Viking Captive: A Dark Sci-Fi Romance

by Loki Renard

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2026

About the author

Amazon Top 100, USA Today bestselling, and #1 bestselling author in multiple Amazon categories, Loki Renard writes sizzling hot, occasionally dark and twisted stories of dominance, submission and discipline.

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Selene life is turned upside down. When her home is burned to the ground, her sisters decide it is for the best to sell the land and move forward. But for Selene, she feels the loss of her home. Her decision is to travel to uncharted lands. Unfortunately for her, she isn’t tall enough for the next expedition. She finds a way but things take another turn. Not only does she meet up with the Thor but an untimely attack strands them on a world with Vikar. When she is taken and given to Drako, she is punished. Now it is a battle to fight for their lives.

It is pretty interesting. Selene wanted to travel and yet have her home. I have to say that she is being a brat to both men. Thor has a kind heart with a touch of kink. He wants nothing but the best for her. Drako wants to dominate her. They both know she needs structure to not only to learn but survive. I have to laugh when she kept kicking Drako. I swear she definitely needed a spanking. The boys on the other hand have issues. But there is more going on then even I realized. These are a family in a weird way.

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[Sarah Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly don’t know how I feel about this book. It started with a complete lack of consent and continued along the same lines for most of the story, until she suddenly decided she liked what was happening. That really didn’t sit right with me. These types of books always seem to follow the same frustrating pattern — the woman is forced into submission and then punished harshly whenever she tries to resist. It feels less like romance and more like breaking someone down until they comply. Sometimes it even feels like these stories are written for men who would like to do that sort of thing, rather than for readers who want genuine connection or emotional depth.

Selena began as such a strong character, and I admired how she fought back for so much of the book. But watching her slowly wear down was disheartening. Instead of real growth or connection, it felt like she simply caved because she had no other choice. By the end, I was left feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, wishing her strength had been respected rather than erased.

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[Susan Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

One tough cookie!

My god, I loved this book! It's spanking hot. You'll laugh, cry and get so mad you want to kill someone! You'll love it! I couldn’t put it down. What happens when you have a sassy, mouthy, hardheaded, beautiful gal who doesn’t stop to think of the consequences? You have Selene. Selene loved her family, but they were a bit over the top when it came to Selene’s life. She decides to herds goats in the wilds to get away from them, but must return for the imminent birth of her oldest sister’s baby. When Selene returns from an errand, she finds the old family home engulfed in flames. Freya hasn’t made it out, so she runs into the burning house, that is until she is jerked back by a hunky fireman. We meet Thor. Hot, good looking, sweet natured, strong as an ox, 100% all male. He stops Selene from running in to save her sister. Thor’s and Selene’s lives are now intwined. Selene stowaway on an expedition ship. The ship crashes and Selene is captured by Jarl Drako. Now we have an equation that equals no other. Selene + Thor + Drako= a hot time for all of them. Both men believe punishing is the only way to keep her in line. If they only knew.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating read, two wonderful Vikings that are taking her to god who knows where for who knows what!
She has been claimed by two Vikings that are taking her off the planet Earth so that they can claim me, when she had sneaked onto the ship she never could have expected that they would take her and the use her for their own amusement.
The two Vikings that now have me on their ship are going to use me for any desire they have in as many ways as they prefer and then they are going to take her to a secondary location where she will then be used to entertain a crowd by ravaging her for their enjoyment.
This is a clear and concise declaration to prove that as far as they are concerned she will be their mate for now and forever.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

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[Foodiegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Selene's shenanigans. What a free-spirited person she is, totally without filters. She thoroughly enjoyed her life as a goat herder.
She's so independent, determined to follow her own path; wherever it may lead. After her family's home burned, she feels lost and untethered, so she decides to stow away on a spaceship after they refused to allow her on the mission. When the ship is destroyed she ends up being found, captured by a warring group of soldiers, and then in a slightly botched rescue. Selene ends up with two protectors who both agree that they want her. Sassy, her mouth tends to get her in trouble with everyone especially her domineering Vikings she meets in her adventures. Fireman Thor and Jarl Drako let her know rather quickly what they think of her attitudes. A sexy Viking outer space read, with lots of twists and plenty of steam in the storyline. I really enjoyed it as a different theme from the usual romances.

