Download or read book The Monk and The Viking written by Athelstan King and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Snoring on the bed was the biggest man Floki had ever seen. Both in height and in girth. In the lamplight, the youth's black curls shone and his skin glowed. It was as if light radiated from his flesh. It was the man from his dreams! Floki wanted nothing more than to touch him. What was someone this beautiful doing somewhere so isolated?"9th Century Ireland and Norway. One stormy night, their worlds collide...When the Vikings arrive at the little Irish monastery, they are ordered to kill any monk they see and take their golden treasures. One monk, Brother Aiden, manages to sleep through the raid. One Viking, Floki, stumbles across him, snoring in his cell.Captivated with the sleeping monk, Floki convinces his elder brother, Harald, to let him take Brother Aiden back to Norway as his thrall. Brother Aiden no choice but to go. While he's grateful that these Viking raiders have spared his life, Brother Aiden is terrified. Eventually, Floki's kindness wins him over. However, Harald isn't happy with the love blossoming between the two men...Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and concerns regarding saving a heathen soul, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.Storms of Wrath:9th Century Norway and Ireland.Several months ago Floki was part of a raid that slaughtered an Irish monastery. During that raid, he stumbled across a beautiful sleeping monk. Determined to rescue him from the other Vikings, he took Brother Aiden as his thrall. Under Floki's protection, their love bloomed. They were discovered by Floki's older brother and the two lovers fled. Now with nowhere left to go, they return to Ireland in hopes of finding Brother Aiden's long lost mother. On the way, their longship is destroyed by a storm. Brother Aiden washes up on the beach and discovers not all of the monks are dead. Some survived the raid. And the injured monks are furious at Brother Aiden's betrayal. Floki and Brother Aiden's love survived thralldom and a cruel elder brother. Can it survive the wrath of the church?Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and vengeful priests, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Monk and the Viking LARGE PRINT written by Athelstan King and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LARGE PRINT EDITION OF THE FIRST BOOK IN THE THE MONK AND THE VIKING SERIES."Snoring on the bed was the biggest man Floki had ever seen. Both in height and in girth. In the lamplight, the youth's black curls shone and his skin glowed. It was as if light radiated from his flesh. It was the man from his dreams! Floki wanted nothing more than to touch him. What was someone this beautiful doing somewhere so isolated?"9th Century Ireland and Norway. One stormy night, their worlds collide...When the Vikings arrive at the little Irish monastery, they are to kill any monk they see and take their holy treasure. One monk, Brother Aiden, manages to sleep through the raid. One Viking, Floki, stumbles across him, snoring in his cell.Captivated with the sleeping monk, Floki convinces his elder brother, Harald, to let him take Brother Aiden back to Norway as his thrall. Brother Aiden has no choice but to go. While he's grateful this Viking raider spared his life, Brother Aiden is terrified. Eventually, Floki's kindness wins him over. However, Harald isn't happy with the love blossoming between the two men...Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and concerns regarding saving a heathen soul, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Monk and The Viking ILLUSTRATED written by Athelstan King and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The illustrated edition of The Monk and The Viking. Includes 15 small line art drawings in the margins. "Snoring on the bed was the biggest man Floki had ever seen. Both in height and in girth. In the lamplight, the youth's black curls shone and his skin glowed. It was as if light radiated from his flesh. It was the man from his dreams! Floki wanted nothing more than to touch him. What was someone this beautiful doing somewhere so isolated?"9th Century Ireland and Norway. One stormy night, their worlds collide...When the Vikings arrive at the little Irish monastery, they are ordered to kill any monk they see and take their golden treasures. One monk, Brother Aiden, manages to sleep through the raid. One Viking, Floki, stumbles across him, snoring in his cell.Captivated with the sleeping monk, Floki convinces his elder brother, Harald, to let him take Brother Aiden back to Norway as his thrall. Brother Aiden has no choice but to go. While he's grateful that these Viking raiders have spared his life, Brother Aiden is terrified. Eventually, Floki's kindness wins him over. However, Harald isn't happy with the love blossoming between the two men...Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and concerns regarding saving a heathen soul, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Monk and the Viking written by Athelstan King and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-07 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Snoring on the bed was the biggest man Floki had ever seen. Both in height and in girth. In the lamplight, the youth's black curls shone and his skin glowed. It was as if light radiated from his flesh. It was the man from his dreams! Floki wanted nothing more than to touch him. What was someone this beautiful doing somewhere so isolated?"9th Century Ireland and Norway. One stormy night, their worlds collide...When the Vikings arrive at the little Irish monastery, they are to kill any monk they see and take their holy treasure. One monk, Brother Aiden, manages to sleep through the raid. One Viking, Floki, stumbles across him, snoring in his cell.Captivated with the sleeping monk, Floki convinces his elder brother, Harald, to let him take Brother Aiden back to Norway as his thrall. Brother Aiden has no choice but to go. While he's grateful this Viking raider spared his life, Brother Aiden is terrified. Eventually, Floki's kindness wins him over. However, Harald isn't happy with the love blossoming between the two men...Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and concerns regarding saving a heathen soul, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Monk and The Viking Collection written by Athelstan King and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Volumes 3, 3.5, and 4 of The Monk and The Viking series. The Sea of Forgiveness 9th Century Hibernia-The Coast Brother Aiden and Floki Magnusson return in volume three of the Monk and the Viking series! After surviving the wrath of Brother Aiden's former brethren, they have managed to maintain a steady, though turbulent relationship with the local monks. However, Brother Mícheál is still furious at the two, even if the other monks are accepting of the new status quo. Determined to prevent tensions from rising again, Brother Aiden and Floki must find a way to maintain the peace. While doing so, they are also determined to take their relationship to the next step. Can the pair find a way to defuse tensions? Or will violence break out once again? Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks, and Vikings, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only. The Picnic (Short Story) 9th Century Hibernia-The Coast. It's a beautiful summer day and Brother Aiden and Floki Magnusson want to go on a romantic picnic, but obstacles are constantly getting in their way. Will their picnic be a success? Or will it end in disaster? This 4000+ word story is filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, and is intended for mature readers only. It is a fluffy short story taking place in the Monk and Viking series after book 3, The Sea of Forgiveness. It is recommended to read the previous stories first. Cast the First Stone 9th Century Hibernia The tensions between Brother Aiden and his former monastery have died down. He and his Viking lover, Floki, are living happily in the nearby village as cobblers. However, it soon becomes apparent that Brother Aiden isn't the only monk who has broken his vow of chastity! Brother Séamus' lover, Niamh, is pregnant. They are determined to escape to Dublin to live with Niamh's relatives before her mother finds out she is with child. Afraid to go alone, Brother Séamus and Niamh hire Brother Aiden and Floki to take them to Dublin as their bodyguards. On the way there, Brother Aiden realizes how much he has missed the monastic life... Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, bandits, and spiritual conflict, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Book of Longings written by Sue Monk Kidd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

