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Men of the North #5
The Warrior
Even the strongest man in the world has a weak spot!
Magni knows what he wants and he’s used to getting it. As the second in command in the Northlands, he doesn’t care that he comes across as rude or domineering. Asking for permission or apologizing for his actions is for weaker men.
Six months ago, Laura was Magni’s sweet and submissive young wife. Tempted to experience the independence of women in the Motherlands, and to learn martial arts, she ran away. Now, she’s back. Stronger and more confident than before. Determined not to let a man dominate her, not even the one she once fell in love with and married.
Is there a way for Magni and Laura to be a couple again with her need for independence and his need for control? And can someone as proud as Magni overcome his anger with Laura for leaving him in the first place?
The Warrior is the long-awaited fifth installment in the highly praised Men of the North series. Prepare for an explosion of intense passion, deep emotions, and the fierce dialogue that always has readers raving about Elin Peer’s books.
This Sci-fi Romance is guaranteed to make you cry, laugh, cheer, and swoon. If you're ready for Magni and Laura's story, sit back and enjoy the suspense, humor, and sizzling passion that will suck you in.
Pre-sale price is $2.99 - will go up to $3.99 after release day.
Magni knows what he wants and he’s used to getting it. As the second in command in the Northlands, he doesn’t care that he comes across as rude or domineering. Asking for permission or apologizing for his actions is for weaker men.
Six months ago, Laura was Magni’s sweet and submissive young wife. Tempted to experience the independence of women in the Motherlands, and to learn martial arts, she ran away. Now, she’s back. Stronger and more confident than before. Determined not to let a man dominate her, not even the one she once fell in love with and married.
Is there a way for Magni and Laura to be a couple again with her need for independence and his need for control? And can someone as proud as Magni overcome his anger with Laura for leaving him in the first place?
The Warrior is the long-awaited fifth installment in the highly praised Men of the North series. Prepare for an explosion of intense passion, deep emotions, and the fierce dialogue that always has readers raving about Elin Peer’s books.
This Sci-fi Romance is guaranteed to make you cry, laugh, cheer, and swoon. If you're ready for Magni and Laura's story, sit back and enjoy the suspense, humor, and sizzling passion that will suck you in.
Pre-sale price is $2.99 - will go up to $3.99 after release day.
376 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2018
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About the author
Elin Peer
71 books856 followersWith a background in life coaching, Elin is easy to talk to and with over thirty-six books under her belt, fans rave about her unique writing style that has subtle elements of coaching mixed into fictional love stories with happy endings.
Elin is curious by nature. She likes to explore and can tell you about trekking through the Asian jungle, watching the sunset in the Sahara Desert, sailing down the Nile in Egypt, kayaking in Alaska, river rafting in Indonesia, and flying over Greenland in a helicopter.
She enjoys writing books with her talented daughter Pearl Beacon, whom she describes as one of the kindest and wisest people she knows.
To connect or learn more, please visit Elin at:
Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon, Instagram or simply send an email to: elin@elinpeer.com
Elin is curious by nature. She likes to explore and can tell you about trekking through the Asian jungle, watching the sunset in the Sahara Desert, sailing down the Nile in Egypt, kayaking in Alaska, river rafting in Indonesia, and flying over Greenland in a helicopter.
She enjoys writing books with her talented daughter Pearl Beacon, whom she describes as one of the kindest and wisest people she knows.
To connect or learn more, please visit Elin at:
Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon, Instagram or simply send an email to: elin@elinpeer.com
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May 6, 2018
What can I say, I love this woman's creative writing style. She has yet to disappointment with any of her 15 books she has published thus far. And the long-awaited reunification of Laura and Magni was well worth the wait.
Laura, oh Laura the trouble you have caused for the Motherlands and the Nmen. Thank you. It's because of you that we owe this journey too. Back in book one The Protector, Laura decided she wanted to stand on her own feet and crossed the border setting Magni into a rage so deep that he then crossed the border but, being unable to retrieve Laura he does the unthinkable and breaks a treaty that has been set in place for I believe 300 years and kidnaps a female Motlander (Name for people of the Motherland). Way to go Magni. So that should catch you for the most part. To really get caught up read the series because it is AMAZING.
The Warrior picks up rather quickly with Elin wasting no time for the duo to reconnect. Which I was pleased to see, I don't know how much longer I could have waited for the two to essentially battle it out. This book however I felt leaned more towards the sexual components. Not a bad thing. The scenes were well written, there was just so much more than the previous books. Which makes sense considering the couples time apart from each other.
The storyline developed nicely, with Laura still trying to prove that she is as strong as any man even though she is woman. And Magni still being the brute of man he is stuck in gender specific roles. The big difference I notice in Book 5 vs. the other four books is that the past characters while they remain a part of the plot we don't get to revisit them as much as the other books allowed. But even for the times they did come into play Elin was sure to give us an update as too where the characters stood and how they progress of the integration school was forming.
