Series Name: Brothers and Rivals, # 1
“The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end as the person drew nearer. All he could hear was the soft breathing of the person approaching him, but he would know that sound anywhere: Sorcha was here.”
Her Warrior’s Surprise Return is another breathtaking historical romance by Ella Matthews.
With the warrior from her past…
It’s been years since Ruaidhri abandoned Sorcha, and she’s no longer the woman she once was. Now leader of the Suibhne Clan, she must unite her people against invading forces. When rumors of Ruaidhri’s return to Ireland prove true, she’s unsettled at seeing him again. He offers to help her, but his past betrayal still burns, even if desire is as strong as ever. Should Sorcha trust her head…or her heart?
I’ve somehow managed to read this series out of order, which is pretty typical of me. I loved the second book in this duology, so when Rachel asked if I would like to be a part of this tour, I knew it presented the perfect reason for me to dive back into the world of Ruaidhri and Robert, two brothers who are about to have their worlds changed by two very brave and beauty heroines. I couldn’t wait to dive into Ruaidhri and Sorcha’s story. Ella does a great job at hooking readers in. The two MCs meet for the first time after being apart for many years. All we know is that they left on bad terms, each thinking that the other betrayed them. That sense of betrayal, heartbreak, and anger just leapt from the pages, and when you throw in some lusty hidden feelings, you get some delicious tension.
This story moves fast and is pretty balanced between hectic moments of chaos and quiet moments where the two MCs have out old feelings and eventually clear up some major miscommunications. I loved everything about this story. It has actions, romance, political intrigue, drama, and even some pretty great wit. It’s a quick and easy read and really is perfect for any bookworm who loves a good historical romance romp. The two MCs are great. Both are strong, capable leaders who have sacrificed a lot to get where they are. Ruaidhri and Sochra are so perfectly matched in terms of wit and intellect, and even though they parted on bad terms, you can tell they still have strong feelings for each other. I really loved watching this second chance romance unfold on pages of this book.
Her Warrior’s Surprise Return is an addictive and quick romance that is sure to leave its readers feeling very satisfied.
Thank you, Harlequin Historical and Rachel Random Resources for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.