Viking Hearts

by Violetta Rand

When Mauriana’s village in Germania is attacked and Thor’s holy oak is felled by a monk, Mauriana is sure everything she loves will be destroyed—including her family.

Trusting the word of a jarl who offers to take her to safety, she braves the North Sea, hoping to start a new life in Norway.



From the moment Mauriana steps onto the longship Ivar is serving on, he feels an instant connection with her. Sworn to protect his kinsman, it doesn’t mean he can’t look after her, too.

For he’s never known his cousin to keep his word.

(this novella was part of the SIRENS OF THE NORTHERN SEAS collection published January 2016 and is now being published as a stand-alone)

Will Ivar choose bloodties over fate? Or will he risk everything to defend Mauriana and win her love?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance

79 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 8, 2016

About the author

Raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Violetta Rand spent her childhood reading, writing, and playing soccer. After meeting her husband in New England, they moved to Alaska where she studied environmental science. Violetta spent a decade working as a scientist before quitting her day job to pursue her dream as a full time writer.

Violetta still lives in Anchorage, Alaska, and spends her days writing evocative contemporary and historical romance. When she’s not reading, writing, or editing, she enjoys time with her husband, pets, and friends.

Reviews

[Talltree · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just O.K. for me. Ivar who is the hero was a good character, but it takes you four chapters to realize who the hero is, too long. Mauriana did not captivate my attention very much. These characters had potential, but they weren't developed well. This time I did not feel their supposed chemistry. I wanted to.

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story!!

Oh I absolutely just loved this story. Mauriana and Ivar were strong characters. I just loved the storyline and characters in this. I’m so excited to read more of Violetta’s Viking Stories. I certainly wanted more so on with the next one. 🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜😊😊

[Cassia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely novella, but nothing remarkable. Rand wrote much more dramatic viking stories

[Tere · Rating 1 out of 5]

Summer read. It was short. It had potential but needed more work in fleshing out the characters and the story.

[Lynne Denena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too Short

This is one of those stories that is so full of wonderful characters and so well written that you don't want it to end

[BB · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one wasn't my favourite book by Violetta Rand, but it wasn't my least favourite.

[⚜️ Lacey ⚜️ · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 30%

[LaJeana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok read

It was ok read. Wish it was longer so the story could be better. For a short story it was good. Did leave me wanting more

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contained within the multi-author book collection called Sirens of the Northern Seas