Sofaltis, called Soft and Gentle (or Softy) by her Sword Company Fistmates, has fled her father the dukes' castle to avoid marriage and find her missing brothers so she can offer one of them as heir and avoid marriage. She follows her brothers to the Eastern Mountains where almost every adult, male and female, is a warrior.

She is followed by Kylin, now her husband in a marriage ceremony held without her, and others including her Fistmates. But since she possesses an incredible rocklike stubbornness they make little impression on her despite heroic efforts on Kylin's part. I will not relate the rest of the plot as it deserves to be rad in full. Suffice it to say it is worth the effort.

As I usually do, I will comment on the spelling, grammar and formatting of the Kindle book. They are all first rate, greatly enhancing the readability and enjoyment of the story. I can only hope both author and publisher continue in this excellent manner. I recommend this book and this series.

This is the story of Sofaltis, called Soft and Gentle by her Fistmates in a Sword Company, who is the daughter of a duke. It is also the story of Kylin, a King's Fighter, who is the son of another duke. They are entered into a marriage contract to save Sofaltis' father's dukedom. The problem is that Sofaltis does not appreciate being forced into marriage. She does not appreciate it a whole lot.

Kylin, on the other hand, is ready to do his duty. He is persuaded, for the sake of Sofaltis's safety, to disguise himself as a Flower, a man who is sort of gay except he does hot like sex with anybody because sex is too messy. Sofaltis, naturally, hates him on site almost as much as she hates the idea of a forced marriage. Kylin loves her on first sight.

There is the Evil Opposition, of course, which I will not describe. In stead, I will say few words about why I like the novel. The plot is very good the characters are well done and the discussion of the proposed marriage is discussed in the context of the world in which it takes place. That discussion is fair and well-balanced and interesting and shows the arguments on both sides in a well-reasoned and reasonable manner.

In every review I write I mention the book's spelling, grammar and formatting. I think that it is important that those things be known, if possible, before the book is purchased and read on the Kindle. I am very happy to report that spelling, grammar and formatting are excellent. I don't know if the book was edited by a professional editor but it was certainly edited in a professional manner. I thank the author and publisher. It increases the value and enjoyment of the book in a marked way. I definitely recommend this book and series. ( )

Is there another book ,ie sequel? This book ended with so many lose ends that it made me angry! Up until then I was hooked! ( )

I liked it-I felt bad for Solfastis, but I wish she'd simply told everyone to ASK her what she wanted and listen and respect her wishes.

Good premise, but I thought the heroine was just a touch too independent and willful. I starting pitying the hero which did it in. ( )