Christian is a member of the Brotherhood, yet he is also prince to a land he's never seen. He was raised in a monastery before he was taken and now dresses as a monk so people will leave him alone. He's an excellent fighter, though, whose loyalties are only to the Brotherhood.

Queen Adara, betrothed to Christian as children, seeks her husband for her kingdom. She still remembers the young Christian she met as a child and dreams of him. Yet, things do not go as planned. Christian doesn't want to be tied down by anything or anyone and puts up quite a fight to get out of the marriage.

Christian sees Adara's attempts to bed him as her willingness to take anyone to help rule her kingdom. Once Christian realizes that it is HE Adara wants, things seem to turn into their favor. Yet, there are those who want the young prince dead and Christian and Adara must return to Christian's homeland to put a stop to the bad guys and take his Kingdom back.

This book has drama, love, and humor. If I had to pick a complaint it would be, without trying to spoil anything, Christian's 'recovery'. It seem a little rushed which is understandable considering what must be done.

I'll recommend this book and this series. It's worth a good reread.

The second book in the Brotherhood series, this is the story of a wayward prince who finds his way back home with the help of his enchanting queen.

In a small kingdom adjoining Byzantium, Queen Adara sits on her throne worrying over the threat to her kingdom. For years she has waited for his return, the man who can save her people from this power-mad usurper. Now time is running out, and desperate times calls for desperate measures. Thus, she makes up her mind and decides to go after her wayward spouse.

Disguised in a monk's clothes, no one except those from the Brotherhood of the Sword knows his real identity. Known to them as the Abbott, Christian of Acre is one of the leaders who freed many people who were captured by the Saracens. While he is a royal prince whose return is long awaited by his people, Christian shuns the very thing that many would do anything to gain. Turning his back from his kingdom, he has sworn fealty to the Brotherhood and vows to serve their cause. Then one night he walks into his room and finds a beautiful naked stranger who claims to be his bride. Furthermore, she pleas for him to take her back to her kingdom and claim his throne, or even more outrageous, at least provide her with an heir. Try as he might, Christian cannot turn his back on his desperate bride. And as they begin their journey, he realizes that while he can protect Adara from their enemies, he may not be able to protect his very own heart.

The second instalment in Kinley MacGregor's Brotherhood series, RETURN OF THE WARRIOR is a fantastic tale of adventure, politics, friendship and love. From the time I first learned about the Brotherhood, I was awed by the fierce loyalty that those men have for one another. After meeting Christian in A DARK CHAMPION, I knew that his story would be a wonderful one; and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Christian is a proud and mighty warrior whose sole fear is of losing his freedom. I could understand his worry about taking up his duty to his people and of fulfilling Adara's wish for him to return home. After the sufferings he's gone through, one can only empathize with him. As for Adara, she is a brave queen who lived with the hope of her husband's return. It was sad to see the battle she's in for to make this dream come true.

With its superb plot, entertaining second characters (notably Lutian and Phantom), this is a wonderful book that will thug at your hear, make you laugh and entertain you throughout.

This is a great book from the brotherhood of the sword series. I can't wait until she does more in this series.
Kinley MacGregor has a great style that captures you in the first page. Be warned you can't just pick up this book and read just a few pages, once you start, your day will be consumed until you finish it.
Lots of action, betrayal, love, passion.
Loved it!