Title: Her Warrior’s Surprise Return
(Brothers and Rivals #1)
Author: Ella Matthews
Published: October 2023
Genre: Historical Romance, Medieval Romance, Harlequin Historical, Mills & Boon Historical, Childhood Sweethearts-to-Enemies-to-Lovers

Blurb:

A dramatic, intense medieval romance

A surprise reunion

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?

My Review:

I did enjoy how this story went without having to hypothesize how many mysteries would be concealed before I reached the end of the story. This is a fabulous read where childhood sweethearts became enemies!

Ruaidhri is infamous for his ruthless tactics as mercenary that is what Sorcha has been convinced since he left her eight years ago. So when Ruaidhri returns to Suibhne clan set in Ireland, Sorcha is afraid that he will destroy her clan. Despite his hate after what the clan had done to him, his affection and love for Sorcha apparently has not dissipated, yet it grows strongly and makes him so protective of her. Both characters think that they have a hold over one another and it might break their heart over again particularly in their predicament.

The story worked very well for me, I was unable to stop from turning the pages especially after the dramatic encounter between Ruaidhri and his brother which he knew nothing about. That was the peak of the story which I couldn’t forget and I was hoping I got the chance to read his brother’s story. I loved how Ella Matthews wrote this story. Her wonderful story-telling about the history, the survival of a small clan and these childhood sweethearts kept me glued to the book. If you in need of light reading yet still entertaining, I highly recommend it. Thank you, Ella Matthews, for the e-arc which I voluntarily reviewed.

 Rate: 4.5 of 5

About the author

Ella Matthews lives and works in beautiful South Wales. When not thinking about handsome heroes, she can be found walking along the coast with her husband and their two children (probably still thinking about heroes, but at least pretending to be interested in everyone else). Follow her at https://www.ellamatthews.co.uk/ or her Twitter at https://twitter.com/ellamattauthor