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Oceans of blood have stained Scotland’s shores for a century. Forging peace between the Vikings and Scots seems an impossible task, but Giric MacDomnail is resolute. Giric meets with Gunnar, chieftain of Clan Haraldson on Islay, with a proposal to end the carnage. But there’s more at stake than peace when he meets Gunnar’s sister.

Saga is a shield-maiden who fights her clan’s enemies with abandon—backing down from no one. This Scot, come to play them with his pretty words, deserves an axe in his chest. Instead, his reason and his words penetrate her defences.

Giric and Saga must mend the hatred and prejudice between two fiercely proud cultures. Can love be the binding ingredient for a peaceful future?

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Amazon internationally bestselling author of the award-winning Highland Chiefs series, Kate Robbins writes historical romance out of pure escapism and a love for all things Scottish. She thoroughly enjoys the research process and delving into secondary sources in order to blend authentic historical fact into her stories.Ranging a thousand years, Kate's novels are filled with passion, adventure, and political intrigue.Kate is the pen name of Debbie Robbins who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096761XBR
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kate Robbins (September 15, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
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- #650 in Viking Historical Romance
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- #4,639 in Scottish Historical Romance (Books)

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Exceptional!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021

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10 stars. When it comes to Viking romances, it is very hard to find a really good book. I was so happy I found this brand new series, Sprits of the Norse, by this author. This book is a keeper for me, it will stay in my library and I will reread it!

Giric Mac Domnail, is a Loyal Scottish Chieftain who is a Highland Warrior. He is extremely intelligent and wants to do right by his people. It is time to seek and speak to Jarl Haraldson in order to seek a peace alliance amongst his people and their people. During his visit and to his pleasant surprise, he meets a very beautiful and aggressive Viking Shield Maiden, Saga Haraldson, sister to the Jarl.

Saga has no love lost for their enemy, these Highland Warriors. She is extremely hesitant to give them the benefit of the doubt. She doesn't like where her brothers conversation is going with this Highland Chieftain. Can there finally be peace amongst these two enemies and maybe even something more?

This story will grab you and not let you go!!

This is book one in the series and I can't wait to read book two. I am very selective in my Viking romance reads. I have a select few that I keep in my library to reread because they were that good. This one rates high in that section of my library. Bravo to this author! I definitely want more from her in this series.

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Compromise

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021

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This book jumps right in with a complicated relationship between cultures. Immediately you think Saga definitely will not compromise. Several components of interests are introduced that causes readers interest. Things I didn't care for is the extent of compromise including building of a pagan house of worship. I did not connect with the need for this extreme compromise. I look forward to the next addition of the Norse series.

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First in a new Scottish-Viking Series that is absolutely spectacular!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021

Book: The Serpent
By Kate Robbins

Series: Spirits of the Norse, Book #1

Release Date: September 15, 2021

Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Overall Blog Rating: 5 Saltire Flags

Firth of Clyde, Alba
936 AD

Giric MacDomnail is weary of his people in Scotland being raided and killed by the barbaric Norseman. He feels the only resolution is with peace talks and through a marriage alliance. Even his King is in agreement with this idea and offering his own daughter. Now Giric who is a widow wasn’t planning of taking a wife for himselfof himself. Well that is until he spots the Chieftain Gunnar Haraldson’s sister, the beautiful, feisty, brave, and powerful shieldmaiden, Saga Haraldson who is very much against this alliance, she initially feels her freedom and her way of life would be stripped away from her! As she is a warrior and very different from the Scottish woman Giric has ever known. Saga’s older brother is Gunnar Haraldson, the Norse chieftain of Clan Haraldson, as Saga does not want to be forced into alliance. Yet she must admit this Scot is the most attractive man she has ever laid her eyes on, plus he smell absolutely delicious too and for her this is a major problem!

