His Captive Bride (Stolen Brides Series Book 3)

She's swept away to a hidden island paradise filled with pleasures... and secrets.

Abducted from a trade fair by a mysterious warrior, Lady Avril de Varennes awakens on Asgard Island, an enchanted paradise cloaked in mists and mystery, kept secret from the world for centuries. Against her will, Avril weds her arrogant captor, Hauk Valbrand--even as she vows to escape. Hauk believes himself beyond the reach of love, until his fiery captive bride begins to melt his heart of ice. But soon he must reveal the stunning truth about Asgard and its people--and Hauk and Avril must choose between love and honor, duty and desire... now and forever.

"An utterly absorbing read! With its richly drawn characters, powerful conflict and vividly imagined setting, HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE is a romantic fantasy lover's dream. When it comes to sweeping, sizzling historical romance, Shelly Thacker is a shining star!" -New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian

"Five hearts (highest rating). An involving, beautiful story. I thought about the characters often at work, at the grocery store, in my car--wherever I was until I could get back to the book. A definite keeper." -TheRomanceReader.com

"Powerful. From the very first page you're whisked away to a world where anything is possible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A full-length novel of 100,000 words
Adult content: steamy love scenes!
Originally published by Dell under the title Timeless

This expanded Author's Preferred Edition ebook includes additional scenes never before published. Also includes bonus content: "The Making of His Captive Bride: The Story Behind the Story."

The Stolen Brides Series: One is kidnapped on the morning of her royal wedding by her groom's most dangerous enemy... one falls through time and finds herself married to a dark stranger... one may never reach her royal wedding if she can't resist her rugged protector... one is abducted by a mysterious swordsman and swept away to a secret island paradise. These regal brides are about to discover that falling in love with a warrior is the most dangerous adventure of all.

Each book in the Stolen Brides Series is a stand-alone novel, so you can enjoy them in any order.

The Prequel: HIS STOLEN BRIDE (Darach and Laurien)
Book .5: HIS SCOTTISH BRIDE, A Stolen Brides Novella - Pre-order now!
Book 1: FOREVER HIS (Gaston and Celine)
Book 2: HIS FORBIDDEN TOUCH (Royce and Princess Ciara)
Book 3: HIS CAPTIVE BRIDE (Hauk and Avril)

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