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El heredero del vikingo (Al tiempo del vikingo: El legado nº 1)

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Dos enemigos predestinados. Un mundo condenado a acabarse.

Nadie conoce su secreto. El multimillonario Channing Hakonson es un vikingo del siglo IX. Un guerrero que hace catorce años viajó al siglo XXI. De la nada, construyó una fortuna de varios millones de dólares con el único objetivo de regresar al pasado para salvar a su familia. Pero todo cambia el día en que Ella entra en su vida. Channing la desea y la añora… pero ella tiene el poder de destruirlo.

La detective Ella O'Connor está completamente anonadada. Hay lobos vagando por la ciudad, gélidas tormentas de nieve en pleno octubre y el director ejecutivo del puerto de Boston en el centro de todo. Se cree que Channing es responsable de las drogas que circulan en las calles de la ciudad y que está trabajando con la mafia. Ella debe arrestarlo. De lo contrario, perderá su trabajo y decepcionará a toda su familia. Pero ¿será capaz de detener el destino, ignorar una profecía y reprimir sus sentimientos?

El heredero del vikingo es la primera parte de la cautivadora trilogía Al tiempo del El legado. La historia de Ella y Channing termina en un momento máximo de suspenso y continúa en La profecía del vikingo. Perfecta para los fanáticos de la mitología nórdica.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2025

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Mariah Stone

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When time travel romance writer Mariah Stone isn't busy writing strong modern women falling back through time into the arms of hot Vikings, Highlanders, and pirates, she chases after her toddler and spends romantic nights on North Sea with her husband. Mariah speaks six languages, loves Outlander, sushi and Thai food, and runs a local writer's group. Subscribe to Mariah's newsletter for a free time travel book today!

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April 15, 2022
Amazing series, I finished this book and instantly picked up the next.
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August 10, 2021
WOW… WHAT A WAY TO START A NEW SERIES!!! Eternal Fire by Mariah Stone is book one in the Threads of Time series and I can’t even tell you how great this book was. So much action and I found myself saying… I didn’t see that coming. This time traveler story is was so very well written and I found myself escaping into another time and place. I could not put this book down. Mariah has a true knack for writing such am axing books and this one did not disappoint. I am holding my breath for book 2 in this series to see what is going to happen. This story has a women cop, a viking port owner who was conceived in the 21 century and born in the 900s, a family to support, drug smuggling, the mafia, being a suspect, on the brink of losing their job, misunderstandings, telling the truth, the end of the world, riots, climate change, starvation, a time machine and find in love when they were not looking for it. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and you will not be able to put it down. I am highly recommending this book.

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September 25, 2023
3.5/5*
This was such a struggle to rate because whilst I was engaged with the plot and want to know what happens but at the same time I’d be happy with a thorough synopsis soooo not that great
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August 9, 2021
⏳ Eternal Fire ⌛️
A contemporary urban fantasy enemy to lover billionaire time travel romance
Threads of Time Trilogy #1
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Release Date 08/12/2021
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𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯

Fans of Outlander and Ilona Andrews are devouring this new series:

The secret he’s hiding is the least of their concerns…

Billionnaire Channing Hakonson isn’t where—or when—he belongs. He’ll do whatever it takes to return to the 9th century and protect his family, even if he has to use every penny of his vast fortune to build a time machine. But when a crime in his port brings him to the attention of a determined and very lovely police detective, his plans (and feelings) get a lot more complicated.

All Ella O’Connell has to do to keep her job is solve the case and put the handsome billionaire behind bars. Easy, right? She wishes. Because while the evidence points to his guilt, she knows there’s more to his story than meets the eye—and she plans to uncover all his secrets. Now, if only she could keep her mind (and hands) off her sexy suspect…

But forbidden romance is only where their problems start. When enemies from Channing’s Viking days arrive with the start of Ragnarok in their wake, will Channing choose to return to his past, or protect his present with Ella?

Only time will tell…
(This is the first part or a trilogy and not a standalone)
Scroll up and 1-click to start reading this edge-of-your-seat, slow burn, magical time travel romance today!

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Can he find his way back and leave her behind …

I have not read the related novel to this series, but the opening sets the action in move.
From there beginning a non-stop violence, betrayal, lies tale.
Channing as he has to reinvent himself to become the man he is today, a man with no place to belong and only dreams and a goal to sustain him. My heart ached for him. The loneliness and pain to know he could not intervene and has to live with the open wound it leaves in his heart.
Ella is different, she has known heartache and loss but not to the degree of Channing. She is surrounded by love when he has no one.
She might struggle to make ends meet, she has a warm and caring home to go back, even when days are challenging.

I won’t summarize the story, there are too much to tell, too many side characters. Just Channing and Ella each stands on one side of the law, as well as at the river of time’s shore. How will they manage to come together when both worlds will do anything to make him disappear, you will have to read it.

My biggest complain is it ends on the worst of the cliffhanger and my brain only pictures the worst to come for the heroes, more specifically for Ella. And when I checked the release date for book two, it is so far away. I so dislike being left hanging like that.
Why I was torn how to rate this book, I loved the adventure and hated the end.
So I decided to compromise to 4 stars rate. Had I have the next books in my hands, it would have been higher.

