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The Viking’s Destiny: A Steamy BWWM Interracial Multicultural Standalone Time Travel Norse Mythology Historical Romance
What would you do if one touch sent you back 1,151 years with a Viking warrior you can't resist—and the only way home meant leaving your heart behind?
One minute I'm cataloging artifacts in the Met's basement. The next, I'm on my knees in a Viking great hall, surrounded by warriors who've never seen a Black woman before.
The year is 873 CE. I'm 1,151 years from home.
And the ice-cold jarl staring at me with those devastating blue eyes? He thinks I'm either a goddess or a threat. Maybe both.
I should be terrified. I should be desperate to find the runestone that brought me here and get back to 2024. Back to my mother. My job. My safe, lonely, predictable life.
Instead, I'm watching Bjorn Ironblade move through his world like a caged wolf—all lethal grace and buried pain—and I can't look away.
When plague strikes, my medical knowledge saves his people. When enemies attack, my modern tactics win the battle. And when he touches me? When his scarred hands claim my body with a hunger that's been dead for three years?
I forget I ever wanted to leave.
But the runestone still works. I can go home anytime. All I have to do is touch it.
So why can't I make myself reach for it?
She appears in my hall like a vision from the gods—dark-skinned, defiant, speaking prophecy in a language that sounds like ours but isn't. My people think she's divine. I think she's dangerous.
Then she saves my nephew's life. Cures an illness our healers couldn't touch. Stands before enemy jarls with her chin high and her fear buried deep.
She's no goddess. She's something more terrifying.
She's hope.
I've been dead inside since Helga. Three years of going through motions, leading my people but feeling nothing. Then this impossible woman looks at me and I remember what it means to burn.
She says she comes from the future. From a world beyond imagining. And she can return there whenever she wishes.
But every night she stays, she's in my bed. Every morning she wakes beside me. Every day she chooses us over everything she left behind.
I tell myself it's enough. That I won't demand more than she's willing to give.
Then I see her staring at that cursed stone, and I know—losing her would destroy what little of me remains.
One touch sent her across time.
One choice will make it permanent.
One love will cost them everything—or give them more than they ever dreamed possible.
In 873 CE, there are no second chances. No safety nets. No guarantee tomorrow comes.
But there's him. There's her. And there's a love worth burning the world to keep.
A modern Black woman. A Viking warrior with a shattered heart. A runestone that demands an impossible choice.
.
One minute I'm cataloging artifacts in the Met's basement. The next, I'm on my knees in a Viking great hall, surrounded by warriors who've never seen a Black woman before.
The year is 873 CE. I'm 1,151 years from home.
And the ice-cold jarl staring at me with those devastating blue eyes? He thinks I'm either a goddess or a threat. Maybe both.
I should be terrified. I should be desperate to find the runestone that brought me here and get back to 2024. Back to my mother. My job. My safe, lonely, predictable life.
Instead, I'm watching Bjorn Ironblade move through his world like a caged wolf—all lethal grace and buried pain—and I can't look away.
When plague strikes, my medical knowledge saves his people. When enemies attack, my modern tactics win the battle. And when he touches me? When his scarred hands claim my body with a hunger that's been dead for three years?
I forget I ever wanted to leave.
But the runestone still works. I can go home anytime. All I have to do is touch it.
So why can't I make myself reach for it?
She appears in my hall like a vision from the gods—dark-skinned, defiant, speaking prophecy in a language that sounds like ours but isn't. My people think she's divine. I think she's dangerous.
Then she saves my nephew's life. Cures an illness our healers couldn't touch. Stands before enemy jarls with her chin high and her fear buried deep.
She's no goddess. She's something more terrifying.
She's hope.
I've been dead inside since Helga. Three years of going through motions, leading my people but feeling nothing. Then this impossible woman looks at me and I remember what it means to burn.
She says she comes from the future. From a world beyond imagining. And she can return there whenever she wishes.
But every night she stays, she's in my bed. Every morning she wakes beside me. Every day she chooses us over everything she left behind.
I tell myself it's enough. That I won't demand more than she's willing to give.
Then I see her staring at that cursed stone, and I know—losing her would destroy what little of me remains.
One touch sent her across time.
One choice will make it permanent.
One love will cost them everything—or give them more than they ever dreamed possible.