[Tosha Groves · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good story

I really liked this book. It has a certain potential to become a series if it stays on course and doesn’t become like every other book.
2 males from different backgrounds but are very similar in some way end up with a very head strong and no filter female.
Lots of spice!!

Small spoiler***She actually stays head strong and whatever she’s thinking just comes out of her mouth.
I really would have liked to read more after they end up on the vikar ship. You could even make a second book with that.
-Learning to be a mfm couple
-Living on a ship or maybe a new planet
-pregnancy
-actually trying to parent. lol
So many possibilities and so much fun to look forward to. Hopefully the author does that. I would definitely read it!

[Athena Diven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Selene wanted adventure, but when it came to men, she didn't know what she wanted. Then when she met Thor, she was conflicted, sure she'd never see him again, then he betrays her. So when Drako claims her after her accident, can she reconcile her need for independence with the way he along with Thor, makes her feel? Passionate, so hot and steamy, a little dark and dangerous, but a highly entertaining read!.

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[GrumpyGenX · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was much more than I expected. I needed a smutty, fast paced distraction, and it was that. But I was surprised that the characters actually fall in love, even the brutal enemy Viker, Jarl Drako.

Selene stows away on Viking ship leaving Earth to form a new colony. She and Thor are the only survivors when the ship crash lands on an unknown planet. Drako is the last survivor when his Viker colony is destroyed by flesh eating insects. The three band together to survive on the dangerous planet. MFM

Note: contains noncon, dubcon, and some D/s dynamics.

[Lisa A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addictive from beginning to end…
Selene is a free-spirited, unfiltered, independent minded young lady that’s determined to follow her own path; wherever it may lead. Her mouth tends to get her in trouble with the domineering Vikings she meets in her impulsive adventures. Fireman Thor and Jarl Drako let her know rather quickly what they think of her shenanigans… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Selene impulsively decides that she’s going into space, come hell-or-high-water. When she stows away, what she does plan for was for someone to rescue her…or that the ship will crash. There’s a lot of conflict in this book - a centuries old blood feud, fighting between the three main characters, internally within Selene - and that conflict ratchets up the tension throughout this story. I was completely gripped - what a great read.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

'It’s how completely I belong to them now.'

Wow! What a ride, what a read! Hot, hot, HAWT!

The characters were very complex and compelling and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and straightforward. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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[Sam Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

A typical Loki Renard book - very spicy, strong characters and generally well written. I liked the premise and enjoyed the book.

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[Gaynor Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well damn!!!

Selena, Thor and Drako are stranded on a planet after a battle between them. There is conflict, heat, desire, danger, domination, compromise, heat and a lot of sexy times!!

[Tiana Vanderhoof · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!

This book brought me out of a dry spell. Couldn’t find a book I was interested in, until I found this. It is spicy but there was enough story line to balance it out. Would definitely read a part 2 if it were written. Well done.

[Vanessa L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Classic Loki Renard book. Good plot, characters equally light and dark. Plenty of steam, and hilarity top it off. Again, Loki is the queen of amusing observations about humanity. Read it.

[Sherelyn Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Read!

This was so sexy, suspenseful, and refreshing. It has all the yummy deliciousness but with real character development. I wasn’t sure how resolution would com to fruition… but it ended beautifully!

[Johnathon Rhodes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good but drawn out

The book started out fairly well but then it just seemed to drag on and not really have a good flow to it. The sexiness Factor was there, but it was just little bits here and there. Overall I gave it two stars it was a good short read

[Margaret Hundley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Space Vikings ! wild and fun.

This is a newer type of book for me and I found it interesting and the characters together and separately well developed. This book’s spice is over the top ,hot indeed. Fun to read .

[Michelle Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't pick which one to root for!

You want both the good guy and the bad guy to win! Good book!! I definitely recommend to everyone that loves reverse harem books..

[Lois Curtis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needed more

This book needed more than what was there. I would have liked to know more about life on the ship with the three of them then the subscription of the book at the end.