Review: You'll Remember This One
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2013
I loved everything about this book - from the cover to the author's use of ancient words, names, and phrases to accurately represent the time in history. Her descriptions were so clear that I had no problem envisioning the setting. For me, at least, she struck the perfect balance between drama, suspense, and what turned into a sweet, touching romance. Her characters are realistic and likable, their relationships clearly established. I especially enjoyed the sense of family between the brothers, the loyalty of Raki, the captain, and the authority of the abbess.Brokk is everything you'd expecting a Viking lord to be: brave, fierce, commanding, fair, and disciplined. He has stolen a king's illegitimate daughter, along with her 4 companions from an abby with the intention of holding her hostage, hoping to exchange her for the release of his seven-year old sister, who had been kidnapped. But then, he is shocked to receive word from his king that he is to marry her. Skatha, the lady in question, is small in stature, with the additional handicap of being blind; but she has enormous courage.This is not your usual romance novel, but a cut above. I think you will truly enjoy it. I fully intend to buy the rest of the series.