Cursed by his baresark heritage, Mereck of Blackthorn has vowed never to love.  When Mereck encounters Netta of Caer Caldwell, it’s as if destiny is at work.  Netta is being forced to wed and she needs protection from her family.  Mereck wants Caer Caldwell and the man who weds Netta will be Caer Caldwell’s overlord.  The fact that Netta fires Mereck’s passions makes him all the more determined to take Netta as his wife.

Believing Mereck a barbarian, Netta attempts to evade marriage to the fierce warrior.  Although he can offer his protection and his passion, Mereck will not give his heart.  Netta and Mereck are about to learn that you cannot avoid what fate has in store. 

Seeing Sophia Johnson’s name on a book cover sends my credit card to twitching.  I can’t resist Ms. Johnson because I know I’ll not be reading another cookie cutter historical romance.  Midnight’s Bride is the most classic romance in this series and is delightful.  Ms. Johnson’s ability to successfully distinguish each book in the Blackthorn trilogy but link the three together keeps the trilogy refreshing. 

Midnight’s Bride is tenderly romantic, hysterically funny and deeply passionate.  A delightful read in every way, the Blackthorn trilogy is terrific!