A reputation built upon ruthless savagery.A warrior revelling in bloodshed and conquest.A man bent on revenge.Newly wedded to Eirik, now jarl of all Svolvaen, Elswyth carries the baby they both long for.Their happiness seems assured, until Elswyth falls into the hands of Svolvaen’s fiercest adversary, sworn to avenge his wife’s death.Elswyth must submit as his thrall or forfeit her life.But the … or forfeit her life.
But the true murderer remains in their midst, and his ambition knows no bounds.
‘Viking Beast’ is a novel of love, betrayal, secrets and redemption.
Heat Level : Volcanic
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I have read a few Viking stories and this one is by far the most thrilling. The scenes, daily life, and interactions are described in exquisite detail. The research done is obvious and then well crafted into a tale that will keep you in your seat. I was not able to predict where the story would go and I was pleasantly led through believable twists and turns. It offers all, suspense and eros, drama and history. If you want a Viking tale of real quality, this is your book. I received the ARC from the author but no compensation to provide an honest review. This book is a gem.
What a beautiful story you have written with a strong role for a woman. What she must endure in her life in order to be able to close this story with a happy ending!
A story full of excitement, romance but certainly also full of violence as you can expect from this era. And what a wonderful ending this book has. I never really expected that. Thank you Emmanuela de Maupassant for sharing your creativity
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I do not usually do written reviews, I am always afraid of not doing justice to the book and its author. But sometimes I really have to.
“Viking Beast”… I loved the story, it is written in a way that we get very involved with the characters and their struggles, their happy and not so happy times. This was Emmanuelle’s third book I read, and every time I like her books more. Can’t wait for the next one
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Have you been following “The Viking Series”? If not, you need to jump on it as quickly as possible. You don’t want to miss one of the greatest experiences a book can give you, and this one will take you on that journey. Emmanuelle de Maupassant gives us the third part with this book and OMG!! The world-building is so realistic, with everything we’ve been taught and learned about Vikings. Her characters, both main and side, are so filled with personality they are relatable, even in their tempers. As I read I felt like I was there participating on the inside of the story rather than just reading on the outside. Elwyth is our heroine and what a heroine she is! She’s determined, strong, loving, forgiving, and a role model both inside the story and out. I REALLY want to share this with you but I don’t want to give anything away. You’re going to want to read every delicious word for yourself. Congratulations Emmanuelle on another five-star review although in my opinion, you deserve so much more.
What a steamy hot action romance read……..So this was a free ARC copy from one of my many favorite authors to read for and booksprout for my voluntary honest review of this story and I thought it was a really steamy hot action romance read. And once I started reading I couldn’t stop reading it , I just had to keep reading to see what happened. I really enjoy reading the Viking books from this author, they are my favorite from her.And this one is mmm, mmm sooo steamy hooot and full of action to boot, so enjoy!!! Has a great storyline and great characters to read about.
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This is a great continuation of the Viking Warriors series. Viking Beast is enjoyable for those who love the Viking era and suspense. The characters and settings are well written for the time period. There are situations that occur which creates struggles, fights, revenge, strength and the need to survive. It draws you in to find out what is going to happen next. A very interesting read!
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I had not read the prior books in this series so I have to admit I was at times confused. A bit more backstory would have helped fill in the blanks for me. Other than that, this was a good book. It really shows just how brutal that period in time actually was. Especially for women. I will watch for more work by this author.
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Newly wedded to Eirik, now jarl of all Svolvaen, and Elswyth are newly married when she wondered out for some fresh air and is abducted during a raiding party bent on revenge. She witnesses them killing her husband. She’s taken prisoner by one warrior and then claimed by the vicious, scarred and frightening Viking Beast Eldberg. The Viking beast is seeking revenge for his own wife and child’s death, what better revenge than to have the new Jarl’s wife at his mercy. We see Elswyth do many things in order for her and her child to survive. He is determined to break her spirit as part of his revenge and make her his sex slave, but what we find is a women of incredible strength and courage trying to survive in a Viking world. I found this story true to the Viking ways I’ve read about. This story is of love, betrayal and secrets with many twist and turns. I loved this story and I voluntarily wrote a review.
Elyswyth and Jarl Eirik finally come to the day of the marriage and everyone is celebrating when Elswyth goes for some fresh air her life changes in a way she never thought possible. Since she knows the truce with Jarl Eldberg has lasted many years she is shocked to see the evil that men do. She is a thrall aka slave to her new Jarl and the adventure begins. Suspense, sex and romance. The story line and the characters are very interesting and we find a lot of information that the main character was even aware of. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a viking story, that makes references to Norse Mythology. Elswyth was captured on her wedding day. She was claimed as a thrall, by the Viking Beast–the Jarl. She submits to him, because she protects her unborn child. She believes her husband is dead. Elswyth has to adjust to this village life. The Jarl is cruel at first, then he begins to care for her. He proposes marriage, and freeing her. Will they get married? Will Elswyth be freed? Will there be another attack? This book has war, romance, and intrigue. You need to read this book!
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VIKINGS, with all of the lusty grit of Alpha Males and submissive women, A MUST-READ novella!
