Swordheart
Halla, a widowed housekeeper, inherits her great-uncle's fortune, and his relatives lock her up until she agrees to marry one of them. When she draws an old sword, a long-bound warrior appears to defend her.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Bodyguard
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 426 pages
Reading Options
Swordheart
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a widowed housekeeper inherits a fortune and is imprisoned by greedy relatives, she inadvertently summons an ancient, bound warrior to defend her.
- Features Bodyguard
- Unique premise involving magically-bound protection.
- Protector/Protected dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially asymmetrical due to the magical bond, shifting as the relationship develops.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Adult fantasy romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Halla is a quiet, widowed housekeeper whose life is upended when she unexpectedly inherits her great-uncle's fortune. Her relatives, desperate for the money, lock her away to force a marriage. In her desperation, she draws a legendary sword, triggering the release of a long-bound warrior who becomes her unexpected defender.
Central Conflict
Halla must navigate the greed and threats of her relatives while managing her complicated, shifting relationship with the magically-bound warrior now acting as her bodyguard.
Setting
Fantasy world.
Strengths
- Unique premise involving magically-bound protection.
- Engaging trope combination.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
T. Kingfisher
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Argyll Productions
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 426 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781614504634
- ISBN-10
- 1614504636
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