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April 26, 2023
Another great read! A twist from Mariah Stone other time travel series, but I haven’t read them all. The story is about Channing who travels from Viking 9th century to present day Boston. His only goal is return home. Channing has adjusted well to the 21st century and after 14 years here he is even a billionaire, giving him enough funds to build a time machine. The world around him has changed, riots, unrest, blizzards in October, wolves in the city. So many signs of the end coming.
Trying to avoid a crazy driver, Ella almost runs into a crowd of rioters. Not a good thing for a police officer to do. Her partner catches the license plate number and Ella is out for revenge. When their paths across it is the most beautiful man she ever has seen. Channing feels the pull to the angry police officer and so the tension begins. Action packed throughout, the bad thing was that it ended in a cliffhanger…..I want to keep reading! Write fast Mariah, can’t wait to read it next installment.

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July 31, 2021
Oh my gosh what a journey! You have swept us up in the magic and mystery of Norse mythology and I loved every moment of it! I love Ella’s spirt she is a fighter and doesn’t take no for an answer and goes toe to toe with Channing. She is trying to fight the strong unearthly pull that she has to Channing, she looses in the end. Channing is this Viking warrior out of time, thrusted into the modern world but still has that Norse/ Viking way about him. When Channing and Ella meet for the first time there is something unearthly connection between them and there is no going back from there. The mystery of who Ella’s mother truly is, I have my guesses, but I will not reveal them. Can’t not wait to learn if I am right in the Later books. “How can she understand Old Norse???” amongst other things..They are good together, great couple. He is so good with her family,especially her brother. Can’t wait for the next book so you can FIX the cliffhanger ending you gave us!!
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July 31, 2021
Excellent start to a new series. This time travel story moves in the opposite direction of all Ms Stone’s other books, from the past to present day. The characters are well-developed, and the storyline grabs your interest from the start and won’t let go. The action scenes throughout the pages keep the reader on the edge of their seat at times. The heat between Ella and Channing builds quickly the more they see each other. With an awesome cliff hanger at the end, I will definitely be reading the next book in this trilogy. It can’t come fast enough.
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9,375 reviews140 followers
July 31, 2021
Great start to a new series! The author brings strong characters and weaves an interesting time travel romance. It's well written and moves fluidly with detailed and descriptive scenes. I enjoyed and would recommend reading.

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December 30, 2023
Was würdest du tun wenn du plötzlich in einem anderen Jahrhundert landest und ein komplett anders Leben führst?
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Begleiten wir den Wikinger Channing genau bei diesem Abenteuer.

Channing ist überzeugt durch seinen Charme und weiß nur zu gut wie man Menschen um den Finger wickelt.
Ella möchte gern immer alles und überall richtig machen, diese Art war mir zwischendurch ein bisschen zu anstregend.
Doch das Zusammenspiel mit Ella und Channing, war schön umgesetzt und überzeugend.

Der Aufbau der Story ist der Autorin gut gelungen und durch den angenehmen leichten Schreibstil flog ich durch die Geschichte.

Ein gelungener Auftakt einer spannenden Zeitreise Trilogie. Mir hat die Idee sehr gut gefallen und die Darstellung aus Gegenwart und Vergangenheit ist toll gelungen. Der Cliffhanger macht neugierig auf die Fortsetzung, welche bereits am 09. Januar 2024 erscheint.
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July 15, 2021
No…no…no…I hate cliffhangers! This is a great story, great characters, action from beginning to end, it is entirely different from a lot of stories I’ve read but I hate the ending.
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August 28, 2021
Delicious combination of science and magic

Fans of Outlander will love this. Rich, sexy characters and a plot to draw you in. Couldn’t put it down
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El documento es una novela romántica histórica titulada "El heredero del vikingo", que se desarrolla en la época vikinga y sigue la historia de Ulf Hakonson en su día de cumpleaños y su decisión sobre su futuro.
Información General del Libro
El texto presenta el libro "Al Tiempo del Vikingo: El Legado" de Mariah Stone, que es una obra de ficción. La traducción al español fue realizada por Carolina García Stroschein y se menciona que todos los nombres y eventos son ficticios.
La obra es una ficción y cualquier similitud con la realidad es casual.
Incluye una lista de capítulos y otras obras de la autora.

Mensaje Inspirador
El texto concluye con una cita de J.R.R. Tolkien que resalta la importancia de vivir plenamente con la persona amada.

La cita expresa un deseo profundo de conexión y compañía.
Refuerza el tema del amor que permea las obras de Mariah Stone.

La llegada de la völva y la tensión en el salón
Una figura encapuchada, una völva, llega al gran salón donde se celebra el cumpleaños de Ulf Hakonson, trayendo consigo una ominosa advertencia que desencadena una serie de eventos violentos. El rey Harald, en un arranque de furia, ordena la muerte de Ulf, lo que provoca una batalla entre los guerreros. ​

La völva trae noticias de los dioses y menciona a las nornas, seres míticos que controlan el destino. ​
Ulf, al cumplir dieciocho años, enfrenta una decisión crucial sobre su futuro. ​
La tensión aumenta cuando el rey Harald ordena matar a Ulf, desatando una pelea en el salón.
Ulf escapa, decidido a proteger a su familia y a desafiar al rey.

