An Outlander meets Discovery of Witches enemies-to-lovers romance.
Freya
Aye, I stole a goblet. A magical one. From a witch.
In my defense, I returned it.
I just… took too long.
I was trying to save myself from a loveless marriage, not doom my future.
But witches don’t take kindly to thievery that cost them dearly.
She granted my wish—then twisted it into a curse.
Now I’m thrice wed, never for love.
Men want me for my sight, not my heart.
And when they don’t heed my visions, they die.
I've been taken again, this time by Colin bloody MacDonald.
A brute. A Highland warlord. My father’s greatest enemy.
He says he’s not like the others. I say he’s worse.
He married me to ruin my clan.
He thinks he can use me.
But I’ve had my fill of being used.
And yet… he’s careful with me. Fiercely so.
Worse still, he’s handsome when he’s not scowling,
and kind when he thinks I’m not looking.
I won’t give him my heart.
But I fear it may no longer be mine to keep.
Colin
I didn’t want a wife.
I needed leverage. A weapon. A way to end this war.
Freya MacLeod is all of that—and more trouble than I bargained for.
I forced her hand, aye. But I swore not to touch her until she’s willing.
And now, every day she refuses me feels like its own kind of curse.
She’s fire and prophecy, steel wrapped in silk.
And I’m starting to forget I married her for vengeance.
Starting to wonder what it would mean to earn her trust.
There’s no room for softness in war.
No space for hearts in bargains.
But when it comes to Freya, I’ve already lost more than I meant to give.
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My Review - 5 of 5 stars -
I found this to be a gripping tale. Would they overcome their pasts? Freya had put up with a lot of abuse as her father bartered her for power and connections. She was strong enough to survive, was loyal and protective of her sister, and willing to lower her walls when she realized her true feelings. Colin made a death-bed promise that had him fallowing in pain and guilt, but he remained convinced that peace was the way to go. He did what he felt was necessary, not realizing it was the right thing. I loved his devotion to clan and siblings, and then his protectiveness of Freya. I had tears of sadness and joy, smiles for Freya's witty comments, and a full heart by the end.
I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.
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