The Sea King
by Jolie Mathis
Princess Isabel of Norsex is out riding her horse when she falls into a river and nearly drowns. Before she faints,
a handsome Viking warrior, Kol Thorleksson, rescues her. When she awakens, she learns that her half-brother, King
Ranulf, has imprisoned Kol, accusing him of attacking Isabel. Certain of his innocence, Isabel rushes to the dungeon,
intent on releasing Kol from his unjust punishment.
Two years later, Kol returns to seek vengeance against Ranulf. After his men successfully attack the castle, he
discovers that the king has escaped and left behind his two sisters, one of whom Kol recognizes as the maiden he
rescued. He can understand why Princess Isabel would hate him for invading her family home, but he’s shocked to
learn that Isabel believes he is the father of the child she bore out-of-wedlock. Kol would never take advantage
of an unconscious woman. Furthermore, his mother abandoned him when he was a baby and, later, cursed him with the
inability to sire children.
Kol takes Isabel’s sister and son to a nearby abbey, but keeps Isabel by his side in order to lure King Ranulf
out of hiding. As they travel together, and Isabel learns of Kol’s past and the curse, she begins to believe that
Kol is not the father of her son. But who really fathered Isabel’s child? Added to this mystery is the growing
love between Kol and Isabel. As the story progresses, Isabel becomes determined to find a means for Ranulf and Kol
to settle their differences without bloodshed.
The Sea King is an exciting debut romance and the author, Jolie Mathis, has a refreshing and unique voice
that brings the period - and the characters’ passionate emotions - to life with vivid clarity. Ms. Mathis has us
rooting for both Isabel and Kol as they fight - and eventually surrender to - the love that develops between them.
If you love a page-turning historical romance, don’t miss The Sea King! |
The Book |
Berkley Sensation |
June 2006 |
Paperback |
0-425-21065-0 |
Viking Historical Romance (Medieval) |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: Debut novel - Excellent, sexy, emotional and fast-paced novel |
The Reviewer |
Linda Morelli |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Reviewer Linda
Morelli is the award-winning author of Lani's Challenge, Shadow of Doubt and
Fiery Surrender. She is also an Associate Editor for Port Town Publishing and Historical
Editor for Gotta Write Network Online. |
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