"To Love a Viking" by Heather Day Gilbert and Jen Cudmore -- Book Review

About the Book

Series: Tavland Vikings #1

Publisher: WoodHaven Press
Release Date: June 27, 2022
Genre: Historical/Viking Romance, Christian

Get swept up in an enthralling new romance series featuring women who rule the hearts of Viking men.

ELLISIF~
Forced into a financially advantageous marriage that spirals into a nightmare, Ellisif cannot help but imagine what might have been and ache for what was lost. The only lights in her life are her daughters and the friendships she’s forged with the household servants.

Though seven years have passed since Ellisif wed another man, Dagar still cannot forget the woman who captured his youthful heart. As the Viking warrior battles for his country’s future, he finds himself entangled in a personal war for Ellisif’s freedom that could cost his family their reputation and standing with the king. If he risks all, can he save the woman whose face still haunts his dreams? And if given another chance, will she choose him?

INARA~
Escaped slave Inara is determined to start a new life. Under the guidance of warrior and shipbuilder Håkon, her sword skill grows, as does her confidence that the Viking men will accept her as a warrior in her own right.

When she is selected to lead a perilous rescue mission to protect Ellisif, Inara finds herself blindsided by feelings for Håkon…and by threats to her freedom far closer than she feared. As dreams and desires collide, she wrestles against the lies holding her captive. Can she conquer her doubts before all that she’s hoped for slips from her hands?

Written by award-winning historical author Heather Day Gilbert and fresh voice Jen Cudmore, two love stories entwine in this sweeping Viking-era romance, the first novel in the Tavland Vikings series.

 My Thoughts

I have long wanted to read one of Heather Day Gilbert's Viking books, so I was excited to get a chance to review "To Love a Viking" by Heather Day Gilbert and Jen Cudmore through. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and found it to be well written and easy to read. I really loved learning about what it might have been like living in a Viking community. There is a nice biblical faith thread that I appreciated. I liked the characters and I was anxious to see if Ellisif and Dagar would end up back together. I also liked the additional storyline that follows Inara.

About Heather Day Gilbert

Award-winning novelist Heather Day Gilbert enjoys writing mysteries and Viking historicals. She brings authentic family relationships to the page, and she particularly delights in heroines who take a stand to protect those they love. Avid readers say Heather's realistic characters--no matter what century--feel like best friends. When she's not plotting stories, this native West Virginian can often be found hanging out with her husband and four children, playing video games, or reading Agatha Christie novels.

Find all her books and her newsletter signup at heatherdaygilbert.com.

About Jen Cudmore

Jen's favorite type of book is a historical. Throw in a clean, sweet romance and she won't put it down until she reaches the last page! Currently she is working full-time as a manager for a small medical clinic, and has enjoyed collaborating on this new Viking saga. Jen published a couple western novels and some short stories several years ago, and has blogged for various sites for over a decade. Working on this current project has been a good distraction from her recent empty nest. With her son serving in the Navy and her daughter off to college, Jen is seeking new adventures!

"To Love a Viking" is available in paperback:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ WoodHaven Press (June 2, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1735565172
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1735565170
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.01 x 8.5 inches

and in Kindle edition:

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TQ5S53Q
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ WoodHaven Press (June 27, 2022)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2022
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• File size ‏ : ‎ 4441 KB

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.