Defiant in the Viking's Bed
CONSUMED BY REVENGE – AND DESIRE!Captured by his enemy and chained like a dog, Leif Egilsson has one thought in his mind: revenge. He’ll no longer be beguiled by the treacherous beauty of Lady Astrid, and her innocence, which he so craved, will finally be his. On his escape, this fierce, proud Viking is bent on making her pay the price of her betrayal – in his bed!Only Astrid has the heart of a warrior, and she will not be tamed as easily as he believes…Victorious Vikings No man could defeat them. Three women would defy them!
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Consumed by revengeâand desire!
Captured by his enemy and chained like a dog, Leif Egilsson has one thought in his mind: revenge. Heâll no longer be beguiled by the treacherous beauty of Lady Astrid, and her innocence, which he so craved, will finally be his.
On his escape, this fierce, proud Viking is bent on making her pay the price of her betrayalâin his bed! Only, Astrid has the heart of a warrior, and she will not be tamed as easily as he believes.â¦
Victorious Vikings
No man could defeat them. Three women would defy them!
Get swept away byJoanna Fulfordâsstirring trilogyVictorious Vikings
No man could defeat them.Three women would defy them!
In
DEFIANT IN THE VIKINGâS BED
proud warrior Leif Egilsson is enslaved by his
enemies and vows his revenge on the woman responsible. Lady Astrid will become his slaveâand will pay the price in his bed!
The thrilling trilogy continues with Finnâs story, coming soon
Securing ships and weapons,
powerful Viking Finn must take a bride in return. The fiery Lara may have to walk meekly to the altar, but sheâll fight their unwanted attraction each step of the way!
And concludes with Erikâs story
When adventurer Erik is forced to reunite
with his estranged wife, Katlin, the warrior will discover all her secretsâincluding the passion that still burns strong between them â¦
AUTHOR NOTE
While researching ninth century Norway I found an invaluable resource in Heimskringla. Itâs good for historical background and even better for the larger-than-life individuals who inhabit its pages. Characters like Halfdan Svarti, Gandalf of Vingulmark and the berserker, Hakke, are a gift for the novelist. Iâd never have invented better names than theirs, or imagined half the things they actually did.
While I try to be historically accurate, it can be convenient to have leeway where the facts arenât known. I deliberately departed from the source only twice: Hakke lost a hand and later fell on his sword when the wound became gangrenous. Iâve given him a swifter end, albeit for selfish reasons. The second deviation concerns the spelling of his name. Originally it was Hake, but this seemed too fishy, even for a villain, so I toned it down with the extra letter.
Writing this trilogy was great fun: Vikings have forceful personalities and strong opinions. Iâve learned to listen to my characters and know when to back down. Trust me: itâs a mistake to argue with an axe-wielding berserker who doesnât like your game plan.
JOANNA FULFORD is a compulsive scribbler with a passion for literature and history, both of which she has studied to postgraduate level. Other countries and cultures have always exerted a fascination, and she has travelled widely, living and working abroad for many years. However, her roots are in England, and are now firmly established in the Peak District, where she lives with her husband, Brian. When not pressing a hot keyboard she likes to be out on the hills, either walking or on horseback. However, these days equestrian activity is confined to sedate hacking rather than riding at high speed towards solid obstacles. Visit Joannaâs website at www.joannafulford.co.uk
Previous novels by the same author:
THE VIKINGâS DEFIANT BRIDE
(part of the Mills & Boon Presents ⦠anthology,
featuring talented new authors)
THE WAYWARD GOVERNESS
THE LAIRDâS CAPTIVE WIFE THE COUNTERFEIT CONDESA THE VIKINGâS TOUCH THE CAGED COUNTESS REDEMPTION OF A FALLEN WOMAN
(part of Castonbury Park Regency mini-series)
HIS LADY OF CASTLEMORA
CHRISTMAS AT OAKHURST MANOR
(part of Snowbound Wedding Wishes anthology)
Did you know that some of these novels are also available as eBooks?Visit www.millsandboon.co.uk
For my former writing tutor and mentor, Paul Kane,
who set me on my way and regularly saved me from myself. Thank you, Paul. I couldnât have done it without you.
Contents
Chapter One
Leif Egilsson pulled his dagger free and silently lowered the body of the dead guard. Across the wide clearing in front of him he could see a large camp fire around which a dozen men lounged at their ease, laughing and talking among themselves. Their war gear was piled a few yards off. Behind them was pitched an imposing tent, no doubt sheltering the prince and his closest henchmen. Hard by was a smaller shelter with two guards posted at the entrance. Leif noted their presence with satisfaction.
âThatâs where Hakke will be holding her, my lord,â he murmured.
Halfdan Svarti nodded. âWeâll go in fast and hit them before they know whatâs happened. In the meantime, you and your men find Lady Ragnhild and keep her safe.â