Download or read book A History of the Vikings written by Gwyn Jones and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the ancient Scandinavian peoples.

Download or read book Viking Attacks on Paris written by Abbo (Monk of St. Germain) and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 885 AD, the Vikings laid siege to Paris, to which a young monk named Abbo, of the abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, stood as witness. Later, he came to make a record of what he saw, heard and believed in a verse chronicle, the Bella parisiacae urbis. His often stirring account speaks of the relentless and ingenious attacks of the Norsemen, the selfless heroism of the defending Frankish warriors, and the misery and terror of the besieged Parisians. But his canvas is far larger than this single occurrence, for he hints at greater things yet to come, such as the final disintegration of Carolingian rule, the eventual establishment of the Capetian line of monarchs, and the creation of a French Danelaw, namely, Normandy. Ultimately, however, Abbo is not concerned with an impartial narration of events, but rather with salvation through history - of the individual and of the nation of the Franks. The macaronic style of his chronicle very much appealed to the sensibilities of the time, thus ensuring that Abbo's work would endure.

Download or read book The Vikings written by Martin Arnold and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2006-11-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and balanced history traces the 300-year saga of the pirates and warlords who poured out of Scandinavia between the eighth and eleventh centuries, terrorizing, conquering, and ultimately settling vast tracts of land throughout Europe. Undaunted by the might of the Arab caliphates and the Byzantine Empire, they founded Russia, originated the bloodline that came to rule France, and created a North Sea empire that included England. They also established settlements across the North Atlantic, notably in Iceland and Greenland, and their adventurous spirit and extraordinary seafaring skills led them to explore and briefly build colonies in North America. These were the Vikings, initially ferocious pagan warriors seeking land and booty under the banners of their gods, but eventually belligerent Christian kings commanding vast armies. Martin Arnold provides a lively and accessible account of the early medieval period that became known as the Viking Age. Drawing on rich literary and archaeological source material, the first half of the book focuses especially on Viking culture, religious beliefs, and battle tactics and weaponry. The second half ranges over the four main theaters of Viking activity—the British Isles, Western Europe, the Slavic regions, and the North Atlantic settlements. Arnold vividly illustrates the two faces of the Vikings: on the one hand, savage, greedy, and implacable; on the other, adventurous, innovative, and artistic.

Download or read book The Vikings written by Don Nardo and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2010-09-10 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for hit-and-run raids that struck terror into the hearts of villagers across Europe during the Middle Ages, the Vikings were independent farmers but also daring explorers, sailing far from Scandinavia in search of new land to conquer and farm. Author Don Nardo unpacks the many myths surrounding the Vikings with this comprehensive account of the their culture and impact upon the course of history. Chapters approach the subject with accessible language, maps, and timelines to broaden student understanding and facilitate research. Topics discussed in this edition include: the origin of the Vikings, conquests and expansions, the nature of Viking communities, Norse mythology, explorations of the West, and the end of the Viking age.

Download or read book The Sea of Forgiveness written by Athelstan King and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 9th Century Hibernia-The CoastBrother Aiden and Floki Magnusson return in volume three of the Monk and the Viking series! After surviving the wrath of Brother Aiden's former brethren, they have managed to maintain a steady, though a turbulent relationship with the local monks. However, Brother Mícheál is still furious at the two, even if the other monks are accepting of the new status quo. Determined to prevent tensions from rising again, Brother Aiden and Floki must find a way to maintain the peace. While doing so, they are also determined to take their relationship to the next step. Can the pair find a way to defuse tensions? Or will violence break out once again?Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks, and Vikings, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only."The monk found himself smiling down upon the slender young man. Yes, his mother had told him to retrieve both men, but surely he could take a moment or two to lie beside his lover and admire his beauty. Watching Floki sleep always made Brother Aiden wish to cuddle him and protect him from harm. He had been unable to do that properly during the shipwreck. He had lost grip of Floki when the longboat broke apart. It had been his fault the slender youth had come to so much harm by the time he washed up on the beach. It could have been so much worse. Slowly and carefully, Brother Aiden joined Floki on the bedroll. He certainly didn't fit on the soft padding, but enough of him did that lying on the ground wasn't entirely uncomfortable. Besides, he had slept in worse places during his time as a thrall. Compared to the longship that took him away from his beloved homeland, lying next to the man he loved in a cobbler's workshop was paradise. This must be what Heaven looks like."

Download or read book The Viking s Woman written by Heather Graham and published by Dell. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her wild spirit made him crave her . . . Her firebrand—hair blazed as glorious as a sunrise. Her long limbs promised the sweet mysteries of the night. Rhiannon, King Alfred’s favorite niece, was enraged when her uncle sealed an alliance of war by pledging her to Eric, the towering golden-haired prince whose blue eyes penetrated her with a glacial stare. But the more she fought the marriage . . . the man . . . the more she became inflamed by the fire that lay beneath his Viking ice. His passion pierced her heart . . . His broad shoulders as hard as the steel of his sword, Eric bowed to no man. The only battle he feared losing was with Rhiannon. For she had reached into the savage recesses of his heart. No campaign on the field, no treason from within, would he fight as fiercely—or with such desire . . . as the war he waged to possess what was his.

