This is an unusual Viking story. There is no raid, no pillaging, no taking of women, none of that. No, our hero, Daegan Raeliksen, a wealthy merchant chieftain from Norway, is an honorable man who makes his home in Ireland. It is there he first sees Mara, daughter of an Irish king, riding her horse near the Shannon River, and it is there he decides he must have her for his wife. It’s love at first sight for him.
He takes her from her lands to save her from a band of warring Norsemen. And, of course, then he must keep her until he can safely return her to her father. Daegan knows he should have permission to wed and to pay the bride price, but he can’t wait to marry Mara and she’s not complaining.
Sunset Fire (formerly Raeliksen) is a complicated tale of betrayal (Daegan has an evil twin brother), and deception with a few twists and turns you will really like. However, Daegan and Mara's love is never in doubt. The ending will rip your heart out so that you must buy the sequel to get the full story.
Renee Vincent writes with lyrical prose. It's truly beautiful. And she tells a good tale with attention to historic detail that will satisfy lovers of historical romance.
This is first in the Vikings of Honor series:
Sunset Fire
Emerald Glory
Souls Reborn
Tempered Steel
Thank you Regan for this lovely review of SUNSET FIRE! (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome, Renee. I love your stories!
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