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Book Blurb

Wise-talking college student Bailey Moore saves his romantic side for the historical romances he’s secretly addicted to—until he wakes up crushed under six foot plus of sexy, aroused ancient Viking.

Bailey Moore is a cynical, wise-talking college student who saves his mushy, romantic side for the historical romances he's addicted to-until he wakes up crushed under six feet three inches of aroused Viking warrior.

At first he takes Freyr Grímsson as a glorious odd ball obsessed with Medieval role playing-down to his rough hewn sword, but Frey insists Bailey is his guide in this new world and when Bailey is attacked by a mysterious creature, he's convinced that he and Frey have to wage a battle to drive evil forces off campus. But when his Viking conquers him in bed, Bailey is afraid Frey will also lay claim to his secret, vulnerable heart.

 

Book Review

The title is the biggest hint about what a fun book this is. Jan Irving adds her very own brand of humor and imagination to a tried and tested type of story, and voilà, you’ve got a book that will make you laugh while trying to recover from the very hot between-the-bedfurs activity that is liberally sprinkled throughout the pages. Not to forget the slightly mystical angle and some very evil, disgusting monsters that seem to come straight from the underworld.

Bailey is a college student who is looking for “the one” and has given up after one too many disappointments. Turning into a bit of a slut instead, he cannot believe his luck when Freyr comes along. Bailey is not willing to believe this is going to last for fear of being disappointed yet again; self-fulfilling disaster prophesies seem to be one of his characteristics. He is funny and loyal, if a bit on the ditzy side, and struggles with life in general and this mystery he cannot understand in particular.

Freyr (who sadly gets renamed Frey – because that is supposedly easier) has been through similar “assignments” before. He has led a harsh life but, in typical macho-soldier character, he marches on, does his duty, and reaps the rewards – such as they are. It would be easy to see him only as the caricature he is made out to be, but when you look under the surface and listen to what he says, you will find an honest, honorable human being who is very lonely and just waiting for “the one” he can make happy forever – even if he never dares to hope to be lucky enough to find him.

There are a lot of Viking books out there (granted, not so many in the m/m genre), just think Sandra Hill. Some of them are more “serious” (insofar as time travel and magic can be serious), some of them veer toward humorous. ‘The Viking in My Bed’ is definitely on the humorous end of the spectrum - all the references to various other fantasy books, strange behaviors (both sexual and otherwise) included. If you are up for a light, entertaining and funny read, if Vikings and mystical happenings are your thing, and if you like your bedroom scenes written with more than a little humor, you will probably like this book.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 104 pages/30300 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	02-April-2012
Price	$4.50 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.pride-publishing.com/book/the-viking-in-my-bed