VIKING BEAST, the latest Viking tale from author Emmanuelle de Maupassant, is one of those stories that elicits emotions from a reader without the reader even recognizing their extent prior to the crescendo that brings those emotions to the fore. Additionally, even though VIKING BEAST was full of twists that I did not expect, so engrossed was I in its page-turning action, I now find that I must limit my praise for this EPIC Viking tomb lest my praise spoil any revelations that are hidden in its pages. All of the characters, both the main and secondary are well-developed, multifaceted, and realistic as worthy of a tome twice its length. Yet the tale of these folk will take readers from the joy of close-knit family to the despair of damage and death. In understanding and well-deserved compassion, readers feel compelled by both the laughter and the loss to follow the path of Elswyth where it may lead. I absolutely love VIKING BEAST and the way in which it handles some very difficult situations and the characterization of Elswyth who faces those situations. Her ability to care, love, forgive, and survive within heinous situations is so admirable, she reminds me of Esther. While I volunteered to read an early copy of VIKING BEAST, after reading and liking the first two books, I have already purchased a preorder copy of VIKING BEAST because I fervently believe in supporting the authors whose writing moves me. VIKING BEAST most definitely moved me and is arguably one of the BEST manuscripts I’ve read this year. My VOLUNTARY, 5+STAR (only because that is the highest number of stars allowed, despite its short length) recommendation of VIKING BEAST is one I gladly give with the caution that this title is for those 18 years-of-age and older only. I STRONGLY suggest that you purchase your copy of VIKING BEAST today! Happy pages!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this entertaining story which set in the brutal Viking era. The plot is well-paced & full of unexpected incidents/situations involving the cultures & traditions of that time period. The characters are well-developed & are realistically flawed, one of the characters (Elswyth) is determination to survive while another character (Eldberg) is bent on revenge but he does have some redeeming qualities.
There is: a newly wedded young woman (Elswyth), her husband & jarl of Svolvaen (Eirik), her abductor (Eldberg), twists & turns, suspense, drama, action, adventure, danger, threats, enemies, violence, conflict, brutality, deceit, betrayal, vengeful feelings, manipulations, anguish, domination/submission, escape attempts, choices, decisions, compromises, steamy scenes, love & contentment.
I look forward to future books from this talent author & hope there will be a book about Eldberg finding happiness & contentment.
I voluntarily read an arc of this book for an honest review. This book is raw, untamed and realistic. There were times when I just cringed at the barbarism but I couldn’t stop reading. This story was unlike any other I’ve read. It brings seemingly real life Vikings to the romance genre. Vikings led a harsh, strongest survive life. When the book begins its with a tragedy and these betrayals and revenge and tragedies continue throughout. I found myself torn over Elswyth’s hard choices. This author gives you everything and then makes you wonder what did I just read?! I definitely need more, I have to know what happens next!
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The third book in the Viking Warriors series a well written book that I was not putting down until I had finished reading. This is more of Eirik and Elswyth’s story which I enjoyed reading.
Interesting look at the world of Vikings in 960 AD. Old feuds are renewed and alliances are broken due to revenge, jealousy, and ambition.
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The Vikings did not have the same sexual hangups as the Christians that brought up our heroine in Northumbria, and the author has made full use of that in this trilogy of erotic adventures. In volume 3, a chance stroll out for air on her wedding night puts her in the hands of villains from a neighboring demesne, raiding for revenge against expired plots by the dead jarl Gunnar. Already known as The Beast because of his berserker style of combat, Jarl Eldberg is hideously scarred by the fire in which his pregnant wife Bretta was killed. Elswyth and her barely rounding belly represent restitution of a sort to him because the jarldom of Svolvaen is being blamed for the arson.
Even in situations as unfavorable as this, with the true enemies not yet unmasked, love is a healing force. Despite how everything bends to our heroine’s good luck a little too often, the details of Viking life ring true. The child she carries will bring a definitive end to the feud between the families in ways I can’t explain in a review. And the sex is, as it says on the tin, ‘volcanic’.
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I read this book immediately after reading the two previous books in the series & couldn’t put it down & read it on a rainy afternoon. Elswyth has certainly suffered in her life & truly deserved her HEA The pace doesn’t let up & I was drawn in from the start. It made me gasp at times & I despaired for Elswyth but she was one tough cookie who never gave up. Another steamy page turning read with, betrayal, revenge, murder all woven into romance. I loved it, I truly hope a certain Jarl has his story as he deserves his HEA.
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I enjoyed this Viking tale. The story is wonderfully detailed and full of excitement. There’s so much going on it almost overwhelms you. The characters are complex and full of life. It’s one heck of a good book!
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Just when i thought that Ms, de Maupassant could not top the previous two books in this series, Viking Beast blew me out of the water. What a fantastic book by a very good writer. This is an unusual romance that works on so many levels. There is suspense and action as one Viking village raids another in revenge. Characters that I loved in the first two books may perish and lover Eirik and Elswyth are parted when she is taken prisoner by the vicious and scarred Viking Beast Eldberg. He is determined to break her spirit as part of his revenge and make her his sex slave. Wow, this book is so hot! The scenes where he makes her his slave are so real and so sexy. And Eldberg is such an unlikable character, full of hate and vengence and love for his deceased wife, it is hard to believe that he could change. It seems very realistic for Viking times. And the author adds rich Viking culture and tradition so that you really feel like you are there. The book sets up a seemingly impossible set of conflicts that will keep you reading until late at night. Can they be resolved? I don’t want to spoil any of this creative plot, so you just need to read it for yourself. You will love it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Although he is referred to as the beast, I think he’s a warrior not only when it comes to protecting his home but he is just as fierce in the bedroom. Very intense, action-packed, heart-warming plot with surprising and dangerous twist and turns which also brings revelation to the beast, both with good and bad intentions. Story is captivating and although I don’t personally agree with the dark elements in the end, I was touched by the heart of the beast and torn between two lovers. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.