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Dark Rival

Brenda Joyce (2007)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Masters of Time #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.15
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolencePower Imbalance

Positive tags

ProtectorHealing ArcSwoonyHurt/Comfort

Hero archetypes

Highland WarriorProtectorTime Traveler

Heroine archetypes

HealerFish out of Water

Tropes

Time TravelFish out of WaterForbidden LoveFated MatesProtectorForced Proximity

Themes

Duty vs DesirePower and VulnerabilityLove Across TimeProtectionDestiny

Synopsis

A Highland warrior sworn to protect innocence through the ages, Black Royce is a battle hardened soldier of the gods. Then he is sent to New York City to protect a healer from those who would use her powers for themselves.

Dark Rival: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This paranormal romance contains steamy sexual content between a time-traveling Highland warrior and modern healer, moderate violence from magical/supernatural threats, and mature romantic themes suitable for adult readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will enjoy the romantic tension between an immortal Scottish warrior and a modern woman with healing powers he must protect.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceTime Travel RomanceHighland Romance