El viaje al futuro y el descubrimiento de Boston
Ulf Hakonson utiliza un huso mágico para viajar al futuro, aterrizando en Boston en 2007, donde se enfrenta a un mundo completamente diferente. A medida que se adapta a su nueva realidad, se da cuenta de que debe encontrar la manera de regresar a su tiempo y proteger a su familia. ​

Ulf viaja al futuro y se encuentra en Boston, en el año 2007.
Se da cuenta de que su madre había viajado en el tiempo desde Boston al siglo IX.
Ulf se enfrenta a la realidad de su nueva vida y busca regresar a su época.
La historia de su madre y su conexión con el pasado se entrelazan con su búsqueda. ​

Ella O’Connor y su lucha en la policía
Ella O’Connor, una detective de policía, se enfrenta a desafíos en su trabajo mientras investiga un caso de contrabando de drogas en el puerto de Boston. A medida que se involucra con Channing Hakonson, se siente atraída por él, pero también consciente de los riesgos que esto conlleva.

Ella es una detective que busca justicia y enfrenta la corrupción en el puerto.
Se siente atraída por Channing, pero sabe que debe mantener la profesionalidad.
La presión de su trabajo y la búsqueda de su madre la llevan a tomar decisiones difíciles.
Ella se enfrenta a la posibilidad de perder su trabajo y la estabilidad de su familia.

La conexión entre Channing y su pasado
Channing Hakonson, un exitoso empresario, lucha con su identidad y su conexión con el pasado, incluyendo su herencia vikinga. A medida que se desarrolla la historia, se revela su relación con la mafia y su deseo de regresar a su tiempo.

Channing es un hombre de negocios exitoso con un pasado complicado.
Su conexión con la mafia y su abuelo, Leo Esposito, lo persigue.
Lucha por encontrar su lugar en el mundo moderno mientras busca regresar a su época.
La historia de su familia y su herencia vikinga se entrelazan con su vida actual.

La tensión familiar y la búsqueda de estabilidad
La familia de Ella enfrenta dificultades económicas y tensiones internas, lo que la motiva a seguir adelante con su trabajo. A medida que se desarrolla la historia, se hace evidente que la estabilidad de su familia depende de su éxito en la policía.

La familia de Ella enfrenta problemas económicos y tensiones familiares.
Ella se siente responsable de la estabilidad de su hogar y su familia.
La presión de su trabajo y la búsqueda de su madre afectan su vida personal.
La historia refleja la lucha por la supervivencia y la búsqueda de un futuro mejor.

Encuentro Tenso en el Callejón
Channing se encuentra en un callejón oscuro detrás del bar Buzzed Rabbit, donde es abordado por un hombre llamado Clicker, quien sostiene un objeto que parece una granada. La conversación se torna peligrosa cuando Clicker le exige diez millones de dólares por un reactor nuclear, revelando la conexión con el Ragnarök.

Channing recibe un mensaje misterioso que lo lleva al callejón.
Clicker se presenta como un intermediario de armas y materiales peligrosos.
La granada que sostiene Clicker resulta ser un juguete, pero la situación es tensa.
Clicker exige diez millones de dólares por un reactor nuclear, lo que Channing acepta a regañadientes.
La conversación evoca la mitología nórdica y la profecía del Ragnarök.

Vigilancia y Preocupaciones de Ella
Ella, una detective, observa a Channing desde su coche mientras él se encuentra en el callejón. A pesar de no tener autorización para seguirlo, siente que es su deber protegerlo.

Ella ha estado vigilando a Channing sin autorización. ​
Se preocupa por su seguridad al verlo reunido con Clicker.
Ella intenta seguir a Channing cuando se aleja del callejón.
Un accidente automovilístico la detiene, complicando su seguimiento.

Refugio en el Bar Mo’s
Channing y Ella se refugian en el bar Mo’s durante una tormenta de nieve, donde la atmósfera se vuelve íntima y tensa. Ella aprovecha la oportunidad para interrogar a Channing sobre su posible implicación en el tráfico de drogas.

El bar Mo’s es un lugar cerrado y solitario, lleno de recuerdos.
Ella enciende el televisor y pone música para romper el silencio.
Channing responde a las preguntas de Ella sobre el tráfico de drogas en el puerto.
Ella menciona la falta de pruebas concretas sobre el tráfico de drogas.

Atracción y Conflicto de Intereses
A medida que la conversación avanza, la tensión entre Channing y Ella se transforma en una atracción palpable. Ambos luchan con sus deseos y la realidad de sus roles como detective y sospechoso.

La atracción entre Channing y Ella se intensifica.
Channing se acerca a Ella, sugiriendo un beso. ​
Ella se siente dividida entre su deber y su deseo.
La situación culmina en un beso apasionado que lleva a una conexión más profunda.

Encuentro Íntimo y Consecuencias
La relación entre Channing y Ella se vuelve física en el bar, desdibujando las líneas entre su trabajo y sus deseos personales. Ambos se entregan a la pasión, pero son conscientes de las complicaciones que esto podría traer.

Channing y Ella se entregan a una intensa conexión física.
La atmósfera del bar se vuelve cargada de deseo.
Ambos personajes se sienten atraídos el uno por el otro, desafiando sus roles.
La tormenta afuera simboliza la turbulencia de sus emociones y decisiones.

La Tormenta y la Llegada de Guerreros
Mientras Channing y Ella se encuentran en el bar, la tormenta de nieve azota Boston. Tres guerreros vikingos aparecen en el exterior, buscando a alguien que se oculta detrás de una puerta roja.

