In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman determined to save her family joins forces with an unlikely partner in this steamy romantasy by USA Today bestselling author Ruby Dixon.
As a Holder’s daughter, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts . . . which is why it’s a disaster that her father has gambled all theirs away. Now that her family is in danger of losing their hold—and their heads—if anyone finds out the truth, Aspeth decides to do something about it. She’ll join the Royal Artifactual Guild and the adventurers who explore ancient underground ruins to retrieve the coveted arcane items.It’s a great plan—with one big problem. The guild won’t let her train because she’s a woman. Aspeth needs a chaperone of some kind. The best way to get around this problem? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Who better than a surly guild member who requires a favor of his own? He’s a minotaur (it’s fine) who is her teacher (also fine) . . . and he’s about to go into rut (which is where it gets tricky). He also has no idea she’s a noble (oops), and he’ll want nothing to do with her if he discovers her real identity.
Now Aspeth just has to pass the guild tests, thwart a fortune hunter, and save her hold—oh, and survive a rut with her monstrous, horned husband, whom she might be falling in love with.
It’s time to dig deep. Literally.
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I haven't read many of Ruby Dixon's books, but when I saw that this book was about a Taurian (minotaur), I knew I had to read it; let's say it was calling to the Taurus in me. 😉
Aspeth is a strong-willed woman who is determined to make it in the men's world of digging for Magical Artifacts with the Royal Artifactual Guild. However, women are not allowed unless they have a chaperone. Now, where can she find one of those????
Aspeth is on a mission to save her Family's Holdings, which her father is about to lose thanks to his gambling habit. When she learns that Hawk needs someone to go through the next Rutting Season with, she proposes a marriage of convenience that would benefit both of them.
I really enjoyed this book, and it's one of my top reads for 2024. I am looking forward to seeing where the author takes us next. I am hoping to see some of the secondary characters get their HEAs as well. They made this story so enjoyable that I can only imagine the fun they'd have in their own book.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy any of the following tropes:
Marriage of convenience
Golden Retriever MMC
Strong, Independent, and Scholarly FMC
Plus Size FMC
Virgin FMC
Inter-species (Human and Minotaur)
Mating season (Full Moon)
Teacher/student
Knotting
Found Family
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the phenomenal job both Felicity Munroe and Hiro Diaz did narrating this story; they brought Hawk and Aspen's world to life.
Happy Reading!!!
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