Riding the Dragon

Colum's Viking Captivity #2

by Brad Vance

In Part 1, Colum the monk was taken from the smoldering ruins of Iona by Viggo, his new Viking master. Now in the trading town of Birka, Colum will learn to serve – and to fight, for the Viking’s seeress has foretold his future as a great warrior, fighting by Viggo’s side as his brother, his lover… But first Colum must beg Viggo for his freedom, so he can fight the wicked trader who’s going to use and abuse his friend Niall. What price must he pay Viggo for the chance to serve out justice for his friend?

Genres: M M Romance, Historical, Erotica

53 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 4, 2013

About the author

Brad Vance is the author of over twenty books. He's hard at work on the sequel to Stabitha. Keep up with Brad at BradVanceAuthor.com, or email him at BradVanceAuthor@gmail.com.

Reviews

[Kora Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just really love this author and I think a lot of it has to do with the clear effort he puts into doing his homework, his research. It shows brilliantly through his stories and makes the experience just that much more engaging. I loved book one of this series and really enjoyed book 2, too. The dynamic between the two main characters is fabulously unique and extremely believable. It makes me want to see how things will play out/what will have to happen, for these two men to be able to find their complete happy place with one another. Because it's a tricky situation! But also very moving in its own right. Its hot and touching and raw and intense... with a plot that progresses enough in each installation to keep me utterly fixated. Can't wait to read book 3. Bravo, Brad Vance. You are a master at your craft.

[M'rella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series. Love the strong characters.

[OJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm usually somewhat hesitant, in general, to read historical m/m as a rule, but there are some that I don enjoy and this series is turning out to be one of them.

Not purely erotica per se as there is a good story line to this and it is very well researched so one can really get into this fascinating time period. The interplay of the Colum and Niall, the slaves, with their masters is fantastic and Viggo, the Viking master, is fantastic.

I am absolutely going to have to finish this series.

[Jerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great detail and knowledge of the time and people have gone into this work. There is a fierce physical and emotional love between master and thral. Destiny is spoken about their future from the Volva. A kind of real love is being forged by Viggo and Colum. Lots of sex, one MF scene.
Pricy for the length, but well written.

[JR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Colum's has his future presented to him when they reach the Viking's village. He will be a slave, then free, then a slave. What does it mean. It all becomes the apparent in the present, when Colum's friend Niall is threatened.

The second book continues the fascinating relationship between slave and master, with Colum realizing that he has fallen in love with Viggo. Once again, this is intelligent, gritty, and filled with hot man sex. It may not be for everyone, but it is for me.

[George Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Master and slave each secure in their place

Colum secure in his role as slave becomes his master's junior partner tho neither would admit to it. The sex is raw as would be as the master ravages what is his. Colum shows his true metal in defense of a friend. All making for Avery good read.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn!! This was so freaking good! Just like watching an episode of The Vikings on History channel (which I love).

[Sarabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could easily read a thousand of these books.
This is hands down my favorite series by Brad Vance to date.
I want more *waaaaaahhhhh*

[AussieMum · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple story that keeps getting better. Not a traditional romance but still lots of fun with intrigue and rough sex with a sexy Viking who holds Colum lovingly when no ones watching.

[Neyjour · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I really loved the first book in this series (gave it 5-stars), but this one was a bit...strange, in that the tone of it seemed quite a bit different from the first, and almost felt like it was written by someone else...

There was also a het sex scene (albeit, brief) that did not sit well with me at all. And then there was mention of Viggo marrying and having children at some point in the future, but oh...he'll keep Colum on the side as his lover. Yuck. :( I realize that may be "authentic" to the time/setting, but nothing kills my enjoyment of a story faster than that particular scenario.

After that little tidbit of info (which was unhappily stuck in my mind) I just couldn't properly enjoy the rest of the story. And then, after Viggo had been quite cruel and cold in the beginning (which was a bit of a shock, and made me feel quite bad for Colum), there were a few moments between the two of them, towards the end, that were kind of overly sappy, and seemed very out of character. It was kind of weird, and reinforced that feeling I had of it being written by someone else.

I don't know...the writing itself was technically very good, which is why I decided to give it 3-stars. But for my personal enjoyment of the story, it's more like a 2-star read for me. So I doubt I'll be continuing with this series. :(

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

M/M.