Viking in Love [Mass Market Paperback]

Sandra Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2010

She said . . .

Caedmon of Larkspur is the most loathsome lout I have ever encountered! When my sisters and I arrived at his castle, we were greeted by servants and children running wild, while Caedmon lied abed after a night of ale. No doubt there will be another child soon, because I must admit he's as handsome as he is virile. And I must endure him, for we are in desperate need of protection, though I can only imagine what this knight will demand of me in return . . .

He said . . .

After nine long months in the king's service, all I wanted was peace . . . not five Viking princesses running my keep. And the fiery redhead who burst into my chamber that first morning is the worst of all. Why, I should kick her out . . . but I have a much more wickedly delightful plan for Breanne of Stoneheim, one that will leave her a Viking in lust.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Tenth-century England is beginning to feel a little old in Hill's latest Viking adventure, her first for Avon. This is a straight historical romance, not the time-travel scenario familiar from The Very Virile Viking and others in the Time of Your Life series, and without the inherent absurdity of eras colliding, the humorous anachronisms come across as forced and creaky. Breanne and her four sisters, Viking princesses all, have killed one sister's abusive husband, who inconveniently had strong ties to the misogynistic King Edgar. Their very distant cousin-by-marriage, Caedmon, has a stout castle well away from the scene of the crime, but he'll only allow them to stay if Breanne promises him 10 nights in her company—no holds barred. It's a familiar formula of war between the sexes and desire ruling all, and only Hill's fans are likely to enjoy the ride. (Feb.)
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From Booklist

*Starred Review* Oswald, the sadistic Earl of Havenshire, makes a major mistake when he beats up his wife, Vana, just as her four sisters, all daughters of King Thorwald, come to visit. The enraged sisters give Oswald a fatal taste of his own medicine. At first, it’s easy to pretend that he’s away visiting his mistress, but as suspicions grow, the sisters flee. Caedmon is just home from an extended tour of duty for the king when five women show up on his doorstep, claiming to be distant relatives. The princesses soon bring order to his large, chaotic household. Then Caedmon discovers the truth and has to decide whether to turn in the sisters or help them escape. If he’s caught, he’ll likely be tortured and killed. If he refuses, he’ll lose stubborn Breanne, the apparent ringleader, who’s beginning to grow on him. With her clever dialogue, often bawdy situations, and great cast of characters, including a warrior woman, a proverb-spouting wise man/healer from the East, and a saucy cook, Hill has created another wickedly wonderful story. --Shelley Mosley

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Avon; Original edition (January 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061673498
• ISBN-13: 978-0061673498
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #609,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Hill is a graduate of Penn State and worked for more than 10 years as a features writer and education editor for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Writing about serious issues taught her the merits of seeking the lighter side of even the darkest stories. She is the wife of a stockbroker and the mother of four sons. SandraHill.net

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars dont' waste your time, October 18, 2010

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Janet Wang - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viking in Love (Mass Market Paperback)

I can't believe I wasted a few hours to read this book. I kept having the internal conversation, just like the book was using; "what does the author think about the reader? stupid or naive?" These are really modern Vikings, not all like the Regency romance story I love to read. I gave up reading and vowed not to touch the similar books ever again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love It!, March 19, 2010

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Ava M. (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Viking in Love (Mass Market Paperback)

Okay, so if you're one of those historical readers that are very mindful of the speak, you will hate this completely. You'll read a lot of terms used in contemporary novels within the speak of the characters but that did not detract from the story. The hero is solid, the heroine is like-able and sensible. This is a comedy thru and thru, and that made it so enjoyable. There are some sexy scenes, so you get your fill. i would say an 7.5 on the sensuality side and it wasnt all roll your eyes corny. The supporting characters in the book are fabulous and the children had me laughing out loud at one point with their "Victory" shouts. It was great, fun, easy reading. I cant wait for another book by this author, hopefully on Wulf!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viking in Love, June 23, 2010

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This review is from: Viking in Love (Mass Market Paperback)

Princess Breanne of Stoneheim has a problem. Her sister's abusive husband has died of unnatural causes and Breanne and her other sisters know the Norman officials will not look kindly upon them for it, even though the killing was warranted. So they hide the body and run, going to the only place they think they will be safe, Larkspur. The situation is only supposed to be temporary, until they can return to their father, the King.

When they arrive, though, they find the keep in disarray. It is filthy and there are children running everywhere. The Viking sisters set out to put this right, and Breanne goes in search of the master of the keep.

Lord Caedmon has spent nine months in the king's service. When he returns home all he wants is to bathe, eat and sleep. Finding a beautiful Viking in his bedchamber shocks him, and he's not thrilled when she starts berating him for the horrible way his keep is run.

Even though he's distantly related, by marriage, to one of her sisters, he's not thrilled with the arrival of the Viking Princesses. When he discovers the real reason for their appearance he knows they can't stay; that is until he strikes a bargain with Breanne that brings her into his bed, and into his heart.

Viking In Love is classic Sandra Hill, written with lots of humor and wonderful characters. The interaction between Breanne and Caedmon is wonderful, as are their relationships with the secondary characters. Each one is unique, and work together to create a world that is entertaining and captivating.

I adored both Breanne and Caedmon and watching them try to outwit each other and fall in love at the same time was brilliant fun. Sandra Hill is one of my favorite authors, and Viking In Love is a wonderful example of why.


Amelia
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