La tormenta cubre Boston con un manto de nieve.
Tres guerreros vikingos llegan al bar Mo’s, buscando a una figura importante.
La llegada de los guerreros añade un elemento de misterio y peligro a la historia.
La conexión con la mitología nórdica se refuerza con la aparición de los vikingos.

Relación entre Channing y Ella
Channing y Ella tienen una conexión intensa y compleja que se desarrolla a lo largo de la historia. A pesar de sus diferencias temporales y de la naturaleza de su relación, ambos sienten una atracción profunda y un deseo de estar juntos.

Channing se siente atraído por la calidez y ternura de Ella, deseando prolongar su relación.
Ella, aunque inicialmente reacia, también siente una conexión fuerte con Channing.
Ambos comparten experiencias pasadas que los han marcado, lo que intensifica su vínculo emocional.

Conflicto con los Vikingos
La aparición de tres vikingos, liderados por Eirik, introduce un conflicto significativo en la historia. Ellos creen que Channing es la causa del Ragnarök y vienen a confrontarlo. ​

Eirik y los otros vikingos han viajado en el tiempo para advertir a Channing sobre un peligro inminente.
Channing se enfrenta a ellos en una pelea, recordando sus habilidades de combate del siglo IX.
La situación se complica cuando Ella se involucra, apuntando con un arma a los vikingos.

Revelación de la Historia de Channing
Channing revela su historia a Ella, explicando su origen vikingo y su viaje en el tiempo. Esta revelación es crucial para entender su carácter y las circunstancias que lo rodean.

Channing fue criado en el siglo IX y es hijo de un vikingo, Hakon Ulfson.
Su madre hizo un pacto con una de las nornas para permitirle elegir su destino al cumplir dieciocho años. ​
Channing decidió regresar al siglo XXI para salvar a su familia de un destino trágico.

Crisis Familiar de Ella
Ella enfrenta una crisis personal cuando descubre que su padre tiene cáncer en etapa cuatro. Esta situación la afecta profundamente y la lleva a reflexionar sobre su vida y sus decisiones.

Su padre se niega a recibir tratamiento, argumentando que no quiere ser una carga para la familia.
Gloria, su madrastra, intenta mantener la esperanza y la fortaleza en la familia.
Ella se siente impotente y angustiada por la situación de su padre y la posibilidad de perderlo.

Encuentro Final entre Channing y Ella
El capítulo culmina con el regreso de Channing a la vida de Ella, lo que genera una mezcla de emociones en ella. Este encuentro representa un nuevo comienzo y la posibilidad de enfrentar juntos los desafíos que se avecinan.

Channing aparece en la puerta de Ella, lo que provoca una reacción emocional intensa en ella.
La conexión entre ellos se reaviva, a pesar de las complicaciones de sus vidas.
Ella se siente atraída por Channing, lo que la lleva a cuestionar su propia realidad y decisiones.

Encuentro entre Channing y Ella
Channing visita a Ella con la intención de hablar sobre el edificio M05 y su investigación. A pesar de la tensión, hay una conexión emocional palpable entre ellos.

Channing confiesa que le gusta que Ella diga su nombre.
Ella se muestra sorprendida y defensiva ante la visita inesperada.
Channing planea mostrarle el M05 al día siguiente, buscando distraerla de la investigación.
La conversación se interrumpe por la llegada de Ted, el hermanastro de Ella, lo que añade una nueva dinámica a la interacción.

La vida familiar de Ella
Ella vive con su padre, madrastra y hermanastro, lo que sugiere un entorno familiar cercano. La presencia de Ted revela su papel como cuidadora y hermana mayor.

Ted, de aproximadamente doce años, tiene síndrome de Down y es el hermanastro de Ella.
Ella muestra cariño y protección hacia Ted, lo que resalta su naturaleza maternal.
La cena familiar, que incluye pastel de carne, simboliza la calidez del hogar que Channing anhela.

Conflictos internos de Channing
Channing lucha con sus sentimientos hacia Ella y su pasado, lo que complica su situación actual. La nostalgia por su hogar y su familia se entrelaza con su deseo de estar con Ella.

Channing recuerda su vida en el siglo IX y la calidez de su hogar, contrastando con su soledad actual.
La llegada de Ted provoca recuerdos de su propio hermano, intensificando su dolor emocional.
A pesar de sus preocupaciones sobre el contrabando, la conexión con Ella lo atrae hacia un sentido de pertenencia.

La Cena Familiar y la Tensión
Channing asiste a una cena familiar con Ella, donde se revelan tensiones y secretos familiares. La interacción entre los personajes muestra la complejidad de sus relaciones y la situación crítica en la que se encuentran.

Channing es presentado a la familia de Ella, incluyendo a su padre Bryan y su madre Gloria.
La cena se desarrolla en un ambiente tenso, con menciones de problemas de salud en la familia.
Ella se siente incómoda con la idea de que Channing sea considerado el novio de ella.
La conversación gira en torno a la crisis climática y sus efectos, lo que añade un trasfondo de preocupación.

La Revelación del Pasado de Channing
Channing comparte su historia de vida con Ella, revelando su origen en el siglo IX y su deseo de regresar a su tiempo. Esta revelación crea un vínculo emocional entre ellos, pero también plantea dudas sobre la veracidad de sus palabras.

