VALHALLA
Mandy M. Roth
Dark Paranormal
Cover art by Eliza Black
(c) copyright 2004
ISBN 1-58608-536-0
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5 Angels--Valhalla is a myth that is old as time. It has been told and retold for centuries. Mandy M. Roth has given us another rendition of this mystical tale. It’s very passionate with a sad side that will make your heart cry. Linnea goes through hell; the question is will she make it back? Karr, Gregorios, or Lucha, which is destined to be by Linnea’s side? I love Ms. Roth’s use for a waterfall in the story. Never again will I look at a waterfall the same. From now on every time I see one I’ll wonder, could it be possible. When an author can leave a reader with that kind of feeling she can say she’s done her job. Ms. Roth’s interpretation of a Valkyrie’s life is a hot, sizzling love story that will have you coming back for more. Be sure to get Valhalla The Valkyrie Beginnings by Mandy M. Roth. And be careful you don’t go over the waterfalls. You never know where you may land. Enjoy! --Reviewed by: Diane Fallen Angel Reviews
Whew! There is a LOT
going on in this story. I had a difficult time putting
it down, and read the whole thing until I was at the end. This isn't a
typical love story. Linnea lives hundreds of years in this story, and it
isn't just with one person. The relationships are complicated and you
sometimes have to sit back and think about what is going on. I really enjoyed
the book, and I hope she comes out with another one. The story is written
from before the first book, which is kind of unusual. I actually went back
and skimmed through the first one (I almost NEVER do that) and was surprised
at who was what characters in that. ...As you can see, this is a book that will
really make you
pay attention and possibly go out and buy the first one, Vampire Productions:
Book 1, if you haven't gotten it already.
Overall rating: 4 1/2 Hearts
Sensuality rating: Explicit
The Romance Studio
Reviewer: Julia
August 19, 2004
Amelia Richard,
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5 Stars
This story has a dedicated
heroine who tries to keep others from being hurt. The heroes are protective,
caring and sensual. Those who are black-hearted are utterly terrifying. With the
dark, dangerous story line, the reader will be held breathless in anticipation
of what could possibly happen on the next page. Ms. Roth once again will capture
your imagination, and wrap your mind around a world of good and evil. VALHALLA -
The Valkyrie’s Beginnings is a story that will pull you completely into the plot
and never let go, as you will keep thinking about these amazing characters long
after the final page is read.
VALHALLA: The Valkyrie
Beginnings is a dark paranormal story with a little romance and a lot of
suspense. It chronicles Linnea's journey from Valkyrie to vampire, and the men
she loves along the way. Gregory, Lucha, and Kerr all have great strengths and
gifts beyond anything imaginable, but they also have one weakness -- their love
for Linnea. The story flows smoothly, following Linnea's many sexual
encounters, her battles, and her struggles to remember who and what she once
was. Linnea is the best at her job of capturing souls, and those in Valhalla
know it. Once she's turned and her memories are gone, Linnea teaches the newly
turned vampires how to live and survive, and she feeds off the blood of evil
doers. She might not have her memories, but instilled deep inside her is the
need to protect the innocent.
Ms. Roth writes a thriller that readers of dark romance will find enjoyable.
But if you're looking for a romance and a happily-ever-after, then VALHALLA: The
Valkyrie Beginnings may not be to your liking.
Sinclair Reid
4 Stars--
Ms. Roth has written an interesting beginning to a series. Linnea’s character is a woman bucking against the old guard of the elders. She doesn’t like the fact that she is dragging men away from their time and their battles back to Valhalla. Her character is strong and sensitive. At times I wanted to cry with her as she encountered problems in her travels. The many men she develops an interest in during her time in the human world are fascinating. Kerr and Beau are the most interesting, since their characters are in the book longer. Kerr is a man of great passion and you feel the joy he has when he finds himself in Valerie’s arms. Beau is tempted and wants the forbidden fruit that Linnea offers. The sex scenes in this story are powerful. I found that there was so much happening in this first installment that it was overwhelming. It will be interesting to see how Ms. Roth handles the next installment in this series. --Julie Esparza
