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Viking Hearts #2
Forbidden Viking
An Arabian Princess tastes freedom...
When Samara Abbasid's ship is attacked she throws herself overboard and seeks refuge in the Viking Jarldom of Gottland. Claiming to be merely a scribe, she temporarily escapes her life of duty and expectation, and is free to sample the Vikings ways. She finds them as seductive as the strong Jarl, Valen. However, if Valen discovers her royal status he could use her as leverage in his trade negotiations with her father, the powerful Caliph. Worse, she must soon return to the royal court and her upcoming arranged marriage. But once she's tasted forbidden pleasure will she be able to return to a life of duty...?
A Jarl bound by duty...
The most powerful Viking clans are assembling on the isle of Gottland to celebrate Valen Eriksson's ascension to Jarl. So Valen is furious to discover rogue Vikings have raided in his territory. Now he must serve swift justice and protect the mysterious survivor until he can return her the Abbasid Caliph. The last thing he needs is to be tempted by the alluring scribe, not when he's sworn to choose a bride from an allied Viking clan. Duty to his clan has always been first and foremost, yet his heart yearns...
PLEASE NOTE:This Viking historical romance novella is part of the Viking Hearts Series, however it can be read as a standalone.
When Samara Abbasid's ship is attacked she throws herself overboard and seeks refuge in the Viking Jarldom of Gottland. Claiming to be merely a scribe, she temporarily escapes her life of duty and expectation, and is free to sample the Vikings ways. She finds them as seductive as the strong Jarl, Valen. However, if Valen discovers her royal status he could use her as leverage in his trade negotiations with her father, the powerful Caliph. Worse, she must soon return to the royal court and her upcoming arranged marriage. But once she's tasted forbidden pleasure will she be able to return to a life of duty...?
A Jarl bound by duty...
The most powerful Viking clans are assembling on the isle of Gottland to celebrate Valen Eriksson's ascension to Jarl. So Valen is furious to discover rogue Vikings have raided in his territory. Now he must serve swift justice and protect the mysterious survivor until he can return her the Abbasid Caliph. The last thing he needs is to be tempted by the alluring scribe, not when he's sworn to choose a bride from an allied Viking clan. Duty to his clan has always been first and foremost, yet his heart yearns...
PLEASE NOTE:This Viking historical romance novella is part of the Viking Hearts Series, however it can be read as a standalone.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2020
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About the author
Ree Thornton
6 books10 followersRee lives on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia with her Viking husband, two rambunctious mini-Vikings, a flock of broody hens and a very cheeky husky.
Her Viking Hearts Series is an ode to the celebrated strength of both men and women, and a culture that is connected to nature and lives in tune with the cycles of the seasons. She loves to craft stories that pull readers into worlds with vivid settings. She often writes about bold heroines and their lovable heroes as they find their way to each other and their happily ever after.
Her Viking Hearts Series is an ode to the celebrated strength of both men and women, and a culture that is connected to nature and lives in tune with the cycles of the seasons. She loves to craft stories that pull readers into worlds with vivid settings. She often writes about bold heroines and their lovable heroes as they find their way to each other and their happily ever after.
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December 4, 2020
A Forbidden 💘Love in Ancient Times💪🔪⛵
Caliph don't like it! 🎶Rock in the casbah, rock in the casbah!🎶
This Fictional ADULT Viking🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 Romance💕 and Adventure⛵ story is based on actual buried treasure💰 found in Gottland in 1999. The treasure consisted mainly of a horde of ancient Arabic coins💰, proving that trade for spices and silks did exist long ago between these disparate countries and cultures.
Author Thornton📚 goes on to create an ADULT 💘love story between a Viking Jarl🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 and the daughter💃💋 of a caliph, who was taken prisoner from a raiding ship⛵ in the Jarl's waters.
I got and enjoyed this short ebook with KU.
Caliph don't like it! 🎶Rock in the casbah, rock in the casbah!🎶
This Fictional ADULT Viking🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 Romance💕 and Adventure⛵ story is based on actual buried treasure💰 found in Gottland in 1999. The treasure consisted mainly of a horde of ancient Arabic coins💰, proving that trade for spices and silks did exist long ago between these disparate countries and cultures.
