A review by rubywren
Forever His Champion by Marie Lipscomb

medium-paced

3.75

Third in the Hearts of Blackmere series, Always His Champion finds Lady Natalie of Blackmere and former Guild Champion Brandon the Bear now find themselves notorious lovers, in demand and the subject of curiosity among the nobility of Aldland. Thrust out of their comfort zones and pulled back to the Guild, they face dangers and fight against the forces that would separate them, as well as their own doubts and fears.

While this series is continuing on, this does feel like as though it would be an effective and satisfying culmination of Natalie and Brandons story had it been a trilogy. With interesting world-building and conflicts, and a passionate romance between two middle-aged, full-bodied adults who experience character growth, with Natalie still being a bit adorably awkward and Brandon, as always, her cuddly, sweet, sweet cinnamon roll, Always His Champion joins the previous two books in a series that all add up to a scrummy historical fantasy romance. And though at times it felt a bit contemporary, I do like that the author chose to write this as historical fantasy, leaving room for her to build the culture of Aldland as she pleased.

Marie Lipscomb’s Hearts of Blackmere series is best read in order, and is full of fun, cuddly romance along with action and adventure for fans of medieval fantasy romance.

I voluntarily read a digital galley of this book courtesy of the publisher. A positive review was not required and these are only my own honest opinions. Open door romance.