Review of VIKING HEAT by Sandra Hill

VIKING HEAT
Viking II, #9
Sandra Hill
Berkley Sensation
September 2009
ISBN 978-0-425-23067-1
Time-Travel, Historical Romance
Borrowed from Library
Sandra Hill Website




Psychologist Joy Nelson thinks things are bad when she finds herself training in the modern-day female Navy SEALs program. But then her life takes a turn for the worse. Somehow she's been thrust back in time to the cold Norselands, and is being auctioned off as a thrall, or slave--a gift for a Viking warlord, who would be a perfect candidate for Male Chauvinist Viking of the Centuries!

Brandr isn't thrilled with the slave his brothers have purchased for him. Holy Thor! The woman wants to teach him anger-management skills! And help him find his feminine side, whatever that is. She may be beautiful, but the saucy wench defies him at every turn. So Brandr makes her an offer: She can earn her freedom...as his bed thrall. But when Joy dares to decline his offer, he must decide what to do with the woman enslaved to him--and the out-of-control heat between them.




My Ratings ~~
Review



Sexual

”From the beginning of time, Norsemen have been bred to go a-Viking and drink good ale, whilst Norsewomen have been bred to spread their thighs for their heroes when they come home.”

“Are you kidding? What is that? The mission statement for Male Chauvinist Vikings?”

It’s banter like this throughout the book between Joy and the Vikings that keeps it steamy and rollicking. Whenever I’m in the mood for romance with a good story, light humor, an alpha hero who is challenged with an equally strong heroine, I can always count on Sandra Hill’s Vikings. Be warned: They are like candy -- sweet and addicting.

There is quite a bit more to this story than just Brandr and Joy’s relationship. There is Joy’s presence - how her actions and attitudes have an effect on the whole community of Bear’s Lair. Especially Brandr’s sister, Liv. Some of the wordplay between Joy and Brandr is a bit trite at times, but that just adds to the differences between the two of them.

Before you start reading VIKING HEAT, turn to the back of the book and read through the glossary of Navy SEAL and Viking terms. It helps to know the definition of the few acronyms and words she uses in the book. Yes, time travel is a leap (pun intended), but no more so than reading a paranormal of vamps, shifters, demons, etc. Let it take you where it will. And enjoy!