The Valkyrie of Birca

Series · 3 books · 2021-2022

By Tanya Nellestein

Books in series

The Valkyrie's Viking

2021

She wants to rule the land and he lives for the sea. Is their love fated or cursed? Shield-maiden Brenna left her lover, seasoned Viking Vali, to marry the Jarl of Birca in order to achieve her ambitions of ruling her own land. When her husband is killed in battle, she and Vali are brought together again to defend Birca. As their love is rekindled, Brenna is faced with choosing between Vali and her ambitions once more. Fate intervenes and Brenna learns she has yet again been the pawn of men and politics. Her fate has been determined by the gods, Brenna discovers her destiny lies in her own hands. The first book in the Valkyrie of Birca series is available for pre-order now.

The Valkyrie's Rule

2021

How can she rule when all she holds true is betrayed? As the new Jarl, Brenna’s leadership has been tested as she tries to unite the people of Birca with it’s newest residents - the army of the fallen Sigurd the Black. But enemies both within and beyond her borders want vengeance for the warlord’s death. Vali returns from his task of negotiating trade agreements in the East to find himself replaced as Brenna’s confidante and supporter as she rules over her Jarldom. Vali does not trust Ivar, and cannot understand why Brenna does. With war looming, Brenna discovers a secret that has been kept from her all her life. But is one lie enough to undo all her truths? The prophecy bestowed on her by the gods takes on a whole new meaning - one that could threaten everyone and everything she loves.

The Valkyrie Returns

2022

When fate beckons, the Valkyrie will rise. Queen Brenna of Gyldarhagi has found peace in both her life and her kingdom. Until the gods send a cryptic message warning that her enemies are gathering once more. Who are these enemies and why are they set on taking from her that which she holds most dear? Circumstance keeps Brenna and Vali apart, forcing each to face their battles alone. As the enemy advances, Brenna must determine if this outlaw army is after the kingdom, or something much more personal. A storm is coming, but after the thunder and lightning has rained destruction across the land and in the hearts of all who dwell there - will anyone be left alive? The Valkyrie Returns is the final chapter in the Valkyrie of Birca series. A gripping Viking saga full of bloodthirsty battles and heartstopping romance.

Author

Tanya Nellestein

Author · 10 books

Award-winning author Tanya Nellestein has been recreating the fruits of her overactive imagination on paper since she was a child. She is an avid reader, novelist, experience enthusiast, outstanding car vocalist, and Queen of fancy dress. Tanya writes gut-churning historical fiction, contemporary crime/mystery and suspense with a romantic angle that always includes good sex and a happily ever after. One thing you will always get with Tanya's books - a strong woman who knows who she is (eventually) and gets what she wants. She lives on the outskirts of Sydney with her two children, a psychotic cat and a dog that refuses to believe he’s not human. She is also an award-winning freelance journalist and member of the Romance Writers of Australia, the Australian Romance Readers Association and the Romance Writers of New Zealand. W8inner of the 2022 Romance Writers of Australia Sapphire Award for best unpublished romance manuscript for This Side of Fate. Tanya was shortlisted in the 2020 Australian Romance Readers Award for Favourite Debut Author and Favourite Holiday/Christmas story. In 2021, Tanya won the Romance Writers of Australia Romance in Media Award.