Download or read book The Viking s Bride written by Darlene Mindrup and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MIST EGILSDOTTIR IS A WARRIOR…NOT A WIFE A master swordswoman whose brush with death made her turn to the Christian faith, Mist isn't expecting much from the Norseman chosen to be her husband. Until Valdyr Svensson appears, his eyes as blue as the sea and his powerful bearing a reminder of the life she left behind. Valdyr doesn't know what to make of his fiery Icelandic bride-to-be. Mist refuses to be enthralled by him. But despite their differences, he's intrigued by her resilient spirit and flashing green eyes. Can this arrangement between two families turn into a lot more…maybe even a match for the ages?

Download or read book Cast The First Stone written by Athelstan King and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 9th Century Hibernia The tensions between Brother Aiden and his former monastery have died down. He and his viking lover, Floki, are living happily in the nearby village as cobblers. However, it soon becomes apparent that Brother Aiden isn't the only monk who has broken his vow of chastity! Brother Séamus' lover, Niamh, is pregnant. They are determined to escape to Dublin to live with Niamh's relatives before her mother finds out she is with child. Afraid to go alone, Brother Séamus and Niamh hire Brother Aiden and Floki to take them to Dublin as their body guards. On the way there, Brother Aiden realizes how much he has missed the monastic life...Filled with less than chaste cuddles, handsome monks and Vikings, bandits, and spiritual conflict, this M/M romance is intended for mature readers only.

Download or read book The Way Of Wyrd written by Brian Bates and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2004-10-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling spiritual classic about an Anglo-Saxon sorcerer and mystic “deserves a spot on our bookshelves along with Carlos Castaneda” (Time Out) Charged with the difficult task of converting the ‘heathens’ of Anglo-Saxon England to Christianity, Christian scribe Wat Brand begins to doubt his mission when he learns more about the pagan ways of his neighbors. Guided by a shaman named Wulf, Brand is introduced to a world unlike anything he has ever known—one of runes, fate, life force, and the Wyrd. But his greatest lesson awaits him in the spirit world, where he will journey and come face to face with the nature of his own soul. The Way of Wyrd is a bestselling cult classic based on years of research by psychologist and university professor Brian Bates. An authentic and deeply compelling insight into the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons, it has inspired thousands of people to learn more about the ancient northern spiritual tradition.

Download or read book The World of Vikings written by Justin Pollard and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official companion book to the first three seasons of the hit History Channel show inspired by a legendary Viking warrior. MGM’s hit show Vikings on the History Channel has drawn millions of viewers into the fascinating and bloody world of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok, who led Viking warriors to the British Isles and France. Covering the first three seasons of the series, this official companion book delves into the real history as well as the behind-the-scenes stories. Viking historian Justin Pollard explains shipbuilding and navigation, Norse culture and religion, and the first encounters between Viking warriors and the kings of England and France. Interviews with cast and crew reveal the process of dramatizing this gripping story, from reviving the Old Norse language to choreographing battle scenes and building ancient temples for human sacrifice. This ebook is a must for fans of the show and history buffs alike. VIKINGS © 2015 TM Prods Ltd/T5 Vikings Prods Inc. VIKINGSTM TM Prods Ltd. Praise for The World of Vikings “A gorgeous companion book to the hit series . . . The World of Vikings is an excellent piece for the avid Vikings fan. I highly recommend it.” —Geeks of Doom “This is a whole new way of learning about Vikings. This book is full of the legends and the lifestyle, with pictures to boot. It is a great read for any proud Scandinavian.” —Grand Forks Herald

Download or read book The Vikings written by Martyn Whittock and published by Lion Books. This book was released on 2018-06-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular image of the Vikings is of tall red-headed men, raping and pillaging their way around the coast of Europe, stopping only to ransack monasteries and burn longships. But the violent Vikings of the 8th century became the pious Christians of the 11th century, who gave gold crosses to Christian churches and in whose areas of rule pagan idols were destroyed and churches were built. So how did this radical transformation happen, and why? What difference did it make to the Vikings, and to those around them, and what is their legacy today? This book takes a "global" look at this key period in Viking history, exploring all the major areas of Viking settlement. Written to be an accessible and engaging overview for the general reader.