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Unaware their fates are already entwined, the men journey north. 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. And when secrets are finally revealed, both men must decide what they will risk for the one they love… We can't wait for readers to fall in love with Penn and Raff as much as we have. But which one has stolen your heart?
Users who like One Night in Hartswood, By Emma Denny, Read by Tom Alexander and Sebastian HumphreysSet in 1360, Penn and Raff are two sons of Earls, one from the south and one from the north of Englan. The two head North toward Raff's home and, along the way, develop a deeper relationship that soon becomes physical. Eventually, they begin to fall for one another, but what will happen when both of their secrets are revealed? I’d like to thank NetGalley and Mills and Boon for approving me for an ARC of this book. I was initially taken in by the beautiful cover but, once I’d read the blurb I knew this would be one for me. Where should I start? How about with the optimism I felt when the epigraph was a quotation from Euripides as translated by Anne Carson?
It's a road trip romance set in a time when just traveling through the forest was a scary undertaking; But optimism flagged only briefly, as I reminded myself that Freya Marske blurbed this. Freya Marske! Character wise, Penn and Raff were perfect for each other. Even when they were hiding their titles from each other, they were being their true selves at the root of it all. Taking the titles away really stripped them down to what they are behind that and it gave them the chance to get to know one another on a deeper level. it's also clear there was absolutely no research done for the book, since the story is supposed to take place in 1300s and it... absolutely does not.
Their romance is built on a lot of lies, which naturally explodes in their faces. It was hard to feel bad for either of them when they were both keeping secrets. I found their dynamic on the road interesting. The romance developed slowly because Raff was hesitant to do anything with Penn because of the power imbalance. I wish the slow burn lasted longer and that there were more obstacles. As far as characters go, this book is filled with some great ones. With his unwavering loyalty and determination, Raff is a protagonist that readers will root for from the beginning. Penn, haunted by the choices he has to make, adds another layer of complexity to the story. Their relationship is beautifully depicted, evolving from strangers in desperate circumstances to two souls connected by an unbreakable bond. The story felt very contained within Raff and Penn’s romance. I would have loved to see more exploration of the period. Playlists containing One Night in Hartswood, By Emma Denny, Read by Tom Alexander and Sebastian Humphreys I should also talk about the steamier scenes - I imagine this is the hardest part for an author to get right. In this one is was done SO RIGHT. 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. You won't be disappointed by these parts of the book.
Users who reposted One Night in Hartswood, By Emma Denny, Read by Tom Alexander and Sebastian Humphreys The book opens with Raff, the son of an Earl, traveling to the home of his sister’s intended, William, who is a nobleman she will soon marry to shore up an alliance between their families. where would you like to spend one night? I’d love to go to a beach but honestly I would be happy going anywhere that was quiet & had soft comfy bedding 😴. Set in 1360, Penn and Raff are two sons of Earls, one from the south and one from the north of Englan. I will be keeping my eyes open for more from this author in the future. This one was a delight to read and our main couple was good together.
One Night in Hartswood is a historical romance that is beautiful and cozy. This is not an overly complicated world which is a change from some of the historical novels that I have read. It is a nice change of pace. It is a simple world that is easy to imagine. It takes place in the 1300s which is the first that I have read for a historical m/m romance. One Night in Hartswood is an incredibly sweet and emotional story of Raff and Penn trying to find their freedom in a world that really does not lend itself well to them reaching it. These two are the best of "cinnamon roll" heroes, and their slow dance toward each other was a delight to read. This was the ultimate in slow-burn, pining romance, and I am here for it. Because when everything is finally laid out in the open, the reward is worth the journey to get there. A soul-satisfying love story that is both sublimely romantic and splendidly sexy.’ Booklist (starred review) I did feel that their first encounter happened a bit to abruptly, which seemed even more abrupt when things practically screeched to a halt. I understand why everything were set aside for awhile, but the angsty slow burn nature of the romance got old after a while. Once Penn and Raff got past those initial issues, I felt like the story moved better. The pacing through the middle of the book was a bit slow while the beginning and end almost seemed rushed, but the story flowed well enough to keep my interest. ONIH is a great historical romance & I adore how these two are able to make a happy, safe life together because they made it happen.
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