In 873 CE, there are no second chances. No safety nets. No guarantee tomorrow comes.
But there's him. There's her. And there's a love worth burning the world to keep.
A modern Black woman. A Viking warrior with a shattered heart. A runestone that demands an impossible choice.
.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2025
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December 20, 2025
This started out so well. Then, the author kept repeating the same events over and over again. It should have been a 200 page book. A good editor would have cut out the truly redundant parts.
December 9, 2025
confused
Am I missing a chapter or two? That fight came out of left field! The entire time Viking man knew it was a choice to stay, and she could leave whenever. However, all of a sudden he didn’t know that and she’s a liar? I’m confused. It didn’t make sense, so I skipped it.
Am I missing a chapter or two? That fight came out of left field! The entire time Viking man knew it was a choice to stay, and she could leave whenever. However, all of a sudden he didn’t know that and she’s a liar? I’m confused. It didn’t make sense, so I skipped it.
December 25, 2025
Great Concept, but Execution Felt Rushed
As a major fan of the "Girl from another world" trope, I was excited to dive into my first Norse-themed time travel story. While the premise was fantastic, the execution left me wanting a bit more.
One of my main issues was the narrative’s sense of time; unless it was explicitly stated that months had passed, the canonical timeline felt vague and hard to track. I also felt the pacing was far too fast. This story had enough potential to be split into two books without feeling "drawn out."
I also would have loved a dual POV to see the MMC’s perspective on their relationship’s progression. As it stands, the story felt a bit repetitive at times with similar conversations re-worded, and a few continuity slips regarding when the characters first said "I love you."
I think a duology book would have allowed for more focus on the FMC’s adjustment to Viking life—learning the language, planning a way home, and applying her historical knowledge in ways beyond just medicine.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a lot of potential, but it ultimately felt like it needed more room to breathe.
As a major fan of the "Girl from another world" trope, I was excited to dive into my first Norse-themed time travel story. While the premise was fantastic, the execution left me wanting a bit more.
One of my main issues was the narrative’s sense of time; unless it was explicitly stated that months had passed, the canonical timeline felt vague and hard to track. I also felt the pacing was far too fast. This story had enough potential to be split into two books without feeling "drawn out."
I also would have loved a dual POV to see the MMC’s perspective on their relationship’s progression. As it stands, the story felt a bit repetitive at times with similar conversations re-worded, and a few continuity slips regarding when the characters first said "I love you."
I think a duology book would have allowed for more focus on the FMC’s adjustment to Viking life—learning the language, planning a way home, and applying her historical knowledge in ways beyond just medicine.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a lot of potential, but it ultimately felt like it needed more room to breathe.
December 20, 2025
DNF’d at 32%… This is a really interesting premise and I loved the representation but I had issues with the execution. This felt like an early draft; there was the plot but everything was happening too quickly. She’s quickly sent back in time and then immediately starts healing people and jumping in freezing water to save kids. I’m not opposed to it, but these events happen within pages of each other. There’s no room for the story to breathe. I’m also not happy with the lack of details, I can’t imagine where anything is taking place and I can’t picture the clothing or how people are acting. I want to be able to see, hear, and touch things, but we get none of that. The FMC is caring for the sick for 3 days but again it happens in two pages until she falls unconscious. Why not slow down and show us what she’s doing. How she feels in each moment. And what made me stop reading was how the MMC just falls in love with her randomly, and they’ve barely spoken. Considering the book is supposed to be spicy, I’m not really interested in continuing just for those bits so I’ll leave it here.
December 23, 2025
I loved the storyline
Overall I think this is a great book to read, interesting storyline but it feels like a rough draft not a final piece of work. There were some repeated paragraphs and inconsistencies that inhibited me from giving it a 5 star.
Storyline 5/5
Character development 5/5
Chemistry 5/5
Entertainment 5/5
This book needs an editor then it will easily be a 5/5 book in my opinion.
Overall I think this is a great book to read, interesting storyline but it feels like a rough draft not a final piece of work. There were some repeated paragraphs and inconsistencies that inhibited me from giving it a 5 star.
Storyline 5/5
Character development 5/5
Chemistry 5/5
Entertainment 5/5
This book needs an editor then it will easily be a 5/5 book in my opinion.
