A Story with a Difference!

I originally read this book in November 2023 and have now had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook version. This is a really good collaboration between the authors and the narrator making it a story well worth listening to (or reading).
I found the subject matter quite interesting – Vikings and really strong women and it was with absolute delight that I watched as Hedda and Eldberg went from enemies to lovers and then on to their fabulous happy ever after.
Their gradual building of love and trust was quite engrossing and the pace was perfect. Such wonderful characters, each strong in their own way.
I can hardly wait for the rest of this series because this one was just that good!

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Tamed by the Viking

I Loved Hedda & Eldberg sparks flow between these two amazing characters this was a great start to a new series .
I love Viking story there was a ton of steamy scenes also a outstanding story don't we all need a shipwrecked Viking.
Gareth's narration was very good I really enjoyed the music between the chapters..

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Unique concept! I throughly enjoyed this.

I love Vikings in general but man was this a ride! I think everyone will be surprised by the unique turnaround in the leading characters roles!

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Bound and Betrothed

This is not my normal genre of book. I wanted to see if I would like it. I did, it was different. The premise of the book is that a group of men have been shipwrecked and are discovered by a group of women, widowed or abandoned, who discover the men and against the protest by the dominant female in the group, attempt to heal and save them. It was engaging to listen to because the narrator was exceptionally talented and good! It starts slowly and builds as the story develops. I don’t want to give spoilers so will not delve into it specifically, however by the end of the book I was rooting for all to end well. It is to carry over into the insuing books, but I must say it is an interesting and engaging novel. I would highly recommended this to anyone considering the Gothic genre of novel and especially for those that it is their preference.

The audiobook was provided to me by the author for my honest opinion of the book.

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great story

I enjoyed listening to this audio book. The story was fantastic. I liked the fact that the sea sound effects were added to the performance, it really enhanced the story.

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Gorgeous story!

A very intriguing story with two fiery and arrogant characters. They were certainly well matched and I didn't particularly like their behavior at the beginning, but I was very happy when they fell in love. The lovemaking scenes are very steamy!
The narrator is very good even with female voices and the narration in general. Totally recommended!

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Hot, raw and mysterious!

Wow, what an exciting, steamy and intriguing first book in a series that promises to be great. The plot that includes an island of just women who adopt 6 Vikings shipwrecked on their island is fun and unique. The women are in control! The narration is perfect with Gareth's deep and mysterious voice quality. I love that the women need the men to perpetuate their community, and some of them are lusting for the men too, but on their terms. Their previous experiences with the men who left the island were not always positive. The book has the extra element of intrigue with a seer and a little paranormal foretelling of the future which should tie the six novels together as different couples are featured but the stories all intertwine. I especially loved the earthy and lusty thoughts and dialog of the Viking men and the language used in the book. It makes the tale feel real and so hot. The first story with the jarl of the Vikings, Eldberg, butting heads with the strong and independent Hedda is perfect. It takes a while for Hedda to see any benefit to having men around again and the sparks fly and well as the passion.

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Overall 4 ☆ ~ Performance 5 ☆ ~ Story 3.5 ☆

This is the first book I've read/listened to by Felicity Brandon & Anna Quinn. It's the beginning of a series that has a HFN/HEA for one couple and set up the story for the rest of the couples in this series. It's a shorter listen, and those are hard to write with believable romances. I was unable to see the deeper relationship develop, and had to trust the authors. In addition, I'll admit that I didn't like the main female character at the beginning. Anti-heroine comes to mind. I was getting frustrated with her, but she eventually grew on me. Hopefully we'll see more of these two in future books, getting to know everyone better.

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ANOTHER MUST READ !!

Oh My !! Another Wonderful Viking Romance !!!
However, You will So Enjoy the Twist on this Adventure!! I cant Wait for the 2nd Audiobook!!
The Narrator, Gareth Davies is just Thee Best, at his Craft !! He has such a way with All the characters in Most Believeable voices and attitudes!! I can never figure out how he keeps everyone straight !!
Huge Kudos to Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn for this Amazing Series !!

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Hawt, Sassy, & Delightfully FUN!

Eldberg … big, domineering and none to happy about being held captive! Hedda … she’s delighting in being the captor … perhaps a bit TOO much! Who knows … what with turnabout being fair play … perhaps Hedda will get “Tamed by the Viking” in Bound and Betrothed, Book 1! Up for a delightfully hawt, laugh out loud funny, brilliant and beautifully written, UNIQUE, dark romance with PLENTY of sass, sarcasm and wit? Well, THIS is IT! And as a special bonus … the narration is AMAZING! The characters and scenes come brilliantly and beautifully alive exactly as imagined by our authors! The plot flows smoothly, and is beautifully explained! I love that ALL the necessary scene setting is cleverly interwoven WITH the story, thus ensuring the listener has a clear understanding of the world as it was in the era the story is set! The characters, leads AND supporting, are unique, and exceptionally well developed! I look forward to their stories as the series continues! As far as THIS story, holy hotness Batman! Could I get a nice cold drink or three please! I also LOVED the interplay between Eldberg and Hedda! I loved them together, I wanted them together! I loved their dialogue, their banter, I loved it ALL! I didn’t want to stop listening, sooo I stayed up until the wee hours and enjoyed this one straight through! It’s absolutely going to stink to be me tomorrow, BUT, it was soooo worth it! So five star across the board worth it! I loved it!

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