Series: League of Rogues, #0.5
Traits & Tropes: instant attraction; danger/suspense
Genre/Setting: Historical; Scotland, 1746
Publication Date: 12.01.20
Heat Level: 3/5
Rating: 5/5
Elspeth Marshall hasn’t forgotten the enthralling man she met at a fair two years ago. They may have only spent an afternoon together, but they bonded over their shared love of legends and their connection was undeniable. When she meets him by chance at an inn in the Highlands, she’s surprised to find that his name isn’t really Roy, as she knew him, and the legend he told of an ancient sword may be all too real. Angered at first, Elspeth demands answers from him and quickly settles down to learn the truth about this unforgettable man and the sword.
Tavish Crawford, Lord Strathclyde, has been cursing his foolishness in taking the legendary sword to Culloden with him. He lost it when he was wounded and now word of its power has spread, leaving Tavish scrambling against a nefarious secret society to find it. At the same time, he seeks to further his relationship with Elspeth, whom he’s never forgotten. When the inn is overtaken by a band from the society, Tavish will do anything necessary to protect the sword and, more importantly, the woman he has come to love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Elspeth and Tavish had an instant connection to be sure, but they’d never have overcome all the obstacles facing them if they hadn’t communicated so openly. This happened almost right from the start and that made this delightful to read. I always love it when the main characters work together against an outside force rather than conflict being derived from their relationship, so this was just right in that regard, no game playing here. This was an utterly charming prequel and I also loved the introduction of Welsh legends. I’ve only read one of the books in this series, but I definitely want to go fill in the gaps now.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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