January 6, 2026
I Could read this again
I love reading anything she writes because I know it’s going to be good. I was not disappointed either. Being black and going back is scary, you don’t know how racist that time might be. Prejudice unfortunately does exist, still today and especially back then. I don’t know if I would want to time travel if it was possible. But finding love like this is a big plus, and real man not someone playing at a man. I know I will read this again
I love reading anything she writes because I know it’s going to be good. I was not disappointed either. Being black and going back is scary, you don’t know how racist that time might be. Prejudice unfortunately does exist, still today and especially back then. I don’t know if I would want to time travel if it was possible. But finding love like this is a big plus, and real man not someone playing at a man. I know I will read this again
December 11, 2025
Epic!
Now, this is a swoony, suspenseful time travel tale! I truly enjoyed Kamillah and Bjorn’s story. I did wish Sven had been vanquished the first time around and didn’t understand why Bjorn felt so hurt by Kamillah’s confession when he told her to save herself if the village fell…alas, aside from those conundrums—I was so engaged!
Now, this is a swoony, suspenseful time travel tale! I truly enjoyed Kamillah and Bjorn’s story. I did wish Sven had been vanquished the first time around and didn’t understand why Bjorn felt so hurt by Kamillah’s confession when he told her to save herself if the village fell…alas, aside from those conundrums—I was so engaged!
January 7, 2026
The repetition kills me
I love the concept (which is giving me "blueprint" that every author uses for time travel bwwm romance)....ok moving on how many times can you repeat the same phrases within the span of 2-3 paragraphs or even within those paragraphs?? So I did a lot of "skip and read". Or just glossing over whole chapters. So because warned.
I love the concept (which is giving me "blueprint" that every author uses for time travel bwwm romance)....ok moving on how many times can you repeat the same phrases within the span of 2-3 paragraphs or even within those paragraphs?? So I did a lot of "skip and read". Or just glossing over whole chapters. So because warned.
December 19, 2025
Rocky Destiny
I really wanted Kamilah to focus more on life in front of her than behind her. Although it took her a long time to finally accept where she was in her life, I’m glad she did. Overall this was a good story and looking forward to reading the next stories.
I really wanted Kamilah to focus more on life in front of her than behind her. Although it took her a long time to finally accept where she was in her life, I’m glad she did. Overall this was a good story and looking forward to reading the next stories.
December 22, 2025
Loved the story but needs some editing
N. Viktoria did an awesome job with this story! Her writing style was great and I loved the characters! There is definitely some opportunity to edit like the same passages being copied in two chapter and mixing up timing in a day.
N. Viktoria did an awesome job with this story! Her writing style was great and I loved the characters! There is definitely some opportunity to edit like the same passages being copied in two chapter and mixing up timing in a day.
December 29, 2025
Wow!
All I can say is wow! And where can I get my own Bjorn (fanning my face)??? My goodness! I think he is my number one book boyfriend ♥️ I don’t want to give any spoilers so just read the book 🤣
All I can say is wow! And where can I get my own Bjorn (fanning my face)??? My goodness! I think he is my number one book boyfriend ♥️ I don’t want to give any spoilers so just read the book 🤣
January 1, 2026
The Viking’s Destiny
Loved this storyline … Bjorn and Kamilah grew on each other and respected each other. Kamilah had trust issues but needed to find her truth and happiness on her own. HEA for everyone…Svern should have not been treated fairly as he had no honor!
Loved this storyline … Bjorn and Kamilah grew on each other and respected each other. Kamilah had trust issues but needed to find her truth and happiness on her own. HEA for everyone…Svern should have not been treated fairly as he had no honor!
December 18, 2025
Wonderful Book❤️❤️
I absolutely loved this book. Both main characters are so complex I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves historical romance.
I absolutely loved this book. Both main characters are so complex I definitely recommend it to anyone who loves historical romance.
December 19, 2025
Excellent 👌
The author weaved modern and historical history together with, what is seemingly, accurate detail. Great job. Bjorn is a hot MMC
The author weaved modern and historical history together with, what is seemingly, accurate detail. Great job. Bjorn is a hot MMC
December 27, 2025
Love across time
This book held my interest from beginning to end. Strong, Black, educated FMC. I loved the time travel story line. Definitely a 5 star read.
This book held my interest from beginning to end. Strong, Black, educated FMC. I loved the time travel story line. Definitely a 5 star read.
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