2.5 Stars – Moderate Steam
Defiant in the Viking’s Bed does not deliver. I was bored. The romance between Astrid and Leif is acceptable - neither epic nor inspiring.

Having never read a Viking historical before, I was hoping for gritty, intense, unique and interesting. Instead, this story was pedestrian and bland.

I might add that there is only ONE orgasm in this Viking’s bed. (Poor, unsatisfied Astrid!) This glaring deficiency of sensual skills makes Leif a hard hero to commend.

Pass.

ARC courtesy of Harlequin via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )

DEFIANT IN THE VIKINGS BED by Joanna Fulford is an interesting Historical Romance set in the Dark Ages. #Victorious Vikings Book #1 Trilogy. This is Leif Egilsson and Lady Astrid's story. Fast paced and filled with deceit, betrayal, treachery,and passion. Sensual tension jumps off the page as you follow these two unlikely people on a journey of passion and trust. A victorious Viking, no man could defeat him, but Lady Astrid would defy him and bring him to his knees or take his heart!! Leif was captured by his enemy,chained like a dog, tormented by a innocent seductress, Lady Astrid, now he is out for revenge, with Lady Astrid in his bed....but all is not what is seems, for Lady Astrid was betrayed as well as Leif. A must read for any historical reader who enjoys reading of Vikings, revenge, passion and the power of love. Received for an honest review from the publisher and Net Galley.

RATING: 4

HEAT RATING: MILD

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )