Review: AN OVERALL GREAT READ! VIKING LOVE!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2013
NORSE JEWEL by Gina Conkle is an exciting Viking/Medieval Historical  Romance set in AD 1022. A quick read with engaging characters and an interesting plot. A Fresh look at the Vikings marauders and their captives. Filled with adventure,betrayal,healing,forgiveness, and the power of love with sweet romance. Join Hakan,a Viking marauder and Norse Chieftain and his Frankish captive(Thrall), Helena, on a journey of love and secrets. Some long secrets finally come to life. What happens when a heathen and a God fearing captive/maid find each other,watch out for the sparks. Very limited sexual conquest,but they do have powerful sensual tension between them,that did not bother me in the least. I thought Hakan a bit to lenient with his captive slave,Helena,considering he was reputed to be a ruthless and cold hearted raider,as compared to other slave owners. Helena basically ruled the roost,sorta of speaking. An overall good read and an author I will follow,for I would love to see what happens next in Hakan and Helena's lives and the lives of the other Norse raiders. Hakan's ,best friend,and second in command betrays him and his family. While I enjoyed this story you are left with many unanswered questions about Hakan's family,his King, and his country. I see another installment coming,or I hope so anyway. I felt the ending was a bit rushed,but an overall great read! Received for an honest review from the publisher.RATING: 3HEAT RATING: MILDREVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More