Candace's Reviews > His Captive Bride

Although historical romances aren't usually my thing, I enjoyed this sweet, historical paranormal story. I listened to the audiobook version and the story was well-narrated. It was also straightforward enough to keep up with the story if listening while doing other things.

Essentially, there is a hidden Viking settlement on an island that provides immortality for those born on it's soil. However, immortality comes with a price and the women born on the island are barren. The only way for the men to have a family is to bring women from the outside world to be their wives.

Unfortunately, the island's inhabitants only live six days once they leave the island, so wooing a bride is not an option. Instead, the men continue to engage in the ancient tradition of "claiming" a bride from outside settlements. They venture into the outside world and kidnap women to become their brides.

That is how our H and h come into a relationship. He grabs her and sails off to the secret island with her in tow. With a young daughter left behind, our heroine fights her growing emotional attachment to the Hero. Similarly, having lived and list before, our Hero is not looking to experience that kind of pain again. Nonetheless, the two fall deeply in love.

The characters were easy to like. The storyline was straightforward and just emotional enough to hold your interest. The book is a stand-alone with a HEA. Although it is part of a series, you do not need to read the other books to understand this one. It was a nice, uncomplicated story that was a good way to pass some time. If you're looking for a lighter book to pass some time between heavier books, this one is a good choice.