Seducing a Barbarian (Not-So-Savage Barbarians Book 3) by Amy Padilla

Seducing a Barbarian the latest in the not-so savage barbarians series from Amy Padilla shows us a not meek tribute. A bratty, survivor of a tribute butts heads with a patient and calm cinnamon roll barbarian.


From the blurb:

Tomas was a jealous little shit. He should’ve known he wouldn’t win going up against the best. Everyone knew I was the most popular in the brothel. There was no point pretending otherwise. In a shameless act of revenge, he had the guards called and had me arrested for offending the man who’d chosen me over him. They, in turn, sold me off to the barbarians. They don’t know who they’re dealing with. Especially the barbarian babysitting me; he says he’s uninterested in males. We’ll see about that. I’ll show them all. They chose the wrong man to mess with.


Molly Otto's review:

Simon, to say the least, is not like the rest of the tributes he has a fire in him that he won't allow others to drown out. Feigrind helps with the unruly tributes with a calmness that others don't possess, yet they all choose another in the end. What he doesn't expect is his attention to Simon, a fierce opinionated man. Simon doesn't make it easy to fit in with the clan but does show a fierceness in protecting those he allows in. With time and patience, these two men allow the other in and show the clan together they are stronger. Feigrind's mawmaw is a force to reckon with who shows both men its okay to let the other in and be happy even if the path is not what you expected. Appreciated how different Simon was from the previous village men showing anyone can fit into this clan when they allow themselves the chance.

SNik's review:

Third in series (Not-So-Savage Barbarians), might be better if read in order. Opposites attract. Quick read. Slow burn. Dual POV. Heed content warnings. 

Brought to the barbarians against his will, bratty, sassy prostitute Simon will do everything he can to return to his former life. Feigrind is always tasked with the difficult tributes, his patience and easy-going nature makes him a calm soul that guides newcomers in accepting the barbarian clan as a new home, and Simon is just another tribute that he will care for and then leave. 

It is clear that Simon is strong-willed and not willing to stay and I appreciated that he doesn’t waver from his conviction easily. Even though Feigrind is not interested in men he finds himself intrigued and attracted to Simon, this does not cause him pause, only the likelihood that SImon will move on from him makes him hesitant. For such a quick read the reader is given enough backstory to get a feel for who Feigrind and Simon are in personality and motivations. I do wish there was more scenes where Simon grows his affection for Feigrind not just his lust, but overall I enjoyed the story.


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