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King's Warrior
One man is a king, the other a warrior.
Commander Rufe Ferund, branded a traitor with a tattoo for all to see, must fight his way up the military ladder and restore his reputation. Does this include feeling worthy of the love of a king—even an enemy king?
King Niam knows the Cormiran Empire has long wanted to take the kingdom of Delletina as its own, but he’ll only make a deal with a new emperor since the former ruler conspired to take the country by force. Cormirans are vile, or so Niam has been told.
Then a handsome Cormiran soldier stumbles onto his lands, offering a chance to size up the enemy for himself—and he realizes Rufe might not be the contemptible barbarian Niam formerly believed Cormirans to be.
But could there be more between them? Could the fire they feel in their souls lead to something else beyond a mere dalliance?
Traitors, court intrigue, and unseen dangers force the two closer together, while an old enemy hides in the shadows, ready to threaten Niam’s reign, and even their lives.
Commander Rufe Ferund, branded a traitor with a tattoo for all to see, must fight his way up the military ladder and restore his reputation. Does this include feeling worthy of the love of a king—even an enemy king?
King Niam knows the Cormiran Empire has long wanted to take the kingdom of Delletina as its own, but he’ll only make a deal with a new emperor since the former ruler conspired to take the country by force. Cormirans are vile, or so Niam has been told.
Then a handsome Cormiran soldier stumbles onto his lands, offering a chance to size up the enemy for himself—and he realizes Rufe might not be the contemptible barbarian Niam formerly believed Cormirans to be.
But could there be more between them? Could the fire they feel in their souls lead to something else beyond a mere dalliance?
Traitors, court intrigue, and unseen dangers force the two closer together, while an old enemy hides in the shadows, ready to threaten Niam’s reign, and even their lives.
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First published June 14, 2025
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Eden Winters
88 books673 followersYou will know Eden Winters by her distinctive white plumage and exuberant cry of “Hey, y’all!” in a Southern US drawl so thick it renders even the simplest of words unrecognizable. Watch out, she hugs!
Driven by insatiable curiosity, she possibly holds the world’s record for curriculum changes to the point that she’s never quite earned a degree but is a force to be reckoned with at Trivial Pursuit.
She’s trudged down hallways with police detectives, learned to disarm knife-wielding bad guys, and witnessed the correct way to blow doors off buildings. Her e-mail contains various snippets of forensic wisdom, such as “What would a dead body left in a Mexican drug tunnel look like after six months?” In the process of her adventures, she has written over thirty gay romance novels, lost count of novellas and short stories, has won Rainbow Awards, was a Lambda Awards Finalist, and lives in terror of authorities showing up at her door to question her Internet searches.
When not putting characters in dangerous situations she’s cosplaying for children's charities or hanging out at the farm being a mother, grandmother, and vegetarian.
Her natural habitats are hardware stores and on the backs of motorcycles.
Driven by insatiable curiosity, she possibly holds the world’s record for curriculum changes to the point that she’s never quite earned a degree but is a force to be reckoned with at Trivial Pursuit.
She’s trudged down hallways with police detectives, learned to disarm knife-wielding bad guys, and witnessed the correct way to blow doors off buildings. Her e-mail contains various snippets of forensic wisdom, such as “What would a dead body left in a Mexican drug tunnel look like after six months?” In the process of her adventures, she has written over thirty gay romance novels, lost count of novellas and short stories, has won Rainbow Awards, was a Lambda Awards Finalist, and lives in terror of authorities showing up at her door to question her Internet searches.
When not putting characters in dangerous situations she’s cosplaying for children's charities or hanging out at the farm being a mother, grandmother, and vegetarian.
Her natural habitats are hardware stores and on the backs of motorcycles.
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June 20, 2025A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
King’s Warrior is the second book in Eden Winters’ Warriors series. The story opens with a short interlude about Rafe’s past and continues in the middle of the dramatic escape scene through Telaga Pass from book 1, Warrior King. While the two stories overlap for this brief period, I loved how the energy focused so resolutely on Rufe and Niam’s meet-cute. Draylon and Yarif from the first book may be constant supporting characters, but never steal the show. The pacing of the story also worked in its favor given the timeline.
