Return of the Exiles — Anna Markland

Enjoy a compliation of four of Ms. Markland's best-loved tales.Banished~Audra longs to leave behind the life of an elite mercenary, a role forced on her after her father's banishment from the Viking brotherhood.A journey from exile to the court of King Canute offers a new life, though she fears few men will want her once her history is known.The bloody feud that precipitated her father's banishment resurfaces when she is unexpectedly reunited with a childhood sweetheart. Sigmar has always held her heart, but he is the son of her father's enemy. Sigmar's hopes for advancement in Canute's service will be dashed if he obeys the dictates of family honor.Can Audra and Sigmar lay the hatreds of the past to rest, or will the Viking code of vengeance triumph?A Man of Value~Agneta blames Caedmon for the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home. He seeks redemption by joining the First Crusade and embarks on a harrowing journey to Asia Minor.It's doubtful love and forgiveness can triumph in a brutal climate of political and religious turmoil.Dark Irish Knight~An intense and gripping tale of love and revenge.Ronan MacLachlainn is an Irishman of great strength and determination, despite being tortured, maimed and dispossessed. He burns for vengeance and the restoration of his hereditary Irish lands. Yet he must come to terms with the irrevocable physical losses he has suffered.Rhoni de Montbryce appears to be a spoiled, rich Anglo-Norman noblewoman; however, she gradually cloaks herself in the strength, honor, and integrity that is her birthright. But will she prove equal to the daunting challenges Ronan faces?A fast-paced adventure filled with intrigue as a poignant romance blossoms between this unlikely pair.And there's a touch of the paranormal. After all, it's an Irish tale.Maknab's Revenge~Upon returning from exile, Ingram Maknab plans to avenge past wrongs by ruining the reputation of Gray Buchan's daughter, Ruby. She unwittingly plays into his hands. But revenge is rarely sweet and Ingram hasn't counted on losing his heart.