Claimed by the Viking

A Viking Dark Romance (Bound and Betrothed, Book 4)

De: Felicity Brandon, Anna Quinn

Narrado por: Gareth J Davies

After laboring for decades in the mines of Skálavík, Viggo is lured by the promise of great riches, and joins his jarl's sea quest. But the daring adventure is doomed, the longship destroyed in a terrible storm. He awakes to find himself robbed of his sight, and his liberty. Signy knows what it is to suffer alone. The last thing she seeks is a man—even if the future of the island depends upon compliance. Thrown together, the two form an alliance. Viggo will impregnate her, in return for a promise that she'll help him end his misery. But when the time comes, can Signy oblige the handsome stranger? Or will the gentle maid whose touch inflames him guide Viggo to the light? Love could be their salvation, or a source of pain neither will survive.

©2024 Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn (P)2024 Felicity Brandon and Anna Quinn

4 ☆ Overall ~ 5 ☆ Performance ~ 4 ☆ Story

This is a shorter story that you should read in order of the series. It helps to know what the overall storyline is and with being invested in the characters. Even though I'm invested, it's hard to believe in this romance. So much was them fighting and not trusting. I did not like the heroine's mother at all. But I do want to know what happens next, so I'm excited for the next book.

Signy and Viggo

This is Signy and Viggo's story. She's sweet and caring, despite her mother's attempt to make her harder. Walking a fine line between honesty and secrecy. Viggo's angry he's blind and feels less than a man, but still wants to help Signy conceive and be more able to stand up to her mother in return for ending his suffering when she becomes pregnant. But Signy loves Viggo and can't face losing him. But when he faced death, he realised he loved her and wanted a future with her.

The narration by Gareth J Davies is spot on!

The Perfect Pairing!

The more I read of this series, the happier I am with it!
This particular story has left me wishing it had gone on and on because it gave me such enjoyment and pleasure.
Viggo and Signy made a great pair and the way they went about achieving their happy ever after was just perfect..
And then we have the absolutely superb narration with wonderful voice acting and sound effects which helped make this an absorbing and fabulous audiobook to listen to.
I have just finished a copy of this very satisfying audio and am happy to leave my voluntary review.

Exciting viking romance!

Claimed by the Viking, an Audiobook by Anna Quinn and Felicity Brandon is the captivating story of Viggo and Signy. He is the fourth of the six men shipwrecked on their island. But, he has been cursed…lacking something vital to his survival. Now, he depends on her for nearly everything. In return, he has agreed to provide her with what she requires. An odd situation indeed!

I adored this story!!! Two individuals with their own type of innocence…are placed together. Both have to learn…both have to trust…both have to grow…touching, sweet, steamy, and gripping!!! Loved Viggo and Signy!!

This Audiobook was narrated by Gareth J Davies who does an admiral job with the story! He performs both the male and female parts in the reading and brings across the feelings and depth of the characters. Good job!

The best of the series so far!

Probably the best of the series so far! The angst is so palpable, so well written! Poor Viggo, I really felt for him so much. He had a terrible past and of course his injuries worsened his depressed disposition. I really loved Signy, so sweet, but also very strong and capable of giving so much love. I love this series because the couples are very different from one another and each book is a new discovery. I really hope the mystery of the island will be satisfactorily solved soon!
Very capable narrator as always!

Excellent Viking Romance Series

I love Viking stories! Maybe it’s my Celtic bloodline, but this series definitely satisfied my Viking romance obsession! The premise is fantastic: a Viking ship crashes on the shore of an island inhabited only by women. What happened to the men is a bit of a mystery that unfolds throughout the series. In short, the men went mad and abandoned the women, leaving them to eventually die out if they can’t produce children. The women believe the Gods have answered their prayers by sending them these strong, virile Vikings. Perfect for their baby-making plans. Their idea is simple: procreate with the Vikings, then send them on their way. But of course, things don’t go quite as planned. These independent women are in for more than they bargained for with Vikings who come with wicked senses of humor, filthy mouths, and plenty of stamina to… rise to the occasion.

If you enjoy Viking culture and romance, you can imagine how entertaining these pairings are! This collection includes the first three stories in the series. While the women and Vikings all share the same goal, each couple faces unique struggles and challenges, which kept the stories fresh and engaging.

The steamy scenes are very hot, and one unique touch is the addition of subtle sound effects (crashing waves, birds, etc) at just the right moments to enhance the experience. The narrators did an incredible job conveying the characters’ personalities and emotions; they truly performed the story rather than just reading it.

Five of the six books are already available on audiobook, and I’m eagerly waiting for the final one to release. If you’re a fan of Viking romances with humor, heat, and heart, this series is well worth your time!

A raw, emotional and ominous Viking romance!

In this edition in the Bound and Betrothed saga, Viggo is a very different character. A head injury when his Viking ship wrecked leaves him blind; feeling worthless and suicidal. Viggo struggles but Signy is such a sweet and patient partner for him. The story is very steamy, in a raw and crude Viking manner and I love the role reversals where the women are in charge and are using the men sexually to get babies. The books in this series all have an undercurrent that slowly reveals new insights into the mysterious and maybe supernatural events on the island and it is tantalizing to pick up the omens and ominous clues along the way. I loved the slow transition Viggo makes to accept his disability and take some role in Signy's life and future. Signy's mother Ulva is a great mean mother and there are lots of other personalities on the island that are well developed. Gareth does a great job narrating the tale; his gravelly voice makes you feel the tension and the Viking spirit.
The ending was satisfying and I cannot wait for the next story to add more pieces to the puzzle and more steamy relationships to the plot.

Lots of surprises

I totally enjoyed the narrator’s voice he brought so much life to the story. The book will instantly grab you and not let you go with all the twists and surprises. Signy is so vibrant and engaged in her determination to do anything she deems necessary. Viggo goes through so much that you’ll not expect what comes next. I loved everything about this listen didn’t want to stop.

Viggo and Signy

Viggo and Signy both had a very difficult life so far. Viggo is somber, suffering from depression. Despite her cruel upbringing Signy is sweet and very kind. During their time together their feelings grow but it is towards the end of the book where Signy finally stands up against her cruel mother, and Viggo finally realizes he does have something precious to live for.
The narrator brings both characters to life and does a great job telling their story. The story is well written, and it was a pleasure listening to the performance. I do recommend reading/listening this series in order.

Pure of heart - is her love enough?

I am absolutely loving this Bound and Betrothed series.
In this story, Book 4, we follow Signy and Viggo’s journey on the Island of Hoy.
Signy, a maiden and never betrothed has been charged with looking after Viggo, who whilst his body is unharmed by the shipwreck his sight has been effected and he is bitter and subdued.
Can Signy break through Viggo’s torment and show him that he is loved and not worthless as he believes he is.
Or will he destroy all that they have slowly been building together?
A spicy at times story of two damaged souls coming together to find happiness whilst someone is trying desperately to break them apart.
Another fantastic story with wonderful characters of a series that I’m thoroughly enjoying.
Looking forward to reading all about the next couple and the ongoing sagas on the island.

I had the pleasure of listening to this audiobook and always enjoy Gareth J Davies narration.
I enjoy his voice and the background noises added in places in the storyline.