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A Kiss of Fate

Mary Jo Putney (2004)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Guardian (Mary Jo Putney) #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.76
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Death of a Loved One

Positive tags

RomanceHealing ArcSecond ChanceSlow BurnHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

Diplomat / NegotiatorLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyMysterious Hero

Heroine archetypes

WidowMysterious Heroine

Tropes

Hidden IdentityForbidden LoveEnemies to LoversFated MatesProphecyPolitical IntrigueSecret PowersSlow Burn

Themes

Love vs DutyHidden PowersPeace vs WarCross-Cultural RomanceSelf-DiscoveryDestinyPolitical Conflict

Synopsis

Hiding mystical powers that assist his efforts to end hostilities between Scotland and England, clan laird Duncan Macrae falls for English widow Gwyneth Owens, whose own latent powers are released when she experiences foreboding visions.

A Kiss of Fate: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This historical fantasy romance contains steamy romantic content between adult characters, mild violence related to political conflict, and supernatural elements including visions and mystical powers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of a loved one.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy the tension between a Scottish laird with magical powers and an English widow discovering her own abilities amid political intrigue.

Tags

Historical FantasyParanormal RomanceScottish RomanceRegency-Era Fantasy