Dragonslayers Valkyrie – Jennifer Ivy Walker

Amongst the shining silver and glittering gems, three golden objects drew her seiðr gaze. A helmet of molten gold, shaped into the snarling head of a dragon, emerald eyes ablaze with otherworldly fire, wings unfurled on either side. A golden brynja, magnificent armor wrought like the sun itself, thrumming with potent power. And a golden ouroboros ring— the same mark of the dragon which bound her soul to Sigurd’s—perched atop a chest of coins, its coiled dragon bearing the same emerald eyes as the helm of molten gold.

As Brynhildr beheld the dragon ring, the ouroboros mark above her breast seared with such violent intensity and blinding pain that it hurled her out of the vision and back into the chair before her burning hearth. Her senses slowly returned. The trio of gemstones glittered in the firelight. The crisp pine scent of juniper wafted in the herb-laced smoke. The crackle of the flames and the warmth on her cold hands were comforting and soothing. On unsteady legs, she rose from the chair and poured the remainder of herb-laced mead into the fire.

Rinsing her silver chalice with fresh water from the pitcher on her table, she wiped her ritual dagger clean with a linen cloth and sheathed the blade in its gem-adorned scabbard. She snuffed out the trio of candles, collected the three gems from the triangle on the floor, and returned them to the shelf beside her sacred goblet and sheathed blade.

With water she’d heated in a small pan over the fire, Brynhildr steeped a restorative brew of chamomile flowers, angelica root, and crushed yarrow leaves. As the air in her stone cottage filled with the fragrant floral blend of cleansing herbs, she sipped from her steaming cup. Strength slowly returned to her shaking limbs as she analyzed the seiðr vison. Agnar is a berserker marked for Odin. He is fated to fall in battle to Hjálmgunnar—the brutal king wielding Úlfsbani, the god-forged sword destined to shatter Sigurd’s wolf-blood blade.

Hjálmgunnar is a vassal of King Lyngvi of Götaland, whom Sigurd must slay to avenge his faðir’s murder.

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Her storytelling is rich, almost sacred, infused with the breath of Norse legend and the fire of human emotion. She doesn’t just tell a story—she summons it.” The Bookish Elf “An incredible tale of love, courage, sacrifice, and the everlasting fight between good and evil.” Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards “A wildly romantic adventure, filled with the stuff of legends.” Author Helen Johannes “…a sweeping, sensual tale of love and loyalty that wears its heart (and sword) on its sleeve…Viking mythology, strong heroines, brooding warrior- lovers…a story soaked in lore and longing.”

Literary Titan Gold Book Award “I loved the world-building, the drama…fantasy settings from actual places like France, Ireland, and Britain.” Jennifer Ibiam, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards “A new rival for Marion Zimmer Bradley’s crown.” SandDancer Publications “Her world building skills are masterful. Her rich storytelling and blending of genres will delight readers and fans of paranormal, historical, and romance alike.”

Author Avis Adams “The world-building is second to none.” N.N. Light’s Book Heaven “… historical romance at its best.” Coffee Pot Book Club 5-star Editorial Review “…she balances historical depth with romantic fantasy. Her research is rich—you can feel the medieval echoes, the Norse rhythms, the pulse of something ancient—and yet her writing is sensuous, lyrical, and utterly immersive. Reading her feels like falling under a spell…

one carefully crafted rune at a time.” Readers Love Books “This beautiful fantasy novel captured my full attention from start to finish. Jennifer Ivy Walker infuses espionage, betrayal, love, magic, and danger throughout the story. The end left me yearning to read the sequel.” Stephanie Chapman for Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews “Her wording is precise, lyrical, and beautiful, and character depictions are vivid are enthralling.”

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