Channing afirma ser un viajero en el tiempo del siglo IX.
Ella lucha por creer en su historia, pero siente una conexión creciente con él.
La tensión entre la realidad de su vida moderna y la historia de Channing se intensifica. ​

La Conflicto y la Decisión de Ella
Ella se enfrenta a la difícil decisión de confiar en Channing o seguir con su deber como policía. La presión de su trabajo y sus sentimientos por Channing la llevan a un dilema moral.

Ella se siente dividida entre su deber y sus sentimientos por Channing.
La situación se complica cuando se descubre que Channing está involucrado en el tráfico de drogas.
Ella se siente traicionada y decepcionada, lo que afecta su relación con Channing. ​

La Confrontación y el Caos
La situación se intensifica cuando la mafia ataca a Channing, y Ella se ve obligada a tomar decisiones rápidas para protegerlo. La violencia y el caos estallan en el puerto, lo que lleva a un desenlace dramático.

La mafia intenta asesinar a Channing, lo que provoca una pelea violenta.
Ella interviene y dispara para proteger a Channing, lo que cambia el curso de los eventos.
La llegada de la policía crea un ambiente de tensión y peligro.

La Revelación Final y el Sacrificio
Channing se enfrenta a la realidad de su situación y debe decidir entre su amor por Ella y su deseo de regresar a su tiempo. ​ La historia culmina en un sacrificio personal que pone a prueba su carácter y sus prioridades.

Channing se da cuenta de que su amor por Ella podría costarle su oportunidad de regresar a su tiempo.
La máquina para viajar en el tiempo se convierte en un símbolo de su lucha interna.
La historia termina con un dilema sobre el sacrificio y la lealtad, dejando el futuro incierto.

Encuentro de Ella con Harald
Ella despierta en un paisaje desconocido, rodeada de montañas y un gran cuerpo de agua, tras haber viajado en el tiempo. Se encuentra con el rey Harald, quien la confunde con una viajera del tiempo y la quiere como esposa.

Ella se despierta en la cima de una montaña, confundida y desorientada. ​
Observa barcos vikingos y se da cuenta de que ha viajado al siglo IX.
Se encuentra con el rey Harald, quien le pregunta sobre su identidad y la desea como esposa.
Ella intenta defenderse, pero es capturada por los hombres de Harald. ​

La Máquina del Tiempo y sus Consecuencias
La máquina del tiempo que Ella tocó la transportó a una época y lugar desconocidos, separándola de su familia y amigos. Ella está decidida a regresar y ayudar a sus seres queridos.

Ella recuerda haber tocado una máquina para viajar en el tiempo antes de despertar en el pasado.
Se siente angustiada por estar lejos de su familia y Channing Hakonson.
Ella está determinada a encontrar una manera de regresar al futuro.
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222 reviews1 follower
November 11, 2021
Channing and Ella’s story was one of the best I have read in a long time! Conceived in the 20th century, born in 829 Norse and by magic he is thrown back into the 20th century. A beautiful police detective who is struggling to keep her job and her family cross paths with a suspect with strange beginnings. Their story is filled with intrigue, mystery, danger, sex and mystical characters. I couldn’t stop reading it. Now I can’t wait to read the next installment.

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23 reviews
November 23, 2023
Fated – Die Bestimmung von Mariah Stone

Die Ragnarök ist die Sage von Geschichte und Untergang der Göttter in der Nordischen Mythologie.

Ulf hatte einen Plan. Ulf wollte im neunten Jahrhundert bleiben, aber das Schicksal hat einen anderen Plan und schickt ihn unter seinem bürgerlichen Namen Channing, ins 21. Jahrhundert. Sein Ziel? Wieder zurück in seiner Zeit zu seiner Familie. Denn Channing ist doch viel mehr Wikinger als Geschäftsmann. Aber wird das Schicksal oder viel mehr die Wissenschaft ihm diesen Wunsch gewähren?

Ella hat ebenfalls ein Ziel: ihre Familie versorgen. Doch leider ist ihr Job in Gefahr. Doch nicht nur ihr Job ist gefährdet. In ihrer Heimatstadt Boston passieren komische Dinge: Wölfe lungern in der Stadt, Umweltphänomene, Proteste und Unruhen. Und dann noch der große Drogenfund im Hafen von Boston. Alles scheint seltsam miteinander verbunden.

Das Buch Fated – Die Bestimmung war mein erstes Buch der Autorin Mariah Stone. Fated – Die Bestimmung ist der Auftakt der „Im Bann des Schicksals“-Reihe. Band 2 (Fated – Die Erlösung) und Band 3 (Fated – Der Untergang) erscheint im Januar 2024. Mariah Stone ist für ihre Zeitreisen-romane bekannt. Ihr Fokus liegt hierbei auf starke weiblichen Charaktere, welche mit Piraten, Wikinger oder Highlander konfrontiert werden.

Der Schreibstil von Mariah Stone war ansprechend, phasenweise richtig schön allerdings gab es auch Abschnitte welche ein wenig plump wirkten. Die Kombination aus Zeitreisen, Dystopie, Spice, Wikinger und kriminal/detektiv-Geschichte hatte ich so noch nie gesehen und so auch nicht erwartet.

Die Charaktere machen eine spannende Entwicklungen durch und ich wurde grade mit Ella sehr schnell warm. Die Bindung von Ella und Channing wirkt fast ein wenig Fourth-Wing-esk und erinnerte mich sehr an die Beziehung von Xaden und Violet.

