book cover of Heart of the Panther
 

Heart of the Panther

(2026)
(A book in the Cold Hearts series)
A novel by

 
 
The daughter of an English farmer—plagued by vivid dreams and sinister voices—might be the one blessed by Freyja to protect a Viking clan on the brink of war with the gods.

Consumed with grief, Elara struggles to move forward, doing her best to care for her father. Her brother, Edmund, died years ago, and now with her mother gone, it is just the two of them.

For years, Elara’s dreams foreshadowed the future, something she firmly ignored.

Until now.

Now, it begs for attention, showing her visions of ash and smoke and a man who terrifies and thrills her.

Then, there are the voices—disembodied, haunting, and taunting. The unseen whispers call to her, beckoning towards something foreboding. A mysterious woman appears, and Elara isn’t sure whether it’s a dream or reality when the shimmering figure grants her a boon to keep the voices at bay.

A massive black panther, dripping with shadow.

When the dreams of ash and smoke turn real, Elara finds her father at the mercy of a hulking warrior, their village under attack. Driven by instinct, Elara flings herself between the man and her father, offering him anything to keep her father safe.

To her surprise, the warrior accepted her offer.

Except what he wants isn't silver.

What he wants is a war prize.

What he wants is
her.

Heart of the Panther is book 2 of the Cold Hearts series. It is a Viking romantasy with touch her die, shadow kitty, enemies to lovers, reluctant mates, and an MMC who is soft only for her. It can be read as a standalone with its own happily ever after.





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