I am thrilled to present to you the third book in the fabulous Wolves of Clan Sutherland series! I have loved all of these books and I think you would too!
Hello, Jan! I’m delighted to be visiting your lovely blog today! With the new release of STEINAR, I’d like to share a wee bit of trivia about the Vikings and their meals.
It was customary for the Vikings to eat two meals per day—one in the morning and one in the evening. They ate with their fingers from flat wooden trenchers, or used wooden bowls for porridge, soups, and stews. The Vikings also used antlers and bones that were fashioned into spoons.
Now about those antlers the Vikings used…
Since they didn’t have baking soda, baking powder, or yeast, they did have another leavening agent—reindeer antler salt. The oil was distilled from the antlers and from there, salt was created.
This dense bread is super easy to make and delicious warm from the oven with butter and/or honey spread thickly over a slice. If I close my eyes, I can envision Steinar and his crew devouring several of these loaves.
Skål (Cheers)
Viking Bread
Ingredients
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups water
3/4 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons rolled oats (to sprinkle on top)
Honey and butter
Instructions
1. Whisk all dry ingredients together and then add the water.
2. Stir everything with a wooden spoon until it comes partially together.
3. Knead the dough with damp hands.
4. Form the dough into a round disk (approximately 8 inches across). Place bread on baking stone or a greased baking sheet.
5. Lightly brush the top with water and sprinkle the reserved oats on the top. Put into a cold oven.
6. Turn on oven to 375 degrees for 1 hour.
7. Cool slightly. Spread with butter and/or honey.
Sounds yummy, Mary!
Tagline: To save the wolf, she must renounce her love for the man.
Blurb:
Descended from the mighty Somerled, Lord of the Isles, Steinar MacDougall’s supremacy over the seas is fierce. On a quest for King William, he is captured by the enemy and presented with a favorable opportunity. Yet Steinar soon realizes his greatest threat comes from the woman who hides behind the mask of a warrior, and the quest for control might send them hurdling into the abyss of the sea.
As leader of the Serpents, Inga the Ruthless travels beyond the isles bartering for goods with her brothers. After rescuing the feared Pirate Wolf during a storm, she surrenders her trust to the man and his inner wolf in order to claim the lost treasure of Odin. Though the journey is fraught with dangers, Inga fears her heart might be the one in peril, leading her to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Will the sea be their salvation or doom them to a watery grave?
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MY REVIEW:
From my first introduction to the Wolves of Clan Sutherland with Magnar, each of their stories have intrigued me. I was sure I couldn’t enjoy Rorik as much as I did Magnar, and opened this book, thinking I couldn’t possibly enjoy Steinar as much as Rorik or Magnar. But I did.
The author makes such a distinction between each of these warriors, letting their individual stories emerge.
Steinar’s story begins on the ocean. Though he is part wolf, he loves the sea and is known as the Pirate Wolf. What happens as the story opens left me gasping. Could the sea be so cruel as to swallow him up?
Then a daring rescue places him on the ship of enemies, the vicious Serpents. All of the different aspects of this story are woven together like a spider weaves its web. We meet many characters and each plays a part in the unfolding plot.
When Inga the Ruthless makes a request that Steinar lead her ship to a mystical island to recover the God, Odin’s hidden treasure, he scoffs. Yet, he finds himself agreeing even though the wolf inside growls.
As the journey progresses, neither Inga nor Steinar can deny or ignore an unlikely attraction. Theirs is an impossible love. Yet, love knows no bounds.
There is magic and deeply buried secrets revealed in this story. There is ecstasy as they explore new love, then complete heartbreak when they are torn apart, separated by the Goddess of the Sea, Ran. I jumped for joy when Magnar, Rorik, and Gunnar showed up to assist their wolf brother. Their bond is strong, deep, and binding, as is the love between Inga and Steinar.
As with each book in this series, I turned the last page and closed it with a sigh. What a journey! If you are a fan of magical, paranormal, romantic fiction set in the 1200s, I highly recommend every book in this series. You will fall in love with the Wolves of the Clan Sutherland as I did. Fantastic storytelling from Mary Morgan!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mary Morgan is an international best-selling author of award-winning historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. During her research travels with her knight in shining armor to England, Ireland, and Scotland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.
Her passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. Inspired by her love for history and ancient Celtic and Norse mythology, Mary’s tales are filled with powerful warriors, brave women, magic, and romance.
