Marked by Fire

<p><em><strong>When two warriors collide in secret no legend is set in stone.</strong></em></p><p> </p><p>Eighteen-year-old <strong>Arthur</strong> burns for two things: a warrior's ink and Bedwyr his older brother's shieldmate.</p><p> </p><p>Though the warlord's son is beyond his reach a Saxon incursion finally brings Arthur's chance at the tattoo that will brand him a fighter.</p><p> </p><p>But when he abandons his training in the heat of battle his reckless ambition costs Bedwyr his sword hand.</p><p> </p><p>+</p><p> </p><p>Once <strong>Bedwyr</strong> trusted in two things: he was a warrior and the presumed heir of Uthyr.</p><p> </p><p>Now reeling from injury and sent away by his father he's lost everything. The last person he wants to see is the cub who ignited his disastrous instinct to protect.</p><p> </p><p>Especially when he arrives with Bedwyr's armor and a dangerously hopeful scheme to restore him to his rightful place.</p><p> </p><p>+</p><p> </p><p>MARKED BY FIRE is the 1st novel of the SONS OF BRITAIN series.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tropes:</strong> forced proximity hurt/comfort older brother's best friend virgin hero</p><p> </p><p>Content Notes: violence graphic injury/treatment death (battle context)</p><p> </p><p>2nd Edition Note: This title was originally published in 2016 as a novella. The author has significantly expanded the story for republication.</p><p> </p><p>SONS OF BRITAIN series</p><p>They're a long way from legendary. Amid the volatility of 6th-century Britain Arthur and Bedwyr are just two young men born to fight and bound to their warlord by blood and oath. But when fierce hearts collide loyalties can shift creating bonds far stronger-and ideas far riskier-than their world may be ready for.</p>