Christina Courtenay

The pacy, evocative and romantic new dual-time novel from Christina Courtenay is perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Vikings. 'Wow! This book should come with warning! It's almost as addictive as chocolate!' 5* reader review 'Fabulous. Highly recommended for fans of Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley - and if you want a thumping good read' 5* reader review 'Completely magical' Nicola Cornick 'A rich, dual-timeline story that totally drew me in' Sue Moorcroft 'A fabulous adventure, with characters I loved!' Jo Thomas Their love was forbidden. But echoed in eternity. When Mia inherits her beloved grandmother's summer cottage, Birch Thorpe, in Sweden, she faces a dilemma. Her fiance Charles urges her to sell and buy a swanky London home, but Mia cannot let it go easily. The request to carry out an archaeological dig for more Viking artefacts like the gold ring Mia's grandmother also left her, offers her a reprieve from a decision - and from Charles. Whilst Mia becomes absorbed in the dig's discoveries, she finds herself drawn to archaeologist Haakon Berger. Like her, he can sense the past inhabitants whose lives are becoming more vivid every day. Trying to resist the growing attraction between them, Mia and Haakon begin to piece together the story of a Welsh noblewoman, Ceri, and the mysterious Viking, known as the 'White Hawk', who stole her away from her people in 869 AD. As the present begins to echo the past, and enemies threaten Birch Thorpe's inhabitants, they will all have to fight to protect what has become most precious to each of them... 'Courtenay's writing brings the past vividly to life, using dual-period narrative to brilliant effect' Historical Novels Review 'I was compelled to read on as I was caught up in the adventure, intrigue and romance of the dual timelines' Sue Fortin 'Sparklingly authentic - and page-turning' Maggie Sullivan 'Rich in Viking history...intrigue, adventure and romance' Glynis Peters 'Christina Courtenay weaves the threads of her contemporary and Viking love stories together expertly and the novel moves along at a cracking pace. The characters are appealing and the rural Swedish setting is engaging' Judith Lennox Don't miss Christina's stunning new timeslip novel, The Runes of Destiny - available to preorder now! Search 9781472268235.

A sweeping, epic tale of forbidden love

Echoes of the Runes

First impressions, how wrong can you get?

New England Rocks

The awaited sequel to the award-winning "Scarlet Kimono"

The Gilded Fan (Choc Lit)

'A superb timeslip novel that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon's finest works' 5* reader review Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The bestselling author of Echoes of the Runes spins a thrilling and epic timeslip tale, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine. 'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life' PAMELA HARTSHORNE Christina's next stunning timeslip novel, Whispers of the Runes, is available to preorder now! Search 9781472282682. 'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!' KATE RYDER 'Highly recommended for lovers of historical romance and timeslips, it's another absorbing read. 5 stars' GEORGIA HILL 'An amazing page-turner filled with superb historical detail, it had me gripped from the first page to the last - I absolutely loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT 'Every story Christina Courtenay spins is better than the last and every world she creates is more real' SUE MOORCROFT 'This book has brought the 9th century world alive to me and made me desperate to read more about it' GILL STEWART Separated by time. Brought together by fate. Indulging her fascination for the Viking language and losing herself in an archaeological dig is just what Linnea Berger needs after her recent trauma. Uncovering an exquisite brooch, she blacks out reading the runic inscription, only to come to, surrounded by men in Viking costume, who seem to take re-enactment very seriously. Lost and confused, Linnea finds herself in the power of Hrafn, a Viking warrior who claims her as his thrall and takes her on a treacherous journey across the seas to sell her for profit. Setting sail, she confronts the unthinkable: she has travelled back to the ninth century. Linnea is determined to find a way back to her own time, but there's a connection forming with Hrafn. Can she resist the call of the runes and accept her destiny lies here... Don't miss Christina's pacy, evocative and romantic dual-time novel, Echoes of the Runes, out now: 'Completely magical' Nicola Cornick 'A rich, dual-timeline story that totally drew me in' Sue Moorcroft 'Courtenay's writing brings the past vividly to life, using dual-period narrative to brilliant effect' Historical Novels Review 'Sparklingly authentic' Maggie Sullivan 'Rich in Viking history...intrigue, adventure and romance' Glynis Peters 'Christina Courtenay weaves the threads of her contemporary and Viking love stories together expertly and the novel moves along at a cracking pace' Judith Lennox

