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A Twist of Wyrd: A Norse Mythology Urban Romance (The Ways of Wyrd Book 1) by [PJ Friel]

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His secrets will destroy their love. Her secrets will get them killed.

Everybody keeps secrets, but Bryn can steal them with a single touch. Her own, though, are locked up tight. If she doesn't play hard to get, she could wind up dead. So, trusting some guy enough to fall in love with him? Impossible.

Trygg is a berserker. He tracks, he kills, and he never forgets a scent, especially hers. One whiff of Bryn causes a split in his psyche no doctor can fix. One side of him wants her dead. The other would kill to keep her safe. So, trusting himself enough to fall in love with her? Never.

When they're thrown together to investigate a brutal murder, they can't deny their desires. The impossible will happen. Never will come. There's not enough magic in the world to stop it.

----NORSE MYTHOLOGY MEETS MODERN-DAY OHIO---
+No damsels were distressed in the creation of this book.
+ NO Cliffhanger!
+ Contains violence, magical mayhem, and smoking hot sex between a sassy PI and a foul-mouthed berserker.
+ HFN ending...with more adventures to come.

Length: 385 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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"Romance blends with Norse mythology in this fast-paced debut. [...] Readers looking for plenty of steamy love scenes and a strong heroine who refuses to be a damsel in distress will appreciate this humorous, action-filled paranormal." - Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

PJ Friel - Happy Ever Afters...from the corner of Fate & Armageddon
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PJ writes steamy, action-packed paranormal romance novels starring both gay and heterosexual characters. She delves into themes like fate and overcoming the past. Her characters are strong, capable, and complex regardless of gender, and her world-building is a little...intense.
When PJ isn't terrorizing the highways of Ohio in her red, mid-life crisis sports car or crunching numbers in Excel spreadsheets, she's writing or playing with her grandpuppies.
She is currently single and lives with her son and his two dogs, who all think they're the boss of her. They're probably right.
Visit PJWebsite: pjfriel.comFacebook: facebook.com/authorpjfriel/Twitter: twitter.com/pj_frielPinterest: pinterest.com/pjfriel/

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Publication date : March 19, 2018
File size : 1461 KB
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 385 pages
Language: : English
ASIN : B07BKSKZKX
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #660,467 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #921 in Nordic Myth & Legend Fantasy eBooks
- #2,100 in Mythology (Kindle Store)
- #3,814 in Psychic Romance

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Strong, complex characters, intricate storytelling plus superb world-building

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2018

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A debut work by this author, I had no idea what to expect, but I was just blown away from beginning to end. I adored the smart and sarcastic Bryn: "a woman who would kick a$$ and not bother taking names" but who has so many secrets and demons. I loved Trygg as well, who has his own brand of honor, in addition to his own secrets and monster to fight. Plenty of great supporting characters as well as a plot that had so many turns my head was spinning.

There was so much going on here, I just couldn't read fast enough to unravel all the mysteries. It reminded me a bit of Robin McKinley or Patricia Briggs (two of my all-time favorite fantasy authors), with layered world-building based off of Norse mythology. The glossary in the back was a nice touch, though I'm pretty sure even with the pronunciation help, I'm saying the names in my head wrong, lol.

Strong, complex characters, intricate storytelling plus that superb world-building all made for an amazing read. If this is what her debut work is like, I can't wait to see what's next. 5+ stars

B2B Kelly

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P.B.N.

Very pleasantly surprised. Convinced me to read more fantasy.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018

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I don't normally read fantasy (too sappy and unbelievable) but was in the mood for something different when I saw this book in our Kindle (daughter bought it). The cover caught my eye and the description was intriguing so I thought, why not? Wow, oh wow. Not sappy at all. The snarky, snappy dialogue and the heroine and hero's pissy attitudes as they fight themselves (literally in Trygg's case), each other, and almost everyone around them--made me laugh out loud throughout my reading. The action (especially the fight action!) and the plot was very attention-grabbing and I was intrigued to read through the whole book in two days. To my jaded reader's view, I was surprised, in a good way, by the way the story unfolded. Not only that, but the fantasy elements mixed in the real-world-as-I-know-it was so seamless and believable. Just like in the Harry Potter world, where I keep looking for the wizards and dementors amongst us, I find myself glancing at my neighbors and friends, wondering if they're Outlanders? Elementals? Vanir? Jotun? Etc... Will look forward to more from this author and will give more fantasy books a chance from now on. I'm impressed. Bravo to this debut author.

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ABelly

Enjoyed this book from start to finish

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018

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Enjoyed this book from start to finish! The romance was great, but OMG so was the action.The pace from build up to the big scenes in the end was so well done. It had all the things that make me fall in love with a book, and I can't tell you how much I laughed through most of the pages -- the snark and sass was honestly my favorite. I love Brynn, such a perfect balance of strong and vulnerable.
The story doesn't end on a cliffy, but it left me wanting more of Trygg and Brynn! I hope there's more of them to come.
Kudos to a very well, confidently written debut for this author!

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Esmeralda

Must read

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020

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I really loved to read this book. I love norse mithology and this one hit all the rigth boxes. Bryn and Trygg really did it for me. Bryn is so strong and foes all she can for the ones she loves even if it means to chalenge her worst nightmares. Trygg is so sexy abd strong, all you want in an alfa male. Great book!