Fated – Die Bestimmung hat mich schlussendlich echt gepackt und mitgerissen. Folglich bin ich mehr als gespannt, wie die Geschichte in Band 2 und 3 weiter geht.
1,445 reviews4 followers
September 1, 2021
An excellent dystopian time travel romance that was not expected from this author. I enjoyed how she incorporated so many of the elements in our world today to lay the foundation for this outstanding storyline which is the first in a trilogy. The only thing that I did not like was that this book ends on a cliff-hanger and I am not a fan of those in any way, shape or form. Other than that, this book is definitely worth reading.

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557 reviews5 followers
August 17, 2021
Mariah Stone is one of my all time favorite authors. I’ve enjoyed her time travel stories so much. Eternal Fire: A time travel romance (Threads of Time Book 1) is a great way to start a new series!

Billionaire Channing Hakonson is of Norse descent, born in the ninth century as Ulf, son of Hakon, he has to flee to the future to save his family. Raised as a Viking, and thrown into the modern-day world against his will Channing becomes a successful but lonely billionaire with one thought in mind, build a time travel machine to return to his family. Owning the Port of Boston he comes under suspicion for drug trafficking when the mafia wants to control the port which is how he meets Ella. Some believe according to the prophecy, he is the reason for Ragnarök Twilight of the Gods and has to die.

Ella O'Conner is a detective with the Boston P.D. trying break up a drug smuggling ring. Her thoughts are for her family too. Her mother left when she was four years old , leaving only a piece of tapestry behind, her father is wheelchair bound and she is working towards helping him and her extended family to survive. In 2021 Boston there seems to be mayhem and strange forces wreaking havoc as well.

Channing and Ella have both known tragedy in their lives. When they meet while Ella is investigating a drug trafficking ring there’s an instant connection and an undeniable bond that neither her can deny. They are two fascinating characters, complex, well drawn and defined.

Mariah Stone is known for her fantastic characters, great world building, intriguing plots, and beautiful love stories. In this wonderful series she once again weaves the threads of magic creating a tale of romance and adventure. They are more twists in this story than a country road, it’s chock full of action, mystery, intrigue, secrets and love. I loved it as I have all of her books. I wasn’t prepared for the cliffhanger at the end of the though. While I would normally avoid such books, if only because I am so impatient, I still have to admit that I loved and enjoyed this entertaining story! For me, that was the only drawback, otherwise she’s done another amazing job!

Thank you so much Ms. Stone for another entertaining story! I eagerly await the rest of the story!

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3,132 reviews
August 19, 2021
A riveting read starts this new series off, original scenario wonderful characters
I have been waiting earnestly for this new series and I have to say that I was not at all disappointed it was simply wonderful, the characters were unforgettable and the scenario was absolutely amazing.
Channing has completely reinvented himself and in doing so now believes that he is a much better man than he was previously but he has left himself without friends, family and all he seems to live for now is his work and nothing else.
Ella is a different kettle of fish and although she has known heartache and loss, she has still continued on with her life in the best way she can, she is generous of soul and even though she is poor would never turn away anyone in need. She has however been working very hard on one particular case and now that Channing is nearly in her net she breaks an oath by allowing her heart to rule her head by being more than just a little involved with a suspect.
I do not want to go in to the plot too much because I do not want to spoil the plot for other readers but this is a classic tale of love, betrayal, hate and loneliness, and a need too be loved and needed so desperately you can almost feel it with every breath.
As well as the time travel element and the desire to return to that time if at all possible after trying to build a piece of apparatus that would allow this transportation if at all possible.
I will not say any more than this so I hope that like myself you will be as enamoured with this book as I am and also with these characters and the plot.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
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1,230 reviews10 followers
August 17, 2021
I love Mariah Stone's books and with the start of a new series, a trilogy, which goes beyond her previous books, you are once again drawn into time travelers.

In an earlier book by Mariah Stone, you read about a woman in the 21st century who ends up in 8th century with Vikings. Pregnant with a man who abused her, she falls in love with a Viking. Going back to her own time meant saying goodbye to her beloved. If he gets the chance to get her back, he will. (The Marriage of Time)

This story begins with the son, conceived in the 21st century, raised in the 8th century, who chooses to stay there with his family. An event causes him to be seduced by the 3 Norns and ends up in the year 2007.
All the while he is desperately looking for a way to get back to his mother, stepfather, sister and brother. He doesn't form relationships, works hard for what he achieves and tries to build a time machine with his money. He's almost there when he meets police officer Ella. She investigates his involvement in cocaine smuggling through the Port of Boston that he owns. The attraction between the two makes him question his choices. Does he have to go back to the year 896 to save his family or is she his rescue and stay in the year 2021?

Wonderful characters have been created. Both Channing and Ella show a lot of emotion, their fragility and their fears. Together they find what makes them stronger.
But Ella remains the cop out for justice and Channing is innocent. And when she tries to stop him from returning....?
A cliffhanger makes you want to, NO, MUST read part 2.
A story full of tension, a story full of sorrow, a story full of impossible choices but also a blossoming love through the ages!