A sweepingly romantic and thrillingly epic timeslip adventure

The Runes of Destiny

Professional genealogist Melissa Grantham receives an invitation to visit her family's ancestral home, Ashleigh Manor. From the moment she arrives, life-like dreams and visions haunt her. The spiritual connection to a medieval young woman and her forbidden lover have her questioning her sanity, but Melissa is determined to solve the mystery. What will it take to put the past to rest? Jack Precy, owner of a nearby cottage, has disturbing dreams too, but it's not until he meets Melissa that they begin to make sense. He hires her to research his family's history, unaware their lives are already entwined. Is the mutual attraction real or the result of ghostly influence? Melissa slowly uncovers the tale of her ancestor Sibell's love for handsome knight, Sir Roger. Promised to another man, Sibell defies her domineering father to be with Roger. But does Roger keep his vow to be with Sibell for eternity? Melissa desperately needs to find out ...

The silent touch of shadows

Abducted by a Samurai warlord in 17th century Japan - what happens when fear turns to love? England, 1611, and young Hannah Marston envies her brother's adventurous life. But when she stows away on his merchant ship, her powers of endurance are stretched to their limit. Then they reach Japan and all her suffering seems worthwhile - until she is abducted by Taro Kumashiro's warriors. In the far north of the country, warlord Kumashiro is intrigued to learn more about the girl who he has been warned about by a seer. There's a clash of cultures and wills, but they're also fighting an instant attraction to each other. With her brother desperate to find her and the jealous Lady Reiko equally desperate to kill her, Hannah faces the greatest adventure of her life. And Kumashiro has to choose between love and compromising his honour ...

The Scarlet Kimono

It's 1732 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and strong-willed Jess van Sandt knows only too well that it's a man's world. She believes she's being swindled out of her inheritance by her stepfather--and she's determined to stop it.

Trade Winds

'I would recommend this to readers of Barbara Erskine and if you enjoyed the TV series Vikings' 5* reader review Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. 'Once again, Christina Courtenay takes us to the heart of the Viking world with an epic romantic tale of love and adventure' NICOLA CORNICK ***Don't miss Christina's stunning timeslip novels, Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now and Tempted by the Runes, available to preorder now! Search 9781472282729.*** Time is no barrier for a love that is destined to be. When jewellery designer Sara Mattsson is propelled back to the ninth century, after cutting herself on a Viking knife she uncovers at an archaeological dig, she is quick to accept what has happened to her. For this is not the first Sara has heard of time travel. Although acutely aware of the danger she faces when she loses the knife - and with it her way to return to her own time - this is also the opportunity of a lifetime. What better way to add authenticity to the Viking and Anglo-Saxon motifs used in her designs? As luck has it, the first person Sara encounters is Rurik Eskilsson, a fellow silversmith, who is also no stranger to the concept of time travel. Agreeing that Sara can accompany him to Jorvik, they embark on a journey even more perilous than one through time. But Fate has brought these two kindred spirits together across the ages for a reason... 'Whispers of the Runes is the best Christina Courtenay book yet. It held me captive as I read and stayed in my mind whenever I had to put it down' SUE MOORCROFT 'A wonderful dual timeline story with captivating characters and full of vivid historical detail bringing the Viking world alive, I didn't want it to end!' CLARE MARCHANT 'I love how the historical detail is sure and authentic but never at the expense of a rollicking-good story and romance. If you like beautifully written timeslip, this is definitely one for you. Oh, and did I mention hot Vikings? What's not to like!' GEORGIA HILL Praise for Christina's pacy, evocative and romantic, Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now: 'This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!' TAKE A BREAK 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure! With a smart, courageous heroine and hunky, honourable hero at the helm, what's not to like?' KATE RYDER 'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER

