Vengeance
of a Viking
The
MacLomain Series
Viking
Ancestors’ Kin
Book
2
Sky
Purington
Genre:
Time-travel Fantasy Romance
Date
of Publication: November 1, 2016
ASIN:
B01JK0K3Q6
Number
of pages: 290
Word
Count: 85,000
Cover
Artist: Tamra Westberry
Book
Description:
Recently
divorced, Samantha is all about new beginnings. Her own company. A
beautiful seaside house in Winter Harbor, Maine. A chance to
reconnect with her sisters. But fate has something else in store.
Tenth-century Scandinavia and a reality she never could have
anticipated. After being whisked back in time not once but twice, she
ends up in a situation she didn’t see coming. Kidnapped by a
Viking.
Of
dragon blood, Bjorn Sigdir knew the moment he met Samantha that she
was nothing but trouble. How else could it be? She bears the mark of
Gungnir, the sword given to Odin by Loki. A blade he is convinced
will ruin his people and all affiliated with them. Determined to
protect his kin, he concocts a plan that will keep Samantha and her
unfortunate tattoo far away from trouble. Or so he thinks when he
yanks her back in time.
One
a captor, one a prisoner, Bjorn and Samantha embark on a journey full
of unending strife. Feisty and independent, she has her own mind.
Headstrong and stubborn, he does too. However, they soon have bigger
problems than their mutual dislike of each other. Secrets. Ones that
force them closer and forge something unexpected. Respect.
Attraction. Desire. Yet they face a huge obstacle. If they give into
love, all could be lost, including everyone they care about.
Excerpt:
“All
right, lead the way, kidnapper,” Samantha declared. “But I hope
to heck it’s in the direction of your fortress because last I
checked you had an ailing father and a best friend turned king who
needs you.”
Bjorn
ignored her sarcasm and frowned as he nudged her along through the
forest. Näv had done him no favors with Samantha’s outfit, and
well the devious seer likely knew it. Now she wore brown, fitted
leather pants and a snug jerkin that did nothing to hide her figure.
Naturally, the feisty redhead swayed her hips invitingly though they
traveled over rougher and rougher terrain. And by Loki’s balls, he
knew she did it on purpose.
“So,
when are you gonna tell me why you’re avoiding your family and
obligations just for little old me?” she finally said.
Samantha
had a strange way of saying things. He understood her meaning more so
because of her various, unending expressions than because of her
actual words. As it was, the Yggdrasill allowed them to understand
one another’s language but not necessarily the slang terms or
twenty-first century sayings. So there was room for interpretation.
Or at least there would be with any other woman besides Samantha.
His
eyes remained locked on her swaying backside.
She
made things pretty clear.
“Bjorn?”
She stopped short, and he walked right into her.
Like
the night before, they both froze. Unable to control himself, he
leaned down, nuzzled close and inhaled the scent of her soft, thick
hair. It smelled of sweet flowers that had warmed in the sun all day.
“Bjorn,”
she whispered and turned ever-so-slowly, curling into him like a cat
might her master…like a sweet little dragon might her captor. He
licked his lips, eager to play her game. Curious to see how far she
would take it.
“Did
you know I’ve got a thing for you?” she purred as she flicked her
tongue along the side of his neck and her hand trailed up his thigh.
“Since the moment I saw you in that cave in the mountain.”
“Did
you really?” he murmured, remembering well her appreciation for all
men present. But hell if he wasn’t enjoying this. So he grabbed her
backside with one hand and more than relished the gasp she released
when he yanked her close. “Tell me more.”
She
swallowed, unsure for a moment before she continued, her voice
ridiculously sultry. “How could I not?” she murmured. “You were
all big and strong and…”
When her hand closed
over the hilt of the dagger at his waist, his hand closed around hers
and squeezed. “And what, Samantha?” he whispered close to her
ear.
Yet
again their eyes met and narrowed on each other except this time
their lips were inches apart. Her heartbeat quickened. So did his. He
squeezed her backside while slowly guiding her hand to pull his
dagger out and press it to his side. Bjorn repositioned it until one
good thrust would be all it took. “Is this what you want, woman? To
end me?”
Their
eyes continued to hold, but she said nothing.
Yet
something happened.
Something
he didn’t expect.
About
the Author:
Sky
Purington is the bestselling author of over twenty-five novels and
several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised
hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a
love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories
of her youth found release in her books.
Purington
loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at
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My review,
I can honestly say that one of my favorite kind of story is Time travel romances and Sky Purington is one of my favorite writers. "Vengeance of a Viking" is another hit by this fantastic author. Samantha has no idea what is happening to her. She has found herself being held captive by a Viking when a little while ago she was living in Maine. She is trying to visit with her sisters and she is has just gotten divorced. Bjorn, the Viking, has decided she is nothing but trouble. They seem to get closer as time goes on, but can they ever have a future? Will they give up everything?I give this book a 5/5. I was given this book for a review and all opinions are mine.
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