Being able to not only following the growth of our adult member but our students and teachers aid added the perfect touch allowing Magni to grow and showing Laura that Magni is the softest teddy bear of them all when it comes to the students in particular, the young Mila. There were many times when I wanted to scream at the both of them, when they were together and when they were separated. Both had a way of pushing you to the edge of dislike only to win you over again with the reasoning behind their action. I had a long battle myself with these two extremely stubborn and hard-headed characters. But in the end, you can't deny the chemistry that these two have. This book shows that even though you and your spouse may not share the same opinion doesn't mean that a relationship can't withstand.
To read more reviews by me check out https://shealwaysreads.com/
Laura, oh Laura the trouble you have caused for the Motherlands and the Nmen. Thank you. It's because of you that we owe this journey too. Back in book one The Protector, Laura decided she wanted to stand on her own feet and crossed the border setting Magni into a rage so deep that he then crossed the border but, being unable to retrieve Laura he does the unthinkable and breaks a treaty that has been set in place for I believe 300 years and kidnaps a female Motlander (Name for people of the Motherland). Way to go Magni. So that should catch you for the most part. To really get caught up read the series because it is AMAZING.
The Warrior picks up rather quickly with Elin wasting no time for the duo to reconnect. Which I was pleased to see, I don't know how much longer I could have waited for the two to essentially battle it out. This book however I felt leaned more towards the sexual components. Not a bad thing. The scenes were well written, there was just so much more than the previous books. Which makes sense considering the couples time apart from each other.
The storyline developed nicely, with Laura still trying to prove that she is as strong as any man even though she is woman. And Magni still being the brute of man he is stuck in gender specific roles. The big difference I notice in Book 5 vs. the other four books is that the past characters while they remain a part of the plot we don't get to revisit them as much as the other books allowed. But even for the times they did come into play Elin was sure to give us an update as too where the characters stood and how they progress of the integration school was forming.
Being able to not only following the growth of our adult member but our students and teachers aid added the perfect touch allowing Magni to grow and showing Laura that Magni is the softest teddy bear of them all when it comes to the students in particular, the young Mila. There were many times when I wanted to scream at the both of them, when they were together and when they were separated. Both had a way of pushing you to the edge of dislike only to win you over again with the reasoning behind their action. I had a long battle myself with these two extremely stubborn and hard-headed characters. But in the end, you can't deny the chemistry that these two have. This book shows that even though you and your spouse may not share the same opinion doesn't mean that a relationship can't withstand.
To read more reviews by me check out https://shealwaysreads.com/
April 8, 2018
DNF @30%
Sooooooo disappointed. There was so much buildup to their reunion and it completely fell flat on its face. Laura turns into a rag doll immediately seeing Magni again, like, IMMEDIATLY. I thought I was going to get this awesome heroine with a backbone of steal and instead I get a jelly-legs heroine. BOOOOOOO
Sooooooo disappointed. There was so much buildup to their reunion and it completely fell flat on its face. Laura turns into a rag doll immediately seeing Magni again, like, IMMEDIATLY. I thought I was going to get this awesome heroine with a backbone of steal and instead I get a jelly-legs heroine. BOOOOOOO
April 22, 2019
❤️❤️❤️½
In book 1, Laura left her husband Magni after two years of marraige because she wanted a partnership and equality. She felt suffocated, dominated and dependent. It is book five and Laura has finally returned from the Motherlands to an angry Magni.
I was disappointed with the relationship evolution. It was a surface treatment and I didn't really feel Magni's pain like I did Finn's background.
I was hoping this book would really deal with Motherland females need for equality and respect as a partner as they are merging cultures. This book became more of Magni does this and that because that's how he shows you love. He uses actions, not words. Magni is a protector, blah blah blah.
The author didn't really deal with this relationship to my satisfaction but I dislike Magni just a tad bit less than when I started this book. I respect what he does for the Northlands and his brother Khan, but he is still a jerk.
In book 1, Laura left her husband Magni after two years of marraige because she wanted a partnership and equality. She felt suffocated, dominated and dependent. It is book five and Laura has finally returned from the Motherlands to an angry Magni.
I was disappointed with the relationship evolution. It was a surface treatment and I didn't really feel Magni's pain like I did Finn's background.
I was hoping this book would really deal with Motherland females need for equality and respect as a partner as they are merging cultures. This book became more of Magni does this and that because that's how he shows you love. He uses actions, not words. Magni is a protector, blah blah blah.
The author didn't really deal with this relationship to my satisfaction but I dislike Magni just a tad bit less than when I started this book. I respect what he does for the Northlands and his brother Khan, but he is still a jerk.
February 20, 2022
4 stars. Magni and Laura... Ahhh... I really was looking forward to this book and I felt that it mostly delivered. There were a few parts that became off-putting...especially in the beginning. Full disclosure: I'm not a fan of spanking or punishment for women. BUT the character growth that both MCs experienced was what made this book really special. There was also quite a lot of change to the "global" storyline which made the book much more interesting. What started out as a somewhat disturbing story ended up REALLY REALLY GOOD. I absolutely loved the ending of this and would rank this among the best books of the series.
