Review: Delightful Debut Novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2013
When beautiful English aristocrat, Noelle, is torn from her home by the Norse Viking Randvior, she is determined to never submit to the Odin' worshiping heathen. Stubborn, and possessed of a fiery temperament, she clashes head-on with the oh, so handsome  alpha male equally determined she'll be his.Noelle, is completely out of place in Randvior's home. She's unsure of her position, neither vassal nor mistress. He insists she's an honored guest. His mother is openly hostile, not wishing their pure Norse lineage to be contaminated by English blood.  Noelle, is desperate to have her honor restored, even going so far as to ask Randvior to arrange for her to marry one of his subjects. He has his own plans for Noelle, despite his mother's objections, and they don't include marrying her to another. Their relationship is fraught with peril, and their convictions interfere with their burgeoning love, yet they cannot envision a future without the other.Ms. Rand has spun a potent tale woven with passion, betrayal, murder and Norse traditions that leaves the reader eager for Noelle and Randvior to at last acknowledge their love for each other. Historical romance readers will find this book a delight to read.I was given a copy of Blind Allegiance for an honest review.