Krish Nayar is damp. He’s cold. He’s an American lost in the foggy woods of Wales and sporting a sprained ankle. When a handsome renaissance faire player in shining armor, Bleddyn ap Rhys, rescues Krish from stumbling around and getting even more lost, Krish thinks his prayers are answered. At least until Bleddyn brings him to Castle Gwydir, where everyone lives like it really is Medieval Wales, no one knows what an iPhone or indoor plumbing is, and where, by all accounts, the year is 1626. Traveling four hundred years into the past is improbable, but apparently not impossible. Learning to fit in with medieval Welshmen is difficult, but not impossible. What’s impossible is Krish not losing his heart to gallant Bleddyn in a time when, if acted on, their love means a death sentence.

The sequel to Sharon Kay Penman's acclaimed novel When Christ and His Saints Slept, Time and Chance recounts the tempestuous marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II in a magnificent story of love, power, ambition, and betrayal. He was nineteen when they married, she eleven years his senior, newly divorced from the King of France. She was beautiful, headstrong, intelligent, and rich. It was said he was Fortune's favorite, but he said a man makes his own luck. Within two years, Henry had made his, winning the throne of England and exercising extraordinary statecraft skills to control his unruly barons, expand his own powers, and restore peace to a land long torn by banditry and bloodshed. Only in one instance did Henry err: Elevating his good friend and confidant Thomas Becket to be Archbishop of Canterbury, he thought to gain control over the Church itself. But the once worldly Becket suddenly discovered God, and their alliance withered in the heat of his newfound zeal. What Becket saw as a holy mission-to protect the Church against State encroachments-Henry saw as arrant betrayal, and they were launched inevitably on the road to murder. Rich in character and color, true to the historical details, sensitive to the complex emotions of these men and women, Time and Chance recreates their story with all the drama, pain, and passion of the moment.

First full-scale account of the medieval realm of Powys.

Previously published as "The Penllyn Chronicles Collection" Arthur is dead. A Celtic goddess must choose a new champion. Wales, 7th Century. Tempting Fae: Returning from another of Penda's wars, Afon and Mihangel draw the ire of a fae. Can Afon recover to achieve his dream of studying under Penllyn's master swordsman? Penllyn: Young Lord Bleddyn longs to come up with a strategy to keep his realm out of war. And with Britain bereft of a champion, he's eager to secure a diplomatic bride to help him safeguard his people from imminent danger. Penteulu: Younger brother Neirin vows to protect the royal family who adopted him and gave him shelter after his family was slaughtered. Determined not to let the same terrible fate befall his lord, he's trained his whole life to be the deadliest swordsman in all of Europe. Although he earned the title of Master, Neirin is still uneasy that his meticulous training won't be enough to stop Fadog's treachery. Cursed: Ruadh flees from his home clan, trying to outrun his treacherous shifter brothers as they compete for the Clan Leader's chair. But, an emissary from the Celtic Goddess has plans for him. If she can survive long enough to convince him. To Run at Night: Brother Mihangel, retired from war by taking a monk's vows, travels a bumpy road. His carriage in the merchant caravan is commanded by an infirm noblelady. The two priests who join them aren't the biggest challenge to his sanity when brigands attack. How can he, the former warrior prevent their demise? These stories are interspersed with interludes that reveal the machinations of the goddess. Alarmed by whispers in the Otherworld, she realizes that Britain is about to face its greatest challenge. With Arthur dead for a century, she summons a new champion, as she begins to pull the key figures together. This volume sets the stage for the rest of the Epic Dark Fantasy Series Preludes: Book 1 of The Penllyn Chronicles contains these post-Arthurian Urban Fantasy prequel stories. If you like mythical figures, rollicking action, and unique twists to dark fantasy stories, then you'll love Troy A. Hill's legendary adventure. Buy Preludes to begin a mystical journey today! Note: The author has combined the Cup of Blood and the Penllyn Chronicles series into one series. The books have been new covers, but the story is still the same. Books in the series are: Preludes Blood Soul Blink Whisper Shadows Chaos Sovereign * Coming 2024

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Welsh for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Welsh for Beginners will make learning Welsh easy and enjoyable.

The eleventh century was a time of political change throughout the British Isles, and especially so in Wales. Dr Maund examines the relationship of Wales to England and Ireland, and the ways in which Wales was affected by the political activities of these neighbours, setting this in the context of Welsh internal events and policies. She shows the rule of Gruffud ap Llywelyn to have been a turning point for Wales and also for English and Hiberno-Scandinavian politics, and demonstrates that the apparent political chaos was in fact a fascinating network of political activity and growth.

Get all four books in the Bloodlines Duology and the Legacy Duology in this single volume set! Follow the tales of the kings of the Clan of Blaidd through two generations and enjoy a lush Celtic & Roman inspired fantasy worlds full of adventure, magic, and low spice romance. Bloodlines Duology He should be her enemy, but he just might steal her heart. After she's forced to flee for her life, Duchess Rhiannon of Solis finds herself thrust into the middle of an ongoing war. While her desperation leaves her seeking safety on the shores of Pern Coen, she knows little of the island and its even stranger Spirits. Forced to live as a king in exile, Conor is determined to save his people. He wants nothing to do with the invaders from the empire of Kelnore, but when he finds an injured Kelnorian noblewoman, he finds that he cannot leave her to suffer. Especially not when she's carrying secrets that might tie her to Pern Coen's future. Rhiannon could hold the key to saving Pern Coen and its people, but she and Conor will have to first put aside their differences. Can they save the island from destruction? And will they lose their hearts in the process? Legacy Duology Despite being the son of two of Pern Coen's most famous heroes, Niall never imagined he would become king. Nor did he imagine that he would be granted the abilities of a seer. His unnatural power, however, has already cost him the woman he loves and threatens to cost him his kingdom. When the man Ciara trusted the most disappears from her life, she finds comfort in the arms of a man she never expected she would fall for. But Bleddyn shows her there is more to him than she first assumed and when her dreams of becoming a warrior are crushed, she carves out a new future for herself in his kingdom. But things are unsettled on the island of Pern Coen. Dark powers are stirring, ones that haven't been seen in decades. One man is at the center of the growing darkness, but is it the man Ciara thinks? And will she discern the truth of who she can trust before it's too late? KEYWORDS: epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, sword and sorcery fantasy, romantic fantasy, epic fantasy romance, Celtic inspired, Celtic inspired fantasy, fantasy romance, clean fantasy romance, full length fantasy, outlaws, outlaw king, new adult fantasy, slow burn romance, soft magic, battle scarred warrior, outcasts, outcast king, grumpy hero, warrior, kings, royalty, royal romance, exiles, political intrigue, war, invasion, lost heir, found family, wolves, low spice romance, enemies to lovers, strong hero, strong heroine, complete series, secondary world fantasy, villainess, warrior, warrior women, second chance romance, friends to lovers, childhood friends to lovers, revenge, broody hero, broody king, seers, shapeshifters, ravens, dark magic, mind control, box set, complete collection, multi-book set, omnibus, Melissa Wright, Megan O'Russel, K. L. Kolarich, A. L. Knorr, Matt Larkin, Suzannah Rowntree, Melanie Karsak, Tanya Bird, Christopher Mitchell, J. R. Pearse Nelson, Amberlynn Holland, Tracy Cooper-Posey, M. Lynn, Michelle Bryan, Kay L. Moody, Melissa A. Craven, Anthea Sharp, Sharon Shinn, Tamora Pierce, Bridget E. Baker, C. J. Archer, Jennifer Anne Davis