The Warlord's Wife
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4.5 • 100 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
A stunning historical romance from debut author Sandra Lake transports readers to 12th century Sweden, where a powerful Viking lord will discover a fierce heart cannot be taken by mere force.
Lida was married to the love of her life for just two months when she became a widow. Pregnant and disowned by her late husband’s family for suspected infidelity, she was forced to return to her family in shame. Eight years later, uninterested in the prospect of finding another husband, she finds herself the unwilling object of a marriage contract with a powerful warlord. In a day, she is wed, bed, and put on a ship headed for Tronscar; an unknown icy stone and steel fortress.
Jarl Magnus is pleased to have taken a strong wife who, however stubborn she may be, will surely produce sons. However, he is less pleased with his wife’s additional baggage—a young daughter. But despite himself, Magnus falls for the daughter just as hard as the mother, and Lida’s heart is warmed to see the cold, serious Jarl move surprisingly fast into the role of stepfather.
When enemies attack Tronscar, Jarl Magnus’s nerves of steel waver, as the warrior fears his love for Lida will weaken him. But when his family is threatened, he’ll go to war to protect them, discovering along the way that they have the strength to protect themselves.
“With compelling characters and a clever plot, The Warlord’s Wife will appeal to readers obsessed with TV’s Vikings, and who miss the classic Viking romances of Catherine Coulter or Johanna Lindsey.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers
“Lake’s debut historical romance is sure to appeal to those who enjoy spirited heroines, grumpy alpha heroes, and a slow sweet journey to everlasting love.”—Smexy Books
“Man, this was a fun book! … I cut my teeth on Johanna Lindsey, and this book reminded me so much of those experiences.”—Dear Author
Sandra Lake lives with her husband and son in Quebec, Canada. The Warlord’s Wife is her debut novel.
Customer Reviews
Fresh & Unique!
Historical romance was my very first love. It was my first introduction to the genre in the sixth grade. I was 11. Since then, my love for historical romance has grown and expanded to other genres under the romance umbrella and beyond, but I always find that reading a well written historical romance always hits the spot.
The Warlord's Wife is one of the first romances I can recall reading set in the 12th century and only the second or third set in Sweden. I was hooked from the very first page. My introduction to Lida was brutal and I couldn't help but be shocked at how she was being treated. Fast forward eight years and Lida is happy with her circumstances. Until Jarl Magnus arrives and all of a sudden expresses interest in her.
It was interesting seeing an uninterested-in-marriage-Lida clash with a Magnus who used to unquestioned obedience. It was also interesting to see how Magnus handled his immediate duties acting as Katia's parent, even though little girls bewildered him. I love seeing him with her and the care he had for her. It's funny, the only place Magnus didn't struggle much with Lida was in bed. There the two of them were amazing. However that slowly changed as they came to learn about one another and trust each other.
Of course it didn't help there were forces outside their marriage trying to force them apart. I couldn't believe Magnus didn't see the threat, but then again he was used to men attacking him from the front and not behind, unlike this cunning enemy. I really wanted to do some violence to the perpetrators of treachery. I could feel Magnus's worry and Lida's fear for her family. I also liked how information was revealed that added twists I didn't see coming.
Thankfully, my journey with these wonderful characters will not end here. It seems Sandra Lake is now writing Katia's story and I can not wait to read it. I really think Sandra Lake did a phenomenal job with this book and I can't wait to see what wonderful stories she writes. If you're a fan of historical romance or just stories that have you on the edge of your seat, this one is for you!
Very good read
Draws you in with an amazing story. Very well written!
Brilliant
I absolutely adore this book, and the two others in the two others in the series. If u enjoy historical romance type novels u will love these too. I only wish she would publish more:/