3.6 AVERAGE


Ruby does what she does best - cozy smut - this time with the FMC being older than the MMC!

Mathior and Halla are too cute, and I love their backstory. Short, sweet, beautiful story.

LOVED THIS. Please yes more like this Ruby yes please and thank you.

ehmaj's review

4.0
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Appropriately paced for a novella.
fast-paced

korry_tza's review

4.0
emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

If you want a quick, fun, steamy read you should read this book.

I read this novella via audiobook and I did have a problem with the female voice actor, so I suggest it is better to read a physical copy.

I previously read Bound by the Battle God and this couple had such a nice loving connection so I had to read this one.

I liked that princess Halla was older than king Mathior, it was a refreshment since so many books have a relationship of an 18yo female with an older guy. And above all that he waited for her for 16 years. 

Some weird wedding customs, but somehow author made it work connecting it to some events in the past of the king's tribe.
hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

I had to read this after finishing Bound to the Battle God. I was really interested in seeing what  Halla's love story would be like. I was not disappointed! Mathior is the sweetest, most devoted love interest. 

I don't normally like age gap romances, but I liked that Halla was the older one in this. It was written well, I think, to have her win his heart by protecting him. 

I wasn't sure about the unusual marriage ceremony that lasted three days, but it actually worked out well. I liked that it was about giving them a chance to get to know each other and the chance to back out at any time. 

Short and sweet

I loved this story! I read it in one sitting and was delighted.


“Now I am no one and I have nothing to call my own save my face. Even the gray gown I wear belongs to the temple. Well, that’s not entirely true. I have a stash of dirty books.” LOL

If you like high fantasy romance this book is for you.

I liked the premise of The King's Spinster Bride, and there were some good moments. I do wish that Halla had been less obsessed with/hung up on the age difference between her and Mathior.
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated