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Just to let you know, this was my 150th review on GA!

The romance is blossoming... but is it the calm before the storm?

Anton being the "erbe" (heir) makes me wonder - heir to whom... or what?! The burgundy sweater and fluffy slippers? His Dark Eminence can certainly be casual, at least in appearance. 😁 It was funny when Bastien asked, "Do you like me, or are you usually like this?" As if a young, healthy, horny man would need any special preparation or stimulation... 😁

The First Crusade is over, and Darien and Wylan are finally living peacefully in their castle in Vexin... Or are they? As Duke Haskal himself would say, he'd rather face the entire Fatimid army again than deal with the high politics of the European courts. The stakes are high, and the main prize is young Atreus, Darien's son. The kings of Frankia and England, ambitious dukes, religious fanatics, and even a witch all see Atreus as a piece on the board that could shape the future of the kingdom - and each of them wants to turn him into their puppet. But Atreus is a Haskal, his father's son. The former kitchen rat and proud heir to the duke is about to do what Haskals do best - earn the loyalty of his men and forge new alliances. God help Europe - Team Squire 2 is coming!

...and the boys need something to do while Atreus is busy with his marital duties! 😁

If they didn't...there's no better moment to invent it... because it is AWESOME..., isn't it... 😁

To quote Darien - It's not like that! 😂

Someone at the bank might be making a secret deal with Yoders...🤔

I'll miss this series...

Rather sterile. AI deliberately avoids words like "cock" and "fuck" - I suppose it has policies about using explicit language. As someone else mentioned, AI is a useful tool and can certainly be helpful, but authors should remain human.

Epic chapter. The ending is heartbreaking -politically realistic and probably in the best interests of Vixen and Frankia. Still, it leaves so many young hearts broken. Casimir, Atreus, and Cecily will likely have to make a similar choice to the one Loyd, Julian, and Libbet made. Hopefully, Cecily is wise enough to do it without the older generation having to intervene. As for Tomas... yes, he looked rather pathetic in that scene, but I think it sealed his destiny. Stripped of his illusions, like all the Vineguard boys before him, he can finally find his true...chosen family.

I'll quote my 85-year-old relative: "There are no old people here, dear!" 😁

You're amazing! I apologize if anything from my side made you feel pressured or caused you stress!

Amazing writing. It seems that the more information we get, the more things are revealed - and the less we actually know. Even Taggert and Bert speak in puzzles. They eventually understand each other perfectly, while we're still left wondering what lies beneath their conversation. It's as if ranch owners share their own universal language.