Overall, King’s Warrior was a delightful read full of steamy romance between a commoner who’s hard work and dedication to justice leads him to the happiest of endings and a king who recognizes the true value of the people he leads over the riches and power his station provides. If you enjoy opposites attract and journeys of self-acceptance, or if you’re a fan of book 1, there’s plenty to enjoy in King’s Warrior.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
King’s Warrior is the second book in Eden Winters’ Warriors series. The story opens with a short interlude about Rafe’s past and continues in the middle of the dramatic escape scene through Telaga Pass from book 1, Warrior King. While the two stories overlap for this brief period, I loved how the energy focused so resolutely on Rufe and Niam’s meet-cute. Draylon and Yarif from the first book may be constant supporting characters, but never steal the show. The pacing of the story also worked in its favor given the timeline.
Overall, King’s Warrior was a delightful read full of steamy romance between a commoner who’s hard work and dedication to justice leads him to the happiest of endings and a king who recognizes the true value of the people he leads over the riches and power his station provides. If you enjoy opposites attract and journeys of self-acceptance, or if you’re a fan of book 1, there’s plenty to enjoy in King’s Warrior.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
June 28, 2025
I liked this book more than the first, even with the first third rehashing the latter half of the previous book’s plot from Rufe & Niam’s perspectives. The overarching plot had higher stakes, and I enjoyed how the story unfolded. The side characters were just as delightful, and I appreciated Draylon & Yarif not outshining Rufe & Niam. It’s nice reading about a queer normative fantasy universe.
June 17, 2025
This was another one day can't put it down read from this series. I loved that the first 30-40% were parallel to actions in the previous book, just told from another perspective and of course with many scenes that the previous two main characters did not experience bc they were busy elsewhere. It seems like the next book would be about Vihaan and Casseign and I hope it will show this book's events from their perspective as well.
That said, I might love this series, but objectively the writing is sometimes weird:
In the middle of the book, well into a developing relationship between the two, Rufe suddenly mentions that he's super into redheads. And to me it reads like he has always been. If it was mentioned previously in the book or in the book before, I was not aware of it anymore. And what about his previous f+ relationship with Draylon, is Draylon a redhead? Is this the solution to the ominous "we had too many relationship differences to work as lovers instead of friends"? I was so confused. But well, lucky him that the guy he's dating for half the book now is a redhead I guess?
So, (as we already known from the first book -> very light spoilers ahead:) the nasty emperor dies and Draylon's nice brother ascends the throne. And Niam immediately wants his independent kingdom that was under heavy threat of being conquered by the empire literal days ago - to join the empire??? It's not a party! It's submitting yourself and your people to someone else's rule! Why not just aim for some trade agreements first, they already might solve the problem that you can't eat gold? Throughout the book, this was barely explained and came across like the author's view that those countries should be united by all means bleeding into the text without being properly wrapped in plausibility.
I mean, from the structure of the kingdoms, you have absolutist monarchs reigning through a established system of bureaucracy, with clearly defined titles and ranks for nobility. It you look to European history for a time like that (probably baroque?), would an absolutist monatch just want to be commandeered around by another monarch? This brings me to a minor weird point, that King Niam is as deferential in public to the Emperor as King Draylon or Rufe, but he is not the Emperor's subject (the other two are)? It seems like the author just had a list of ranks of nobility and made everyone from every country follow this ranking independent of who is the subject of who or not.
What about the women? Being queer seems to be no issue, noble men are married off to other noble men without anyone blinking an eye. But then it's "and your the future sons will inherit"? You can't know that it will be just sons, therefore a daughter would not have inherited? But there are quite a lot of fighting women mentioned, but they never seem to have a higher rank than a captain. Many women seem to be just the wife of some male noble. So they can fight but not inherit? Therefore it would never make sense to marry a woman off to another woman since that would not increase any power or land? How? Why does nobody care to explain? Or was it explained in the first book and never again? It seems like the author tried to include women into the fantasy world (and yes, some of the cool characters are women), but without making the world truly equal in a structural sense (what a stark contrast to my last read, "The Witch Who Trades with Death" by C.M. Alongi). But at the same time, this non-equality is not explained, challenged or otherwise paid attention to? This remembered me a bit too much of the world we actually live in and why do I read fantasy to see the same inequality normalized there?
At last, I would have appreciated a list of content warnings in the front of the book, there is a short interrupted rape scene in the first chapter.