Safe; they were always and remained each other's one and only.
Safe; they were always and remained each other's one and only.
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October 20, 2020
I was actually a bit reluctant to read this book, but man, did I end up loving their story!
April 26, 2021
This is where it's at! Loved this one.
April 26, 2018
It was a nice read but I didn't love it as much as the other books in this series. I was originally going to give this 2 stars but the main reason I went with 3 instead is Magni!
I love love love Magni! I love the bossy, grumpy giant. My heart broke for him at times. I have been looking forward to his book since I finished the first book in this series.
That's why I am kind of disappointed. I had such high hopes for this one and If it wasn't his book, I probably would have stopped reading mid-way. He was the saving grace for me. I loved the parts of his pov but the rest annoyed me! especially, Laura, She didn't know what she wanted and she just dragged Magni in to mess after mess because of it.
It was too much back and forth between him and Laura. The arguments felt pointless and It felt a little repetitive. It was the same pattern over and over. They would disagree, have an argument where neither said what they wanted, Laura would become stubborn, run away, Magni would become heartbroken, order her to come back, she would refuse, and then return eventually, they would have sex and go back to the arguing.
Their problems could've been resolved so much quicker. I wanted their story to be different than this. It was non-stop arguments, until the last 20% of the book where everything resolved itself. I just didn't like it.
I did love the Epilogue though. It was nice to see the glimpse into the future a little. Now to see what the next one brings!
I am really looking forward to the next book!
Happy reading
I love love love Magni! I love the bossy, grumpy giant. My heart broke for him at times. I have been looking forward to his book since I finished the first book in this series.
That's why I am kind of disappointed. I had such high hopes for this one and If it wasn't his book, I probably would have stopped reading mid-way. He was the saving grace for me. I loved the parts of his pov but the rest annoyed me! especially, Laura, She didn't know what she wanted and she just dragged Magni in to mess after mess because of it.
It was too much back and forth between him and Laura. The arguments felt pointless and It felt a little repetitive. It was the same pattern over and over. They would disagree, have an argument where neither said what they wanted, Laura would become stubborn, run away, Magni would become heartbroken, order her to come back, she would refuse, and then return eventually, they would have sex and go back to the arguing.
Their problems could've been resolved so much quicker. I wanted their story to be different than this. It was non-stop arguments, until the last 20% of the book where everything resolved itself. I just didn't like it.
I did love the Epilogue though. It was nice to see the glimpse into the future a little. Now to see what the next one brings!
I am really looking forward to the next book!
Happy reading
March 26, 2018
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE AUTHOR. HOWEVER, I ALSO PURCHASED A COPY FROM A RETAILER AT MY OWN COST! I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THESE MANNERS DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
Magni's story was one that had been anticipated for quite a while, ever since the beginning of the series, but I was not one of the people that were anticipating this story. I didn't have much interest in Magni, always content to think of him as an entitled jerk. This book revealed a good bit of his softer side, which improved my opinion of him a good deal.
I thought that Laura was rather hard on Magni, often castigating him for things she herself could not do, especially in the communication department. I also hated her manipulation of Magni with her comments about decisions she was making. She knew the impact she would have on him, but did it anyway. It came across as cruel, and I hated her for it, even though I could see myself within her actions.
Laura and Magni were separated for much of the book, and while it was great for introspection and growth, after the long separation of the previous books, it came across as more of the same and rather detracted from the story in my eyes.
I loved the epilogue of the story, and am excited to see where the saga goes from here!
Magni's story was one that had been anticipated for quite a while, ever since the beginning of the series, but I was not one of the people that were anticipating this story. I didn't have much interest in Magni, always content to think of him as an entitled jerk. This book revealed a good bit of his softer side, which improved my opinion of him a good deal.
I thought that Laura was rather hard on Magni, often castigating him for things she herself could not do, especially in the communication department. I also hated her manipulation of Magni with her comments about decisions she was making. She knew the impact she would have on him, but did it anyway. It came across as cruel, and I hated her for it, even though I could see myself within her actions.
Laura and Magni were separated for much of the book, and while it was great for introspection and growth, after the long separation of the previous books, it came across as more of the same and rather detracted from the story in my eyes.
I loved the epilogue of the story, and am excited to see where the saga goes from here!
March 15, 2018
I am volunteering to leave a review for a Beta of this book. I am in love with this series by Elin. I am not just saying this because I am a beta reader for her. By the time Elin shares the books with her beta readers, they are so well written, that I find I comment on dialogue that makes me laugh out loud! Her books have a wonderful mix of serious, funny, sexy! If you have not read any of the books in this series, I will tell you, you will enjoy them and the many hours you will spend with her characters. I have loved my time spent with them all!!!
