Swordcrossed
Swordcrossed by Freya Marske, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 23, 2025, is a 400-page work that intertwines elements of romance and fantasy. The narrative follows Mattinesh Jay, an heir burdened by his family’s financial struggles, who must hire a swordsman for his arranged marriage. He unexpectedly enlists the help of Luca Piere, a charming con artist seeking a fresh start. As they navigate the complexities of their arrangement, their lives become intertwined with intrigue and sabotage that threaten Matti’s family legacy.
Readers will find a blend of high heat and low stakes in this enemies-to-lovers tale, where the stakes of swordplay and personal secrets collide. The story explores themes of identity and redemption within a fantastical setting, as both characters confront their pasts while trying to forge a future together. With its engaging plot and dynamic character interactions, Swordcrossed offers a unique take on LGBTQ+ romance and fantasy, appealing to fans of both genres.
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High heat. Low stakes. Sharp steel.
The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross.
A USA Today bestseller!
A New York Times Best Romance of 2024
An Indie Next pick
A LibraryReads Hall of Fame pick
A LitHub most anticipated book of 2024
Mattinesh Jay, dutiful heir to his struggling family business, needs to hire an experienced swordsman to serve as best man for his arranged marriage. Sword-challenge at the ceremony could destroy all hope of restoring his family’s wealth, something that Matti has been trying—and failing—to do for the past ten years.
What he can afford, unfortunately, is part-time con artist and full-time charming menace Luca Piere.
Luca, for his part, is trying to reinvent himself in a new city. All he wants to do is make some easy money and try to forget the crime he committed in his hometown. He didn’t plan on being blackmailed into giving sword lessons to a chronically responsible—and inconveniently handsome—wool merchant like Matti.
However, neither Matti’s business troubles nor Luca himself are quite what they seem. As the days count down to Matti’s wedding, the two of them become entangled in the intrigue and sabotage that have brought Matti’s house to the brink of ruin. And when Luca’s secrets threaten to drive a blade through their growing alliance, both Matti and Luca will have to answer the question: how many lies are you prepared to strip away, when the truth could mean losing everything you want?
“There’s nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can’t do.”—Sarah Rees Brennan
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