Helpful Score: 2
Dream of Me- 5 Stars
Believe in Me- 4 Stars
I Loved the first book. It's what makes me love reading romance books. Witty, sensual with a Great Story line. Secondary Characters were great.
Second book... Was good. It was witty, but a few gaps were not filled. Still a good story with a good ending.
Believe in Me- 4 Stars
I Loved the first book. It's what makes me love reading romance books. Witty, sensual with a Great Story line. Secondary Characters were great.
Second book... Was good. It was witty, but a few gaps were not filled. Still a good story with a good ending.
Laura C. reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 124 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really enjoyed this book. So much so that I noted it to find the third Come back to me.
Audra M. (Audristic) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 48 more book reviews
This is two books in one, and they are both great. They go together and I can't wait to read the next one.
Kim W. (Moof) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Two books together by the same author. Good books!
Kimberly W. (4massage) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 24 more book reviews
Very easy to get into these 2 books; and very hard to put them down. Will be very glad to read any of Ms. Litton's work in the future.
Julia B. (the5thseason) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 56 more book reviews
These two books are wonderful! I have had this posted for awhile, and It's never been requested. This is two novels in one. They are part of a trilogy and I have the last book posted "Come Back to Me". The characters are terrific, the Heros are true Heros! If you have never read her before, Please give her a try, you will not be dissapointed!
Ronald M. (Fasturtle) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 593 more book reviews
This was a great double book, exciting and fast read
Book 1: In Dream Of Me we meet the Viking leader Wolf Hakonson as he embarks on a mission to kidnap the Lady Cymbra, a legendary beauty Wolf mistakenly believes is the cause of war. Instead he discovers that she is a gifted healer who will challenge him to confront his deepest yearnings-and together the will become soul mates who forge a future blessed with peace. 393 pages.
Book 2: The drama continues in Believe in Me, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets-including her gift for seeing what others cannot. And as an unexpected love ignites, only Krysta can sense the looming danger that threatens the peace-and Hawk as well. 393 pages
Book 2: The drama continues in Believe in Me, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets-including her gift for seeing what others cannot. And as an unexpected love ignites, only Krysta can sense the looming danger that threatens the peace-and Hawk as well. 393 pages
Stacy D. (Stacy1) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 90 more book reviews
In late-ninth-century England, King Alfred is on the throne, and an uneasy peace reigns between the Norse and Saxons thanks to his efforts. What better way to ensure this alliance than to forge marriages between the two? This is the foundation of Litton's trio of engaging novels. Dream of Me begins the saga with the tale of the infamous Viking, Wolf Hakonson. Wolf wants peace for his people and offers marriage to Cymbra, sister of the powerful Lord Hawke of Essex. Believe in Me tells the story of Hawke and his intended Norse bride, the fey Lady Krysta; and the final volume, Come Back to Me, involves Dragon Hakonson, Wolf's brother, and the strong-willed Saxon, Lady Rycca. Although suspension of disbelief is required a bit more in the second book than in the other two because of some dabbling in magical realism, all three share the same wonderful characteristics as they take the reader on an enjoyable journey through a well-drawn period of history. The setting, an integral part of the stories, comes vividly to life and is skillfully woven into the fabric of the characters' experiences. The characters themselves are magnetic and fully dimensional. The large and powerful men and the women, each different but with her own special "gift," are smart, funny, and believable. Readers will be captivated as each relationship unfolds, and as the series closes, they'll be anxious to devour Litton's next trilogy. Maria Hatton
Sue E. (Susanaque) -
Two Books in One...They were two Viking lords, the brothers Wolf and Dragon bound by both blood and shared ambition to end the war with their life long enemies, The Saxtons.
In Dream of Me we are introduced to Viking Leader Wolf Hakonson
In Believe in Me the drama is continues with Saxton Lord Hawk.
In Dream of Me we are introduced to Viking Leader Wolf Hakonson
In Believe in Me the drama is continues with Saxton Lord Hawk.
2 books in one bindng. First two parts of a trilogy involving vikings.
Angela H. (Annjann) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 18 more book reviews
Very good pair of stories from first time author Josie Litton. I'm reading it again right now and it's staying on my "keeper" shelf.
Pamela C. (Pam) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 29 more book reviews
From Booklist....
