Caged raven
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Last published Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Imprisoned for years in her uncle's dungeon, she escapes only to fall into the hands of a fierce Viking warrior. Between chains of the past and the fire of his gaze, she must decide if he is her captor - or her only chance at freedom.
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