An enthralling and romantic timeslip tale

Whispers of the Runes

'Wonderfully written and a real page turner. Christina tells a story equally as well as Barbara Erskine' 5* reader review This stunning and evocative new timeslip novel from the bestselling author of Echoes of the Runes is available to preorder now! Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. Born centuries apart. Bound by a love that defied time. Madison Berger is visiting Dublin with her family for a Viking re-enactment festival, when she chances upon a small knife embedded in the banks of the Liffey. Maddie recognises what the runes on the knife's handle signify: the chance to have her own adventures in the past. Maddie only intends to travel back in time briefly, but a skirmish in 9th century Dublin results in her waking up on a ship bound for Iceland, with the man who saved her from attack. Geir Eskilsson has left his family in Sweden to boldly carve out a life of his own. He is immediately drawn to Maddie, but when he learns of her connection to his sisters-in-law, he begins to believe that Fate has played a part in bringing them together. Amidst the perils that await on their journey to a new land, the truest battle will be to win Maddie's heart and convince her that the runes never lie... Praise for Christina's pacy, evocative and romantic Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now: 'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER 'This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!' TAKE A BREAK 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure! With a smart, courageous heroine and hunky, honourable hero at the helm, what's not to like?' KATE RYDER 'Highly recommended for lovers of historical romance and timeslips, it's another absorbing read. 5 stars' GEORGIA HILL 'An amazing page-turner filled with superb historical detail, it had me gripped from the first page to the last - I absolutely loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT 'Every story Christina Courtenay spins is better than the last and every world she creates is more real. I loved The Runes of Destiny!' SUE MOORCROFT 'This book has brought the 9th century world alive to me and made me desperate to read more about it' GILL STEWART

The Stunning and Evocative New Timeslip Novel of Romance and Viking Adventure

Tempted by the Runes

UN ESCOCÉS SIN RUMBO Y UNA MUJER QUE NO SE DEJARÁ DOBLEGAR FÁCILMENTE. Corre el año 1759 y Jamie Kinross ha decidido dejar Suecia e irse lo más lejos posible, a la India, para huir de su pasado. Allí inicia una nueva vida y se establece como comerciante de gemas. Pero los problemas llegan pronto: la familia de su mentor es secuestrada por el crimen organizado y él se pondrá en marcha para ayudarle a recuperarla, viajando hasta Surat y llevando consigo el talismán perdido de un rajá indio. Al llegar a la ciudad conocerá a Zarmina Miller, una viuda bella y rica, sí, pero también arrogante, a la que se conoce como «la viuda de hielo». Todo un reto... Sin embargo, pronto descubrirá que el hijastro de ella está implicado en el secuestro y que Zarmina también tiene un pasado que olvidar. LOS LECTORES OPINAN: «Una historia maravillosa para cerrar la trilogía. ¡Magníficos personajes! Me han encantado los tres libros.» Liliana Shelbrooke. Goodreads «Nieblas monzónicas de Christina Courtenay es una bonita historia llena de suspense, amor, sentimientos, realismo y misterio.» InD’Tale Magazzine «Si Nieblas monzónicas fuese una caja de bombones, me los habría comido todos en un día. Y así fue, pues no pude dejar de leer una página tras otra y me lo acabé en un día.» Rosemary Morris. Amazon.co.uk HECHOS DESTACADOS: 1. Nieblas monzónicas es la esperada conclusión de la saga Vientos alisios, protagonizada por la familia Kinross. Las lectoras de Vientos alisios o Tormentas en las Tierras altas, no dejarán pasar este esperado título. 2. La autora ha ganado diversos premios, entre los que se cuentan el RoNA, en 2012 y 2014, el Romance Readers Award 2012 o el Big Red Reads en 2011, además de haber quedado finalista en los Pure Passion en el mismo año. 3. Los lectores británicos le dan en Amazon.co.uk la máxima puntuación, casi 5 puntos sobre 5.

Nieblas monzónicas (Vientos alisios 3)

¿En quién podemos confiar cuando todo parece derrumbarse a nuestro alrededor? ¿Es posible volver a amar cuando tu primer gran amor te traiciona de manera inesperada? Corre el año 1754 y Brice Kinross, hundido tras la traición de su hermano y de su prometida, necesita empezar de nuevo y olvidar. Por eso, cuando le proponen dejar Suecia e instalarse en las Tierras Altas escocesas para ocuparse de la hacienda familiar, acepta sin dudarlo. Pero los problemas le esperan en la propiedad de sus antepasados: Seton, el hombre bajo cuya responsabilidad su padre dejó Rosyth ocho años antes, se ha dedicado todo ese tiempo a expoliar la finca. Brice solo encuentra en Rosyth una aliada, Marsaili Buchanan, y junto a ella tratará de desenmascarar a Seton. Sin embargo, ¿puede Brice confiar en una mujer cuando hace tan poco ha sido engañado por aquella a quien amaba? Marsaili es una joven independiente que trabaja con ahínco para procurarse una vida mejor y no depender de ningún hombre, empezando por el el capataz de la finca, Seton, que la acosa y que esconde oscuros secretos. Sin embargo, Marsaili se siente irresistiblemente atraída por el nuevo líder del clan, Brice, a pesar de que él ha dejado claro que no quiere atarse a nadie. La venganza de Seton al sentirse rechazado en beneficio de Brice pondrá en peligro la vida de todos ellos de una forma brutal.

Tormentas en las Tierras Altas (Vientos alisios 2)

'Wonderfully written and a real page turner. Christina tells a story equally as well as Barbara Erskine' 5* reader review Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The long-awaited story of Ivar Thoresson, foster brother of Linnea and Madison Berger, is told in Promises of the Runes - available to preorder now! ....................................... He travelled through time to capture her heart. Ivar Thoresson is desperate for adventure. As an archaeologist specialising in Viking times, he wants nothing more than to travel back to the ninth century as his loved ones have done, to learn everything he can about the era which fascinates him. And whilst his adopted family have always made him feel loved, the chance to meet a true ancestor, the warrior Thorald, is a temptation he cannot resist. But while Ivar is preparing to go, he uncovers an amulet which shows him a vision of an arresting woman with red-gold hair. Clearly in distress, she is pleading for help. Convinced of the power of the charm and its message, Ivar's journey takes on a new purpose. He steps back in time determined to follow his destiny - and find the woman who has called to his heart. ....................................... Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's pacy, evocative and romantic novels including Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now: 'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER 'This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!' TAKE A BREAK 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Christina Courtenay is guaranteed to carry me off to another place and time in a way that no other author succeeds in doing' SUE MOORCROFT

The enthralling new timeslip tale in the beloved Runes series

Promises of the Runes

Runes of Destiny

"It's 1759 and Jamie Kinross has travelled far to escape his troubled past - from the pine forests of Sweden to the bustling streets of India. In India he starts a new life as a gem trader, but when his mentor's family are kidnapped as part of a criminal plot, he vows to save them and embarks on a dangerous mission to the city to Surat, carrying the stolen talisman of an Indian Rajah. There he encounters Zarmina Miller. She is rich and beautiful, but her infamous haughtiness has earned her a nickname: "The Ice Widow". Jamie is instantly tempted by the challenge she presents. But when it becomes clear that Zarmina's step-son is involved in the plot, he begins to see another side to her - a dark past to rival his own and a heart just waiting to be thawed. But is it too late?"--Back cover.

Monsoon mists

Nagasaki, 1648 Temperance Marston longs to escape war-torn England and explore the exotic empire of Japan. When offered the chance to accompany her cousin and Captain Noordholt on a trading expedition to Nagasaki, she jumps at the opportunity. However, she soon finds the country’s strict laws for foreigners curtail her freedom. On a dangerous and foolhardy venture she meets Kazuo, a ronin. Kazuo is fascinated by her blonde hair and blue eyes, but he has a mission to complete and he cannot be distracted. Long ago, his father was accused of a crime he didn’t commit – stealing a valuable ornament from the Shogun – and Kazuo must restore his family's honour. But when Temperance is kidnapped and sold as a concubine, he has to make a decision – can he save her and keep the promise he made to his father?

