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jasmyn9's review against another edition
4.0
The blurb for Viking Fire caught my eye when the request was sent and I just had to check it out. I am always a sucker for a really good historical romance - and having a soft spot for vikings helped, too. Kaireen is in some ways your typical historical heroine - headstrong, independent, and determined not to marry just because her parents say so. In other ways she was very unique - she wasn't perfect. In the beginning she showed signs of being a bit snobbish and spoiled - but learned her lesson in those areas as she grew as a character. Bram was a bit of a mystery. He was foreign to her lands, but had earned the trust of Kaireen's parents and her clan, but hadn't earned Kaireen's. He finds ways to repeatedly prove himself to her as loyal, but she still wonders if their marriage is one of convenience and politics or if there could be love.
There is a lot of action in this for a romance, but not so much that the romance falls from center stage. Every action had a purpose of bringing Kaireen and Bram closer together. This romance also includes a good bit of mystery and intrigue in its midst, giving yet another depth to the story. This threads hangs out in the background, reappearing in bits and pieces as the story unfolds, but really comes to a head when a rival clan leader is killed. It took me awhile to figure out all the players involved in the plot, and I really enjoy figuring out the bad guy at the same time as the character instead of knowing all along. And our bad guys here are really bad - and their story is quite unique as well and led to several big reveals as the story wrapped up.
The minor downside was something that may be attributed to being a newer author. Two or three times it seemed like entire phrases or paragraphs were repeated - not word for word, but in a way that made me think I'd accidentally turned back a few pages. It didn't detract much from the overall enjoyment, but it was just enough to keep this from getting the full five stars it would have otherwise received.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review* - See more at: http://hotofftheshelves.blogspot.com/2013/08/review-viking-fire-by-andrea-r-cooper.html#sthash.Awc2W36S.dpuf
There is a lot of action in this for a romance, but not so much that the romance falls from center stage. Every action had a purpose of bringing Kaireen and Bram closer together. This romance also includes a good bit of mystery and intrigue in its midst, giving yet another depth to the story. This threads hangs out in the background, reappearing in bits and pieces as the story unfolds, but really comes to a head when a rival clan leader is killed. It took me awhile to figure out all the players involved in the plot, and I really enjoy figuring out the bad guy at the same time as the character instead of knowing all along. And our bad guys here are really bad - and their story is quite unique as well and led to several big reveals as the story wrapped up.
The minor downside was something that may be attributed to being a newer author. Two or three times it seemed like entire phrases or paragraphs were repeated - not word for word, but in a way that made me think I'd accidentally turned back a few pages. It didn't detract much from the overall enjoyment, but it was just enough to keep this from getting the full five stars it would have otherwise received.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review* - See more at: http://hotofftheshelves.blogspot.com/2013/08/review-viking-fire-by-andrea-r-cooper.html#sthash.Awc2W36S.dpuf
moniqueeditrix's review against another edition
4.0
Review to come very soon!
*****
Original review on my blog All
The Bookish Love
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange fro an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is a historical romance that is different from other historicals on so many levels. Or maybe it’s just because I really enjoyed this one. It had a touch of magic and a bunch of steaminess. But what I liked most of all was that it had a kick-ass heroine.
Kaireen really doesn’t want to get married and definitely not to a Viking. Vikings are the worst you know, they pillage the lands and take what isn’t theirs, and she won’t have any part of it. She’d even go so far as to threaten to kill. Just a pity she enjoys his company so much. She does try to talk herself out of it, and she does hide her enjoyment quite well.
I’ve never read a historical romance with so much hotness and passion. There are a few battles which make the plot so well-written and everything comes together perfectly. The mixture of war, romance and clan betrayal thrilled me to the core. Blamed by a rival clan for the Lairds death, Kaireen is enraged and for the first time realises her love for the man she thought she hated. With the helping hands of fellow Vikings, she rushes to the aid of her family, in true kick-ass heroine style.
I don’t think I’ve ever been as attracted to a Viking as I was to Bram. His character didn’t really read like a Viking, well, not like any Viking I’ve ever imagined. He was a contradiction and too much of a gentleman, but that made him appeal to me even more. He knows what he wants and he will make sure he gets it, no matter what he has to do.
Andrea Cooper has really impressed me with her writing and I really cannot wait to read more of her books.
*****
Original review on my blog All
The Bookish Love
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange fro an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is a historical romance that is different from other historicals on so many levels. Or maybe it’s just because I really enjoyed this one. It had a touch of magic and a bunch of steaminess. But what I liked most of all was that it had a kick-ass heroine.
Kaireen really doesn’t want to get married and definitely not to a Viking. Vikings are the worst you know, they pillage the lands and take what isn’t theirs, and she won’t have any part of it. She’d even go so far as to threaten to kill. Just a pity she enjoys his company so much. She does try to talk herself out of it, and she does hide her enjoyment quite well.
I’ve never read a historical romance with so much hotness and passion. There are a few battles which make the plot so well-written and everything comes together perfectly. The mixture of war, romance and clan betrayal thrilled me to the core. Blamed by a rival clan for the Lairds death, Kaireen is enraged and for the first time realises her love for the man she thought she hated. With the helping hands of fellow Vikings, she rushes to the aid of her family, in true kick-ass heroine style.
I don’t think I’ve ever been as attracted to a Viking as I was to Bram. His character didn’t really read like a Viking, well, not like any Viking I’ve ever imagined. He was a contradiction and too much of a gentleman, but that made him appeal to me even more. He knows what he wants and he will make sure he gets it, no matter what he has to do.
Andrea Cooper has really impressed me with her writing and I really cannot wait to read more of her books.
xakyr's review against another edition
1.0
I was unimpressed with this one. The terminology was confusing and no explanation given as to what it was to mean. The heroine waffled between hating the hero and being insanely attracted to him. One minute she's plotting to get him killed, the next she's worrying if he'll survive a different Viking clan attack. It just didn't work for me. Will likely avoid this author in the future, at least for historicals.
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Kaireen, has watched her sisters be married off and wants to avoid an arranged marriage if she can. As the daughter of Laird Liannon, she knows it is her duty but when she is told that she is to be married to a Viking she adamantly refuses.
Viking, Bram knew that Kaireen is meant to be his. With her fiery hair, her temper to match Bram makes his intent clear, they will be married. Kaireen plans to fight him all the way, she doesn't plan to fall in love. Even if with each day it is getting harder to resist his teasing, smile, and those little kisses that make her want to melt in a puddle on the floor.
Bram is pure male, but he understands Kaireen's spirit and knows she will make a perfect match for him. Wonderful story, I was swept away in the spirit of it and will be reading more from this talented author in the future.
Viking, Bram knew that Kaireen is meant to be his. With her fiery hair, her temper to match Bram makes his intent clear, they will be married. Kaireen plans to fight him all the way, she doesn't plan to fall in love. Even if with each day it is getting harder to resist his teasing, smile, and those little kisses that make her want to melt in a puddle on the floor.
Bram is pure male, but he understands Kaireen's spirit and knows she will make a perfect match for him. Wonderful story, I was swept away in the spirit of it and will be reading more from this talented author in the future.
booksuperpower's review against another edition
3.0
My review for this book will be posted on Romancing the Book Blog soon!
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