Someone loves modern love stories with a famously twisted plot, elements of a detective story and a thriller where emancipated young ladies defend their right to a career on a par with men. And someone prefers completely different stories with courageous heroes who lived more than a century ago. It seems that everything was more magical and unusual then: feelings are stronger, more adventures, brave beauties are more categorical, and proud beauties are wayward. This is especially striking when you start reading historical romance novels about the Vikings, Scots, Irish. There is a completely different world, full of seething passions, betrayals, secrets and, of course, true love.
If you decide to read romance novels about the Vikings, but don’t know where to start, choose the venerable authors: Katherine Coulter, Joanna Lindsay, Heather Graham, Diane Grow. Their books are popular all over the world.
"The season of the sun"
The first part of the famous series “The Vikings” by Katherine Coulter tells about the love of Zarabet and Magnus Haraldson.
The young beauty fully knew all the hardships of a slave's life in the house of a disgusting invader. What a surprise the girl was when she realized that Magnus was not as bad as it seems at first glance, and an ardent loving heart hides behind the external coldness and rudeness.
"Master of Hawk Island"
Love stories about Vikings often involve kidnapping and overcoming various obstacles to love.
Life of Mirana could hardly be called simple. Stepbrother is far from a gift, but the girl with a strong hand ran the household and was respected by the warriors in her house. All this changed in an instant: the village of Miranda lived was attacked by a detachment of Vikings who were at enmity with her brother, and she became a captive of their leader. What is it like being held hostage by a man who dreams only of revenge? A stubborn man, absurd, but at the same time become so dear and necessary?
"The owner of the Cape of the Crow"
Not so expected Merrick, intending to buy a slave as a gift to his mother at the slave market in Kiev. For some reason, instead of a pretty girl, he acquired a baby separated from his brother, and then he saved his brother, a masterful, impudent boy with bright gray-blue eyes. It’s just that the saved one turned out to be not only an ungrateful puppy, but also a girl. Oh and unsweetened now Merrick will have to ...
"Master of the Falcon Crest"
When the beloved died, Cleve vowed that he would never love again, so as not to feel guilt and pain again. And the Viking remained true to his oath. Until he met Princess Chess. An armored heart trembled under the green eyes of the stranger and refused to follow this vow. And how to resist when a girl is determined to subdue a proud warrior and make a stubborn man again believe in love?
Joanna Lindsay has love stories about the Vikings. The most popular is the Vikings series, which tells about the fate of members of one clan.
"Winter bonfires"
Brenna is proud, quick-tempered and indomitable. Therefore, even when captured, she is not going to put up with the fate of the slave prepared for. The owner will have to work hard to humble the proud. Or will he fall under the control of her female charms and instead of a slave will receive the mistress of his heart? After all, even hatred recedes under the pressure of true love.
“Give me love”
The novel tells the story of the eldest son of Garrick and Brenna - Selig.
Once in captivity, the young Viking was completely dependent on the beautiful Erica. One word from her, and his life would come to an end. But instead, the girl took care of her proud captive. Breaking free and taking Eric as a hostage, Selig, without thinking twice, chained the beauty in a chain and decided to recoup for his own captivity.
"Flame of hearts"
The bold willful Kristen is the real daughter of her parents. And having met that very one, she will go to the end to melt the ice in his heart and light a fire of love. Can even one man withstand this pressure? But Royce is stubborn and is not going to fall prey to the spell of a beautiful lady.
Forever
Not always romance novels about the Vikings abduction of the main characters mean. In this love story, Joanna Lindsay leaves the canons of the genre and offers readers an unusual plot.
Rosalyn White is a modern young girl, historian. Her specialization is the Viking Age. Rosalyn was very surprised when a gorgeous handsome man dressed in a suit of that time appeared in her office from nowhere. But the real shock for the girl was that Thorne was not a student in a theater group, but a real ... Viking. And now she has to go with him on a journey through time. And all the fault of her passion for collecting ancient weapons!
Heather Graham's Golden Captivity
There are also cult romance and historical novels about the Vikings, which belong to the classics of the genre. Golden Captivity is often recommended for reading in literary forums when requesting a selection of books.
To live quietly in Ireland, Olaf, the Lord of the Wolves, had to conclude a peace treaty with the local ruler and marry his daughter. Marriage of convenience does not imply any romantic feelings, but Erin sincerely hated her husband and sees in him only the enemy, which makes the life of a warrior incredibly complicated. Olaf will have to work hard to conquer the proud Irish princess and win her heart.
Diane Groe “The Viking Bride”
The old-time hostility and distrust between the Irish and the Norwegians did not stop Brenna and Jorand from falling in love with each other. But happiness was short-lived. Betrayal and lies destroyed the fragile balance. Now, young people will not only have to learn to trust again, but also fight for life.