Now after these peace talks Saga’s Chieftain brother is in complete agreement with the Scots, especially since there are other tribes on Gunnar’s island that want to take over and start a civil war! Gunnar is in desperate need for manpower, which Giric’s army would supply. This would help defend his people as he fears there will be a civil war against his people if he doesn’t act fast. Giric starts to convince Saga of the positive reasons for joining this alliance. Unfortunately Gunnar and Saga Haraldson’s other brother, Magnus comes home after raiding for the past couple years. Magnus despises the Scots and does not want any sister of his marrying a Scot! Of course he can’t exactly go against his Chieftain brothers decision either, but will he start mischief that could endanger his family and start a war?

Now Saga’s younger sister Vigdis is very curious and different from her Shieldmaiden sisters and desire to visit this new new land and wants to visit Scotland very much! It is also very obvious she is very attracted to Giric’s man who is also his closest friend Omar MacAlpin. The Norman’s healer, Fredydis who is a woman that Saga respects and considers a close friend can foresee Saga and Giric in the near furture, who can see them together in a very positive light. However, there are other small minded individuals of both Norman and Scottish decent, who will never accept this Union that could possibly put both their lives in dangers even though this alliance could save both clans! Will Saga and Giric marry to help both their people and countries? Will this help the death and destruction of the Scottish people and help stop a civil war with the Norman own people. There are some filled with jealousy, prejudice’d and hate who don’t think a Scot and a Norman should mix and marry and can forget not move forward with a fresh slate and forgets their past grievances. Can this marriage be more than a marriage of convenience but a marriage of love? Yet there are some who don’t agree which will put their lives in danger. Can two enemies form an alliance that can save them both. Will Giric need to tame this shield maiden or will he be her personal slave and captive obeying to her every command? Read and find out the result from this captivating tale.

Kate Robbins pens a new series that Viking fans will absolutely love. It has all the ingredients that will dazzle and sweep readers off their feet in this delightful story. I have been reading Kate’s books since her debut as a historical romance author and she never disappoints! This is her first book in this phenomenal new series that I absolutely loved iand can’t wait for the next book called The Raven in this extraordinary series.

A riveting book filled with twists, turns, detours and so much more and the passion absolutely blows steam between the pages too. I highly recommend The Serpent which any fan of Viking history and folklore will love. The characters in this novel are brilliantly drawn with Kate Robbin’s intelligent skillful writing…It is definitely and an extraordinary fun read which I highly recommend!

I received a complimentary ARC copy from the author. I voluntarily agreed to read, review and blog an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own.

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Nicole Laverdure

Be swept away into a fascinating world!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021

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Kate Robbins's novel, The Serpent, had me captivated from the very first page. Every character came to life and I found myself drawn into each of their stories.
Wonderful attraction between the characters, plus their steamy chemistry, made this such an enjoyable and fast read. The Serpent is a fiery tale with a tangled heart love story that involves Scottish and Viking cultures.

Saga, a shield-maiden, and Giric, a sweet Scotsman, bring this beautiful story to life! Giric is on a mission to restore peace between their two clans. Saga's brother, Gunnar, leader of the Viking clan, offers him a contract he might not be able to refuse. Will Gunnar's idea be accepted by Giric? From the start, Saga and Giric were enemies but with a little trust and a lot of passion, they soon become lovers forever.
Will their love be strong enough to mend the hatred between their clans and bring peace, despite their different cultures?

A wonderful story of a stubborn Scottish husband and his fierce Viking wife who share a strong and passionate bond. And a fabulous introduction into the 'Spirits of the Norse world' created by this talented writer.

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Vicki

A hot Scotsman and a fierce Viking shield maiden. What could go wrong?

Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2021

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I've been waiting forever for a new book from Kate Robbins and this DID NOT disappoint! I love that she's taken her love for Scottish historical romance and found a way to bring it into the exciting world of Vikings. I had no idea of the links between the norse and the celts of Scotland. In true Robbins fashion, this tale is so much more than a steamy romance (although it's that in spades!). Her research shines in this book, and she's weaved another political tale that will have readers clamouring to get the next book in the series! Come for the romance. Stay for the rich history!