The Warrior’s Wager by Mia Pride

The Warrior's Wager Series: Warrior's of Eriu Series Book #2
on December 22, 2017
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Historical / Regency
Pages: 326
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She will not be tamed…
Aislin Mac Cecht is not like other lassies. She prefers her bow, connecting with nature, and most importantly, her freedom. Marriage and children would only tie her down. No man could ever possibly accept her as she is, feral and stubborn to a fault, and she refuses to change for anyone, despite her family’s insistence that she settle down.

He would never dream of trying…
Alastar Mac Murray vowed to never get married. He much prefers to spend his nights with as many lassies as possible, living a life of ease and freedom, even if his easy smile and witty banter hide the painful shadows of his past. But when he first sees Aislin in her short hide dress, bow slung over her shoulder as she berates her brother, all his plans change. He will have Aislin Mac Cecht, and taming her is the last thing on his mind.

One reckless wager, the kiss of a lifetime, and an opportunity to secure the lass of his dreams has Alastar proposing a handfast to Aislin. She keeps her freedom and silences her family, and he wins the girl… for only one year and one day. She vows to leave when it’s over. He vows to keep her forever.

Can two people who value freedom over love find happiness in both?

The Warrior’s Wager is book two in the Warriors of Eriu series by Mia Pride. These stories are based on ancient Irish myths. Pride takes real history and weaves facts through her fictional world. This book covers Aislin and Alastar’s love story. It has steamy sex scenes that aren’t too much. Aislin is an independent and often selfish character. Alastar is a womanizer who finds true love. I enjoyed the story and can’t wait for the next book in the series. Although they can be read as stand alone books, I recommend reading the entire series beginning with the Danu Sister series. The characters are much richer and the stories flow better altogether.