Blurb
Three bears. Two enemies. One winter that will change everything.
Once upon a time…
Ursula thought her biggest worry was hiding her magic powers long enough to catch a husband, until Lord Vauquelin invades and slaughters her whole family. When she emerges from hiding, she finds she’s snowed in with a wounded enemy soldier, in a valley full of bears.
Can a girl who can’t even make porridge survive until spring?
Review
In Romance a Medieval Fairytale book 17, as the only daughter of the Baron of Berehaven, Ursula has no choice but to hide her magical power and to marry whatever nobleman her father chooses. Unfortunately, the very people who he was arranging a marriage alliance with attack her home and slaughter her family. After she escapes an attacker and nearly kills him, she flees the castle for the hidden bear caves.
Bernard wants to prove his usefulness and make his father proud, but he despises the man. He’s the nobleman’s youngest son and has suffered much abuse at his father’s hands and those of the king. Even though he agrees to kill an innocent woman at his father’s behest, his intended victim puts up more of a fight than he bargained for.
I really enjoyed this story. Ursula and Bernard were damaged characters in desperate need of kindness, love, and understanding. They had great chemistry and developed a strong friendship before moving their relationship to a physical level. The sex scenes were both hot and romantic. I was definitely rooting for this couple to find their happily ever after.
Ms. Carlton crafted a wonderful and well-paced story. Her writing style drew me in. I would love to read more of her work, in particularly the fairy tale books.
4 Stars
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