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My Dark Horse Prince (The Russian Witch's Curse Book 2)
by Bridget E. Baker
About this book
Mirdza Strelkova should have minded her own business on the long train ride, because she knew just how nasty violent men could be. Or perhaps that's precisely why she stepped in to help the frightened mother and terrified child.
But in her wildest dreams, she never imagined she'd be tossed out the window of a moving train, broken and bleeding. And she never could have predicted the dark horse who would come to her aid or the comeback story that lay before them both.
Publisher's Weekly said, "My Dark Horse Prince is a fast-paced, action-filled romance with bonus elements of fantasy and mob violence. This action-packed fantasy romance follows Mirdza Strelkova and her shape-shifting love interest, Grigoriy. The narrative will ensnare readers from the start, traveling a twisty road that culminates in a cliffhanger ending—though the conclusion's loose ends may be disappointing to some, given the sheer length of the novel.
Baker's prose is clear, distinct, and descriptive overall, facilitating the fast-moving plot. The book's unique combination of romance and fantasy is appealing, but more clarity and explanation as to the nature of the story's magic would be helpful. Readers should be aware of trigger warnings given the profuse domestic violence scattered throughout.
Overall, the characters were complex and compelling, and Baker's choice to feature a strong female character who is in a wheelchair was refreshing."
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0BRL6P6G7
Reader Reviews
April 12, 2024
I really liked this tale. I liked these characters and the plot. This is the second book in this series, and just as good as the first. looking forward to reading the next installment pf this series. ) One person found this helpful
August 21, 2025
I liked the characters of Mirdza and Grigoriy. Mirdza was thoughtful of others and faithful to her best friend, mother, and sister, but distrusted men because of abuse, disrespect, and betrayal she had received from some men in the past. Grigoriy tried his best to protect Mirdza in the best way he knew how, considering the world had changed quite a bit from what he was used to. There is lots of action and lots of growth of the main characters, but be aware there are some pretty strong...
November 16, 2025
Wow, adult characters that continue to grow. I am impressed. This paranormal romance has some violence triggers. Start to finish is is a great read. )
April 12, 2023
Mirzda is in a very complicated place, she needs surgery to correct an old injury but has no money, just got fired from her job and is on her way to Russia to ask her friend Kris for a loan. She befriends an abused woman with a child and tries to help her escape her boyfriend. He comes back with friends, she is beaten,stabbed and thrown from the train to die in the cold ditch beside the tracks. She wakens to find a horse lying next to her and her knife wounds miraculously healed. There begins...
October 23, 2023
This wasn’t a fantasy book I would expect to read, but its opening struck a cord. It was a fast, light read which actually made me wish i had read the first in the series, and will probably find the third. Quite an interesting plot, quirky characters, and Latvia/Russia as home base. The pin dropped with Baba Yaga. ) 2 people found this helpful
