Longing for Her Forbidden Viking

Harper St. George

Sep 2019 · Harlequin

About this ebook

"A deeply sensual, evocative, mesmerizing and fabulously intriguing story . . . I hand on heart cannot recommend this book and this series enough." — Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
Saxon maiden Ellan would rather wed a Dane than be forced into marriage by her father. In fact, she has one Dane in mind. But strong warrior Aevir has been ordered to marry for duty—all he can offer Ellan is a place as his concubine!
She may be bold, but Ellan can never accept that. Even if his burning kisses make it incredibly tempting . . .
"Harper St. George is a must-buy for me!" —Terri Brisbin, USA Today–bestselling author

Ratings and reviews

Longing for Her Forbidden Viking is the second book in author Harper St. George’s “To Wed a Viking” series. After reading the first book in this series and loving it, I couldn’t wait to read Aevir and Ellan’s story. Both Aevir and Ellan made an appearance in the first book and there was a sense that there might be some feelings developing between them. Ellan is a Saxon farm girl from the small village of Banford. She is staying in Alvey along with her sister Elswyth (who was the heroine in the first book in this series), at the request of Lady Gwendolyn. (Lady Gwendolyn along with her husband Vidar were in a previous series). Ellan doesn’t want to return to Banford, she would rather stay in Alvey even if it means marrying a Dane. Aevir is a respected and renowned Dane warrior, a commander of men. He loved once before and vowed to never risk his heart again. To gain the lands and status he craves, a marriage to an unknown Saxon woman is to be arranged by the Jarl, Vidar. When we first met Ellan in the first book in this series, she seemed like a carefree, frivolous young woman. Ms. St. George revealed a depth to Ellan in this story I didn’t know existed, and I have to admit I ended up loving her. She’s a smart, practical young woman who didn’t have a happy childhood. I admired her for sticking to her principles even though it was obvious she had feelings for Aevir and his offer was rather tempting! ;-) Aevir’s past weighs heavily on the choices he’s making for his future. He’s a handsome warrior and a leader of men, but his lack of land and title makes him agree to an arranged marriage to a high-born woman. But the attraction he feels for Ellan is overwhelming, something he’s not ever experienced with another. It takes him by surprise and he struggles with his feelings for her and the path he’s chosen for his life. I became invested in this couple early on and looked forward to seeing how Ms. St. George would get them over the obstacles in their way. Harper St. George never disappoints in delivering a well-written story full of wonderful characters, suspense, intrigue, and a romance between two people who truly deserved a HEA. Although this story could definitely stand alone, I highly recommend reading the first book in this series and would also recommend checking out Ms. St. George’s previous Viking series, Viking Warriors. Longing for Her Forbidden Viking is a fabulous story and I look forward to seeing what Ms. St. George has for us next. Highly recommend this book and series!

Northumbria AD 872 Not all Saxons have been receptive to the invading Danes, but Ellan accepts the inevitability of the situation. She enjoys the peace they have brought to their little corner of the world. And some of them are very handsome indeed, such as Aevir, who immediately captivated her. He isn't immune to her charms either, but it's not so simple. Could Ellan be spying on the Norsemen for her father? It's all moot because Aevir, a mercenary, craves power and there is nothing to gain from a marriage to a farmer's daughter. Jarl Vidar has found the ideal bride for Aevir, the Danish warrior refuses to risk his heart again, but can he stand seeing Ellan foisted on a man she doesn't want to marry when her heart already belongs to him? Although LONGING FOR HER FORBIDDEN VIKING stands entirely on its own, it takes place immediately after Marrying Her Viking Enemy, where we had witnessed the attraction between Aevir and Ellan, and I couldn't wait to see these two find their happily ever after, but it was far from smooth sailing. I usually despise when the hero offers the woman to become his mistress, but in the context, it worked well. Ellan is no wimp, and misguided fool that he is, Aevir means to help her, even if he is being a little selfish and stubborn in his beliefs. Ellan is a fabulous heroine: she can think on her feet, she knows what she wants, she's practical, and able to remain somewhat pragmatic even when she realises that Aevir might never be hers, but she doesn't give up. Neither does she behave recklessly. Harper St. George possesses this incredible ability to put me at ease immediately, I trust her implicitly, and again she does not disappoint. Considering the difficulties I have had with several books recently, this is high praise indeed. I never second-guess her, I had no idea what to expect, and I was truly surprised at the turns the story took. I also very much appreciate that Ms. George tells a story of love and passion without reverting to endless sex scenes. Harper St. George's evocative prose transports you to a medieval world you can believe in. There is political intrigue, a romance that seems doomed from the start, wonderfully complex characters, and Ms. George weaves all these threads together in a splendid tableau. The dialogues feel natural, but it's the intimate tone that prevails throughout the book that makes it such a unique reading experience. Make yourself comfortable, soak up the atmosphere and let Harper St. George sweep you away and savour every moment of this gorgeous romance.

About the author

Harper St. George was raised in rural Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school, she had discovered the romance novel which combined all of those elements into one perfect package.
She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and two young children. Visit her website: www.harperstgeorge.com.