Series: Borderland Rebels, #2
Traits & Tropes: warrior heroine; forbidden romance; battle/suspense
Genre/Setting: Historical; Medieval; Scottish/English border; 1341
Publication Date: 09.15.20
Heat Level: 3/5
Rating: 5/5
Kinsey Fletcher has always been protective of the weak, so when she’s offered a chance to fight with Scottish rebels to reclaim lands taken by the English, she takes it, eager for revenge against those who took from her family. She soon finds herself unwittingly drawn to the group’s all-too-charming leader. No matter how much she wishes to ignore it, the connection she feels with him is undeniable.
As the only son of Laird Macleod, Sir William MacLeod should be his father’s heir, but the callous man refuses to name him as such unless he can prove his skill as a leader. William decides to join the campaign of King David, newly returned to Scotland from exile. When he meets Kinsey and easily convinces her to join his army as an archer, he hopes to convince her to give him other favors just as easily, only to quickly learn that his charm won’t serve him this time if he hopes to win her heart.
The heat of battle isn’t an ideal setting for romance, but that doesn’t stop the love developing between Kinsey and William. But with their misaligned futures and William’s responsibilities, not to mention the dangers all around them, they may be torn away from each other regardless of their desires.
I loved this book. I usually have mixed feelings about this sort of trope in which the heroine is “feisty” because this often just comes off to me as a rude or hateful heroine rather than a strong one. While it did take me a couple chapters to warm to Kinsey, I did wind up loving her and could definitely relate to her feelings. I loved how completely gobsmacked William was by Kinsey and how she changed his whole modus operandi. The emotions here, of all the characters, not just William and Kinsey, were portrayed very well and it was clear that they all felt very deeply. This sharpened my connection with all the characters and endeared them to me all the more, plus the fast pacing kept me engaged and not wanting to put the book down. This one was excellent and I’m looking forward to Clara’s story (totally shipping her and Reid) and especially Drake’s story now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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