Jayne Castel

Forbidden love, revenge, soulmates, and forced marriage--dive into an epic Historical Romance series set in Ancient Britain.Follow the stories of three incredible women--Raedwyn, Freya, and Saewara--and their search for love and freedom in a world dominated by the warrior and the sword. The Kingdom of the East Angles is a series of stand-alone historical romance novels set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon East Anglia, England.DARK UNDER THE COVER OF NIGHT (Book #1)A king's daughter. The son of his sworn enemy. Forbidden love that could mean death for them both. NIGHTFALL TILL DAYBREAK (Book #2)A slave-girl. A warrior who becomes her protector. The destiny that binds them. THE DEEPENING NIGHT (Book #3)A widow forced to marry the enemy. A king who must sacrifice his happiness for his people. An epic love they never expected. FREE BONUS NIGHT SHADOWS (a novella)A spoiled ealdorman's daughter. The warrior she once spurned. The second chance at love neither of them thought they'd have.Buy your copy of THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES: THE COMPLETE SERIES and escape to 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England

She once lost her heart to a Pict prince--but now they're on opposite sides of a conflict between warring kingdoms. A tale of longing, passion, and destiny set in Dark Ages Britain and Scotland.Hea fell for Bridei mac Beli when she was just thirteen years old ... only her affections were never returned. Years later, she works as a seer to the king--but she has never forgotten the arrogant young Pict who once fostered at Bebbanburg.Bridei has dedicated his life to reclaiming his birthright--lands the King of Northumbria stole from the Picts. When he travels south to confront the king, he is reunited with Hea once more. Gone is the waif he remembers, instead she has grown into a striking, flame-haired woman whose fiery independence captivates him. And yet he is a Pict, she is an Angle. He may desire her, but they can never have a future together.The shadow of war looms over the north, and Hea sets out on an epic journey. She accompanies her king from the Northumbrian stronghold of Bebbanburg to the wilds of Pictland, where a great battle will decide the fate of all. Meanwhile, Bridei struggles to forget the woman he has left behind--he may rule the north, but Hea now rules his heart.WIND SONG, set in 7th Century Dark Ages Britain and Scotland, is the second book in THE KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA historical romance series. Readers who like richly detailed and well-researched historical settings, independent, strong-willed heroines, and warrior heroes, should love immersing themselves in a forgotten time.Click 'Buy Now' to dive into WIND SONG

A pious princess determined to take the veil, and a warlord who will have her as his bride. A dramatic tale of enemies to lovers and forced marriage set in Ancient Britain.Ermenilda, a Kentish princess, is devastated when her father promises her to the exiled Mercian Prince, Wulfhere of Mercia. All Wulfhere has to do is renounce his pagan ways, convert to Christianity, and take back his territory from the Northumbrians. Initially, Ermenilda is sure Wulfhere will not succeed--however, her hopes are dashed when, crowned King of Mercia, he returns to her father's hall to claim her. Trapped in a marriage she does not want, Ermenilda struggles between her unexpected passion for her husband and her hatred for his harsh, warmongering ways. Wulfhere, initially secure in the knowledge that he has claimed the only woman he will ever want, soon begins to realize that possessing a woman and owning her heart are not the same thing. The dramatic third book in The KINGDOM OF MERCIA series, DAWN OF WOLVES is for fans of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure.DAWN OF WOLVES was a Kindle Scout Winner, June 2016. Click on 'Buy Now' to dive into DAWN OF WOLVES

A doomed princess, a brave warrior, and a terrible choice. Forbidden love, duty, and sacrifice in Ancient Britain.Princess Alchflaed of Northumbria is a spirited young woman who wishes to choose her own path. Unfortunately, highborn women in Anglo-Saxon England have no say in their choice of husband, and her father promises his daughter to the son of his bitterest enemy. This attempt at 'peace weaving' is not what is seems. Alchflaed's father orders her to murder her new husband. Charged with this treacherous task, she journeys south to her new home in Mercia.Maric--a seasoned warrior with a dark past--leads her escort. Princess and warrior find themselves strongly drawn to each other, but they must deny their feelings. Both bound by loyalty, neither can choose their own fates. He does his lord's bidding, and she obeys her father--but blind loyalty comes at a price.DARKEST BEFORE DAWN is the exciting second instalment of THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series. Although each novel follows on historically, this series can be read as separate, standalone, romances. Click 'Buy Now', and dive into DARKEST BEFORE DAWN.

He is a Welsh battlelord, and she is a Saxon village girl. They come from different worlds--but together they will make history.When Merwenna of Weyham's betrothed does not return from war, she goes in search of him only to discover the bitter truth--he is dead. Instead she meets Cynddylan, a Welsh prince who has just returned from a campaign to the north and has made an uneasy pact with the Mercian King. Arrogant and ambitious, Dylan is determined to take back lands for his people--yet King Penda of Mercia is not a man to trust. As the shadow of conflict between Mercia and Wales deepens, Merwenna and Dylan's fates are entwined. From the green heart of Mercia, to the woods and mountains of Wales, Merwenna sets off on a life-changing journey. On the way she struggles between grief for the man she has lost, and her powerful attraction to this battle lord who appears to love only power and glory. THE BREAKING DAWN is the exciting first instalment of THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series. Although each novel follows on historically, this series can be read as separate, standalone, romances. Click 'Buy Now', and dive into THE BREAKING DAWN.

A slave-girl. A warrior who becomes her protector. The destiny that binds them. An epic historical romance adventure set in Ancient Britain.One day a stranger steals a kiss from her on a deserted shore--the next time they meet, she is a slave and he her captor. Enslaved by one king, and then by his successor, Freya fights to regain her freedom in a world controlled by ruthless men. Resourceful and determined, Freya has just one weakness: Aidan of Connacht, the new king's right-hand. Aidan, an incorrigible flirt, has accompanied his lord to Britannia, in search of a new life. However, he soon realizes his loyalty will cost him dearly.In the shadow of approaching war, Freya and Aidan gradually grow closer--but neither can give in to their desire. It now appears both their fates are now tied to that of the doomed king's. If they want their freedom and a chance at love, they are going to have to fight for it.This second instalment in Jayne Castel's THE KINGDOM OF THE EAST ANGLES series is for avid readers of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure. Although each novel follows on historically, this series can be read as separate, standalone, romances.