Confounding Oaths: A Novel, The Mortal Follies series Book 2 BY Alexis Hall

In Mortal Follies: The Enchanted Ward by Alexis Hall, Mr. John Caesar is determined to help his sister Mary find a suitable match in the marriage mart of 1815, a task complicated by societal norms, their unconventional family, and the ever-present interference of mischievous fairies and capricious gods. John, a nobleman, is eager to return to a life of leisure once his sister’s future is secured, but Mary’s yearning for romantic attention accidentally puts her in the clutches of a dangerous fairy godmother.

To save her, John joins forces with the dashing Captain Orestes James, a war hero with humble beginnings, and his band of misfit soldiers. As they navigate the treacherous realm of fey bargains and dark magic, John and Orestes grow closer, forming a connection John has never before experienced in his fleeting romances with soldiers. Yet, despite their mutual attraction, John knows the barriers between them—class differences, societal expectations, and the very real dangers of the mystical world—make a lasting relationship seem impossible.

As they embark on their perilous journey to rescue Mary, the stakes rise for both John’s heart and his sister’s fate. With witty prose and magical worldbuilding, Alexis Hall spins a swoon-worthy tale of romance, sacrifice, and the perils of getting what you wish for.