Review: Tempted by Her Outcast Viking by Lucy Morris
I'm delighted to share my review for Tempted by Her Outcast Viking by historical romance writer, Lucy Morris.
It's currently on Blog Tour with Rachel's Random Resources. My thanks to Rachel, and to the author, for a review copy. Make sure to check out all the other fabulous posts on this tour.
Tempted by Her Outcast Viking
A Shieldmaiden Sisters story
Lucy Morris
Historical Romance / Viking Romance
Tempted by Her Outcast Viking is the second book in the Shieldmaiden Sisters trilogy. I reviewed the first one, The Viking She Would Have Married, recently – a highly enjoyable romantic adventure. Find it here.
Tempted by Her Outcast Viking continues straight after the end of the first novel.
After Valda and Halfdan have left York, Valda's sister, Brynhild, is aware of her increased responsibility towards her independent mother, Porrunn, and her younger sister, Helga. Their situation is still precarious, but with enough silver to buy the farm Porrunn has been dreaming of, their future seems secure.
The thorn in Brynhild's side is Halfdan's half-brother, Erik, whose freedom from their overbearing father Halfdan recently bought. Erik is tasked to help the women find the right place, but a past experience has taught her not to trust the brooding half-Persian warrior.
Erik, on the other hand, has worries of his own. Finally a free man, he feels lost, bereft of a task. He realises that he wants a family, a wife and children, something his own uncaring father never provided. But where would he find a willing wife?
Whilst Brynhild and Erik bicker on the way back home from the market, young Helga is abducted. A search reveals no trace of her. Reluctantly, Brynhild accepts Erik's help with their investigation into who has taken her.
Soon they find a clue that leads them into the inhospitable hills of Gwynedd – and a situation neither of them expected!
Tempted by her Outcast Viking is not a gentle romance. It's a strong story, with flawed characters who have to overcome ingrained perceptions of themselves. Both Brynhild and Erik cling to feelings of rejection, of loneliness, to survive in a cruel world. They have to work hard at trusting each other to move forward.
I visualised Brynhild as a blonde Xena – a feisty female warrior, too intimidating for many men. But behind her abrupt mannerisms lies an insecure young woman with fears of being abandoned.
As for Erik, there were some aspects I didn't find realistic, but everything worked well within the plot.
Some readers may find the ending ’unfinished’, but it leads us straight into Helga's story. Prepare for a clever twist! But rest assured that Brynhild and Erik, by that point, have decided on their fate.
Tempted by her Outcast Viking is a fast-paced, riveting romance adventure!
Now, I'm very much looking forward to reading Helga's story.
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Blurb:
Tempted by the Warrior
But she’ll never wed
Brynhild had once been close to Erik – until he’d betrayed her, and she’d hoped never to see him again. Now the fiercely independent shieldmaiden needs Erik’s skills to rescue her sister. Striking a truce with the tough, isolated loner they reach a mutually beneficial deal: in return, she’ll help him in his quest to find a wife – by teaching him how to please a woman in bed…!
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About the Author:
Lucy Morris
Lucy Morris has always been obsessed with myths and legends. Her books blend sweeping romance with vivid worldbuilding to whisk you away to another time and place filled with adventure. Expect passion, drama, and vibrant characters.
Lucy lives in Essex, UK, with her husband, two children, and two cats. She has a massively sweet tooth and loves Terry's chocolate oranges and Irn-Bru. In her spare time, she likes to explore castles with her family, or drink bubbly with her friends.
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