Bastard’ Battle: The Toughest Fight is with Yourself follows Eryk of Thornewood, Kellan’s half-brother, as he fights to keep Nicolette, the woman he’s loved since childhood, safe from her enemies despite having no hope to have his love requited.
While Kingdoms in medieval Europe jockey for supremacy via war and marriage, Eryk struggles to live up to his family’s expectations. Born a bastard, he feels like a pretender to his newly acquired title. He strives to fulfill his duties to keep the ones he loves safe and secure.
When Nicolette, his childhood friend and secret sweetheart, shows up after years of silence, asking for aid to hide a child, he agrees to help. But can he keep how he feels about her a secret since he believes he’s not good enough for her?
The Shadow Sword Trilogy Book 2