If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of fantasy, then journey back in time within the pages of her books.
Connect with Mary here ~
Website/Blog: https://www.marymorganauthor.com/
Amazon Author: http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryMorganAuthor/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor
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Keep them coming, Mary!
Mary’s attention to detail in her research comes through in her stories. Another triumph in the making. Congratulations. Susie Black
Thank you for visiting, Susie! You are so right about Mary’s attention to detail both in her research and in telling the stories.
This sounds excellent–the entire series. I love strong passionate people not afraid to fight for what they believe in, and I wish I was part wolf so you got me on that, too! Thanks for this introduction, Jan.
Thank you for stopping by, Jacqui. This entire series is SO good! Mary really knows how to bring the wolves to their knees with the strong women they choose.
Congratulations to Mary on her newest release, and the review! I love the addition of the recipe. One of my major weaknesses in life is warm bread!
Thank you, Mae! Oh my goodness, I love fresh bread from the oven with butter–lots of butter. 😉
Oh, I am right there with you on the warm bread, Mae. I think I have to try Mary’s recipe. Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you for the recipe, Mary. Great review, Jan!
You’re so welcome, Priscilla! I’m making a batch for this weekend, too.
Thank you for stopping by, Priscilla!
Congrats on your latest, Mary! Interesting about the antler salt, and the bread sounds yummy 🙂 Thanks for hosting, Jan.
Thank you for visiting, Denise. I agree that the bread sounds yummy. And I wouldn’t want the job of collecting the salt from the antlers.
Thank you, Denise! The bread was delicious and didn’t last long in my house. 🙂
Anonymous – Karen Hulene Bartell 😉
Thank you, Karen!
Hugs, Karen!
Best of luck, Mary! and the recipe looks yummy!
This is a recipe I will have to try! Thank you for stopping by to support Mary!
Thanks so much! I hope you get a chance to make the bread. 🙂
Anonymous, me, Barb Bettis.
Thanks, Barb!
Great review! I smiled and nodded along as it unfolded. I loved the story too. Mary, you certainly know how to weave a tale! And I love learning about the culture. Antler salt, hmmm? Dunno about that, though. 🙂 But very ingenious. Best of luck!
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment today! I know Mary appreciates the support!
Hello, Anonymous! 😉 Haha! Thankfully, I didn’t use antler salt in my Viking bread. And thank you for your kind words about Steinar! Hugs!
Oh! Hello, Barb! I was hoping it was you! 🙂
Congratulations to Mary! Her book sounds fascinating and the graphics are extraordinary. ?
Thank you, Gwen. I agree that the graphics are outstanding! I appreciate you stopping by to support Mary!
Oh, thank you, Gwen! 🙂
Hi Jan, I like the cover ?. The information about the reindeer antler salt is interesting.
I enjoyed your review, the book sounds full of mystery and surprises.
The cover is stunning, isn’t it, Robbie? I have loved every book in this series and I agree about the reindeer antler salt. Glad I don’t have to try to hunt for some. 🙂
I enjoy weaving in historical tidbits in my stories, Robbie. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Wishing Mary every success!
Thank you, Annette!
Thank you, Annette! 🙂
Mary, what fun that you included a recipe for Viking bread, thankfully without the antler salt! I’ve enjoyed a Viking meal in Sweden while visiting a tourist Viking centre one summer and just eating out of the bowls with just ‘spoons’ and fingers as utensil and the very sweet mead-like drink gave a real flavour of their gatherings around food.
Jan, wow! Your review is superb and I’m hooked by your feelings and thoughts of the book! This is one I will definitely take a closer look at. Lovely to meet Mary here on your blog.
What a fun experience, Annika! I would love getting the true Viking vibe. The closest I’ve ever gotten to that was at Medieval Times and that’s not authentic. Still, fun. Thank you for stopping by. I have loved every book in this series and recommend you start with Magnar.
I’ve put it down on my wish list! Now, perhaps this is one to read while in Sweden in the midst of the forest! ?
Wow! Thank you for sharing your Viking meal experience, Annika! Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are on my “bucket list” of places to visit. I’ve only ventured as far as the Orkney Islands. And it’s lovely to meet you, too. 🙂
Mary, and the Orkneys are somewhere I would love to visit – I think there is an interesting blend of the Scandinavian and the Scottish there! Lovely to meet you here!?