My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Lord Cyril, unwanted by his family and unable to control his dawn magic alone, is captured by Ser Enzo, a gruff highwayman who wants nothing more than to ransom him and be rid of him. But Cyril needs Enzo’s touch to keep his magic stable, and that reluctant dependence quickly turns into something neither expected. As they clash, tease, and rely on each other, their captor‑captive bond shifts into a dangerous, irresistible connection that threatens both Cyril’s heart and Enzo’s hard‑won freedom.
I struggled with this one. The story focused far too much on Lord Cyril’s spoiled, rambling behaviour and Ser Enzo’s constant amusement at his complaints. Instead of feeling like their dynamic was growing into something deeper, it often came across as one man tolerating the other. For me, there was no real sense of love or affection between them — just irritation on one side and indulgence on the other. Without emotional development or genuine connection, the romance never quite landed. A disappointing instalment, especially when the potential for a richer bond was right there but never explored. This was an MM story with mature content.
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