March 28, 2018
Elin Peer has this incredible gift of creating characters, situations even whole worlds that allow you to totally escape your own world for a time. I haven't found many authors who have been able to accomplish that and consider myself lucky to have stumbled across her and her books. This story is no different. I awaited anxiously for this book - book 5 in the series. Magni, the hero of this story, always fascinated me with the glimpses we saw of him in previous books. I have not been disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Magni and Laura (the heroine) and will love to see more glimpses of them in the rest of the series. I had a hard time finishing this book, only because I didn't want Magni's and Laura's story to end. But all good things must eventually come to an end. So now I wait patiently (or maybe not to patiently) for the next book in the series to arrive.
May 31, 2019
This is a great series.
March 19, 2018
FANTASTIC - I really loved the Seducer but this one, oh Elin Peer stole my heart.
This was an almost modern day story of respect, love and equality with the one you love. After leaving and returning to her husband Magnus, Laura had to literally fight to be considered an equal partner in a her man's world.
Elin Peer is such a great writer that at times I pictured myself sitting at the table across from this couple fighting and loving and becoming a loving family.
I am honored to be a member of this ARC group for this gifted author Elin Peer.
This was an almost modern day story of respect, love and equality with the one you love. After leaving and returning to her husband Magnus, Laura had to literally fight to be considered an equal partner in a her man's world.
Elin Peer is such a great writer that at times I pictured myself sitting at the table across from this couple fighting and loving and becoming a loving family.
I am honored to be a member of this ARC group for this gifted author Elin Peer.
September 5, 2018
I think this is the book that we’ve been waiting for since the first book, Magni and Laura. At first I felt for Laura and didn’t want her to go back to the Northlands. But as the series has gone one Magni has gotten better for me. I liked that with this book he was forced to think about what he wanted in his life and realized that compromise was the key, also he needed to learn to express himself. You would think that Laura would be better at expressing herself, but she had issues too. The talk that Laura had with Athena was good for Laura, but the talk that both Laura and Magni had with Mila was very good for all of them.
I really liked how this one ended, loved getting caught up on all the couples and their brood.
I really liked how this one ended, loved getting caught up on all the couples and their brood.
June 3, 2018
And this is finally it - I can go no further. I had high hopes for this one as the story of Magni and his missing wife have been woven throughout the other books. All the Northmen are ultra alpha and they tell their women what to do - not the other way around. So it's unheard of for a wife to leave her husband. But I just couldn't with this book. I wanted to finish it but because of confusion and politics and the fact that the main characters don't really talk things out or spend much time together, this series is now officially dead for me.
It makes me sad when a series that starts on such a high dwindles down for me.
*sigh*
It makes me sad when a series that starts on such a high dwindles down for me.
*sigh*
May 8, 2019
Im going to have to decide if I want to continue with book 6 the next few days (I've been listening to the audiobooks). Its just that the overall storyline seems to be moving at a slow pace.
March 19, 2018
I wasn’t sure how I wanted to rate this book, but I went with a 5, because I love the series, and because there were so many things that I really loved about Magni and Laura’s story. Honestly, I loved being in Magni’s point of view, and I loved him way more than I expected. Unfortunately, being in Laura’s viewpoint made me like her less. She was childish and so determined to bring Magni to his knees, to force him to see her way of things but offering to return little in the form of compromise.
Magni learning to understand and accept his emotions was a fantastic journey to read. I could understand his pain, his feelings of betrayal, and nobody was trying to really get down deep with him. Khan and Laura didn’t have the tools for it, but it left Magni’s betrayed feelings raw and painful with no way to soothe himself.
Magni is an excellently-written character of transformation. Surrounded by his perceived betrayals, misunderstood, and unsupported, he went inside and found his own answers. It takes a strong man to do that. Laura’s change came only when she finally drove him away seemingly for good—and even then, when he returned, he had to make the first move. Yay for the fiercest of the Nmen.
I look forward to the next book, set a few years in the future. The work started in these first five books should have begun to manifest in the Nmen and Momsie societies. I can’t wait to see what trouble they can get into next.
Magni learning to understand and accept his emotions was a fantastic journey to read. I could understand his pain, his feelings of betrayal, and nobody was trying to really get down deep with him. Khan and Laura didn’t have the tools for it, but it left Magni’s betrayed feelings raw and painful with no way to soothe himself.
Magni is an excellently-written character of transformation. Surrounded by his perceived betrayals, misunderstood, and unsupported, he went inside and found his own answers. It takes a strong man to do that. Laura’s change came only when she finally drove him away seemingly for good—and even then, when he returned, he had to make the first move. Yay for the fiercest of the Nmen.
I look forward to the next book, set a few years in the future. The work started in these first five books should have begun to manifest in the Nmen and Momsie societies. I can’t wait to see what trouble they can get into next.
