The Barbarian's Musician (Savagely Sweet Barbarians Book 3) by Amy Padilla

THE BARBARIANS MUSICIAN is the latest in the Savagely Sweet Barbarians series. This is a hurt comfort romance with blind MC rep. Two men thinking they might never find love meet their special person. Garrun's cars usually send people running the other way, but Henry shares his music and his heart easily. Now Garrun has to make sure Henry can be a part of a life they can have together.


From the blurb:

After the gronnok attack, my life was never the same. I was left scarred, ashamed, and certain I would spend the rest of my days alone.

Then Henry arrived.

Blind since childhood, he somehow sees me more clearly than anyone ever has. Where others flinch, Henry offers kindness. His music seems to be the only thing that puts my heart at ease and allows me to finally rest.

But Henry was never meant to stay.

His life is already complicated enough without the hardship and uncertainty of our nomadic lifestyle. If I want any chance of keeping him, I’ll have to convince him that it’s possible for him to build a life here with me and with the clan. Because if I fail, I won’t just lose Henry. I’ll be left to face the darkness alone.


SNiks review:

Third in series (Savagely Sweet Barbarians), best if read in order. Hurt/comfort. Found family. Quick read. Dual POV. 

Henry wants to give his sister the chance to travel, so they both agree to join the barbarians and leave their town behind. For once there is a person that doesn’t cower from Garrun’s scars, Henry may be blind but he is a wonderful musician and beautifully kind. 

There really is something about this barbarian universe the author has created, with people that embrace, accept, and care for anyone that joins their groups. Neither Henry’s blindness nor Garrun’s scars matter between the two men, nor the members of the clan, and they build a quick friendship and more. I really enjoyed Henry’s brave spirit and that with Garrun, and the wolf Ekkar by his side, Henry could have freedom and happiness. The fact that Garrun and Henry fit so easily together is one of my favorite aspects of this series.


Molly Otto's review:

Garrun after being attacked and left scarred doesn't believe anyone could ever see him and not be afraid, he accepts his life with his ulvor (wolf), Ekkar, companion will be the best he can have. Henry having been blinded in his youth, has always relied on others to take care of him, when the barbarians offer him and his sister, Alice, a chance at a different life, together, they go on this great journey. in the encampment outside of Al Nuzem, Henry receives aide from Garrun, and together they form a bond of two broken men seeing past what others cannot and forming an unbreakable bond. Henrys musical gift soothes Garruns restless sold, while Garrun & Ekkars unyielding acceptance of Henry allows him to be truly free since losing his sight. Had fun seeing past couples settling into their new lives and meeting new barbarians in the encampment.

The Barbarian's Musician is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription