Fran has adjusted to life in Europe, pretty much, and to the fact that she is Ben's Beloved to be. That does not exactly mean the teen is his girlfriend; Ben is a vampire, and the Beloved is the mortal woman, in this case, girl, who is his soul mate. The link is essential for the vampire, but has great potential for inconvenience for the Beloved.

Having a mother who is more than a little worried about her relationship and a time-travel counselor who'd like to steal said boyfriend is not helpful. However, all the drama surrounding Ben is not Fran's primary concern at the moment. Some strange guy wants to pay her a thousand dollars for her battered horse, Tesla.

First off, Fran loves her horse; second, she gets a strange vibe off the guy (she's a little psychic), and therefore, it's no deal. Then, Tesla disappears. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Somehow, Fran manages to conjure up a band of Viking ghosts who think she's a goddess, love to shop, and have entirely too much dating advice for their goddess. On the plus side, they are kind of endearing, and are very willing to go to war with Loki for her, which is good because Freya, as in the goddess, is more interested in partying than helping Fran take care of the Vikings and Loki.

Somewhere in there, Fran would really like to go on her first date with Ben, right after she takes care of her holy war.

If your resolutions for the year include laughing more, then buying this book will help you keep it. The Vikings almost steal the show, which is of course, fitting, as they are Vikings and like to pillage. Whatever age you are, then this will bring a grin to your face, not just a smile.

Synopsis
I've given up all hope of having a normal life. As if things weren't freaky enough traveling around Europe with a group of witches, mediums, and magicians who make up my home-away-from-home (aka the GothFaire), now I halso have to cope with a mysterious man who wants to steal my horse, and a time-travel counselor who insists I'm Cleopatra reincarnated.

I just want to go on a date with Benedikt, but when your boyfriend's a vampire, nothing is easy. Not only is Ben keeping secrets from me, but somehow, I raised an entire battlefield of warring Viking ghosts--all of whom refuse to be sent back.

And I thought all I had to worry about was what to wear on my date...