March 19, 2018
I received an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Ahhhhhh......the long awaited story of Magni and Laura! I was so worried how this one would turn out since it's been building since the first Men of the North book and was the catalyst for what happens in the four books before this one. I should of known that Peer would deliver. Did she ever deliver! I laughed, cried, got pissed, and said a few "wtf's" (sorry Motherlanders!). Poor Magni was under appreciated from all sides. How he held it together for so long I habe no clue. He also threw the worst tantrums and was completely resistant to change. Laura was entitled but wanted to be shown just even the tiniest bit of respect from Magni. Neither would communicate their desires properly so nothing ever changed.
Peer scared the crap outta me in a few parts of this book. I won't spoil it, but I will say the death I thought there was going to be had me tearing up in anticipation while reading!
I love the conflicts in these books, culturally, morally, men vs women, all of it. I love seeing how they each deal with situations and hurdles along the way to change. Wonderful wonderful addition to the Men of the North and I'm so happy Magni and Laura finally got their HEA!
Ahhhhhh......the long awaited story of Magni and Laura! I was so worried how this one would turn out since it's been building since the first Men of the North book and was the catalyst for what happens in the four books before this one. I should of known that Peer would deliver. Did she ever deliver! I laughed, cried, got pissed, and said a few "wtf's" (sorry Motherlanders!). Poor Magni was under appreciated from all sides. How he held it together for so long I habe no clue. He also threw the worst tantrums and was completely resistant to change. Laura was entitled but wanted to be shown just even the tiniest bit of respect from Magni. Neither would communicate their desires properly so nothing ever changed.
Peer scared the crap outta me in a few parts of this book. I won't spoil it, but I will say the death I thought there was going to be had me tearing up in anticipation while reading!
I love the conflicts in these books, culturally, morally, men vs women, all of it. I love seeing how they each deal with situations and hurdles along the way to change. Wonderful wonderful addition to the Men of the North and I'm so happy Magni and Laura finally got their HEA!
March 17, 2018
Strong wills, hot temper, insecurities and passionate love.
The Warrior has it all!
Laura and Magni are married, they are very passionate - when in bed - but learning to communicate with words instead of their bodies is hard, especially since Laura is breaking tradition as a Northland woman, who doesn't just want to be a wife or mother, like the Northland women are raised to be.
Laura wants to be more than just a wife. After running off to the Motherlands for 6 months, she wants to be back home, with her husband, but no longer a submissive woman.
Breaking down emotional walls and exposing what's really on the inside is frightening. When you're the biggest, baddest warrior of all the North, it's beyond terrifying! Will Laura still love Magni when he shows he's just a man?
Another book from Elin Peer that was impossible to put down, until last page was turned.
The Warrior has it all!
Laura and Magni are married, they are very passionate - when in bed - but learning to communicate with words instead of their bodies is hard, especially since Laura is breaking tradition as a Northland woman, who doesn't just want to be a wife or mother, like the Northland women are raised to be.
Laura wants to be more than just a wife. After running off to the Motherlands for 6 months, she wants to be back home, with her husband, but no longer a submissive woman.
Breaking down emotional walls and exposing what's really on the inside is frightening. When you're the biggest, baddest warrior of all the North, it's beyond terrifying! Will Laura still love Magni when he shows he's just a man?
Another book from Elin Peer that was impossible to put down, until last page was turned.
March 19, 2018
Can a man evolve their way of thinking and way of life after 30 years? Magni and Laura love each other. Sex is great. They can't communicate with each other. Laura takes the proverbial bull by the horns and leaves. She learns to stand up for herself. Magni has to be the protector of his wife and smothers her and will not bend in his way of thinking. A child has Magni wrapped around their little finger. The child has such great insight and helps both of them to grow and evolve. What happens between the beginning and the end? Lots of action, stubborn attitudes, mayhem, accidents; and two countries trying to merge their diverse way of life. There are 2 very unique poems in this book written by the authors daughter. As someone in the publishing industry, I look for more than just the story. This series is great to read if you are wanting a good read.
March 20, 2018
Magni Magni oh my poor Magni. He is the persona of Alpha Male. He protects and loves with all his heart and actions, it’s the words he has problems with. Born and bred to be the meanest, baddest and best he hasn’t been taught to deal with his emotions. He protects and provides what more is there. I felt so bad for Magni. I mean no he isn’t my idea of the perfect man but that’s what he was for Laura. She wanted to no needed to hear the words, to know that she was more than a submissive good wife. When everything he knows is changing he takes one last desperate measure to hold to everything he holds dear.
My heart broke for Magni as he goes thru the struggle of all of the changes. Everything is changing in a world that has always been always the strong survive, for the Nmen. This author brings us a dystopian story that is unique and wonderful and mind blowing as we see the differences between the two nations changing, decreasing, and altering their paths in life. There are those that don’t want change on both sides but it’s time. Two opposing nations. Two opposing beliefs. All becoming one. It’s epic.