That said, I might love this series, but objectively the writing is sometimes weird:
In the middle of the book, well into a developing relationship between the two, Rufe suddenly mentions that he's super into redheads. And to me it reads like he has always been. If it was mentioned previously in the book or in the book before, I was not aware of it anymore. And what about his previous f+ relationship with Draylon, is Draylon a redhead? Is this the solution to the ominous "we had too many relationship differences to work as lovers instead of friends"? I was so confused. But well, lucky him that the guy he's dating for half the book now is a redhead I guess?
So, (as we already known from the first book -> very light spoilers ahead:) the nasty emperor dies and Draylon's nice brother ascends the throne. And Niam immediately wants his independent kingdom that was under heavy threat of being conquered by the empire literal days ago - to join the empire??? It's not a party! It's submitting yourself and your people to someone else's rule! Why not just aim for some trade agreements first, they already might solve the problem that you can't eat gold? Throughout the book, this was barely explained and came across like the author's view that those countries should be united by all means bleeding into the text without being properly wrapped in plausibility.
I mean, from the structure of the kingdoms, you have absolutist monarchs reigning through a established system of bureaucracy, with clearly defined titles and ranks for nobility. It you look to European history for a time like that (probably baroque?), would an absolutist monatch just want to be commandeered around by another monarch? This brings me to a minor weird point, that King Niam is as deferential in public to the Emperor as King Draylon or Rufe, but he is not the Emperor's subject (the other two are)? It seems like the author just had a list of ranks of nobility and made everyone from every country follow this ranking independent of who is the subject of who or not.
What about the women? Being queer seems to be no issue, noble men are married off to other noble men without anyone blinking an eye. But then it's "and your the future sons will inherit"? You can't know that it will be just sons, therefore a daughter would not have inherited? But there are quite a lot of fighting women mentioned, but they never seem to have a higher rank than a captain. Many women seem to be just the wife of some male noble. So they can fight but not inherit? Therefore it would never make sense to marry a woman off to another woman since that would not increase any power or land? How? Why does nobody care to explain? Or was it explained in the first book and never again? It seems like the author tried to include women into the fantasy world (and yes, some of the cool characters are women), but without making the world truly equal in a structural sense (what a stark contrast to my last read, "The Witch Who Trades with Death" by C.M. Alongi). But at the same time, this non-equality is not explained, challenged or otherwise paid attention to? This remembered me a bit too much of the world we actually live in and why do I read fantasy to see the same inequality normalized there?
At last, I would have appreciated a list of content warnings in the front of the book, there is a short interrupted rape scene in the first chapter.
May 31, 2025
King’s Warrior is the second book in the Warriors series by Eden Winters. As with the first book in the duology, the world-building is fantastic, and the character development is wonderful. The political machinations and treachery kept me engaged from start to finish.
Rufe has always been a player, but he’s met his match with Niam. King Niam of Delletina, to be precise. As a wounded warrior from the empire, or the country of Cormira, Rufe finds himself the guest of an enemy king. Or could they become allies?
This book should definitely be read after Warrior King, because much of the storyline of this book occurs simultaneously with its plot. We got to know Rufe in the first book, but his actions in this book belie his reputation from the first. Branded a traitor due to laws created out of fear, Rufe has a horrible view of himself, the bastard son of a duke.
Niam faces a coup by greedy nobles and their lackeys. Unfortunately, many of the traitors he formerly counted as friends. One betrayal cuts deeper than the rest, but while he has dealt with the other conspirators with the laws of the land, he must show mercy along with the conviction to stand his ground.
This book was entertaining from beginning to end. With treachery around every corner, our MCs face different battles while working together toward a common goal. Races through foreign lands, with nature itself battling against them, our heroes find the strength to face the brutality coming their way. And through all of this, a love strong enough to bridge all borders finds a way.
I loved the way the author built the relationship between our men. The passion between the two is powerful, and although they face many hurdles, they always find their way back to each other. The romance adds to the story, but it does not overshadow the plot. Ms. Winters always tells amazing stories, built around relationships, but not skimping on the details that make each book intriguing on its own.
I know this series was meant to be a duology, but I would really love to see some of the side characters get their own stories. The secondary characters play a strong role in the book, bringing more depth to the plot. I have been anxiously awaiting Rufe and Niam’s story, and it did not disappoint. If you love action, adventure, and political intrigue, you really should pick up this series.
Happy reading!
