Title: Viking Warrior Rising
Author: Asa Maria Bradley
Series: Viking Warriors, #1
Pubdate: October 6th, 2015
ISBN: 9781492601968
Immortal Vikings are among us
Leif Skarsganger and his elite band of immortal warriors have been charged to protect humanity from the evil Norse god Loki.
Under attack from Loki’s minions, Leif is shocked to encounter a dark-haired beauty who fights like a warrior herself. Wounded and feverish, the Viking kisses her, inadvertently triggering an ancient Norse bond. But when Naya Brisbane breaks away and disappears before the bond is completed, Leif’s warrior spirit goes berserk. If Leif doesn’t find her fast, he’s going to lose himself to permanent battle fury.
But Naya doesn’t want to be found…and he’ll do anything to find her. Because they’re both running out of time.
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This November Asa Maria Bradley releases the first in her exciting new Viking Warriors series, Viking Warrior Rising! To celebrate, Asa’s here to play a game of Marry, Kiss, Kill with three names we provided. For this round we gave her Colin Firth, Sir Laurence Olivier, Matthew MacFadyen.
“Hello, Colin Firth! I’ll drag him to the altar as soon as I get a good grip on that wet see-through shirt. Plus, he was so absolute darling in the British version of Fever Pitch.
I’d make-out with Matthew MacFadyen. I’d make out with him a lot! But not with him as Mr. Darcy. In my fantasy, we’ll be smooching while he’s playing Tom Quinn in BBC’s MI-5.
That leaves Sir Laurence Olivier on the kill list, which I feel bad about because he’s knighted and I love him and Marilyn Monroe in The Prince and the Showgirl. In addition, he was married to Vivian Leigh for twenty years and I can’t help but love the man who made Scarlet O’Hara happy for so long. And yet, I must have someone in the “kill” category, so it will have to be Sir Laurence, but only because he’s already dead and lived such an amazing and long life.”
An Excerpt:
Leif strode toward her, stopping a few paces away, concern on his face. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah,” she croaked. The air between them crackled, making the hairs on her arms stand up. Was she the only one feeling this?
He took a step closer and cupped her cheek in his palm. “Are you sure? You look a little pale.”
She resisted the urge to rest her head in his hand. “No, I’m fine.” She took a step back.
He frowned.
“We found one more bug in the game room.” Her voice sounded rough.
“Ulf told me.” He stepped toward her, eyes blazing.
“We’re working on the computers tomorrow,” she whispered, taking another step back. He crowded her. His body heat confused her, making her want impossible things. She cleared her throat. “It shouldn’t take us long to improve your firewall and install a few security checks.”
Leif watched her silently.
“You want to sit down?” She gestured toward the arm chairs.
“Sure,” he said, but didn’t move.
Naya had to step around him. Her skin sizzled when her arm accidently brushed against his. Relieved, she sank down in one of the blue chairs. A small table created a barrier between her and Leif. “So,” she said. “You were going to explain what makes you different from regular humans.”
He sat down in the empty chair, elbows on knees, studying his clasped hands. After a few moments he tilted his head and looked at her. “I’ll try to answer all of your questions, but some of this may sound a little crazy.”
“I’ll keep an open mind.”
Leif’s eyes met hers. Whatever he saw in them seemed to satisfy him. “I died in 1050.” He paused, watching her reaction.
Naya kept her gasp from escaping and instead nodded encouragingly.
“In the Norse culture, warriors who die in battle or die a heroic violent death are sent to live with the gods in Asgard. The men spend their time training in Valhalla with Odin. The women are schooled by Freya.”
Naya’s mind reeled. What he described didn’t seem possible, but he was so sincere. Obviously he believed his story to be true. “I thought there were only male warriors in the Nordic tradition.”
“Most stories are based on the old Icelandic sagas. They describe Valkyries as leading the men to Valhalla.”
“And that’s not the way it is?”
Leif smiled. “The sagas were all written by men long after the Viking age ended. They didn’t know what happened in Freya’s meadow and took some poetic license.”
“So, typically male, instead of just saying ‘I don’t know,’ you make up shit instead.”
He smiled, his dimples stealing her breath. Again.
She looked away. “So, this place where the gods live, this is the Nordic heaven?”
“Not exactly. It’s the warriors’ reward for dying an honorable death. They are allowed to live on, to fight again.” He studied his hands. “I don’t remember much of Valhalla. Time flows differently there. All my memories run together as if they happened the same week.”
She looked up to find him watching her. “I’m sorry, I’m trying to follow what you’re saying. But—”
“It is a little crazy?” He smiled.
“A little.” A lot.
“Is it any crazier than being abducted and kept in a camp? Any crazier than enhancement injections?”
“Touché.”
Thanks for a chance at the giveaway. What do I like in a hero? A take charge man!
my favorite type of romance hero is one that it a bit edgy but also genuinely respects the heroine (and other people)
alpha type hero, strong
Alpha no wimps for me.
Strong , protective , and some humor
My favorite is the Highlander & Warrior. To me the ultimate Alpha. I’m so happy when I fimd a new series at the first book. Thanks for the giveaway.
Carol L
I like a tormented hero that is somewhere between an alpha and a beta.
I”m really starting to like the Ancient Vikings in modern times romance novels. They are a very fun read.
My favorite type of hero would be a Highland or Viking warrior. An alpha male and a passionate protective mate. Blessings and Thanks for sharing. ?
I really love a bad boy with a great heart.
My favorite hero’s are warriors.
Strong , but not over baring. Some that let’s the girl save herself when she is capable.