Swordcrossed by Freya Marske

queer fantasy romance • enemies-to-lovers • arranged marriage • forced proximity • con artist hero

A charming con artist, a dutiful wool merchant, and a wedding that could change everything make for a delightfully swoony fantasy romance. Swordcrossed combines sharp banter, swordplay, intrigue, and high-heat chemistry in a cozy, low-stakes adventure where falling for the wrong man might be the most dangerous thing of all.

The Vibe

Mattinesh Jay has spent years trying to keep his struggling family business afloat. Now, with an arranged marriage on the horizon and the threat of a sword challenge that could jeopardize his family's future, he needs someone who can keep him safe and teach him how to handle a blade.

Enter Luca Piere, a charming con artist with questionable credentials, a complicated past, and just enough swordsmanship to make himself useful. When Luca is drawn into Matti's world, the two are forced into close quarters as they prepare for the wedding.

What begins as an uneasy arrangement quickly becomes much more complicated. Matti is responsible, earnest, and determined to protect his family, while Luca is clever, flirtatious, and considerably harder to pin down. Their growing attraction brings plenty of tension, while intrigue surrounding Matti's family business adds a playful adventure element to the romance.

With a queernorm fantasy setting, warm world-building, swordplay, witty chemistry, and plenty of heat, Swordcrossed is an ideal pick for readers who love cozy fantasy romance with charming rogues and irresistible opposites.

Tropes & Tags

• Queer fantasy romance
• M/M romance
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Arranged marriage
• Forced proximity
• Opposites attract
• Con artist hero
• Dutiful hero
• Swordplay
• Cozy fantasy
• Low-stakes fantasy
• Political and family intrigue
• Banter and chemistry
• High heat
• Explicit open-door romance