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Wolf of the Nordic Seas
 (Valiant Vikings Book 2) 
By Jennifer Ivy Walker

Named after the Norse God of the Sea, Njörd grew up sailing, swimming, and fishing the fjords of Norway. Endowed with extraordinary senses, speed, and strength, he became known as Wolf of the Nordic Seas, leading lucrative Viking raids from the Baltic shores to the Black and Caspian Seas. When a Viking völva foretells his future through a seidr vision, Njörd learns that his fate and his mate—the siren with the sea goddess eyes—lie on the alabaster coast of Normandy in the distant Land of the White Chalk Cliffs.

Elfi Thorfinnsdóttir is a skilled shieldmaiden who seeks vengeance against the ruthless Frankish count who killed her brother and abducted her father in an attempt to seize her clifftop castle. But rather that submit to the count’s relentless demand for her hand in marriage, Elfi allies with Richard the Fearless—the Viking Duke of Normandy— and the Danish Jarl of Ribe known as the Wolf of the Nordic Seas.

As Elfi and Njörd discover startling secrets about their respective pasts, they find that the three Norns have entwined the threads of their fates not just as political allies, but as mates destined to fulfill a divine prophecy.

Wolf of the Nordic Seas— book 2 of the Valiant Vikings series set in tenth century Normandy— is a sizzling, scintillating blend of historical fiction, Norse mythology, paranormal fantasy, and steamy Viking romance!

Publisher: Green Mermaid Publications

Print Length: 357 Pages

Genre: Historical Romance / Norse Mythology / Fantasy

Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/38NlY6

Available on #KindleUnlimited

Book Review

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Wolf of the Nordic Seas pulls you in almost immediately, and once it does, it’s hard to step away. Njörd is introduced as a Viking legend—feared, powerful, almost larger than life—but what makes him compelling is how often the story lets you see the man beneath the reputation. For all his strength and god-gifted abilities, he’s constantly wrestling with prophecy, expectation, and the uneasy feeling that his fate may already be decided.

Elfi is where the book truly finds its emotional centre. Her anger, grief, and unyielding resolve feel raw and believable, and her refusal to submit to a forced marriage gives the story real weight. She isn’t reckless, but she is brave, and her choices carry consequences that feel earned. When she and Njörd come together, it doesn’t feel rushed or convenient. Their connection grows out of shared danger, mutual respect, and a slow-burning attraction that simmers beneath every interaction.

The Norse mythology is woven in with confidence. Astrid and her seiðr visions, the Norns, and the pull of the gods sit naturally alongside the historical setting, enhancing rather than overpowering it. Fate looms large throughout the story, but what keeps it engaging is the tension between destiny and desire—between what is foretold and what is chosen.

The pacing allows the story room to breathe. There are moments of violence and political tension, but they’re balanced by quieter, more intimate scenes that explore doubt, loyalty, and longing. The romance builds steadily, charged with restraint and anticipation, making its emotional and physical payoff all the more satisfying.

By the end, the novel fully embraces its fantasy nature. Prophecy, and divine purpose are active forces, shaping lives and testing bonds, but they’re matched by a sensual undercurrent that’s impossible to ignore. The intimacy between Njörd and Elfi carries both emotional depth and erotic heat, grounding the mythic elements in something visceral and human. Wolf of the Nordic Seas is a bold Viking fantasy—rich with magic, passion, and destiny—that leaves a lasting impression well after the final page.

Jennifer Ivy Walker

Jennifer Ivy Walker is an award-winning author of medieval Celtic, Nordic, and paranormal romance, as well as contemporary romance, historical fantasy, and WWII romantic suspense.

A former high school teacher and college professor of French with an MA in French literature, her novels encompass a love for French language, literature, history, and culture, including Celtic myths and legends, Norse mythology, Viking sagas, and Nordic lore.

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