Ailsa, a woman scarred by the brutality of men, knowing peace only in the depths of the forest. Thorolf, a cunning warrior, as fierce as the wolves Ailsa adores. Enemies bound by marriage, their attraction is undeniable. But can her Viking husband mend Ailsa’s wounded heart?A horde of battle-hardened, ferocious Nordic warriors. A Pictish village at the mercy of its enemies. A harrowing bargain … harrowing bargain struck for nine fearful and reluctant brides.
Delivered into Viking hands, claimed and conquered, each bride must accept that she belongs to her new master. But, as wedding nights bring surrender to duty, will fierce lovers also surrender their hearts?
The Highland wilderness is savage, life is perilous, and the future uncertain, but each Viking has sworn protection, and there are no lengths to which a man will not go to safeguard the woman he loves.
Begin the journey here…
Enter a world of suspense, seduction and adventure, told against the forbidding backdrop of medieval Scotland.
Journey together with indomitable heroes and intrepid heroines, as they discover that the raging storms of fear and passion can transform into enduring devotion.
‘Thorolf’ is number six of nine powerfully seductive romances in the ‘Viking Surrender’ series.
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Starring Thorolf and Ailsa.
I read this as part of the big Vikings Anthology.
Omg I don’t like any story were an animal gets hurts…. bawling. But I did enjoy this one. I thought that Ailsa was a little bit defiant for a person who just came out of an abusive relationship… She blatantly taunted Thorolf right off the bat. But I guess it gave Thorolf excuses to deliciously punish her. So it all worked out. Loved this story.
My star system:
4 stars: Book was great… loved the characters… will definitely be re-reading this story… but didn’t make me cry (actually I did, but it was for Shadow).
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was a great with the having characters that are well developed and engaging and have plenty of chemistry. The flow of the storyline was steady and smooth. Another great book by this author.
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This addition to the Vikings Anthology is the heartwarming story of Thorolf (Thor’s Wolf) and Ailsa. Ailsa had been married but her worm of a husband had disappeared during an attack and was presumed dead. Ailsa had an affinity for the wolves in the forest; in particular, a wolf named Shadow. Thorolf, Ailsa and Shadow initially meet in the forest where Shadow shows deference to his brother, Thorolf. While Ailsa is attracted to Thorolf, she worries that her husband is still alive and her marriage to Thorolf invalid. Ailsa continues her trips to the forest and finds herself disciplined. Their relationship is severely tested when tragedy strikes. Will their love grow stronger or will Ailsa’s fears ruin the relationship? This story will make you cry, its steam will melt you and you will be sorry to see it end. The Viking history and beliefs included were an interesting addition to the story. Great job!
Thorolf was one of Brandr’s select guards. So when the Norsemen were on their way to the village after agreeing to the pact, Thorolf came upon a woman hiding in the woods. When it came time, he immediately announced his claim on her to his Jarl. Luckily, Ailsa was one of the women that would be given as a bride. Her first husband had not returned from one of the battles with their neighbors. Everyone in the village assumed he was dead and as much as Ailsa wished he was, she wasn’t convinced. A Viking tale you won’t want to put down until you finish and then just sit and bask in the afterglow.
Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength. The short story of eroticism of sensation. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
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This Viking story was a very enjoyable and entertaining read with the well written storyline and interesting characters that kept me totally enthralled until the turn of the very last page!
A love story that swept me back to the time of the vikings!
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This was a story that swept me back to the time of the vikings, the scenes of village life rich in detail. After a viking raid on her village Aisla and several of the other women whose husband had perished in the raid were to be taken as viking wives. Thorolf had caught her earlier in the woods and he wanted to take her for his wife. Aisla’s marriage to her new husband was very differnet from her first marriage, Therolf cared for her and gave her much pleasure at night, he ensured that she no longer had to hunt for food and over time they learnt each others language. He was strict husband who demanded her obedience and she wuillingly gave it after several hard lessons. This was an enjoyable and educational read that has left me wanting more stories about these Vikings.
