Book Review - The Viking Chief's Marriage Alliance by Lucy Morris #HistoricalRomance @LMorris_Author

 

The Viking Chief's Marriage Alliance

By Lucy Morris 

 

A challenging wife

For a warrior Viking

When Thorstein Bergson rescues a beautiful woman from a storm-tossed long-ship he little expects to broker a powerful marriage alliance with her. This high-status ice queen is not the comfortable wife this warrior chief is seeking. But maybe the bitter-sweet pain in Gyda’s eyes hides another woman beneath? The one he tasted that first night when she’d kissed him with such pent-up longing…?

Right, let's start with the cover because we all know we judge a book by its cover, even if we say we don't! I think the cover is really beautiful, or maybe it is the male model that I think is really beautiful, dare to disagree!!! Next, I want to mention the publisher — Mills & Boon. Reading a Mills & Boon novel is like coming home. You know exactly what you are getting — a ruggedly handsome hero and a strong-willed damsel in distress, and between them, there is enough chemistry to light up Jorvik. 

Gyda has recently been widowed, but her situation is precarious. She must flee, with her silver and her tapestries, and head to Jorvik where she plans to start a new life. Unfortunately, she encounters some difficulties along the way — a shipwreck is going to spoil anyone's day if they are on the ship when it starts to sink! But thankfully, the handsome Thorstein is there to save the day. Unfortunately, he could not save Gyda's silver and her tapestries, but he did save her life, so that has to count for something - right?!

As one would expect from a Mills & Boon novel, it is desire at first sight, but their relationship is not without its ups and downs. Both have serious trust issues, and they both have their fair share of past trauma, which causes caution and difficulties in the relationship. A simmering boil their desire may be, but first, they have to get over their past if they are going to live a happy life together. Of course, there is an antagonist in this story,  who tries to throw a spanner in the works, but this only strengthens the bond that Gyda and Thorstein have made.

I really enjoyed reading how Gyda and Thorstein's relationship evolves throughout this novel. Their relationship was believable, which is always a good thing. The author has also gone to some lengths to also make the setting her story is set in as historically accurate as possible.

If you like a simmering romance set during the Viking era then I think you will love The Viking Chief's Marriage Alliance.

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Lucy Morris

Lucy Morris has always been obsessed with myths and legends. Her books blend sweeping romance with vivid worldbuilding to whisk you away to another time and place filled with adventure. Expect passion, drama, and vibrant characters.

Lucy lives in Essex, UK, with her husband, two children, and two cats. She has a massively sweet tooth and loves Terry's chocolate oranges and Irn-Bru. In her spare time, she likes to explore castles with her family, or drink bubbly with her friends.

A member of the UK Romantic Novelists' Association. In 2020 she was delighted to accept a two-book deal with Harlequin after submitting her story to the Warriors Wanted submission blitz for Viking, Medieval, and Highlander romances.

She hasn't looked back since.

Writing for Harlequin Historical is a dream come true for her and she hopes you enjoy her books!

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