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Synopsis
In a world where women hold all the power, a titled man can do little but accept his fate--that his sole purpose is to secure a good match--and hope his "bed price" is high enough. Jorlan Reynard has every trait necessary for that price -- he is staggeringly handsome. Irresistible. Wildly sensual. But he is also impossibly willful. The brash male refuses to be taken by just any woman merely because she can afford him. Only one--the Marquelle Green Tamryn--can claim him. In a bold move, the powerful aristocrat marries him, offering him the security of her name and position. But there are forces conspiring against her, and the Marquelle must summon all her considerable influence to fight for their survival. However, he is not only a passionate lover, but an unexpectedly powerful ally ... and soon, the full truth of his remarkable abilities will begin to be revealed to all--in the Ritual of Proof.
Ritual of proof: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy romance features explicit sexual content throughout, a matriarchal world where men are purchased for marriage, and political intrigue with moderate violence. The gender role reversal explores power dynamics and consent in provocative ways.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, power imbalance, and on-page sex (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will be drawn to the unique gender-reversed world and the passionate romance between a powerful noblewoman and the one man who refuses to be bought.