Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ★★★★★
Caden DeMott might be the son of a noble but he clearly is not treated as such. Born with two different colored eyes, many people in the area believe that he must be evil according to their traditional beliefs. His stepmother makes his life miserable and effectively keeps him away from his stepbrothers. Even his father can be distant at times to keep peace with his wife. The only companionship Caden can rely on is his two dogs. Because of all of this, Caden is withdrawn. One morning, his father informs him that due to a business arrangement made by his stepmother several years ago, he is to be married to the prince of the family’s most important trading partner, the country of Mauritania.
Prince Rhys Gwyther was supposed to be married three years ago. However, an accident while he was touring a mine left him almost a paraplegic. But with determination and a lot of hard work, Rhys has learned to walk again, albeit with a limp. While there are some in the kingdom calling for him to be bypassed as heir, Rhys is bound to live up to his birthright. He makes the week voyage by boat from his country to the DeMott estate to meet his future husband.
When Rhys arrives, things go from bad to worse for the two of them. Rhys takes an immediate dislike to Caden’s family. But in Caden he finds potential for a mate. However, both young men are waiting for the other to fall along long established patterns of abuse that they have suffered due to their “deformities.” This will continue to shape the beginnings of their relationship. Outside factors also contribute to drive the young couple apart. Rhys’s father adds to the problem unintentionally making a decision meant to help them but only makes matters worse. Will they find their happily ever after?
I really enjoyed this novel. Caden and Rhys each have had their own problems over the years and have dealt with them as best they could. These problems almost doom the relationship before it even starts. Only after they agree to forget what others say and concentrate on just themselves do things begin to turn around. But Caden’s family and past, along with those who do not feel Rhys should be the next king continue to threaten the princes. The conclusion of the book wraps up the causes of the problems for both men, with the villains getting their just comeuppance.
The cover art by Kellie Dennis is just stunning. Our two heroes are standing with shirts partially opened exposing well-formed chests above a picture of a boat sailing toward the land of Mauritania. It fits the book really well.
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Book Details
Kindle Edition, 328 pages
Published December 4th 2015 by Wayward Ink Publishing
(first published January 1st 2013)
ASINB017WXGBM8
Edition LanguageEnglish
Series: The Mauritanian Saga
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 
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