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The Viking She Shouldn't Crave by Sarah Rodi

The Viking She Shouldn't Crave

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Sarah Rodi

Harlequin · Paperback · January 27, 2026

A spicy, forbidden love Viking romance Their forbidden tryst… Is treason!

Royal RomanceMedieval RomanceViking Romancehistorical
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Who it’s for
A Byzantine bride-to-be and the prince’s guard face desire that could mean treason.
Genres
Viking Romance, Medieval Romance, Royal Romance
Published
Harlequin, January 27, 2026

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About this book

A spicy, forbidden love Viking romance Their forbidden tryst… Is treason! Helena’s spent her life preparing to be the Byzantine Prince’s bride. But when his cruel disinterest turns her position perilous, she finds salvation in fierce warrior Viggo. As the Prince’s personal guard, he knows her betrothed like no other. Could Viggo help her win his affections? Only, Helena swiftly discovers the man she craves is not her husband-to-be…but thrillingly rugged Viggo!

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To act on their desires would be committing treason. Getting caught could be fatal. And yet, resisting their illicit connection feels like a fate worse than death… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Helena and the Guard

A Byzantine bride-to-be and the prince’s guard face desire that could mean treason.

Come here for

  • A Byzantine bride-to-be and the prince’s personal guard
  • A betrothal complicated by forbidden desire

Expect

  • A forbidden connection with stakes tied to treason
  • Helena’s betrothal to a Byzantine prince

Where it sits

Viking Romance98%
Medieval Romance37%
Royal Romance37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Historical Fiction
  • Ancient Historical Fiction
  • Romance Erotica
  • Historical Romance
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  • Medieval Romance
  • Viking Romance
  • Military Romance
  • Romance Adventure
Authors
Sarah Rodi
Publisher
Harlequin
Published
January 27, 2026
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Historical Fiction