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3,726 reviews42 followers
August 8, 2021
❄🌇⌛Scary, apocalyptic times in Boston😳

4-4.5🌟 stars
I was SO not expecting to be so unsettled by one of Mariah Stone's Viking time travel romances! Violence and steamy romance for the leads, yes, but not a gut wrenching dread. This story, the first in a trilogy, really had me caught in its web with two leads on opposing sides desperate to protect their families while trapped in their seemingly doomed passion for each other in a 2021 Boston where havoc and strange forces have been let loose.

The apocalyptic, Armageddon elements in Channing and Bella's story related to the Nordic Ragnarock Twilight of the Gods myths just cut awfully close to home. Poverty, hate and desperation in a past time is much easier to deal with. When riots, extreme climate catastrophes, food shortages and hopelessness are staged in the present, and particularly the crazy reality we are experiencing in 2020-2021, it made the threat so immediate.

I don't usually read dystopian stories and only read one previous series (also with great world building) that mixed time travel and Ragnarock elements. While it's not my usual thing, I could not avoid getting swept up in the story!

This book ends in a whopper of a cliffhanger, a situation I normally avoid when I choose my reading material. But I am hooked so I will be looking for the continuation to see what the author has in store for these stars crossed lovers.
387 reviews2 followers
August 15, 2021
When the Norns Offer You a Ride - Channing and Ella

This time travel romance grabs you from the first pages and doesn't let go. Ulf (Channing) travels from the past. I like the twist on how and why he travels to the future. Channing and Ella are lovers on two sides of a battle in different times and spaces. Both have known pain and loss, both are warriors, and both are driven by love of family. Can these star-crossed lovers survive battles in the 21st and the ninth centuries? This braided tale weaves an intricate plot: Is Channing a 21st century criminal or the ninth century cause for Ragnarök? Can Ella uncover the mystery in her own family? Will the Norns (Fates) guide these two into a love that lasts through time?

This is a first in a trilogy with a cliffhanger. While I don't normally enjoy books that end this way, this story is so massive with a myriad of strong, well-written secondary characters, plots, and of course the Norns (Fates) that it deserves three books.

Likes:
Fast- paced adventure
Strong love story
Good characters
True romance (on all levels)
Excellent villains (needed for a time travel of this nature)
Intriguing plot twists
Historical detail
Excellent world-building

Dislike: Cliffhanger (but I actually only put under dislike as the next book comes out in July 2022)

I highly recommend grabbing this book and holding on for a terrific ride!

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833 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2021
Channing was living his best life in the ninth century and didn’t plan to change that until a seeress arrives and sets King Harold against him, ordering his men to kill him. His family try to protect him so he travels to the twenty-first century to protect them. Years later he is now a billionaire and spending all his money on making a time machine to go back and safe his family. But the Boston mafia wants a foothold in the port he owns and will incriminate him to get what they want.
Ella has not had an easy life, her mother left when she was four leaving a piece of tapestry and saying “it has to be this way!”, her father is in a wheelchair and she is covering the mortgage and helping her extended family to survive. When she meets Channing she sees him as a strong suspect for drug trafficking and has been told to prove it or lose her job!
The attraction between Channing and Ella is undeniable and irresistible, even knowing she will get into trouble and he doesn’t plan to stay. This is a fantastic start to this trilogy; you are left with an ‘OMG! I need the next book right now!’ feeling. Please hurry with the next book Ms Stone!
I voluntarily received and reviewed an ARC copy of the book.
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954 reviews2 followers
July 16, 2024
Eine wirklich überraschend gut aufgebaute Zeitreisegeschichte. Channing oder auch Ulf wandert durch die Zeit, wird im 21. Jahrhundert ein reicher Mann und des Drogenschmuggels beschuldigt. Ella als Polizistin ist ihm auf den Fersen aber auch viel mehr.
Dabei will er eigentlich nur zurück ins 9. Jahrhundert, zu seiner Familie ins Reich der Wikinger.
In dem Buch ist wirklich alles dabei. Information über Raknarök, Mafia, Drogen, Liebe und Spannung.
Mir hat der Auftakt wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Es war für mich das erste Buch von Mariah. Mich hat es vorrangig wirklich angesprochen, weil mir das Cover so gut gefallen hat, aber ich muss sagen, mich hat die Geschichte auch sehr überzeugt, und ich bin auch sehr neugierig auf die Fortsetzung, wobei das Ende für mich vorhersehbar war. Finde ich aber nicht störend, steigert den Spannungsaufbau und natürlich die Neugier. Channing fand ich sehr sympathisch, er hat sich in die heutige Zeit gut eingelebt und integriert, aber in seiner Brust schlägt noch immer ein Wikingerherz. Ella ist eine taffe Polizistin, die hin und hergerissen ist, zwischen Dienst nach Vorschrift und Gefühl. Ein facettenreicher Auftakt, macht richtig gute Laune auf die Fortsetzung.
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1,826 reviews7 followers
October 5, 2022
When Ragnarok is becoming real, mythical dangers and signs are observed everywhere. Yet the true danger might be coming to one's heart.
Channing Hakonson was born and raised a true Viking, living in the 9th century, raised by a time-travelling mother and inheriting a powerful destiny with heavy choice to be made by his 18th birthday. When the volva enters the scene, Ulf/Channing's hand is forced and he escapes to 21st century, quickly becoming a powerful and rich man with secrets and agenda to find a way back home. But it might not be so easy, not with the demanding task at hand, signs of Ragnarok raging around, and a beautiful detective at his heels investigating a potential crime suspect.
An interesting urban fantasy tale combining Norse mythology, time manipulation, and crime underworld scene. The chemistry between Ella and Channing is undeniable, the impossible situation they found themselves in dramatic and full of tension. The action-packed parts are balanced with soft, sweet moments filled with family love, and heated scenes charged with desire. I loved the conflicts put in front of both Ella and Channing, and absolutely enjoyed their interactions. Great book.
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2,795 reviews54 followers
August 14, 2021
Good writing and an interesting premise; time traveling and vikings! Cool ideas! I didn’t quite connect with the characters; Ella annoyed me a bit, but there is some spice between Ella and Channing. Channing’s mom is from the current time period and was pregnant with Channing when she time traveled back to viking times. Channing lived in the viking times until he was 18, but some craziness goes on and he ends up time traveling to the current time period. Channing has been trying to find a way back to the past; he’s been trying for years to build a time machine. Problems start arising for Channing when the cops start searching around Channing’s ports for possible drug trafficking. Ella happens to be one of the police detectives on the case. Channing and Ella feel a connection, but he plans to return to the past and she has a conflict of interest going on. More craziness ensues! Entertaining story! This story is part of a trilogy, so this book does have a cliffhanger. Looking forward to reading how these characters end up; they are dealing with quite a lot!
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188 reviews
January 19, 2025
A Stitch In Time….

