Recipe created by Sky Purington
Viking Heart (The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors, Book 3)
* Equal portions of Lust, Berserker, and Humor
* Sinfully dark eyes, a deep sensual laugh, broad shoulders, chiseled muscles
* Skills with swords, battle axes, and daggers
Seasoning:
* Just enough arrogance
* Vengeance on his enemies
* Unbreakable honor
* A dash of ruthlessness
After tossing the ingredients well, melt in the following:
* Unlimited sexual talent
* Desire to please a woman
* Alpha personality
* Fiercely protective
Turn heat to HIGH and prepare yourself for oral ecstasy with a chilled shot of Scandinavian Aquavit.
Prior to serving this carnal dish, cross-drizzle some scrumptious timeless romance with fated soulmates.
This meal is best enjoyed in a romantic setting with Trevor Morris’s, Vikings soundtrack playing in the background. Expect a thundering heart, shallow breathing, and quite possibly the inability to stand for several hours afterward. WARNING: If you experience a dimming of vision, understand that you’re undergoing a lusty look into the distant past and by the end of the book you may or may not return to the present.
Taste Test:
After receiving another horn of ale, Kol leaned back and eyed Amber with amusement as she stopped in front of the men playing bodhran drums. Unlike her sisters, she seemed to be embracing their society right away or so said the slow sway of her hips. Fortunately, the fires kept it warm enough that she’d removed her cloak, giving him and every other man a pleasurable view of her backside.
And just like him, there was nothing but lust in their eyes.
He didn’t recognize the low growl in his chest and had no idea he was heading in her direction until he was halfway there. Her sisters might be a solid wall of protection around Amber but far too many men were contemplating a way past them. Even with the potential wrath of the king and Raknar coming down on them, several clearly thought the loot well worth the inevitable punishment.
She must have said something about the instrument because Kol had nearly reached Amber when one of the men stopped playing his drum and handed it to her. Red dragon haze skirted the corners of his vision when the musician wrapped his arms around her from behind. Though he was only showing her how to use the drum, Kol also knew he was just as aroused as the men now forming a circle around her.
A dagger at the ready, he stopped beside her sisters and glared at any man willing to meet his eyes…which were few. No, they weren’t just lusting but downright enchanted by Amber. Even his eyes were snagged from protecting her when warm laughter bubbled up from her chest. She tossed her hair over a shoulder and winked at the man behind her. Arms crossed over his chest, Kol was impressed with how smoothly she kept the musician from pressing too close while simultaneously making him feel like the world revolved around him.
He had never seen anything quite like it.
From a woman that is.
Hel, Amber maneuvered a man nearly as well as Kol maneuvered a woman.
And that’s precisely what they did. Made the opposite sex feel special until they tired and moved on to the next. But Kol would bet that like him, she rarely left a man lacking. If anything, she left them happier than they were prior.
“I knew it wouldn’t take her long to make herself at home,” Megan murmured and bumped shoulders with him. “Put away the dagger, Champ. She’ll be all right.”
“I’m sure she will.” But he didn’t put away the dagger. Better that his fellowmen see his intentions…or at least that she was under his protection. Yet even as he tried to keep his attention on the bastards around her, he soon became as enamored as the rest when she held the crossbar beneath with expertise and started playing the drum. She had a way of moving her hand in such a way that the sound made the listener feel the passion within her.
Incredible passion.
Blatant sensuality.
The woman possessed a natural eroticism that simmered beneath the surface of every move she made. Kol watched the speed and roll of her hand, imagining that same hand playing his body with as much talent and hunger. Because there was a definite hunger in the sound she created. One that originated in the depths of her soul. A soul that felt things far more deeply than most.
Though Kol narrowed his eyes at the man behind her, he didn’t need to. Amber was handling him perfectly as she pulled away and nodded her thanks. Then her eyes met the women playing the pipes and she offered a dazzling smile as they caught her beat.
Captivated, he couldn’t decide which part of her he wanted to eye more. Her animated face, the way her hand deftly worked the instrument or the sway of her lovely hips as she moved in synchronization to the beat she created.
And just like him, there was nothing but lust in their eyes.
He didn’t recognize the low growl in his chest and had no idea he was heading in her direction until he was halfway there. Her sisters might be a solid wall of protection around Amber but far too many men were contemplating a way past them. Even with the potential wrath of the king and Raknar coming down on them, several clearly thought the loot well worth the inevitable punishment.