The Jade Lioness (Choc Lit)

'Wonderfully written and a real page turner. Christina tells a story equally as well as Barbara Erskine' 5* reader review This stunning and evocative new timeslip novel from the bestselling author of Echoes of the Runes is available to preorder now, featuring an exclusive bonus short story! Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. 'The Queen of Timeslip Romance has done it again! A romantic and compelling read - a total page turner' SANDY BARKER 'A brilliantly written timeslip that combines mystery and romance into a compelling and vividly imagined story' NICOLA CORNICK 'I LOVED Tempted by the Runes. Christina Courtenay is guaranteed to carry me off to another place and time in a way that no other author succeeds in doing' SUE MOORCROFT ......................................................................... Born centuries apart. Bound by a love that defied time. Madison Berger is visiting Dublin with her family for a Viking re-enactment festival, when she chances upon a small knife embedded in the banks of the Liffey. Maddie recognises what the runes on the knife's handle signify: the chance to have her own adventures in the past. Maddie only intends to travel back in time briefly, but a skirmish in 9th century Dublin results in her waking up on a ship bound for Iceland, with the man who saved her from attack. Geir Eskilsson has left his family in Sweden to boldly carve out a life of his own. He is immediately drawn to Maddie, but when he learns of her connection to his sisters-in-law, he begins to believe that Fate has played a part in bringing them together. Amidst the perils that await on their journey to a new land, the truest battle will be to win Maddie's heart and convince her that the runes never lie... ........................................................................... Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's pacy, evocative and romantic Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now: 'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER 'This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!' TAKE A BREAK 'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life' PAMELA HARTSHORNE 'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL 'Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure! With a smart, courageous heroine and hunky, honourable hero at the helm, what's not to like?' KATE RYDER 'Highly recommended for lovers of historical romance and timeslips, it's another absorbing read. 5 stars' GEORGIA HILL 'An amazing page-turner filled with superb historical detail, it had me gripped from the first page to the last - I absolutely loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT 'Every story Christina Courtenay spins is better than the last and every world she creates is more real. I loved The Runes of Destiny!' SUE MOORCROFT

The stunning and evocative new timeslip novel of romance and Viking adventure

Maddie Browne pensaba que había superado la pesadilla recurrente que la atormentó siendo una niña, pero tras la revelación de un secreto familiar sorprendente, esa pesadilla regresa para asustarla de nuevo: el mismo columpio en el mismo jardín, el gigante pelirrojo y los brazos atezados que la atrapan por detrás e intentan llevársela… En un intento por olvidar sus problemas, Maddie viaja a Devon para pasar un tiempo con sus amigos, Kayla y Wes. No obstante, verá claro que el relax no está en su agenda tras el perturbador encuentro con una vidente gitana. Por no hablar del peligrosamente atractivo hermano de Wes, Alex. Y además, está el hecho de que la pesadilla de Maddie parece estarse haciendo realidad…

El suave susurro de los sueños (Marcombe Hall 2)

Kayla Sinclair sabe que se ha metido en un buen lío cuando casi se queda sin un duro por comprar en una subasta el retrato a tamaño natural de un misterioso individuo que vivió en el siglo XIX. Jago Kerswell, tabernero y contrabandista, sabe que esos momentos robados con lady Eliza Marcombe entrañan peligro, pero se arriesgará con tal de estar con ella. La maldición de una gitana caerá sobre la pareja y le permitirá, dos siglos después, llegar hasta Kayla. ¿Conseguirá ella resolver lo sucedido en el pasado? ¿Y lo que se le viene encima?

El beso secreto de la oscuridad

Samuraj Taro zahrnuje Hannah, tajemnou cizinku s rusými vlasy a zelenýma očima, přepychem a láskou. Vášeň, s níž prahne po dívce z tak odlišného světa, mu nebezpečně komplikuje život. Taro stojí před nevyhnutelnou volbou: má zachránit sebe, nebo svou lásku.

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