My heart broke for Magni as he goes thru the struggle of all of the changes. Everything is changing in a world that has always been always the strong survive, for the Nmen. This author brings us a dystopian story that is unique and wonderful and mind blowing as we see the differences between the two nations changing, decreasing, and altering their paths in life. There are those that don’t want change on both sides but it’s time. Two opposing nations. Two opposing beliefs. All becoming one. It’s epic.
March 19, 2018
Ferocious. Tender. Hot! The Warrior, Magni's story, by Elin Peer delivers it all. Magni is the embodiment of all that the NMen of the Northlands are. He fights to live: it is how he was raised, how he survived, how he thinks. It takes the unconditional love of a little girl from the Motherlands and the fierce love of a Woman of the North to bring out the tender side he keeps hidden to let the Magni he should be free. Grab plenty of coffee and get ready for a book you can't put down, the transformation is a wild ride!
March 31, 2018
No question. I absolutly love this series. And I've been waiting for Magni's story a long time (four books!!) and here I am, reading it. Well, I already read it and I am left not disapointed.
Growing up is hard for everyone. And if one is alphamale to last bits of being - it's actually harder. Let's say that your world and what you thought of it, is turned upside down, and you've got to get used to it that way... And there is personal growth of Laura as well...
He is strong, but she's not weakling.
Read it.
Growing up is hard for everyone. And if one is alphamale to last bits of being - it's actually harder. Let's say that your world and what you thought of it, is turned upside down, and you've got to get used to it that way... And there is personal growth of Laura as well...
He is strong, but she's not weakling.
Read it.
March 17, 2018
What do you do when you know you’re destined for more than what you were ever raised to believe you were capable of?
For Laura, that means leaving everything she’s ever known, including her husband Magni, to discover herself. After six months, she returns knowing what she wants and how she wants to live her life. Will Laura and Magni be able to break past solid barriers of communication and societal stereotypes, or will Laura’s transformation be more than their marriage can withstand?
For Laura, that means leaving everything she’s ever known, including her husband Magni, to discover herself. After six months, she returns knowing what she wants and how she wants to live her life. Will Laura and Magni be able to break past solid barriers of communication and societal stereotypes, or will Laura’s transformation be more than their marriage can withstand?
March 17, 2018
Absolutely amazing book!! I have been looking forward to Magni's story since the beginning of this series, and this book was so perfect. I loved Magni. I loved the honest and raw look at Magni and Laura's marriage. I also loved the authors inclusion of her real life daughter's poems, which not only fit this book perfectly, but was such an amazing thing to do. I love this series. If you haven't started yet, now is the time!!!
March 27, 2018
Magni, Magni, Magni!!!! The ultimate book boyfriend. He’s perfect. What I wouldn’t give to find me a Magni. I’m in love people....*sigh*
This was the book I’ve been dying to read since I read The Protector. Reading how Magni was-not- handling Laura’s departure in the books 2, 3 and 4 was breaking my heart. And then here it was..... The Warrior sitting on my kindle (courtesy of ms. Elin Peer) had me giggling like a school girl and I knew it was about time I get some answers.
The history of the main characters:
In the previous books we find out that they are married but Laura is not happy. Magni is too possessive and domineering in all the aspects of their marriage and drives her nuts. So when she gets the chance, she leaves him to visit the Motherlands to see how they live. Women there have more freedom and they can learn martial art (Laura’s dream), work and fend for themselves and go anywhere they like. Magni doesn’t get the news very well and he enters a downward spiral of depression and alcohol. He is constantly angry and looking for fights. In his eyes love equals loyalty and Laura just betrayed him in the most brutal way. Let alone thateverybody is laughing at him because he couldn’t keep his woman. He is the second in command, brother of the Ruler, the captain of the army and his wife managed to ridicule him. His pride took a massive blow that it will be hard to rebuild without him going the extra mile of being cruel and cold hearted.
Little bit about the book:
Laura comes back from Motherland with a plan in mind. She will talk with Magni to end their differences and make him admit his feelings for her (if he has any). She will get his respect and make him realize that they are equal. She will stop bowing to him and go against him if she has to so he can see reason.
Laura is back but nothing is changed in Magni’s book. She is still his wife. She still belongs in his house and in his bed. He just have to be more protective of her so she won’t leave again and make her stop wanting to discuss about their feelings. True men don’t talk about emotions and don’t show any weaknesses by admitting love and care. Plus, he can’t go soft like the rest of his friends that started giving their wives power by listening to their ideas and taking their suggestions and advice into consideration. Someting like this will never happen.
This marriage is destined to fail if nothing changes. So what’s gonna happen? Who’s gonna give in? On one hand, you have Laura. She used to be innocent and sweet Laura but now she is changed. She knows who she is and what she wants, and this is Magni’s respect and love. She won’t back down and let Magni walk all over her. Although she never told him, she loves him, but if push comes to shove she’s determined to leave him again. On the other hand, you have Magni. Broody and ready-to-snap Magni. He feels lonely and abandoned by everyone. He hates change and doens't give in. The only thing he can rely on is his pride and the loyalty of his people, and that’s where Laura failed him. She hit him in the 2 most precious things to him and he is lost now. She betrayed him so many times that made him wonder if she ever had feelings for him or if it's better to just let go.
