Ræliksen (The Emerald Isle Trilogy)
by Renee Vincent.
- Format: Kindle Edition [Also Available in Print]
- File Size: 1142 KB
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
- Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press (August 4, 2010)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
- Language: English
- ASIN: B003YDXNKO
Genre: Historical Romance (915 A.D. Ireland)
My Rating: 4.75
Product DescriptionReview: This is a Viking love story with plenty of action, gripping emotion and wonderful romance.
Mara, the daughter of an Irish clansman, was raised to believe the men of the North are heathens—murderous pagans without a moral bone in their bodies. Despite warnings of the Northmen's raids, and the growing threat of another incursion, Mara is continually drawn to her favorite place—the River Shannon.
Dægan Ræliksen, a wealthy chieftain from Norway's frozen fjords, secretly discovers Mara at the water's edge. He is charmed by her beauty and sensuous grace. As the days pass, his contentment with simply watching her grows thin. He can no longer deny his unabated desire for the young maiden. His search for a wife has ended.
However, Mara and Dægan come face-to-face in a time when Ireland is in turmoil - when every Irishman is being called up to fight against the Nordic foreigners. In these times of upheaval, how can Dægan make peace with Mara's father and acquire the woman he treasures? Furthermore, can Mara move past her fears and find the noble man within the savage?
Mara is a bit of a free spirit riding alone from the safety of her grounds and not really thinking of danger. Suddenly she is trapped by a giant of a man. She is frightened by the big Viking at first until she realizes he is trying to protect her, not hurt her. Daegan takes Mara to travel to his homeland and away from the enemies who are planning to attack her father and would harm her. Although wary, she slowly learns that Daegan is not a brutal barbarian as she has been taught all Northmen are. In truth she learns that although he is a strong warrior he is honorable, loyal and tender.
Daegan wants to get permission from Mara’s father to wed her but at first he doesn’t realize that Mara is the daughter of a King and the sworn enemy of his countrymen. He can’t take Mara back to her father right away because they are in danger of being caught by a brutal army that is camped between them and her home. Now his enemy/would be father in law will want his head for kidnapping his daughter.
The story is filled with danger, tension and several surprises. There are unexpected enemies and secrets that get revealed deep in the story. The scenery is striking and beautiful. The historical account seems accurate and the action is fast paced and intense. The best part though is depth of the character's feelings. I got wrapped into the emotions, especially the heartbreak at the death of several characters. The romance between Mara and Daegan is sweet, strong, sensual and emotionally gripping. If you like historical romance don’t miss this beautiful story.
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