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Book six of the Viking Surrender series a well written story.This is Ails’s story and what she goes through at the hands of her first husband and how she is treated by Thorolf. She also has Shadow a wolf as her companion. We also get more of this villages lifes and deaths. This has been a very good series by different Authors, and I want to read the rest of this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed reading this entertaining viking romance & it is the 6th book in the series “Viking” series. The story-line and plot is interesting, well-paced, & well-written. There is good scene descriptions & world building. The characters are strong-willed with individual personalities & have realistic flaws & expectations although one of them is inclined to be distrustful while the other one is determined to achieve his goals.
There is: a select guard viking warrior (Thorolf) accidentally comes a woman (Ailsa) & promptly declares his claim to her, his Jarl (Brandr), her MIA abusive husband (Irb), a pet wolf (Shadow), viking warriors/raiders, Pict women, some twists, intrigue, suspense, drama, adventure, action, danger, violence, suspicions, compromises, reluctance, discipline, spankings, memories, discovery, sadness, accusations, distrust, compassion, determination, loyalty, suspicions, unexpected confrontations, protectiveness, apologies, guilt, disobedience, punishment, declaration, surprises, love, contentment, happiness & a wonderful ending.
There is seldom a single wave…
Aisla is a Pict woman with trust issues, and not just when it comes to Viking raiders who suddenly agree to the most unlikely of propositions.
Thorolf is an honorable warrior who we have gotten some sense of in previous stories in this series, but as he moves to center stage we discover a thoughtful man who does not react with his fists and temper, but with his heart and mind.
As this couple faces challenge after challenge, we are reminded what a fragile thing trust can be… how hard it can be to earn… and how truly precious it is when earned and shared.
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This story touched my heart so many times. Ailsa is a woman from an abusive relationship that has worked hard to overcome it. Her wolf friend was just perfect. Although there is great sorrow there too. This is a story that will pull you in and never let you go until it is done. It will make you smile, yell, cry and laugh. An emotional pull on the senses.
This was such a touching story. Ailsa had such a horrible life with her first husband Irb. He abused her, was cruel to her, and treated her like dirt. Her only friend was a wolf that she named Shadow. The Norsemen came and claimed 10 brides from her village and Alisa was the bride that Thorolf picked. He was very good to her and she was enjoying life with him but still worried that Irb would come back and rob her of that life. Thorolf and Ailisa started to make a bond with each other and their love grew with each day. There were spankings, and language difficulties but each was encouraged to learn the others language. I so enjoyed this book by Vanessa Brooks. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Loved Thorolf and Ailsa
Ailsa is a women of the forest, with a wolf companion, and.a.weak.gift of sight. She was an outcast as a child, and learned to hunt to feed herself and her mother. Her husband disappeared a year ago and is thought dead by the village, but Ailsa is not so sure. She has been ordered to take one of the Vikings as husband.
Thorolf has laid claim to the women with the wolf he found in the forest. She has to be a gift from Thor, a good omen.
Ailsa life with her abusive former husband, has her on guard with Thorolf. Thorolf is patient. They begin to form a strong bond. Ailsa has trouble trusting in him and brings trouble to herself.
Sweet and steamy romance with spanking as punishment and for pleasure. A bitter sweet epilogue to wrap up their story. Part of a multi author series, it can be read as a stand alone.
Enjoyed the book. It was well written, entertaining and holds your attention. The main story in this book is the love that Ailsa finds with her new Viking husband Thorolf after having been married to an abusive husband. It took a while for her to feel safe with Thorolf and once this happened their love grew stronger than ever. Discipline is part of the story but never in a demeaning or brutal way. There is a lot happening in this book and it is worth reading. I would highly recommend it.
Thorolf attacked her village as she was hiding in the woods. Hoping to not be chosen as a bride for one of these brutish men Ailsa hid. Of course she was found and given to him as reward. Would he be as awful as her MIA husband or melt her heart into loving him? Read this tale of Viking Surrender and love it like me!
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