~𝓘 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓪𝓷 𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀.~
Rufe has always been a player, but he’s met his match with Niam. King Niam of Delletina, to be precise. As a wounded warrior from the empire, or the country of Cormira, Rufe finds himself the guest of an enemy king. Or could they become allies?
This book should definitely be read after Warrior King, because much of the storyline of this book occurs simultaneously with its plot. We got to know Rufe in the first book, but his actions in this book belie his reputation from the first. Branded a traitor due to laws created out of fear, Rufe has a horrible view of himself, the bastard son of a duke.
Niam faces a coup by greedy nobles and their lackeys. Unfortunately, many of the traitors he formerly counted as friends. One betrayal cuts deeper than the rest, but while he has dealt with the other conspirators with the laws of the land, he must show mercy along with the conviction to stand his ground.
This book was entertaining from beginning to end. With treachery around every corner, our MCs face different battles while working together toward a common goal. Races through foreign lands, with nature itself battling against them, our heroes find the strength to face the brutality coming their way. And through all of this, a love strong enough to bridge all borders finds a way.
I loved the way the author built the relationship between our men. The passion between the two is powerful, and although they face many hurdles, they always find their way back to each other. The romance adds to the story, but it does not overshadow the plot. Ms. Winters always tells amazing stories, built around relationships, but not skimping on the details that make each book intriguing on its own.
I know this series was meant to be a duology, but I would really love to see some of the side characters get their own stories. The secondary characters play a strong role in the book, bringing more depth to the plot. I have been anxiously awaiting Rufe and Niam’s story, and it did not disappoint. If you love action, adventure, and political intrigue, you really should pick up this series.
Happy reading!
~𝓘 𝓻𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓪𝓷 𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝔂 𝓱𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀.~
June 16, 2025
If you're into slow burn, enemies to lovers trope you don't want to miss this one!
I won't repeat the blurb, almost never do.
This story is set in in mideaval imaginary world and the world building and character development ( including supporting characters) is amazing. Just note that you should read Warrior King first because there's some time overlap and this is actually Rufe's and Niam's story that was indicated in the first book and we all been waiting for. If I had to choose which one is better I couldn't because they are both page turners.
I was sucked into this world from the page one and couldn't put it down. So what you can expect is a brilliantly written, plot driven medieval fantasy, with fair amount of action, heat and a "side dish" of humor that's so characteristic for this author - actually I would miss it a lot if it wasn't there, although in this book it's toned down a bit. Another thing that stands out are a few very well written strong female characters. My favorite was queen mother Nera. This is honestly one of the best fantasy slow burns I've ever read and I'm happy that there's another book coming, because there are characters that stand out and definitely deserve a book of their own.
I won't repeat the blurb, almost never do.
This story is set in in mideaval imaginary world and the world building and character development ( including supporting characters) is amazing. Just note that you should read Warrior King first because there's some time overlap and this is actually Rufe's and Niam's story that was indicated in the first book and we all been waiting for. If I had to choose which one is better I couldn't because they are both page turners.
I was sucked into this world from the page one and couldn't put it down. So what you can expect is a brilliantly written, plot driven medieval fantasy, with fair amount of action, heat and a "side dish" of humor that's so characteristic for this author - actually I would miss it a lot if it wasn't there, although in this book it's toned down a bit. Another thing that stands out are a few very well written strong female characters. My favorite was queen mother Nera. This is honestly one of the best fantasy slow burns I've ever read and I'm happy that there's another book coming, because there are characters that stand out and definitely deserve a book of their own.
June 15, 2025
This story is best read after Warrior King because the action and characters overlap, and it definitely adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment. That said, it could be a standalone – but why? When you can double your enjoyment so easily!
I love this book because the nonstop action and intrigue complement the royal-and-commoner (or worse) love affair. What is the true worth of a warrior or a king? Rufe has been branded a traitor but is a most honorable man. Niam was raised by loving parents to be a caring, empathetic ruler who yet is clever and strong. It is clear almost as soon as they meet that they belong together, but the obstacles seem insurmountable. Watching them navigate their relationship as they move from mistaken identity to friends to lovers who feel doomed – to something more, all while saving a kingdom from a traitor, is glorious.
The supporting characters are great, as is the court intrigue. I love his mother SO HARD. There is literally nothing about this story I did not like, and it’s hefty enough that it kept me entertained for quite a while, which was an added bonus. It never felt long, though, which is even better.
