"You're terrified I'll force myself upon you. And worse, that you'll enjoy it." Aisling O’Brannon is captured by a fierce Viking during a raid. Though she yearns to escape, she cannot deny her unwanted attraction to the handsome warrior who took her. Tharand Hardrata plans to trade her to the king in exchange for his sister’s life. But on their journey, he cannot stop himself from touching his beautiful captive, drawing them both to the edge of pleasure. As they near the end of their journey, Aisling discovers a man of honor behind her Viking’s stoic demeanor. But their forbidden liaison forces Tharand to make an impossible choice--between saving his family or the woman he desires beyond all else. (previously published as "The Viking's Forbidden Love-Slave")

SHE'S TESTING HIS RESOLVE! Warrior Viking Ragnar Olafsson stood by as his best friend claimed the woman he desired the most. There was only one way to quench the deep darkness within him--become merciless in battle. When Elena is taken captive, fearless Ragnar risks everything to save her. Now they are stranded with only each other for company. Suddenly every longing, every look, every touch is forbidden. Elena could tempt a saint--and sinner Ragnar knows he won't be able to hold out for long! Forbidden Vikings Resist them if you can!

The warriors of Asgard Island are keeping a secret from their new brides… Kidnapped from a trade fair by a mysterious swordsman, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand—even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people—and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire...now and forever. "Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car—wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper. Five hearts (highest rating).” -TheRomanceReader.com "An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, His Captive Bride is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star!" -Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author “If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! I loved Asgard Island and Shelly’s descriptions made it feel so real, as if I’m there with them. Highly recommended. I loved all the books but this was by far my most favorite!” – Goodreads reviewer “I'm in awe of this author's talent. Thacker has made me want to read all her books. She is so skilled at telling a story with strong, well defined characters and original storylines. This one blew me away!” – Goodreads reviewer “Take me to Asgard Island, please! His Captive Bride is totally engrossing, passionate and SEXY! The chemistry between Avril and Hauk is electric. I highly recommend every one of the books in this series as perfect escape reads.” – Reading Between the Wines Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless. This revised and expanded Author's Preferred Edition includes new scenes never before published. The Stolen Brides Series These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all. Each book is a stand-alone, steamy historical romance: Book 1: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien) Book 2: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine) Book 3: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara) Book 4: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril) Book 5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE (Henri and Aileen)

Book Three in the bestselling series from S.T. Bende. Saga Skånstad knows three things to be true: (1) She’s trapped a thousand years in her past; (2) She’s in love with the heir to the unconventional Valkyris clan; and (3) A vitriolic Viking is hunting her new family . . . and he won’t back down until he’s claimed their entire world. With their enemies closing in, Saga and Erik undertake the near-impossible task of raising an army strong enough to defeat their fearsome foes. If they fail, it will mean the fall of Valkyris, the death of their clansmen, and an era of unimaginable darkness. Saga will do anything to protect the home she’s come to love . . . even if that means walking away from the greatest happiness she’s ever known. Let the battle begin.

A reputation built upon ruthless savagery. A warrior revelling in bloodshed and conquest. A man bent on revenge. Newly wedded to Eirik, now jarl of all Svolvaen, I carry the baby we both long for. Our happiness seems assured, until I fall into the hands of Svolvaen's fiercest adversary, sworn to avenge his wife's death. I must submit as his thrall or forfeit my life. But a murderer remains in our midst, and his ambition knows no bounds. 'Viking Beast' is the third volume in the 'Viking Warriors' dark romance trilogy. A novel of love, betrayal, secrets and redemption. Heat Level : Volcanic Tropes and Themes: forbidden love enemies to lovers love triangle rival brothers kidnap / abduction / captive murder revenge dark romance Viking romance Please be aware, this volume has dubious consent and some attempted assault

Mathilda Hardwicke, a rebellious artist rejected by her family and New York society, heads west to Gold Rush California as a mail-order bride. But when fate leaves her at the altar, she's drawn to Sakote--a fierce Konkow warrior whose tribe is threatened by the encroaching white men--in whose arms she discovers a savage new Paradise and a forbidden love more precious than gold.

Enter a world of burning desire and brutal passion; a world threatened by ambition, jealousy and revenge. He is bound by duty Eirik has shed his blood on the battlefield; now, he's commanded to marry a woman he's never met and forget his love for Elswyth. Will his sense of honour part them forever? She is as brave as any man Elswyth is at the mercy of Jarl Gunnolf's darkest seductions. Against the ancient blood-rituals of Ostara night, dark forces stir within the forest. Will Elswyth fall prey to the devious schemes of her enemies? Surrender to suspense, mystery and searing passion - in 'Viking Wolf' - a full-length historical romance. Heat level: volcanic

A kidnapped royal... Could be the Viking's undoing!

Warrior and woodcarver Kieran O’Brannon sold himself into captivity to save his brother’s life…but to win his freedom, he must carve the image of his master’s betrothed, spending hours each day with a woman he cannot have. Beautiful and haunted by loss, Iseult MacFergus is searching for her lost child. As she spends time with the powerful, brooding captive, she realizes that Kieran’s pain mirrors her own. Their loneliness turns to fierce desire, though honor holds them apart. When they are attacked by Viking invaders, Kieran must make the hardest choice of all–but to save the woman he loves, he must sacrifice everything… (formerly published as Her Warrior Slave)

After years of brutal torture, Callum MacKinloch is finally free of his captors--but his voice is still held prisoner. He'd never let anyone hear him scream. Although Lady Marguerite de Montpierre's chains may be invisible, they threaten to tie her to a loveless and cruel marriage. When Marguerite discovers Callum waiting to die, her heart aches for the warrior beneath the suffering--but they can have no future. Yet she is the one woman with the power to tame the rage locked inside him. Maybe he can find another reason to live...for her.