War Mistress (The War Brides of Adrik #2)
Jordyn Alexander
Pellia Santir has always had her choices taken from her, since she was a child. Finally free from the abusive king she was forced to serve as mistress, Pellia is looking for a fresh start. A new path. And a new lover. When she is installed as Regent of Adrik alongside the quiet and brooding Verrick, she believes she has found that lover. If only she can convince him of that fact. Verrick ka Roknir is an orc who has been burned by human women before. Haunted by the memory of a treacherous past-mate, Verrick is determined to never be blinded by beauty again. Even if the flirtatious human regent is oh, so tempting. He resolves for his heart to be as stone, but the pretty human has a way of getting behind his defenses. When fires break out in the south of the country, caused by an insidious force, Pellia and Verrick are put to the test. Can they come together to save the country from those that threaten it and ignite the passion growing between them? Or will the enemy destroy them and the land they swore to protect?
Publication Year: 2024
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A second excellent book in the War Brides of Adrik series. I am so happy that Pellia got her own book, especially just after Adalind. You don't need to read War Queen to enjoy this book but you will get more out of it. Truly a romantasy, the romance is both prominent and key to the plot.
Pellia has been freed from a life as an unwilling mistress and made regent of the human lands, and now she knows who she wants in her bed: her counterpart, regent Verrick. For his own reasons, he appears to be resistant to her charms. Then they are called to deal with growing mysterious fires in the south, and he can't avoid her forever. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved, loved, loved a character who actively wanted a specific orc as a lover. This relationship required growth from both Pellia and Verrick, which was great to watch unfold. Also loved the forced proximity, fake dating, and only one bed tropes. Just as in the first book, this is the perfect mix of politics, plot, romance, and open-door spice.
A huge thank you to Jordyn Alexander for the opportunity to review this great book!
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