Sword and Mirror by Kate Grove

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Blurb:

What would you do if you found yourself in medieval Japan? Make a deal with a samurai warlord! What could go wrong...?

In exchange for help, Ciara has to pose as the fiancée of the samurai lord, Katsuo. As she struggles to navigate new cultural norms and traditions, Katsuo is intrigued by the foreigner's curious behaviour. Neither is actually looking for a real relationship, but can't deny the allure.

As supernatural enemies close in, it becomes clear that Katsuo isn't the only one with a dangerous secret.

Additional info:

Sword and Mirror is the first book in the Yokai Treasures series, a time-travel romantasy set in Sengoku-jidai (around the same time as the Shogun is set), richly inspired by Japanese folklore. Fans of Inuyasha will love it.

Each book in the series follows a different couple, interconnected by the overall story about certain items of power.

Spice level: fade-to-black.

Tropes:

• Fake fiancée
• Time travel
• Fish out of water
• Secret identities
• Sworn-off relationships
• Court intrigue