She must have said something about the instrument because Kol had nearly reached Amber when one of the men stopped playing his drum and handed it to her. Red dragon haze skirted the corners of his vision when the musician wrapped his arms around her from behind. Though he was only showing her how to use the drum, Kol also knew he was just as aroused as the men now forming a circle around her.
A dagger at the ready, he stopped beside her sisters and glared at any man willing to meet his eyes…which were few. No, they weren’t just lusting but downright enchanted by Amber. Even his eyes were snagged from protecting her when warm laughter bubbled up from her chest. She tossed her hair over a shoulder and winked at the man behind her. Arms crossed over his chest, Kol was impressed with how smoothly she kept the musician from pressing too close while simultaneously making him feel like the world revolved around him.
He had never seen anything quite like it.
From a woman that is.
Hel, Amber maneuvered a man nearly as well as Kol maneuvered a woman.
And that’s precisely what they did. Made the opposite sex feel special until they tired and moved on to the next. But Kol would bet that like him, she rarely left a man lacking. If anything, she left them happier than they were prior.
“I knew it wouldn’t take her long to make herself at home,” Megan murmured and bumped shoulders with him. “Put away the dagger, Champ. She’ll be all right.”
“I’m sure she will.” But he didn’t put away the dagger. Better that his fellowmen see his intentions…or at least that she was under his protection. Yet even as he tried to keep his attention on the bastards around her, he soon became as enamored as the rest when she held the crossbar beneath with expertise and started playing the drum. She had a way of moving her hand in such a way that the sound made the listener feel the passion within her.
Incredible passion.
Blatant sensuality.
The woman possessed a natural eroticism that simmered beneath the surface of every move she made. Kol watched the speed and roll of her hand, imagining that same hand playing his body with as much talent and hunger. Because there was a definite hunger in the sound she created. One that originated in the depths of her soul. A soul that felt things far more deeply than most.
Though Kol narrowed his eyes at the man behind her, he didn’t need to. Amber was handling him perfectly as she pulled away and nodded her thanks. Then her eyes met the women playing the pipes and she offered a dazzling smile as they caught her beat.
Captivated, he couldn’t decide which part of her he wanted to eye more. Her animated face, the way her hand deftly worked the instrument or the sway of her lovely hips as she moved in synchronization to the beat she created.
Viking Heart (The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors, Book 3)
by Sky Purington
Genre: Time-travel Fantasy Romance
June 4, 2015
ASIN: B00V1653EK
Number of pages: 260
Cover Artist: Tamra Westberry
Amber is heartbroken. Supposedly because of a pact made between three ninth century Viking brothers and Mt. Galdhøpiggen’s seers, her sisters have vanished into the distant past. Struggling with grief, she leans on her part-time fling Sean until even he is torn away. Or so it seems.
Of dragon blood and brother to the king, Kol Sigdir ‘the lucky’ has been determined to avoid his fate since the moment he promised himself, sight unseen, to a woman from the future. He adores all women and it’s no easy thing knowing he has to eventually pledge his heart to just one…until he meets Amber. A spirited artist and musician, she captivates him. When she offers him a soul-deep glimpse at what was missing from his life, he soon wonders how he will ever be able to let her go.
As Kol and Amber grow closer, they face multiple threats. Eager for revenge, King Alrek declares war. To make matters worse, he has an ally nobody could have anticipated. One determined to see everything come to an end.
Hearts struggle, rip apart, and then are rebuilt when the laws of time are tossed aside. A thousand years means nothing when two star-crossed souls are meant to connect. Even so, will the strength of love be enough to withstand a powerful enemy and bridge a gap across time already closed?
by Sky Purington
Genre: Time-travel Fantasy Romance
June 4, 2015
ASIN: B00V1653EK
Number of pages: 260
Cover Artist: Tamra Westberry
Amber is heartbroken. Supposedly because of a pact made between three ninth century Viking brothers and Mt. Galdhøpiggen’s seers, her sisters have vanished into the distant past. Struggling with grief, she leans on her part-time fling Sean until even he is torn away. Or so it seems.
