Barbarian's Beloved by Ruby Dixon [Review]

Barbarian's Beloved (Ice Planet Barbarians #17) by Ruby Dixon
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited

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Date read: February 15, 2019

Ice Planet Barbarians
1. Ice Planet Barbarians
2. Barbarian Alien
3. Barbarian Lover
4. Barbarian Mine
5. Ice Planet Holiday
6. Barbarian's Prize
7. Barbarian's Mate
7.1. Having the Barbarian's Baby
7.2. Ice Ice Babies
8. Barbarian's Touch
8.5. Calm
9. Barbarian's Taming
9.5. Aftershocks
10. Barbarian's Heart
11. Barbarian's Hope
12. Barbarian's Choice
13. Barbarian's Redemption
14. Barbarian's Lady
15. Barbarian's Rescue
16. Barbarian's Tease
16.5. The Barbarian Before Christmas
17. Barbarian's Beloved - Paperback | Kindle
17.1. A Gift for Drenol
17.5. Barbarian's Valentine
18. Barbarian's Seduction
19. Barbarian's Treasure
20. Barbarian's Bride

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Synopsis (Goodreads):

My tribesmates don’t understand her. The other humans think she’s weak. But no one knows my mate like I do. They don’t see her gentle heart or her brave spirit. I know why she struggles. I know how strong she is. And I know I’ll do anything to make her smile.

But can I convince her that she can be happy in this strange new world with me?

This story explores the long-awaited romance of Ariana and Zolaya. Even though it is a ‘flashback’ to the beginning of the Ice Planet Barbarians series, it can be read out of order.

Thoughts on Barbarian's Beloved: YES! I love going back to the beginning and seeing another couple find their happy place with one another. I REALLY like how the story was framed against the issues Ariana is having in the present. Frankly, dealing with what she has to deal with is no fun no matter whether it was the then or the now, but I liked seeing how far she's come and how she's developed coping mechanisms in the absence of medication to even her out.

Plus, I REALLLLLLY like Zolaya's patience with her. Not just his patience, actually. I liked that he was willing to try to understand her fears. He didn't brush them off or point out that she was being irrational. He listened. He helped refocus her so she could stop her downward spiral. He was simply there whens he needed him and I ADORE THAT SO HARD WITH THESE GUYS.

As always, I'm deeply smitten with this series. I love going back to the beginning and seeing the human women dealing with their new circumstances all over again. I love the big, blue guys and their willingness to fight for the one they're matched to.

I'm drawing glittery hearts around this series and I refuse to stop.