Author Thornton📚 goes on to create an ADULT 💘love story between a Viking Jarl🐺🍆⛲💪🔪 and the daughter💃💋 of a caliph, who was taken prisoner from a raiding ship⛵ in the Jarl's waters.
I got and enjoyed this short ebook with KU.
December 2, 2020
This is the 2nd book in The Viking Hearts Series, and it is just as good as the 1st one. This is Samara and Valen's story.
This book has a definite clash of cultures. The characters were superb in their conception, I just loved them
This is a short story that is packed full of adventure, betrayal and anything else that makes a great read, as was the 1st book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book has a definite clash of cultures. The characters were superb in their conception, I just loved them
This is a short story that is packed full of adventure, betrayal and anything else that makes a great read, as was the 1st book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 17, 2020
This was an interestingly well-written book 2 in The Viking Hearts Series with well developed characters. The story and characters interested me from the beginning and I read it cover to cover without stopping. I liked the characters while watching them grow together and they worked well together. I found this book to have great word building which made me feel apart of the story as it unfolded. A must read for any fan of Viking stories.
This Viking historical romance novella is part of the Viking Hearts Series, however it can be read as a standalone in a 3 book series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This Viking historical romance novella is part of the Viking Hearts Series, however it can be read as a standalone in a 3 book series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2020
This was a shorter read. I did like the blurb but found the story to be a bit disappointing to me. While I liked the premise of the book, I just thought the execution was not as great as it could be. Samara and Valen's interactions just seemed so placed and static. I guess I was expecting more excitement from the forbidden quality to the relationship. 3.5 stars
November 25, 2020
Secrets and a clash of cultures propel this forbidden romance that is book 2 in this Viking series. Once again, the author has not disappointed and the book easily lives up to the blurb if not surpasses it. Straight onto book 3 I go!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 19, 2021
Valen and Samara
Caleb and Sandra find romance and love when she ends up as a guest in his home after she is saved from pirates. They keep fighting falling in love as the both have family obligations.
Caleb and Sandra find romance and love when she ends up as a guest in his home after she is saved from pirates. They keep fighting falling in love as the both have family obligations.
March 27, 2024
I loved this enchanting tale of an Arabian princess and a Viking jarl that suffer an impossible love due to the obligations of their high-ranking positions and their very different backgrounds.
Wonderful world-building and steamy romance!
Wonderful world-building and steamy romance!
October 31, 2020
Great main characters, each with their own secrets, must open up to find their happiness. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
November 1, 2020
This historical romance bound by duty is the perfect forbidden steamy romance, Valen and Samara's story is steamy, hot AF and one unforgettable tale.
November 2, 2020
This is a steam filled forbidden romance. This is well written with intriguing characters. very enjoyable read.
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September 20, 2024
Short and sweet
I love this series so far. You get a whole sweet and spicy story with out all the extra and repetitiveness.
I love this series so far. You get a whole sweet and spicy story with out all the extra and repetitiveness.
August 23, 2024
Samara and Valen were never supposed to meet...with different lives and responsibilities. However, when Samara's taken from her ship by a rogue Viking she is thrust into a vastly different (and open) world that allows her to breathe without the Caliph's rules and walls. Valen is immediately intrigued by the foreign, devastatingly beautiful Samara. Samara thrives in her new life and loves her future with Valen.
Forbidden Viking provides a short but spicy viking romance. I haven't read a Viking romance in a long time but I enjoyed dipping my toe back into this genre. Valen and Samara undergo a few challenges as they grow closer including the Caliph's return, coming from different worlds, and ... "don't think, feel what your heart wants. Love can vanish in a heartbeat and all that you are left with are memories, little glowing embers to light the path through the darkness and pain that follows. Love him while you can." (pg. 79) Samara and Valen must decide if their brief moment together will last only a moment or the rest of their lives.
Forbidden Viking provides a short but spicy viking romance. I haven't read a Viking romance in a long time but I enjoyed dipping my toe back into this genre. Valen and Samara undergo a few challenges as they grow closer including the Caliph's return, coming from different worlds, and ... "don't think, feel what your heart wants. Love can vanish in a heartbeat and all that you are left with are memories, little glowing embers to light the path through the darkness and pain that follows. Love him while you can." (pg. 79) Samara and Valen must decide if their brief moment together will last only a moment or the rest of their lives.
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