Review: A VIKING CAPTIVE
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
Captured by Danish raiders, then sold to a Viking Chieftain, Hakan. Helena a Frankish woman is determined to gain her freedom or escape. But Hakan takes her far accross the sea to his homeland of Svea. Haken has served his king well throughout his life, and now wishes to return and tend his farm. He admires Helena's stubbornness and bravery. Most are cowed by his reputation and physical presence. But Hakan is distrustful of all women especially after his disastrous marriage. Helena though resentful at her position as a thrall, is amazed at Hakan's fair treatment towards her. His home on Svea is beautiful, and under any other circumstances she might be happy. But she longs to return to her betrothed and family. Thralls can win their freedom, so Helena plots and plans to gain hers.First read for me by this author. This is a well written story that is set in 1022. I really liked the two lead characters they were easy to relate to. The plot is well thought out with plenty happening. If I have any complaints it's that I thought Haken seemed a bit to easy going considering he was a chieftain and a ruthless raider. There is plenty of chemistry and sexual tension as well. But this is not by any means an erotic read. There is very limited sexual content. But that is not a nesessary requirement for me. This is a very enjoyable story.ARC courtesy of Entangled Publishing and NetGalley