A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen — book slip

Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya dreams of becoming a warrior and escaping her boorish husband. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is betrayed and forced to fight for her life against Bjorn, the son of the region's jarl.

Revealing her secret of possessing a goddess's blood, Freya becomes a shield maiden with magic that could unite the fractured nation of Skaland.

Bound by a blood oath to the jarl, she must train to control her powers and resist her growing attraction to Bjorn, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The fate of Skaland hangs in the balance as Freya navigates her destiny.

For fans of Viking-inspired fantasy romance.