Of dragon blood and brother to the king, Kol Sigdir ‘the lucky’ has been determined to avoid his fate since the moment he promised himself, sight unseen, to a woman from the future. He adores all women and it’s no easy thing knowing he has to eventually pledge his heart to just one…until he meets Amber. A spirited artist and musician, she captivates him. When she offers him a soul-deep glimpse at what was missing from his life, he soon wonders how he will ever be able to let her go.
As Kol and Amber grow closer, they face multiple threats. Eager for revenge, King Alrek declares war. To make matters worse, he has an ally nobody could have anticipated. One determined to see everything come to an end.
Hearts struggle, rip apart, and then are rebuilt when the laws of time are tossed aside. A thousand years means nothing when two star-crossed souls are meant to connect. Even so, will the strength of love be enough to withstand a powerful enemy and bridge a gap across time already closed?
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Sky Purington is the best-selling author of fifteen novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books.
Interested in keeping up with Sky's latest news and releases? Visit Sky's website, http://www.skypurington.com to download her free App on iTunes and Android or sign up for her quarterly newsletter. Love social networking? Find Sky on Facebook and Twitter.
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Sky Purington is the best-selling author of fifteen novels and several novellas. A New Englander born and bred, Sky was raised hearing stories of folklore, myth and legend. When combined with a love for nature, romance and time-travel, elements from the stories of her youth found release in her books.
Interested in keeping up with Sky's latest news and releases? Visit Sky's website, http://www.skypurington.com to download her free App on iTunes and Android or sign up for her quarterly newsletter. Love social networking? Find Sky on Facebook and Twitter.
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this looks and sounds fantastic! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Erin! :-)
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New to me author and series. Will be checking them out!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kassandra. Happy reading! :-)
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I have always loved Sky's Highlanders and now Vikings. I can't wait to read this story. Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity.
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Carol! It's been ages since I've seen you in the 'blogosphere'. Thanks for popping in and for the kind words. I hope you and yours are doing well! *big hugs*
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I love viking romances AND you've added a shapeshifter element too! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lindalou! I love a sexy shifter and you just can't go wrong with Vikings. ;-)
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Vikings , Dragons, and Romance Ohhh Myyy !
ReplyDelete*grins* I'm with you, Crystal. A triple win. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
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Thank you for putting the best reading order of the books front and center on your website, it makes it so nice for us who can't stand to jump midway into a series. I just went and bought the bundles for MacLomain:early years and MacLomain series. Can't wait to start reading!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Kelsey! Thanks so much. Happy reading! :-)
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I would love to read this book. I haven't read a viking book in quite a while, but this story sounds like a keeper.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Juana! Hope you enjoy. :-)
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Thanks for featuring Viking Heart. I had so much fun providing a recipe for Alpha Male Diner. Yum! :-)
ReplyDeleteSky Purington
I LOVE Kol! And all the Sigdir brothers! But Kol...there is just something about him!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, Cathy! He's one of my all-time favorites. Such a hottie! :-)
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Dragons, Vikings, time travel and romance..... Sounds like the perfect combination for a sizzling summer read.
ReplyDeleteI love your recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I love Fantasy Romance and looking forward to reading your books.
ReplyDeleteHEY SKY LOVE THE DINNER IT WAS AWESOME. THANK YOU FOR THE SHARE & THE RECIPE, THAT WAS MIGHTY TASTY...A GREAT READ. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING YOUR BOOKS HON... I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED VIKING STUFF. MUST BE SOMETHING TO DO WITH GENEOLOGY HA HA HA ONE DAY WE WILL HAVE TO SEE IF THERE IS A CONNECTION TO US BEING RELATED BOTH WAYS... THANKS HON GREAT READING...REBECCA PURINGTON
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I have yet to read too many books involving vikings, but I think I need to change that!
ReplyDeleteDragon shifter viking....can it get any better than this? :)
ReplyDeleteI am a newbie. Hi and I look forward to reading Viking Heart. Sounds like an awesome read.
ReplyDeletesounds like an awesome read.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely need to read this series.
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Viking Dragonshifters!!! Got My Attention! I just checked out Sky's website and am totally intrigued with the MacLomain history and world. I have lots of catching up to do :)
ReplyDeletehave not read many dragon shifter's but I just love shifter's of all kinds!
ReplyDeleteSounds really good!
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