It’s set in the 14th Century and it has two male protagonists, but almost from the very first page, you are caught up in a romantic, dangerous almost fairytale world – and lost in it. Penn tells Raff that he is a servant and Raff helps him escape to the north while also concealing that he is much more than a tracker. The story unfolds with vivid historical detail, immersing readers in a bygone era and skillfully creating a sense of time and place.

I couldn't help but cheer, And when the two finally admitted that they loved each other I couldn't help but feel mushy. It's full of adventure and has just the right amount of angst and twists to keep you on the edge of your seat. Even if with the backdrop of political strife, Emma Denny created a perfect balance of angst and fluff that wrapped up nicely with a well-deserved happily ever after.

If you want to get fancy, you can take a little time to look at snares and what kinds of animals they catch, but at least give your characters half a gram of common sense. Both of the MCs, Penn and Raff, are hiding their social identities from each other while at the same time getting to know the real people beneath any titles. It's missing the special something that would make it a favorite, but it's absolutely a read I'll recommend and one that will appeal to historical fiction lovers looking for LGBTQ stories. Many cold nights and a close encounter with some angry townspeople, push Ragg and Penn closer together and romance ensues.

The day before they're to be wed, Penn sneaks out into the Hartswood forest to kind of get one last night to be on his own. But besides that and the pacing, I got a lot of joy from this story and I would definitely recommend it! This story is set in the 14th century as a historical romance, and while I do agree that it is certainly those things it almost feels as if it could fall into fantasy as well.I kind of think there was no hope for me with this one, partially because I hate when characters run away from their problems, and that's . To access you ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. The sex scenes were so hot and a delight to read - I can't even do justice through this review to how much I loved them - I think this was largely due to the chemistry between the pair, but the author is clearly very skilled and talented. Unaware their fates are already entwined, their unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear.

I understand why everything were set aside for awhile, but the angsty slow burn nature of the romance got old after a while. A heart-wrenching, spellbinding love story, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out if Raff and Penn would get their happy ever after. A wonderfully written historical male male romance, with great attention to detail with the historical setting, while also giving an almost other-worldly quality.From the moodiness of Raff to Penn’s naïve and gentle nature these two couldn’t be any more different and that is what makes them work. But amidst the snow-capped forests an unexpected bond deepens into a far more precious relationship, one that will test all that they hold dear.

When his sister’s fiancé disappears, Raff stumbles upon the same man again and offers to help him escape, not knowing he’s aiding his sister’s runaway intended. The short version: Back in 2020 I fell in love with the witcher show on netflix - or more precisely with the incredible fanwork for it. Even though the two MCs were traveling alone for most of the story, a few of the secondary characters were surprisingly well-drawn, most especially Raff's brother Ash who shows up in the narrative a number of times. I haven’t read a good historical romance in a while, so I was excited to throw myself into One Night in Hartswood.Although Raff is 26 years old, and Penn is also in his 20s, both of the POVs read as much, much younger. I adored everything about this book, the travel companion trope, the slow burn, the humour- it was perfect! When Raff happens upon Penn in the woods, he aims to help the man, not knowing Penn is actually William, the man who is to marry his sister.