When Arthur is called to unite Cymru, Bedwyr must confront the truth that love means letting his warrior stand in destiny’s sights, even when every instinct screams to shield him.

As their victories mount—aided by a terrifying new ally—Arthur’s legend grows, but one moment of weakness is all treachery needs to make Bedwyr pay for failing the very man he lives to protect.

Cliffhanger Alert: This book ends on multiple cliffhangers that are resolved in Book 9.

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Tropes

established relationship, protector/protected, fear of loss, warrior/warrior pairing, fated mates, found family, mentor/mentee, coming of age, secret identity, political intrigue, shapeshifters, magical realism, quest narrative, reluctant hero, legacy and destiny, band of brothers, multi-generational saga, cliffhanger ending, kidnapping/rescue

Content Notes

depictions/descriptions of xenophobia; violence; religious intolerance; homophobia; voyeurism; excessive consumption of alcohol; physical assault resulting in head injury; killing by burning

Tags

Arthurian legend retelling, 6th century Wales, m/m romance, fantasy romance, Pendragon, shapeshifters, political alliance, bear shifters, dragon shifter, wolf shifters, fox shifters, cat shifter, magpie shifter, hawk shifters, mouse shifter, owl shifter, battle scenes, military campaign, family drama, father/son relationship, sworn brothers, blood bond, quest for unity, prophecy and destiny, betrayal