Callum by Honey Phillips [Review]

Callum (Seven Brides for Seven Alien Brothers #3) by Honey Phillips
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: September 23, 2022

Seven Brides for Seven Alien Brothers
1. Artek
2. Benjar
3. Callum - Paperback | Kindle
4. Drakkar
5. Endark
6. Frantor
7. Gilmat
7.5. You Got Alien Trouble!

Honey Phillips
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Can a weary alien warrior and a wary human widow learn to love again?

The life of a warrior is all Callum has ever known, but after a long, meaningless war he is tired of fighting. Instead, he chooses to accompany his brothers in arms to a new life on a backwater planet and finds an unexpected peace in the hard work of restoring their isolated ranch.

When his former commander finds a bride amongst the human settlers nearby, he has no intention of following in his footsteps. He learned long ago that females could not be trusted - not even the deliciously curvy female with the sad eyes who haunts his dreams.

Pearl married young - only to find out that the charming man she married was a monster behind closed doors. Although she stayed with him for the sake of her sister, now that he’s gone she has no intention of becoming involved with another male - not even the big, silent alien warrior who arouses long forgotten feelings.

When Pearl is forced to go to Callum for help, the two of them are trapped together. Is the overwhelming attraction between them enough to overcome the wounds of the past? And will an unexpected enemy destroy any chance of a future together?

Thoughts on Callum: It's the next alien warrior's turn to fall and he has his heart set on Pearl. Pearl, who put up with an abusive husband and isn't looking for love. Or so she tells herself. Seeing as how Callum doesn't exactly think he's mate material, there are a lot of longing looks before these two go from a gentle simmer to a full on boil in the romance department.

That said, it isn't as easy as that. Pearl has a few issues she needs to work around. Mainly in the trust department. While she absolutely thinks Callum is a solid, trustworthy male who wouldn't intentionally harm her, old habits are hard to break. Callum's patience with her and willingness to sacrifice his comfort so she's not put in a position where she would be afraid helps Pearl face her fears. And her kindness soon ahs Callum telling the story of how he was betrayed once upon a time.

In other words, by helping one another deal with their pasts, they also healed themselves.

A snowstorm, unexpectedly being trapped together (always a favorite of mine!), a sweetly blossoming romance, and two individuals making things work despite sticky pasts. *thumbs up*