I’m beyond excited to have Violetta Rand, author of Blind Allegiance, in Blue Rose Writing Room today. She’s a fellow Soul Mate Publisher’s author and my critique partner! Hugs Violetta!
Here’s the tantalizing blurb for Blind Allegiance
It’s a risk of a lifetime loving a man you’re supposed to hate…
Betrayed by a brother she hardly trusted before the bloodthirsty Viking, Jarl Randvior Sigurdsson, attacks her home, Noelle Sinclair is conveniently bartered as a means to save her cowardly sibling’s skin. Forced to leave her homeland and accompany the petulant Viking to the untamed wilderness of central Norway, Noelle is ever-aware of the burgeoning dangers around her—including her weakening resolve to resist Randvior.
Should Noelle surrender to his resplendent charms and seduction, or fight with every ounce of strength she possesses to get home?
Enjoy an excerpt from Blind Allegiance
“Do daughters of English lords weave?” Lauga finally acknowledged her presence. “Or are your hands too unskilled to fashion garments for Odin’s children to wear?”
At this point, Noelle would feast on what scraps Lauga was willing to throw at her. “I’m skilled in the arts of weaving and sewing. My work graces the rooms of my father’s castle. Direct me, and I will do whatever you ask.”
Lauga nodded. An imbecile could stitch a shirt. Simply voicing her accomplishments would do little to impress the ice queen. Noelle tried to keep her hands from fidgeting as she waited for her future mother-in-law to respond. Gratefully, her words had captured the interest of some of the women, because they too waited for Lauga to speak. A small victory, she’d take it.
Unable to refuse her offer, Lauga began. “The looms are occupied for the day,” she said, “but if you are capable, you may sit at that table and work.” She pointed across the room.
A linen overdress, dyed the boldest shade of purple she’d ever seen, awaited someone’s skilled hands to finish it. Noelle admired the garment, a sweet design with intricately embroidered rosebuds sewn along the shoulder seams. She sat and continued the pattern of red and yellow buds, adding a personal touch by stitching leaves on the stems of the tiny blossoms. She worked for hours, happy to use her skills.
Margaret had always warned, idle hands are the devil’s tools, and Noelle couldn’t agree more!
By late afternoon, Noelle finished the dress and several women gathered around the table to see. Humbly, she accepted their praise.
My Review of Blind Allegiance
Noelle, is completely out of place in Randvior’s home. She’s unsure of her position, neither vassal nor mistress. He insists she’s an honored guest. His mother is openly hostile, not wishing their pure Norse lineage to be contaminated by English blood.
Noelle, is desperate to have her honor restored, even going so far as to ask Randvior to arrange for her to marry one of his subjects. He has his own plans for Noelle, despite his mother’s objections, and they don’t include marrying her to another. Their relationship is fraught with peril, and their convictions interfere with their burgeoning love, yet they cannot envision a future without the other.
Ms. Rand has spun a potent tale woven with passion, betrayal, murder and Norse traditions that leaves the reader eager for Noelle and Randvior to at last acknowledge their love for each other.
Historical romance readers will find this book a delight to read.
About Violetta
Violetta has been “in love” with writing since childhood. Struck with an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, at five, she wrote short stories illustrated by her best friend and sold them in her neighborhood. The only thing she loves more than writing is her wonderful relationship with her husband, Jeff. She enjoys outdoor activities, reading whatever she can get her hands on, music, and losing herself in the ancient worlds she enjoys bringing to life in the pages of her stories.
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