Could she ever desire a man again? #HistoricalRomance #Vikings @katehillromance

My friend and colleague Kate Hill has another new release, a spicy historical romance novella set in Viking times. Read on for details!

Blurb

Grim Hammerhand claims Asgerd in marriage, but can she win his heart?

Stories say that in the heat of battle, Grim Hammerhand becomes a two-legged wolf. His prowess prompts the king to send Grim after his daughter Asgerd who has been captured by the brutal warrior Stein. In return, the king offers Grim Stein's land as well as Asgerd's hand in marriage. Mistrusting of all women, Grim vows never to marry. He reserves his passion for battle and the forge.

Asgerd has loved Grim for years, but the handsome red-haired warrior has never noticed her. Defiled by Stein, Asgerd doubts she could ever desire any man again, but when Grim defeats Stein and claims Asgerd as his wife, she realizes her feelings for Grim are stronger than ever, but can she win the trust and heart of her reluctant husband?

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Spicy Excerpt

The way Grim looked at her and the sight of his naked body aroused her in ways she’d never imagined possible. He’d undressed fully now, but still stood in the doorway.

“We can’t see!” Halfdan shouted.

“Quiet!” Grim bellowed.

Asgerd glanced at him in surprise. His face remained stern, but he winked and a faint smile tugged at her lips. She finished undressing and climbed beneath the covers. Grim stepped inside and joined her.

Several people crowded in the doorway.

Grim turned toward Asgerd and raised himself on his elbow. He brushed hair from her face and held her gaze. He leaned toward her and covered her mouth in a gentle kiss.

“Go to it, Grim!” another man called.

He turned abruptly and said, “You’ve seen enough! Shut the door.”

“But—”

“Shut it!” he growled and picked up his sword that rested against the nearby wall.

“That’s enough everyone. We’ve seen enough,” Odd said, apparently noting his master’s anger. He closed the door, giving the couple privacy.

Grim turned back to Asgerd and asked, “Are you all right?”

“I’m fine. Thank you for being considerate. Stein never was.”

“Stein was a pig, and he wasn’t your husband.”

“No,” she murmured. “He wasn’t. It’s hard to believe you are.”

His lips curved into a lopsided grin. “How do you mean that?”

“I mean I often wondered what it would be like if we… What I mean is—”

He silenced her with another kiss, this one deeper and more intimate than the last. His mouth moved gently against hers and he traced the shape of her lips with his tongue. She parted them and he slid his tongue into her mouth. He explored with slow thrusts.

Asgerd closed her eyes. Her tongue met his and engaged in a sensual dance. His beard felt a bit rough, but she loved the sensation. Moaning, she threaded her fingers through his hair.

He groaned and pressed her a little harder into the bed. Then he broke the kiss to nuzzle her neck. Beneath the covers, he caressed her arm, shoulder, and finally her breast. He cupped it gently and kneaded it. It felt so good that Asgerd moaned again and arched her back, wanting him even closer, if possible.

No one had ever touched her like this, gently yet in a manner that turned her body to flame.

About the Author

Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she's not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.

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