A review by samsilvester
If You Dared to Love a Laird by Lauren Royal

3.0

A sweet reverse age gap set in the aftermath of the black death and English Civil War. Very short (end at 79%) so not a lot of depth to the story or characters but enjoyable all the same. Great to find historical romance that isn't regency or Victorian. This is very gentle with some beginnings of steam at the end but fading to black, (otherwise only kissing) with no on-page drama, though some from previous novels and domestic violence from the FMC's past is mentioned.

An enjoyable couple of hours if you are looking for something historical with a younger but mature MMC who is gentle and kind and clear about what he wants. There's good communication between the two parties, and although Camaron pushes Clarice to be brave and consider him and make a decision, he's very considerate and understanding and not at all uncomfortably pushy.