The Viking’s Royal Temptation by Roxy Harper
AD | Book Tour – If you’re in the mood for a easy whirlwind romance, The Viking’s Royal Temptation by Roxy Harper might just be your next guilty pleasure. With a brooding Viking guard, a fiercely independent princess, it delivers all the drama, heat, and heart you’d expect of a Harlequin historical romance. I’m closing the book tour for this one so read on to find out what I thought.

THE BLURB
Duty vs. desire…
Which will win?
Princess and healer Theadora doesn’t flinch at the sight of armed soldiers. Yet when another uprising threatens to disturb Constantinople’s peace, and Varangian guard Erik bursts into her sanitorium, she’s stunned by her body’s immediate reaction to the rugged Viking…
After the tragic loss of his family, Erik vowed to never love again. So he refuses to let his inconvenient attraction to Thea distract him from his duty: escorting her to marry the king of Macedonia.
If Thea doesn’t wed, her people will suffer, so can the star-crossed lovers fight their feelings, as well as their enemies?
WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT THE VIKINGS ROYAL TEMPTATION
The Viking’s Royal Temptation is exactly the kind of book you pick up when you want a fast-paced, steamy escape with a dash of historical flair. It doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not — and that’s what makes it such a fun read! It delivers exactly what it promises — a swoony Viking, a strong-willed heroine, and a deliciously dramatic journey through 10th-century Constantinople.
The story follows Princess Theadora, a healer with a sharp mind and a guarded heart, and Erik, a brooding Varangian guard haunted by his past. When Erik is tasked with escorting Thea to a politically arranged marriage in Macedonia, sparks fly — but duty, danger, and emotional baggage stand in their way. It’s a classic “will-they-won’t-they” wrapped in royal intrigue and Viking grit.
The story moves quickly, the chemistry is sizzling, and the characters are just the right mix of bold and brooding. It’s the kind of romance where you know what’s coming, but you’re absolutely here for the ride anyway.
This was a quick, fun read with all the tropes you’d expect — forced proximity, forbidden attraction, and a dash of rebellion. Perfect for when you want a bit of escapism with heart and heat.
THE BOOK TOUR
I was the last stop of this book tour but if you enjoyed reading about what I thought of The Viking’s Royal Temptation, then why not check out the other blogs on the tour to see what they had to say.

DISCLOSURE: I was provided with a digital copy of The Viking’s Royal Temptation for the purposes of this book tour. As usual though, all opinions are my own.
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