Clan of the Woodlands — V.K. Ludwig

It's bad enough when your wife disappears on you. But when she turns up again a year later with a baby that isn't yours? That spells trouble with a capital T

Left by his wife, Darya, chieftain Rowan wants nothing more but close the gap in his heart her betrayal had left behind. When he is entrusted with the care of Darya's infant daughter, Rose, the little girl turns his world upside down. Could a child that isn't his be the one to mend his heart?

Just as Rowan seems to settle into his new role as a dad, Darya returns from her captivity in the Districts. Shamed and shunned over what she has done, Darya knows she has no right to hope for Rowan's forgiveness -- and certainly not for his love. But that doesn't keep her from demanding back her old life.

When political unrest strikes, the struggle over Rose may cost them their happiness, and in this case, even their heads.

The Chieftain is book 3 of V. K. Ludwig's dystopian romance series Clan of the Woodlands, and a continuation of The Innocent. Don't get this book unless you like strong emotions, deep characters and swoon-worthy chieftains. For the best reading experience, it is recommended to read the installments in their appropriate order.