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Avelynn: The Edge of Faith by Marissa Campbell Publication Date: September 26, 2016 eBook; 302 Pages ASIN: B01KUC6N9Y Genre: Historical Romance/Medieval Series: Avelynn (Book Two)   Source: This book was given to me by Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Avelynn: The Edge of Faith , a stand-alone Viking Romance from author Marissa Campbell.      It’s the year 871. Charges of treason, murder, and witchcraft follow Avelynn into exile as she flees England with Alrik. Arriving in Wales, they find refuge among Alrik’s friends in the Welsh nobility. Cast out by his half-brothers, Alrik seeks to regain his honor and earn favor with the gods. When war threatens, Alrik embraces gold and the opportunity for his crew to become mercenaries, aiding the Southern Welsh kings in their fight against Rhodri the Great.      Desperate to return home, Avelynn seeks to find a way to prove her innocence, but she is...

Avelynn Author: Marissa Campbell Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release Date: September 8, 2015 Pages: 352 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: One extraordinary Saxon noblewoman and one fearless Viking warrior find passion and danger in this dazzling and sensuous debut      Marissa Campbell's debut novel is a winning combination of romance, history, and adventure sure to appeal to fans of Diana Gabaldon.      It is 869. For eighteen years, Avelynn, the beautiful and secretly pagan daughter of the Eadlorman of Somerset has lived in an environment of love and acceptance. She hasn't yet found a man to make her heart race, but her father has not pressured her to get married. Until now. With whispers of war threatening their land, her father forces Avelynn into a betrothal with Demas, a man who only covets her wealth and status. The dreaded marriage looming, she turns to her faith, searchi...