Both are stubborn and think they are right.
Both won’t back down and compromise.
Is there a middle ground they can both stand on and find happiness?
Read it to find out
My thoughts about the book:
This book is different than the other ones. Both of the characters are from Northland so their differences are more personal than political. I didn’t know how Elin Peer will handle Magni and I have to admit I was a bit scared to open the book. He was my favourite character out of everyone and I have a crush on him so I built him so high in my mind, I thought my expectations were a bit too much. But then..... Elin Peers delivers. This guy is everything I hoped for. This mountain of a man falls but falls with grace. Laura is everything he needs and deserves. She is strong and self confident. She stands by him and she’s been in love with him since forever. She knows she made mistakes and she is not afraid to point them out and apologize for them. These two are a match made in heaven.
Note 1: Love the cover. I love the fact that both of them are on it. The amount of times I zoomed in to check Magni out is embarrassing but what can I say? I’m in love
Note2: Love the title. The more I read the more I was wondering whom it was referring to. I think both Magni and Laura deserve it.
Note 3: Love the epilogue. We had a HFN endings in the previous books because of the background stories that continue to play along each book. Since The Warrior is the last one from the first company of men (the main characters of the rest of the books of the series are teenagers in these ones) there is an amazing epilogue. A fantastic one. A brilliant one. I got my ending people and it’s all I dreamed of.
Can't wait for the Genious. Shelly is very intriguing and it will be real fun to see Marco fall after the way he was treating her. I literally giggle right now just by thinking these two.
This was the book I’ve been dying to read since I read The Protector. Reading how Magni was-not- handling Laura’s departure in the books 2, 3 and 4 was breaking my heart. And then here it was..... The Warrior sitting on my kindle (courtesy of ms. Elin Peer) had me giggling like a school girl and I knew it was about time I get some answers.
The history of the main characters:
In the previous books we find out that they are married but Laura is not happy. Magni is too possessive and domineering in all the aspects of their marriage and drives her nuts. So when she gets the chance, she leaves him to visit the Motherlands to see how they live. Women there have more freedom and they can learn martial art (Laura’s dream), work and fend for themselves and go anywhere they like. Magni doesn’t get the news very well and he enters a downward spiral of depression and alcohol. He is constantly angry and looking for fights. In his eyes love equals loyalty and Laura just betrayed him in the most brutal way. Let alone thateverybody is laughing at him because he couldn’t keep his woman. He is the second in command, brother of the Ruler, the captain of the army and his wife managed to ridicule him. His pride took a massive blow that it will be hard to rebuild without him going the extra mile of being cruel and cold hearted.
Little bit about the book:
Laura comes back from Motherland with a plan in mind. She will talk with Magni to end their differences and make him admit his feelings for her (if he has any). She will get his respect and make him realize that they are equal. She will stop bowing to him and go against him if she has to so he can see reason.
Laura is back but nothing is changed in Magni’s book. She is still his wife. She still belongs in his house and in his bed. He just have to be more protective of her so she won’t leave again and make her stop wanting to discuss about their feelings. True men don’t talk about emotions and don’t show any weaknesses by admitting love and care. Plus, he can’t go soft like the rest of his friends that started giving their wives power by listening to their ideas and taking their suggestions and advice into consideration. Someting like this will never happen.
This marriage is destined to fail if nothing changes. So what’s gonna happen? Who’s gonna give in? On one hand, you have Laura. She used to be innocent and sweet Laura but now she is changed. She knows who she is and what she wants, and this is Magni’s respect and love. She won’t back down and let Magni walk all over her. Although she never told him, she loves him, but if push comes to shove she’s determined to leave him again. On the other hand, you have Magni. Broody and ready-to-snap Magni. He feels lonely and abandoned by everyone. He hates change and doens't give in. The only thing he can rely on is his pride and the loyalty of his people, and that’s where Laura failed him. She hit him in the 2 most precious things to him and he is lost now. She betrayed him so many times that made him wonder if she ever had feelings for him or if it's better to just let go.
Both are stubborn and think they are right.
Both won’t back down and compromise.
Is there a middle ground they can both stand on and find happiness?
Read it to find out
My thoughts about the book:
This book is different than the other ones. Both of the characters are from Northland so their differences are more personal than political. I didn’t know how Elin Peer will handle Magni and I have to admit I was a bit scared to open the book. He was my favourite character out of everyone and I have a crush on him so I built him so high in my mind, I thought my expectations were a bit too much. But then..... Elin Peers delivers. This guy is everything I hoped for. This mountain of a man falls but falls with grace. Laura is everything he needs and deserves. She is strong and self confident. She stands by him and she’s been in love with him since forever. She knows she made mistakes and she is not afraid to point them out and apologize for them. These two are a match made in heaven.
