Barbarian’s Taming by Ruby Dixon
Release Date: May 28, 2024
Publisher: Berkley Romance
Genre: Adult Sci-fi Romance
Pages: 288
Format Read: paperback
Summary: The next novel in the Ice Planet Barbarians series, an international publishing phenomenon—now in a special print edition with an exclusive bonus novella!
There are a million reasons why Hassen and Maddie shouldn’t work, but despite it all, they find themselves unable to resist each other…
As a newcomer to the alien tribe, I’ve struggled to find my place. It might be because I’m a tad headstrong at times. And yes, I might have thrown a few things at people’s heads. But I had a good reason to pitch a fit—my shy sister was stolen away right under my nose. Of course, now she’s back and mated. Everyone’s happy…except me.
I need…affection. Attention.
Okay, I’m lonely. Really lonely.
Strangely enough, the only person that I think understands what I’m going through is the same blue-skinned brute that stole my sister. It’s wrong to hook up with him, even as a mindless fling.
Except…I’m not so good with the whole “rules” thing. And he’s not so great with the “fling” thing. But maybe there’s a chance for us.
Review
Rating: 4/5 stars
Spice: 3/5
Review: This story follows Hassen who is exiled after stealing Maddie’s sister and Maddie who is doesn’t fit right in with the group. I have to say that I enjoyed this new approach to the story. This is a friends-with-benefits type of story without the mating thing happening in the beginning. I enjoyed the storyline and seeing two people lonely finding a way to each other. There were so many learning moments for both of these characters and I was here for it. There are new conflicts and a plot twist toward the end and I’m excited to see how it goes in the future books.
Maddie is the FMC who is plus-sized and doesn’t fit well in the group. I loved how brave she was and found a way to make her happy no matter how hard it was. Then we have Hassan who’s exiled but learned his lesson. There are many side characters in this book throughout the story and new babies coming into the world. For the romance. I have to say that they aren’t my favorite couple out there. I hated how long the friends-with-benefits and the cold shoulders throughout the book.
The ending was well done and I love how this world is about to change. I’m excited to see how Dixon takes on this story so I can’t wait for book 9.
*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
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