He suffered a devastating injury and a devastating loss in Afghanistan and he’s never recovered. That structure might be simple, but the execution was well done indeed.ĭarius has been coasting. Forced marriage leads to forced proximity and, eventually, forced companionship. The premise for the book is pretty simple. Okay, with an opening line like that, how could I not be hooked? Helen Juliet is the queen of opening lines, and I think that’s one of her best. “It had been a while since Darius Legrand had begun his day contemplating murder.” Thorn in His Side is a steamy, stand-alone MM romance novel featuring tender bubble baths, a stubborn but loyal horse, thunderstorms, enough healing touches to mend any broken heart, and a guaranteed HEA with absolutely no cliff-hanger.īuy from Audible | Amazon | Add to Goodreads

Over time, it becomes clear that despite their differences, their hearts are drawing closer together.īut can happiness ever be possible for a rose and a thorn, when Darius’s father will go to any lengths to see his deadly game through? Joshua is determined to bring joy to Darius’s life again, and Darius refuses to let Joshua hide his sweetness from the world any longer. Someone so young and beautiful could never give his heart to an older, ill-tempered brute like Darius. Protecting Joshua is one thing, but Darius knows that falling in love can’t be an option. However, when Darius goes to extreme lengths to rescue Joshua from near-death, Joshua has to wonder if there’s more to his beastly husband than he previously thought.ĭarius Legrand, a former captain, is used to being manipulated by his cruel father, but when Joshua is dragged into the feud between their families, he decides something has to change. But if Joshua wants to save himself and his family from being thrown onto the streets by Darius’s father, he has no choice. The last thing beautiful, inexperienced Joshua Bellamy wants is an arranged marriage with the terrifying Darius Legrand. Why I read this book: I loved A Right Royal Affair. A copy was provided in exchange for an honest review. The ebook was published Februand was 320 pages.The audiobook version of this story was narrated by Kieran Flitton, released Apand is 10 hrs and 11 mins long. Erryn reviews ‘Thorn in his Side’ by Helen Juliet.

A Right Royal Affair by Helen Juliet