagers, she finds friendship and affection... moreA young girl steps back in time. As a child Paige Renner is no stranger to loneliness and sorrow. When her mother dies, she’s left with her grief-stricken father, a man reduced to a shadow of his former self. But Paige discovers the perfect escape. A hidden and secret place, lost in time - the medieval village of Caistley. Only Paige can enter the tiny hamlet. There, among the children of the villagers, she finds friendship and affection. As the years pass, she grows into a young woman, and her visits grow fewer. Home from college, Paige decides to return one last time. But instead of finding a peaceful village, she arrives to find it in flames – Vikings are attacking Caistley. A brutal Viking Berserker leads a raid. The English town offers Eirik and his men little in the way of booty. A few pigs, a few sacks of grain, some gold and silver. Most of the inhabitants have already fled, but a few remain. One in particular – a woman – catches the warrior's eye. She’s oddly dressed, but comely, and she seems innocent – as if she’s never known a man’s touch. After a little teaching, the chestnut-haired wench should warm his bed nicely. But the woman is as frightened as a spring lamb. Her panic and terror of Eirik makes bedding her a test of his patience. To coax her into his arms, he’ll have to be gentle with her, take his time, and show her a more tender side of himself. As the days pass, and his heart softens, Eirik vows to win Paige’s love. A harsh winter keeps Paige trapped with her Viking captor. The nights are long and cold. As the snow deepens, a fragile truce forms between them. With every tender touch, he claims a little more of her heart. But the memories of her old life linger. She worries about her father and her duty to return to modern times for his sake. An agonizing choice. When Eirik is wounded, Paige realizes that without modern medicine, her Viking lover will likely die. Does she dare return to the future and risk never making it back to him? Or does she remain by the side of the man she has come to love, as he fades away before her eyes? Authors Note: Eirik is a 110k time-travel romance novel. It contains adult situations and language and is intended for readers over 18. less

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... moreIt 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… Author's Note: 'Ragnar' is the second book in the 'Mists of Albion' series. Book 1: Eirik Book 2: Ragnar (this book) Book 3: Ivar Due to adult situations and language, this series is intended for mature readers. less

Two young women vanish, time-traveling to the age of the Vikings.Sophie Foster, a rookie cop, vows to find them.I might be the junior investigator on the force, but I’m not letting two girls disappear without a trace. Alone, I search the quiet forests where they were last seen. As a single mom with a young daughter, this case means more to me than any other, but the trail has gone cold.Tramping through the snow, I despair. My steps falter and I stumble... moreTwo young women vanish, time-traveling to the age of the Vikings.Sophie Foster, a rookie cop, vows to find them.I might be the junior investigator on the force, but I’m not letting two girls disappear without a trace. Alone, I search the quiet forests where they were last seen. As a single mom with a young daughter, this case means more to me than any other, but the trail has gone cold.Tramping through the snow, I despair. My steps falter and I stumble. In a single, terrifying instant, I tumble through the darkness to another time, deep in the past.I emerge in an old world, a rugged land, a brutal realm ruled by Vikings.Ivar, their leader, stands even taller than his men. Powerfully built, with a gaze that could melt arctic frost, he makes my heart race with fear – and desire. His people say he’s the Jarl of Jarls. I say he’s as fierce as a lion. He rescues me from a vicious attack but claims me as his own. When I’m alone with him, his eyes seduce me. His touch leaves me helpless with need. More than anything, I want to belong to him.But I can’t stay with Ivar no matter how strong his hold on me. I must return to my daughter. I wait for my chance to escape and race back to the modern world. Back to my child.I never imagined that I was being followed. Not until it was too late.Ivar, my six and a half-foot tall, Viking warrior, follows me back to the twenty-first century…Author's Note: 'Ivar' is Book 3 in the Mists of Albion series and it is recommended that you read 'Eirik' (Book 1) and 'Ragnar' (Book 2) first. This book is a full-length 115k word novel and, due to mature scenes and language, is recommended for readers over 18. less