Note 1: Love the cover. I love the fact that both of them are on it. The amount of times I zoomed in to check Magni out is embarrassing but what can I say? I’m in love
Note2: Love the title. The more I read the more I was wondering whom it was referring to. I think both Magni and Laura deserve it.
Note 3: Love the epilogue. We had a HFN endings in the previous books because of the background stories that continue to play along each book. Since The Warrior is the last one from the first company of men (the main characters of the rest of the books of the series are teenagers in these ones) there is an amazing epilogue. A fantastic one. A brilliant one. I got my ending people and it’s all I dreamed of.
Can't wait for the Genious. Shelly is very intriguing and it will be real fun to see Marco fall after the way he was treating her. I literally giggle right now just by thinking these two.
March 29, 2018
This was the one book I couldn’t wait for and it surely didn’t disappoint. Mango what can I say. He was so full of his own importance and truly didn’t have much time for the Motlanders. Deep down though Magni truly loved Laura and I loved the way that Elin Peer told their story. It was beautifully written but in such a way that the reader had a very graphic visual of what Magni was really like as a person. Laura was amazing. She blossomed into a strong woman and I was so impressed that she finally stood up for herself against Magni. It proves that just because a man is big and powerful there is nothing more powerful than a strong woman who will stand her ground when she knows she is right. I also loved the way that Magni was with Mila. She is a beautiful little girl both inside and out and it wasn’t hard to see why he was so endeared to her. The final epilogue of the book had me in tears. It was just amazing Elin Peer. You are a genius of a writer and I am so looking forward to the next instalment.
January 7, 2024
Totally enjoyed
April 26, 2018
Good book
This book is about the trials of the two societies as they begin to open up after the Wall comes down between the two societies.
This book is about the trials of the two societies as they begin to open up after the Wall comes down between the two societies.
April 2, 2018
Fantastic, wonderful!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have been waiting for Magni’s story since I first read the first Men of the North book. Magni is a man very stuck in his traditional views and I was curious about how Elin was going to make him a “better” person for his wife. Let’s just say Magni did not leave me disappointed. He was domineering and magnificent. I loved the sexual chemistry he and Laura had, it was a very physical force that pushed them to stay together. A lot of their problems were completely communication based, it was wonderful to watch them work through it. I loved that it was a struggle and didn’t happen in a matter of days. It was a process, they both had to work on themselves.
Laura was naive and I had to keep reminding myself she was only 20. But nevertheless she was still strong, brave, and strong willed. She was the force that Magni needed. She drove me completely crazy at times, but I liked that she went after what she wanted.
I am dying for Shelly and Marcos story!!!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have been waiting for Magni’s story since I first read the first Men of the North book. Magni is a man very stuck in his traditional views and I was curious about how Elin was going to make him a “better” person for his wife. Let’s just say Magni did not leave me disappointed. He was domineering and magnificent. I loved the sexual chemistry he and Laura had, it was a very physical force that pushed them to stay together. A lot of their problems were completely communication based, it was wonderful to watch them work through it. I loved that it was a struggle and didn’t happen in a matter of days. It was a process, they both had to work on themselves.
Laura was naive and I had to keep reminding myself she was only 20. But nevertheless she was still strong, brave, and strong willed. She was the force that Magni needed. She drove me completely crazy at times, but I liked that she went after what she wanted.
I am dying for Shelly and Marcos story!!!
April 18, 2018
This book is absolutely amazing, and so is the author! Every man of Men Of The North has grown so much since the very first book heck I couldn’t stand any of them in the beginning all I wanted to do was knock their teeth out and bang their heads up against a brick wall when it came to their views of women and where a women’s place was. But they’ve all changed so much since that first book.
Magni and Laura’s story was definitely a emotional roller coaster ride. They both had a power struggle going on and it took awhile before they found a common ground on which they both could stand on. Magni finally showed a more vulnerable side and Laura finally showed more of a steel backbone.
At the end of that power struggle they both finally figured out what they wanted and needed, because by then they both finally figured out what was really more important to them and that was each other. And that’s all I’m going to say about this book.
This story will give you so many emotions and a rush of adrenaline that you’ll be wanting more by the time you get to the end. So yes I most certainly am recommending this book to anyone who’s interested in taking a walk on a tightrope without a harness or a safety net below to catch them if they fall.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book for my honest opinion.
Magni and Laura’s story was definitely a emotional roller coaster ride. They both had a power struggle going on and it took awhile before they found a common ground on which they both could stand on. Magni finally showed a more vulnerable side and Laura finally showed more of a steel backbone.
At the end of that power struggle they both finally figured out what they wanted and needed, because by then they both finally figured out what was really more important to them and that was each other. And that’s all I’m going to say about this book.
This story will give you so many emotions and a rush of adrenaline that you’ll be wanting more by the time you get to the end. So yes I most certainly am recommending this book to anyone who’s interested in taking a walk on a tightrope without a harness or a safety net below to catch them if they fall.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book for my honest opinion.
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