I love this book because the nonstop action and intrigue complement the royal-and-commoner (or worse) love affair. What is the true worth of a warrior or a king? Rufe has been branded a traitor but is a most honorable man. Niam was raised by loving parents to be a caring, empathetic ruler who yet is clever and strong. It is clear almost as soon as they meet that they belong together, but the obstacles seem insurmountable. Watching them navigate their relationship as they move from mistaken identity to friends to lovers who feel doomed – to something more, all while saving a kingdom from a traitor, is glorious.
The supporting characters are great, as is the court intrigue. I love his mother SO HARD. There is literally nothing about this story I did not like, and it’s hefty enough that it kept me entertained for quite a while, which was an added bonus. It never felt long, though, which is even better.
June 12, 2025
Second in duology (Warriors), best if read in order. Fantasy. Single parent. Dual POV.
On a rescue mission in a foreign land, an injured Rufe meets and quickly falls for a man he soon finds out is the king. Niam is attracted to the strong soldier, bastard son of a duke and publicly marked traitor, and finds a loyal and courageous man that doesn’t care that Niam is royalty.
Political machinations and class differences collide in keeping Niam and Rufe’s relationship solely temporary as they are constantly under threats of danger and suspicion. There is some overlap from the previous story, so familiarity with that book and the many secondary characters may make this story flow more smoothly. There is quite a bit of action and continuous obstacles to overcome, but with the help of some really supportive secondary characters, Niam and Rufe are able to fight to see things through and be together. Both Niam and Rufe are likable characters with strong senses of duty and devotion, never wavering in their commitment to their people nor each other.
On a rescue mission in a foreign land, an injured Rufe meets and quickly falls for a man he soon finds out is the king. Niam is attracted to the strong soldier, bastard son of a duke and publicly marked traitor, and finds a loyal and courageous man that doesn’t care that Niam is royalty.
Political machinations and class differences collide in keeping Niam and Rufe’s relationship solely temporary as they are constantly under threats of danger and suspicion. There is some overlap from the previous story, so familiarity with that book and the many secondary characters may make this story flow more smoothly. There is quite a bit of action and continuous obstacles to overcome, but with the help of some really supportive secondary characters, Niam and Rufe are able to fight to see things through and be together. Both Niam and Rufe are likable characters with strong senses of duty and devotion, never wavering in their commitment to their people nor each other.
June 17, 2025
This story is exciting from start to finish - never a dull moment. Following the actions in Bk 1, this story focuses on the relationship between King Niam of the Delletina kingdom and Commander Rufe of the Cormiran Empire. The two men are very different in their backgrounds, strengths, and physical appearance. As the story opens, Delletina is at a turning point with those that seek to overthrow Niam and those considering joining the Empire. Danger lurks all around. In the midst of so much activity, Niam and Rufe deepen their relationship, although it seems impossible for things to go far due to their class difference. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more from this world.
June 20, 2025
4.5 stars rounded up from me. Wouldn't mind another catch-up with the characters if we were, say, to get a Vihaan/Cassein story further down the line...pretty please 🙏? Loved the fact that Eden managed to include goats 🐐 into her storyline [of course, she loves them 😃]. As far as the traitors were concerned, good riddance to bad rubbish 🗑.
September 14, 2025
This was ok, I liked the mmcs but it just wasn’t executed as well as it could have been. Felt really sluggish until the last third and I could NOT stand the “we can’t be together” every five seconds it got so old really fast
January 1, 2026
Overly repetitive with large portions of the first half of the book directly repeating passages from the first. Additionally, this book is in dire need of editing as there are numerous points where the POV switch’s mid-paragraph or the wrong name is used to refer to a character
June 22, 2025
an exciting book to read
July 3, 2025
A very enjoyable conclusion.
It was lovely to see Niam and Rufe get together and to see Rufes background.
Overall a lovely read set in a well told and interesting world.
It was lovely to see Niam and Rufe get together and to see Rufes background.
Overall a lovely read set in a well told and interesting world.
June 14, 2025
4.5 stars
Loved it! Rufe and Niam were not opposites but very different people who lived very different lives, and yet fit perfectly together and complimented each other. Although they are apart for large periods of time, they are always on each others mind.