In late-ninth-century England, King Alfred is on the throne, and an uneasy peace reigns between the Norse and Saxons thanks to his efforts. What better way to ensure this alliance than to forge marriages between the two? This is the foundation of Litton's trio of engaging novels. Dream of Me begins the saga with the tale of the infamous Viking, Wolf Hakonson. Wolf wants peace for his people and offers marriage to Cymbra, sister of the powerful Lord Hawke of Essex. Believe in Me tells the story of Hawke and his intended Norse bride, the fey Lady Krysta; and the final volume, Come Back to Me, involves Dragon Hakonson, Wolf's brother, and the strong-willed Saxon, Lady Rycca. Although suspension of disbelief is required a bit more in the second book than in the other two because of some dabbling in magical realism, all three share the same wonderful characteristics as they take the reader on an enjoyable journey through a well-drawn period of history. The setting, an integral part of the stories, comes vividly to life and is skillfully woven into the fabric of the characters' experiences. The characters themselves are magnetic and fully dimensional. The large and powerful men and the women, each different but with her own special "gift," are smart, funny, and believable. Readers will be captivated as each relationship unfolds, and as the series closes, they'll be anxious to devour Litton's next trilogy.
In late-ninth-century England, King Alfred is on the throne, and an uneasy peace reigns between the Norse and Saxons thanks to his efforts. What better way to ensure this alliance than to forge marriages between the two? This is the foundation of Litton's trio of engaging novels. Dream of Me begins the saga with the tale of the infamous Viking, Wolf Hakonson. Wolf wants peace for his people and offers marriage to Cymbra, sister of the powerful Lord Hawke of Essex. Believe in Me tells the story of Hawke and his intended Norse bride, the fey Lady Krysta; and the final volume, Come Back to Me, involves Dragon Hakonson, Wolf's brother, and the strong-willed Saxon, Lady Rycca. Although suspension of disbelief is required a bit more in the second book than in the other two because of some dabbling in magical realism, all three share the same wonderful characteristics as they take the reader on an enjoyable journey through a well-drawn period of history. The setting, an integral part of the stories, comes vividly to life and is skillfully woven into the fabric of the characters' experiences. The characters themselves are magnetic and fully dimensional. The large and powerful men and the women, each different but with her own special "gift," are smart, funny, and believable. Readers will be captivated as each relationship unfolds, and as the series closes, they'll be anxious to devour Litton's next trilogy.
Barbara C. (kewl) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 469 more book reviews
Two books in one volume . . . They were two Viking lords, the brothers Wolf and Dragon, bound both by blood and by a shared ambition to end thwe war with their lifelong enemies, the Saxons. They know that their only hope for peace is to persuade the Saxon Lord Hawk to unite his noble family with theirs--in a bond sealed forever by the sanctity of marriage. Together these three men will strive to overcome centuries-old rivalries and hatred. Each will unite in marriage with an extraordinary woman who has her own special gift--and her own dreams of bringing about an end to war . .
Two Books in One! If you like Viking Romances this is a great choice!
Renee' B. (Daydreamsbeliever) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 194 more book reviews
Two great stories by the same author. Historic romace. Each story about a different brother. You get them both in one book finally.
Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 1568 more book reviews
From the back of the book: "In DREAM OF ME we meet the Viking leader Wolf Hakonson as he embarks on a mission to kidnap the Lacy Cymbra, a legendary beauty Wolf mistakenly believes is the cause of war. Instead he discovers that she is a gifted healer who will challenge him to confront his deepest yearnings. . .
The drama continues in BELIEVE IN ME, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets--including her gift for seeing what others cannot . . ."
The drama continues in BELIEVE IN ME, when the Saxon Lord Hawk, brother of Cymbra, seeks to strengthen the alliance by wedding a Norse noblewoman. But Lady Krysta arrives bearing many secrets--including her gift for seeing what others cannot . . ."
Wendy S. (welee) -
I read this book, because I had read the third book first. I really like the first book. It kept you on the edge of your seat. The second book was like the third in that the author fills in with what they are feeling a good bit. However, the author does a good job of keeping the characters different. Maybe that is why the filling in, maybe that was an effort to keep them seperate.You aren't getting carbon copies of characters and she does try to write it in a different tone and useage of language. I like all three books, but as with most series the first is the best. They can all three be read alone. I recommend this author.
Rachel S. (subwaygirl) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 102 more book reviews
Double romance, vikings and saxtons and pretty ladies
Loretta P. (annpowell) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 103 more book reviews
I love Josie Litton. The men in her stories are so dynamic and lovable.
Susan F. (PrairieBlue) reviewed Dream of Me / Believe in Me (Viking & Saxon, Bks 1 & 2) on + 76 more book reviews
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