Series: Scots and Swords, #3
Traits & Tropes: friends to lovers; protector
Publication Date: 07.27.21
Genre/Setting: Historical; Medieval; Edinburgh, Scotland, 1488
Heat Level: 2
Rating: 4.5/5
As a member of the Scottish royal family Magnus Stewart should hold a powerful position, but as the illegitimate son of a Royal duke, he’s merely been used as a pawn. As a warrior of the Ludus Caledonia, Magnus has used his rage to fight his way to the top of the pack.
Diantha de Mora has heard of the famed fighter and seeks his help to escape those holding her hostage and return to her native Navarre. Magnus finds he cannot send her away and the draw he feels to her is immediate, causing many changes in Magnus’ previously selfish behavior. But with enemies after them, it will take a fight, and require Magnus accepting help from his friends, if they are to have a life together.
I really enjoyed this series conclusion, and I was happy to find that it was lower on angst and didn’t stress me out as the previous books did. I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Magnus and Diantha but I especially liked seeing Magnus grow as a person and realize the true depth of his bond with his fellow brothers in arms. I loved seeing Magnus and Diantha come to trust each other. After the childhoods they both had been on their own it was nice to see them needing each other and providing one another with something neither had ever had. Magnus was an excellent reformed rake and his need to prove himself changed to Diantha endeared him to me and made their relationship all the more believable and special. I think this book had an excellent balance of conflict and action with romance and relationship building, without getting caught up in too much angst. This is definitely my favorite of this series for that reason.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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