It is a long book, but I never felt bored. There is action, danger, loyalty, betrayal, political intrigue, family, friends, and love. The world felt rich in detail but not overwhelming.
Although some events seem overly fortuitous in order to manipulate the plot, it is a fantasy romance novel and so I give it a pass.
This was book two of the series, but I was able to catch up with the events of book one without a reread and really enjoyed that those characters were more than a cameo here. If you liked book one, you’ll love book two!
Loved it! Rufe and Niam were not opposites but very different people who lived very different lives, and yet fit perfectly together and complimented each other. Although they are apart for large periods of time, they are always on each others mind.
It is a long book, but I never felt bored. There is action, danger, loyalty, betrayal, political intrigue, family, friends, and love. The world felt rich in detail but not overwhelming.
Although some events seem overly fortuitous in order to manipulate the plot, it is a fantasy romance novel and so I give it a pass.
This was book two of the series, but I was able to catch up with the events of book one without a reread and really enjoyed that those characters were more than a cameo here. If you liked book one, you’ll love book two!
October 18, 2025
“A king’s power lies not only in their ruling ability, but also in their ability to unite and protect their people.”– Elizabeth Roberts
In 'The King's Warrior' by Eden Winters, Commander Rufe is a resilient man. Despite being born a bastard and denied his father's title, he refuses to give up. Rufe joins the military, fighting his way up the ranks, facing the hardships of battle, and earning scars in the process. Rufe's life takes an unexpected turn while on a rescue mission for the king of the Cormiran Empire's consort. An injury leads him to the castle of King Niam Fjell of Dellentia, a twist that changes the course of his life.
Niam, who never anticipated becoming king at such a young age, is thrust into a position of power after his father's untimely death. He takes his place with the intent of continuing his father's legacy. When Niam first sees Rufe, he is not sure what to make of him. He introduces himself as Ned, a decision made out of a desire for Rufe to see him as a man rather than a king.
As Rufe heals, he and “Ned” become intimately familiar with each other in and out of bed. Due to the escalation of long-standing political unrest, Niam may benefit from Rufe's assistance in settling the disputes peacefully. Therefore, before asking, Niam must reveal the truth and hope Rufe forgives him, which he does.
Niam and Rufe want to stay together, but Niam is a king and Rufe is a commoner. They cannot see a way to do so. When a surprising twist of fate presents the opportunity to be together, they take full advantage of it.
‘King's Warrior’ is an excellent sequel to the first book in the series. Eden skillfully integrates characters and situations from "Warrior King" into "King's Warrior." The story encompasses various times, places, events, and characters, which can be quite overwhelming. Reading the first book before diving into the second will enhance your enjoyment and provide a clearer understanding of the timeline. Thanks, Eden. I'm so happy that you were able to give Niam and Rufe the life they deserved.
In 'The King's Warrior' by Eden Winters, Commander Rufe is a resilient man. Despite being born a bastard and denied his father's title, he refuses to give up. Rufe joins the military, fighting his way up the ranks, facing the hardships of battle, and earning scars in the process. Rufe's life takes an unexpected turn while on a rescue mission for the king of the Cormiran Empire's consort. An injury leads him to the castle of King Niam Fjell of Dellentia, a twist that changes the course of his life.
Niam, who never anticipated becoming king at such a young age, is thrust into a position of power after his father's untimely death. He takes his place with the intent of continuing his father's legacy. When Niam first sees Rufe, he is not sure what to make of him. He introduces himself as Ned, a decision made out of a desire for Rufe to see him as a man rather than a king.
As Rufe heals, he and “Ned” become intimately familiar with each other in and out of bed. Due to the escalation of long-standing political unrest, Niam may benefit from Rufe's assistance in settling the disputes peacefully. Therefore, before asking, Niam must reveal the truth and hope Rufe forgives him, which he does.
Niam and Rufe want to stay together, but Niam is a king and Rufe is a commoner. They cannot see a way to do so. When a surprising twist of fate presents the opportunity to be together, they take full advantage of it.
‘King's Warrior’ is an excellent sequel to the first book in the series. Eden skillfully integrates characters and situations from "Warrior King" into "King's Warrior." The story encompasses various times, places, events, and characters, which can be quite overwhelming. Reading the first book before diving into the second will enhance your enjoyment and provide a clearer understanding of the timeline. Thanks, Eden. I'm so happy that you were able to give Niam and Rufe the life they deserved.
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