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reviews_and_ramblingsTo Target the Heart (A Tale of Two Princes: Hamish and Darshan #1) by Aldrea Alien
This fantasy novel brings together two princes of different realms, in a setting that effectively blends a romantic version of medieval Scotland with magic, a few elves and dwarves, and far off lands. Hamish isn't the heir, but his mother the Queen is set on him marrying and producing children, despite knowing he's gay. Under her ruthless attempts to make him bend to her will, he's deeply unhappy, despite his love for the rest of his family. Darshan arrives from a very different, decadent and magic-using kingdom, sent on a trade ambassadorship by his ruling father. When they meet, the attraction is rapid, and sweet, but under the rule of a despotic queen, it's neither easy nor safe. The two face adventures, risk, and a range of family on the way to a satisfying HFN. This is a long book but never drags, and I immediately began the next one.
https://amzn.to/3EjYUHe
This fantasy novel brings together two princes of different realms, in a setting that effectively blends a romantic version of medieval Scotland with magic, a few elves and dwarves, and far off lands. Hamish isn't the heir, but his mother the Queen is set on him marrying and producing children, despite knowing he's gay. Under her ruthless attempts to make him bend to her will, he's deeply unhappy, despite his love for the rest of his family. Darshan arrives from a very different, decadent and magic-using kingdom, sent on a trade ambassadorship by his ruling father. When they meet, the attraction is rapid, and sweet, but under the rule of a despotic queen, it's neither easy nor safe. The two face adventures, risk, and a range of family on the way to a satisfying HFN. This is a long book but never drags, and I immediately began the next one.
https://amzn.to/3EjYUHe
