Enemy's Keeper

A runaway thrall. A clever thief. Together, two orphans will defy destiny or fall trying. In the aftermath of a rebellion against William the Conqueror, northern England lies in ruins, its people scattered and starved. Aelfric, a 14-year-old thrall, flees from his master and stumbles upon a cache of stolen laundry. The thief? Aliwyn, a girl around his age ostracized for being "cursed." In her care is a lost toddler she has rescued from the clutch of greedy thrall traders. Forced to cover each other's secrets, Aelfric and Aliwyn form an unlikely friendship...and maybe something more. They embark on a perilous journey to reunite the child with his family on Easter Sunday and seek a cure for Aliwyn's mysterious condition. But time is running out. Aelfric's master is on the hunt, and the shadows of death loom ever closer over Aliwyn. Will they find the courage and faith to press on, or will their quest end in capture and ruin? Dive into a tale of heart-stopping challenges and unforeseen twists. The Thief's Keeper is a thrilling magic-free YA historical fantasy that transports you to an alternate medieval world, where Celts and Norman knights live alongside the last Vikings. Begin your adventure today! ~~~~~~~ For fans of: Michael Wisehart's Banished (Street Rats of Aramoor Series) Jennifer A. Nielsen's The False Prince (Ascendance Series)

Page Turner Book Awards - FINALISTWishing Shelf Awards - FINALIST A healer on the run. A rebel knight after her heart. Will she betray him to save the England she loves? Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in shame after her medical failures. Despite a rebellion brewing against William the Conqueror, she yearns to practice medicine in peace. But when she agrees to hide an endangered orphan, Aliwyn is plunged into the deadly revolt. A daring escape entangles her with the young rebel leader, Tobias, and she is swept into a world of rival factions and secret alliances. Caught in the heart of the enemy's ship, she must decide who to save. Worst of all, Tobias' compassionate nature turns her perceptions of the insurgents upside down. As she unravels the fiery secret that could destroy England, Aliwyn is challenged to take fate into her own hands. Will she rise to fight for the kingdom she loves? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she's vowed to defeat? Step into a magic-free fantasy with: • Compelling, complex characters • Slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance • An alternate medieval world where Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights clash over gunpowder • Seafaring adventure and high-stakes conflict If you love swoony romance and nail-biting action without swearing or spice, grab Healer's Blade today! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ★★★★★ 'A cleverly plotted, YA historical novel with a strong, likeable protagonist to root for. A FINALIST and highly recommended!' - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards For fans of: • Constance Lopez's Of Stormlarks and Silence • Carrie Cotten's The Huntress and The Viking