A king and a bastard soldier, how can they ever get their HEA? Niam has an embattled kingdom to run and sons to raise, and the warrior that has captured his heart may not be accepted by his people. Plus, Rufe has his own duty which may be at odds with his ability to stay at Niam's side.
From the King's Warrior blurb:
One man is a king, the other a warrior.
Commander Rufe Ferund, branded a traitor with a tattoo for all to see, must fight his way up the military ladder and restore his reputation. Does this include feeling worthy of the love of a king—even an enemy king?
King Niam knows the Cormiran Empire has long wanted to take the kingdom of Delletina as its own, but he’ll only make a deal with a new emperor since the former ruler conspired to take the country by force. Cormirans are vile, or so Niam has been told.
Then a handsome Cormiran soldier stumbles onto his lands, offering a chance to size up the enemy for himself—and he realizes Rufe might not be the contemptible barbarian Niam formerly believed Cormirans to be.
But could there be more between them? Could the fire they feel in their souls lead to something else beyond a mere dalliance?
Traitors, court intrigue, and unseen dangers force the two closer together, while an old enemy hides in the shadows, ready to threaten Niam’s reign, and even their lives.
SNik's review:
Second in duology (Warriors), best if read in order. Fantasy. Single parent. Dual POV.
On a rescue mission in a foreign land, an injured Rufe meets and quickly falls for a man he soon finds out is the king. Niam is attracted to the strong soldier, bastard son of a duke and publicly marked traitor, and finds a loyal and courageous man that doesn’t care that Niam is royalty.
Political machinations and class differences collide in keeping Niam and Rufe’s relationship solely temporary as they are constantly under threats of danger and suspicion. There is some overlap from the previous story, so familiarity with that book and the many secondary characters may make this story flow more smoothly. There is quite a bit of action and continuous obstacles to overcome, but with the help of some really supportive secondary characters, Niam and Rufe are able to fight to see things through and be together. Both Niam and Rufe are likable characters with strong senses of duty and devotion, never wavering in their commitment to their people nor each other.
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