This is the first book in this series. It’s the story of Ella & Channing (AKA Ulf). She’s a twentieth century Boston police detective. He’s the son of a ninth century Viking Jarl. He arrived in the twentieth century from the ninth century on his eighteenth birthday due to a deal his time traveling mother made with the Norns. He would be able to choose his destiny; either live in the ninth century as a Viking with his younger brother & sister, as well as his mom & dad OR travel through time to the twentieth century & live his life there. He was conceived there by a mafia thug that raped & abused his mother. This story of theirs involves betrayal, drug trafficking, Ragnarock prophecy, wolves, forgiveness & love. It ends on a major cliffhanger that leaves us with many questions. I usually hate when this happens but how this story plays out & since the second book is available, I’m eagerly onto the next book. I highly recommend this series. It checks all my boxes. Cheers! Que "With Or Without You" by U2!
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549 reviews10 followers
August 1, 2021
” Eternal Fire: A Viking, urban fantasy time travel romance” By Mariah Stone is a tale of one Ella O’Connell ...alluringly beautiful police detective with a job hanging in the balance ...and a family and other relatives relying upon her for their survival and a boss one step away from firing her...and one Channing (Ulf) Hakonson...a self-made billionaire CEO of the Port of Boston ....a man out of place & time....born in the distant Viking age centuries ago...but thrust into present-day Boston by powers he doesn’t quite understand ...Yet desperate to return to his own time to save family members left behind....No matter what it costs....Two people torn between loyalties to family ...honor ...duty...and a desperate love between them...that defies it all ...even unto the end of the world. Read and see. Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.
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487 reviews11 followers
July 26, 2025
#lclucyamantedelalectura

Me encanta este tema de los viajes del tiempo y me gustó mucho esta lectura y conocer la historia de Channing (Ulf) y Ella.

Channing un hombre multimillonario que esta atrapado en un tiempo que no es el suyo y hará lo que sea par volver con su familia por esa razón por todos estos años no ha mantenido relación con nadie hasta que conoce a la detective que lo quiere encarcelar.

Ella una detective que vive para sacar adelante a su familia y por eso es importante para ella resolver el caso que le asignaron o corre el riesgo de perder su trabajo.

La relación en Channing y Ella es un tira y afloja ya que ella se niega a tener algo con el ya que lo considera un sospechoso pero a medida que lova conociendo comienza a sentir algo por él y mientras el no quiere atarse a nadie por que sabe que tiene que volver a su tiempo.

Una historia con drama,suspenso y romance que en con el final de dejara con ganas de más.

espero ansiosa el segundo libro
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731 reviews14 followers
August 13, 2021
Would she ever see Channing and her family again?

This was an action filled and mesmerizing story. Channing was sent to 2021 to save his family. When he left they were fighting the king to give him time to get away. He has become a billionaire. He wants a time travel machine. So he can go home.
Ella O'Conner is a detective with the Boston P.D. Channing is under suspicion of being a drug dealer. So Ella must investigate. As she starts to investigate, strange things happen
in Boston.
The novel is well written but it has a cliffhanger ending. I hate these and the next book does not come out until July, 2022. It kept your attention and your interest. It was excellent.
Except for that very important fact about the ending.
I received this ARC from Book Sirens and voluntarily reviewed it.
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5,168 reviews22 followers
August 14, 2021
I was not a huge fan of time travel romance, until I found Mariah Stone and she converted me! I now am hooked on most everything she writes. So I was so excited about this new Threads of Time trilogy and it has started very, very strong. Ulf (Channing) is sent forward to present time from the 900 AD to find a way to save his Viking family from King Harold. Ella is a Boston PD detective trying to break up a drug smuggling ring and suspects Channing is a part of it. This book is well paced, has a ton of action, drama, twists, turns, and crazy steam. I loved these two characters and am anxious to read the entire trilogy. You can read this book for FREE with your KU subscription. Enjoy this time travel read!!

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