Storm Maiden

Mary Gillgannon is like an artist.. the way she weaves her tales of romance. It was sexy, funny. It was wonderful.

Before I read this book, I thought it would be the typical Viking kidnapping tale. Boy, was I wrong. Unlike the previous reviewer, I didn't think the story was predictable. All that trouble was what kept the reader on their toes. Also, I liked the fact that Dag and Fiona couldn't speak to each other. They had to talk to each other in new ways, which frankly made the story one of the most sensual I have ever read! On a personal note, I am glad that when the lovers finally came together, the "maiden" wasn't shy and timid. She wanted it as much as he did and was an aggressor just as much as he was. To me, that is more realistic and fun. If you like this novel, you should also try Catherine Coulter's "Lord of Hawkfell Island."

I am very fond of viking romance and found this one to be sensually gripping. The story of a viking wounded in a raid and the irish princess that nurses him back to health. Dag decides to keep Fiona and take her with him back to his village (against her will). I found this to be very different from all the other viking stories I have read because Dag cared for Fiona right from the start and was a very sweet and sensual man. I found this to be a refreshing change of pace compared to the lusty, domineering barbarians I usually read about. This book is well worth your time.

Gillgannon knows how to develop a story and maintain it without the reader ever losing interest. Fiona & Dag are characters you will remember long after you've read the last page and placed this book on your "keepers" shelf. They have a wonderful chemistry and a genuine love story.

Mary Gillgannon has written a very stirring tale of passion and love in "The Storm Maiden". She has narrated the feelings from both the protagonists' points of view and have thus effectively conveyed the feelings one harboured for another. Their love has progressed vividly from bedmates to soulmates which makes a very gratifying reading experience.There is enough intrigue, mistrust, false fear of magic which sustains the story. The tempo is quick enough to maintain the interest of the readers. I like this book very much.