About the Book
Book: Winter’s Dawn (The Nordic Wars Book 3)
Author: Morgan L. Busse
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Genre: Viking fantasy (adult)
Fearless. Defender. Shield Maiden.
Brighid returns to the Nordic forces. But she is not alone. Her newfound companion accompanies her, along with Kaeden, the Eldaran Truthsayer. Together, they approach the battlefield, powered by a unique bond forged since their first encounter.
Yet a dark and menacing presence grows within Brighid’s mind. Her connection to death has returned, and this time, there is no oath to numb the terror. Will she be able to fight and protect her people while sensing the reaper of life?
Kaeden’s recent conflict with one of the Shadonae has left scars across both his body and soul. Still, he is determined to finish what he has started and free both the Nordic people and the world of this great evil. To do so, he may have to sacrifice everything to reach the one who has bound the Nordic people to this deadly war.
Kaeden will need Brighid’s help. But when he reveals the truth behind the dreams they have shared, Brighid must make a choice that could change not only her future but the fate of her people: accept the bond between them or let it fade―and lose him along with it.
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About the Author
Morgan L. Busse is a writer by day and a mother by night. She is the author of the FOLLOWER OF THE WORD series, THE SOUL CHRONICLES, and THE RAVENWOOD SAGA. She is a three-time Christy Award finalist and winner of both the INSPY and the Carol Award for best in Christian speculative fiction. During her spare time she enjoys playing games, taking long walks, and dreaming about her next novel.
More from Morgan
What we do today will determine the ending to our story.” -Gurmund, Winter’s Dawn
Legacy. I don’t think many people think about legacy. At least not until they start facing the end of their lives. So, what is legacy? One definition I found is something handed down from one generation to the next. I like this definition because it can be so many things. It can be wisdom, stewardship, an example of a life lived with integrity, leaving the world a better place, peace, and even hope. Perhaps another way to say it is legacy is living with the future of the next generation in mind.
The quote up above is from the last book in my Viking-inspired fantasy series, The Nordic Wars. In Winter’s Dawn, the leaders of the Nordic people are facing two impossible choices, both that will most likely cost their nation everything. Then the end comes. Discouraged, Brighid feels all hope is lost. But Gurmund reminds her that even if they lose everything, and their people cease to be no more, it still mattered how they finished.
They would leave hope and light for the next generation.
This is how I want to live. I once told my husband that I don’t think we will ever know the legacy we leave behind, because it will be spoken about after we are gone. But the choices I make today and the life I live, will determine the ending I leave behind for others to read. I want that ending to be full of hope and light so that when the next generation faces darkness, they will remember they are not alone and those who went before them.
Blog Stops
The Lofty Pages, August 27
To Everything There Is A Season, August 28
Artistic Nobody, August 29 (Author Interview)
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Lily’s Corner, August 31
Texas Book-aholic, September 1
Fiction Book Lover, September 2 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Ledger, September 3 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, September 4
Wishful Endings, September 4
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 5 (Spotlight)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 5
For the Love of Literature, September 6 (Author Interview)
Devoted Steps, September 7
Labor Not in Vain, September 8
Simple Harvest Reads, September 9 (Guest Review from Mindy)
Giveaway
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My Thoughts
Just like that~ a trilogy is complete. I have grown to love these characters and I really should have gone back and re-read the first two books. These must be read in order! This third book picks up right where book two left us. Brighid and Kaeden have a lot to accomplish but they are finally back in the same location with each other. There are a lot of details in this novel and leading up to the final chapter. The author adds more to this super slow burn romance and honestly it felt pretty rushed to tie up the final strings. Personally, I would have rather seen this grow more throughout the entire series because that makes a more believable love story in my mind but that is just my opinion. I still enjoyed it overall! Kaeden is my favorite in this trilogy and I really loved reading his character grow in this book. The ending is well written and makes a nice conclusion. I have really enjoyed this trilogy and highly recommend it and the Follower of the Word series by the same author.
Four Stars.
"I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
