About the Book:
Title: Beguiling Her Enemy Warrior
Author: Lucy Morris
Series: Shieldmaiden Sisters #3
Page Length: 288
Publication Date: Jan. 24, 2022
Publisher: Harlequin Historical
Synopsis: Kidnapped by the warrior
Tempted by the man…
Captured by the infamous Lord Rhys, a Welsh prince intent on revenge against her family, Viking healer Helga must keep her wits about her if she’s to be freed. Easier said than done when she desires him rather than fears him! Helga senses there’s good inside Rhys and feels compelled to reach his heart. But first, she must make him see there’s more to her than just his enemy…
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My Review:
I’m so pleased to have had the chance to read an advanced copy of Beguiling Her Enemy Warrior by Lucy Morris. I’ve loved The Shieldmaiden Sisters series, and I’m sad to see it end. That being said, Beguiling Her Enemy Warrior is a brilliant conclusion to the trilogy. It’s exciting and entertaining, and I adored the love story and the amazing epilogue!
We were introduced to Helga and Rhys in the previous books in the trilogy. Helga is the youngest of the shieldmaiden sisters, and she is the only one who is not a warrior. Rhys is the villain who kidnaps Helga in book two. I adored their enemies-to-lovers romance and feel like any time there’s a character named Rhys, I immediately fall in love with him. And when he’s brooding and mysterious with a lot of layers, I swoon. So, I swooned a lot as I read this book. lol
Rhys sees his own hypocrisy and learns from it. I love how much he grows and changes over the course of the story. He listens to and respects Helga, and he makes her feel heard and respected. I think he supports her in ways she is not used to. Helga (love her!!!) also changes throughout her journey. She understands her family a little better, and she becomes more self-aware and assured. I love seeing her confidence grow, as her relationship with Rhys deepens.
The story has action and suspense, and an overarching threat that has been lurking since book one is finally addressed. I liked seeing how many of the characters from the previous books had a part in helping Helga, her sisters, and their partners. It’s exciting and intense and very entertaining.
This is such a fantastic historical romance series! The female protagonists are strong and fierce, their partners are dynamic and complex, and the romances are positively swoon-tastic. And the epilogue! It was everything I could ever hope for in a HEA, and seeing how all of the characters’ lives have grown, changed, and come together while offering glimpses of their happy futures warmed my heart. And Valda’s crewmates are so sweet and comical. I just love them! This is by far one of my favorite all-time epilogues!
Special thanks to Harlequin Historical and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
Rating:
Favorite Parts:
- The romance!
- The suspense.
- The epilogue.
Favorite Lines:
Fate is a funny thing. Nothing is ever chance, yet it all appears to be.
If a man uses his strength as a weapon, he only proves how weak he truly is.
I can still sympathize with your hardships while bearing my own.
Recommendations:
Want to learn more about the trilogy? Check out my reviews of the first two books – The Viking She Would Have Married & Tempted by Her Outcast Viking!
About the Author:
Lucy Morris has always been obsessed with myths and legends. Her books blend sweeping romance with vivid worldbuilding to whisk you away to another time and place filled with adventure. Expect passion, drama, and vibrant characters.
Lucy lives in Essex, UK, with her husband, two children, and two cats. She has a massively sweet tooth and loves Terry’s chocolate oranges and Irn-Bru. In her spare time, she likes to explore castles with her family, or drink bubbly with her friends.
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Oooo, a Viking trilogy sounds interesting. Off to see if my library has them. Nice review Julie.
It’s such a good trilogy, Carla! I loved all three books.
Sounds great. I’ve never read this author before.
The whole trilogy is fantastic! If you like historical romance or harlequin historicals, I would definitely recommend it.
I am definitely planning on picking up this series this year. So happy to hear you loved this one!
Thanks, Ali! I hope you love it when you get to it. 🙂