5.0
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Ok, this was SO good. Just an absolutely delightful romp, with two grumpy MCs and a solid mystery they need to solve— using their fake engagement! So many good tropes in here, including just one bed, just one horse, possessive hero, self-rescuing heroine, fighting as foreplay. And I think this might be my favorite Minotaur romance I’ve read since Morning Glory Milking Farm! Zarias was just easy to fall in love with, uptight for reasons but sarcastic and sexy. And I loved that he didn’t stand in Sorcha’s way when she could handle things.