Wed to the Barbarian

Barbarian Duet, Book 1

By: Keira Andrews

Narrated by: Michael Ferraiuolo

Will an innocent prince forced into marriage choose passion?

Sheltered in the palace with his books, Jem’s life is peaceful. Even if he’s lonely and yearning for romance, the big, strong men he wants don’t crave small, timid princes.

Then he’s forced to marry a mysterious barbarian.

Jem must do his duty—even if it means being stuck with Cador, a brute who dismisses him as weak. Even if it means a fake marriage in name only for the sake of their homelands. Even if he must leave behind everything and everyone to journey to a forbidding island of ice and stone.

Even if there’s only one bed.

Alone with this wild—yet tender?—man, Jem discovers desire that burns hotter than he ever imagined. Can two strangers learn to trust, or will dangerous lies tear them apart?

Wed to the Barbarian by Keira Andrews is a gay romance fantasy featuring enemies to lovers, an age gap, forced proximity, first times, and of course a happy ending (eventually). This is the first action-adventure romance in the Barbarian Duet and must be read before The Barbarian’s Vow.

©2021 Keira Andrews (P)2025 KA Books

ᖴᗩᑎTᗩՏTıᑕ ՏTOᖇY ᘿ ᑎᗩᖇᖇᗩTıOᑎ!!

I absolutely loved reading the book version of Cador & Jem’s “part one”. Michael Ferraiuolo was the unquestionably perfect choice to narrate.

Epic!

I’m all about the contemporary romance, but this duet being written by Keira Andrews and narrated by Micheal Ferraiuolo, I couldn’t let it pass. And I’m so glad I didn’t!
I loved how Jem and Cador seem to bring out parts of the other that are yet undiscovered or carefully hidden, like Cador’s softer side or Jem’s unsuspected back spine.
This was a wonderfully-written and masterfully-narrated tale of political intrigue, love, hardship and deceit, I loved every second of it and cannot wait to start the second part of this duet to see what my heroes will be facing!

Loved the world building

The story and narrator were excellent. It had hot erotic scenes, but I didn't expect to love the world building in it. The world building was a nice added gem.

Love and Adventure!

I am loving this adventure of Jem and his Barbarian Cador! Jem our sweet book loving sheltered virgin is forced to marry a big rough Barbarian. Funny how against this Jem is given his love of books and adventure! I loved how this realistically started off with both of them seeing one another in a negative light as natural enemies. This is not insta anything for these two!! It takes their adventure together to realize they are drawn to one another. Once these two let their walls down and really get to know each other, things get hot and steamy and well sweet too. My favorite scene was when Cador actually chewed up the worms for Jem's bird! SWOON. Cador has a vulnerable side and Jem has a tough side!! Love that Cador gets Possessive!! Michael brought these two plus all the surroundings and other characters alive with his narration. He gave us all the feels, the good, the bad, the happy and the mad! I am already listening to book two!

Absolutely Fabulous & Steamy!!

This was a surprising treat!
Opposites don’t attract—at least not at first.
Young, virgin petite prince is married off to a husky, gruff, pelted “barbarian.”
The prince is to be a pawn in the barbarian’s schemes.
Watch the barbarian’s walls come down.
See the prince become more self-sufficient.
Enjoy their growing attraction,
And revel in their dirty talk and smexy times.
Yet there lies secrets, danger and treachery.
What will happen?
Read and find out, or listen to the marvelous narration by Michael Ferraiuolo!!

Spectacular

I read this book earlier this year and was so excited to reread while listening to the audio. I love the book just as much as the first time and the narration was on point.

A compelling story and passionate love

The underlying plot of monarchies and politics intertwined with an arranged marriage doomed to fail from the beginning was written beautifully into a riveting and erotic tale. Let me just say that I am very happy Michael was the narrator for this wonderful story.

If you're looking for something to pull at your heartstrings and quicken your blood as though you're the one falling in love, I highly suggest taking the dive and buying this audio book. Should I list the things I loved the most? Character development. World building. Intoxicating love scenes. I could go on, but I'd rather you experience what I did.

Go on. Buy it.

enemies-to-lovers slow-burn

This is an enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance set in a fantasy world. Cador is hard to like and Jem is so innocent that they shouldn’t work, but they do. It is an enjoyable read and Michael Ferraiuolo’s narration was so easy to listen to.

First book I read in years, could not put it down!

The first book I physically read in years. Had to get the audiobook cause it’s just that good. Absolutely love the characters and world. Give it a chance! Despite the cover (It really deserves a better one).

better descriptions of each man's make parts, chst

more detailed description of males bodies including chest pits biceps erroneous zones pecs attitude