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Nancy

Order take-out, Mommy's reading

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018

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What a story. You want to cheer Bryn on then shake her at her stubbornness. You fall in love with Trygg. You want a bestie like Dezi. And you want to shower after DG shows up. The magic, the romance, the conflict keeps you turning the pages. It's a gotta read. Can't wait for #2.

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Kindle Customer

Can't wait to read the rest of the series!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018

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This well-written book was recommended to me, and I am so glad it was. Norse mythology combined with Northeast Ohio settings and strong/badass women characters?! This is exactly the stuff I want to read. Really looking forward to the next book!

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MARY ANN BULLOCK

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018

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Great book. Keeps you guessing. Can't wait for the next book!

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I loved it

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020

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I really liked this books. A fresh take on old Norse myth in modern day life. The writing was enjoyable and the pace was very good.
Not a dull moment in the book.
Really looking forward to reading more in this universe.

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Joanne Mountford

It’s so much more than I could have ever imagined.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018

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I didn’t know what to expect when opening this book. I have to tell you the blurb does not do this story justice. It’s so much more than I could have ever imagined.
I can’t even pick one element that I loved the best from this first instalment of, The Ways of Wyrd Series.

The main characters, Trygg and Bryn are so well developed in this story. I felt like I had been reading about them for years. They have such a strong presence, I couldn’t and wouldn’t want either to disappear from this series. There is no Trygg without Bryn and vice versa.

Trygg is super strong even though he’s quite old, something like a few hundred years plus. Yeah, and he’s super hot, he is welcome to visit me anytime. I love the older man (inserted winking face here).

Bryn isn’t a weakling either, she has been taught well to defend herself. She’s a beautiful young woman with many secrets, and she suffers like you wouldn’t believe.
Both her and Trygg are hiding who they really are from each other. It’s only a matter of time before everything comes to light. The past can’t stay in the shadows forever unfortunately.

I’m happy to say that there is no cliffhanger, but you will want more. Us readers always want more. If you love romance and all things paranormal with a twist then this book is a must read for you.

ROROBLUSMUM - no retreat, no surrender

Great debut, with danger, romance, sexy stuff, intrigue and Norse-landia-in-contemp-Ohio. Want more? Read the book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2018

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I don't read MF as a rule, but not only did I get into this fast-paced, sexy tale, but I already want more of the same. Luckily, it's the first book in the series and I have it on good authority that the author will soon be diving into book 2.

In this we meet Bryn, part Norse royalty, part...darkness, utterly feisty and independent - and prickly. She lives her life on her terms, afraid to let anyone get close, because she's learned at a terrible price that others can’t be trusted. Not even her parents. And maybe not even her bestie. And certainly not the man who melts through her icy core…or can he?

That man is Trygg, a 352yo berserker, who's lived, loved and lost more than once. He’s a contradictory mix of mob enforcer and gentleman lover, and occasionally, sometimes unwillingly, utterly primal. His heritage is complex and dark and he’s laying low for reasons of his own…

Trygg has secrets that rival Bryn’s, and they’re both reluctant to open up and risk themselves, but once they come together, their chemistry takes over. There’s explosions, verbal and physical, and there’s plenty of the sassy and sexy stuff. It's a battle of the sexes tale with intelligence and humour, and with a female lead who’s as strong as the male. And, thank the Norse gods, there’s none of the dreaded 'we're in the middle of danger, but hey, let's just find a convenient nook/cranny/ledge/wardrobe/whatever and have sex' clichés!

Underlying the passion and adventure is a tale that introduces a complex world with intrigue, danger, betrayal, darkness, deceit and secrets. It’s done with passion and great detail, and with a host of characters I wanted to know more about. But, hey, the really good stuff can’t be rushed, so this world unfolds over several tales, though each will be a standalone.

Whilst the tale ends in the start of Bryn and Trygg’s HEA, and whilst there are no cliff-hangers, there’s just enough left slightly untied and untold that makes me impatient for the next.

Disclaimer: I was one of the betas for this tale, and was honoured to be asked. It’s good enough that I went straight out and bought my own copy.

Debbie (Moss) Hindle

More please...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2018

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That was great fun! Fast pacing, great story and likeable (Lickable? ;)) characters kept me hooked from start to finish. Now I have to try and be patient while I wait to jump back on the Bryn and Trygg train.

Loretta Pascale

This one had it all! Packs a punch!!

Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2018

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A heroine who fights dirty... A man with a secret trying to save her....
yeah this was the bomb!
This norse mythology novel has it all.
Action. Mystery. Humour. Hot diggity dog sexy times!

Brynn is struggling to escape her past. Trygg wants to save her. Together they attempt to overcome their pasts and their fears and find their way to each other.
Old nemesis's, pasts, a mystery and demons all stand in their way.

Loved this story so much!
I literally laughed, cried, screamed and fanned myself (because 🔥🔥🔥)

This is a must read. 5 stars from me.
I can not wait for more.

Gary Lacasse

Twist of fate

Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2018

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This is the first of a very successful series and author, the layer that each character peels is a journey in itself as is the storytelling, BRAVO, I will be looking forward to reading more in this series.