Viking in Love Book

Vikings divide and conquer in Hill's latest novel

"Viking in Love," (Historical, Avon, 359 pages, $7.99) by Sandra Hill: Two strong-willed people begin as enemies and end as lovers in Sandra Hill's latest Tenth-century tale, "Viking in Love".

Viking princesses Breanne and her sisters are forced to flee the Earl of Havenshire's residence after they killed him for beating his wife, their fellow sister, Vana. They hide the body where he will never be found - at the bottom of a privy.

Rather than face certain speculation and the wrath of an equally brutish king, they seek refuge at a border castle until they can find safe passage back to their homeland.
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The sisters arrive at the disheveled estate, where the staff has ceased working and the master's ten children, as well as his livestock, roam unattended. Appalled at the mess, the hot-headed Breanne confronts the master, named Caedmon, and they embark on a love-hate relationship in which insults are hurled one minute and kisses are traded the next.

Against his better judgment, Caedmon offers his protection in exchange for ten nights with Breanne. Although his attraction to her is undeniable, he makes it clear that he has no intention of remarrying or having more children. (Just for the record, only three are actually his.)

But when a misogynistic archbishop loyal to the king discovers their presence, Caedmon hatches an elaborate scheme involving a fake betrothal to Breanne in order to protect the princesses as well as his holdings.

Sandra Hill offers a bevy of colorful characters, including an Arab healer with a penchant for proverbs, a promiscuous cook who doles out explicit sex tips, and Caedmon's ten children with unique personalities and a common desire to make Breanne their mother.

Hill blends the perfect amount of conflict and romance, while providing many uproarious twists and turns for an enjoyable read.

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