A kingdom in turmoil or the love of her life. Which one will she save?Elemental mage Rielle hasn’t heard from her best friend in far too long. Yet no one at the Tower of Magic seems to care about Olivia’s silence, or the curtain of secrecy surrounding the distant capital. Before Rielle can investigate, she’s assigned a strange new mission: escort a knight named Jon across the kingdom.When … across the kingdom.
When whispers reveal mercenaries have killed the king, taken the capital, and that no one is coming to help, Rielle can’t leave Olivia in peril. But as infamous mages and deadly assassins hunt Jon, she can’t leave him unprotected either–especially as she finds herself falling for his strength, his passion, and his uncompromising goodness. Her past returns to haunt her, a werewolf stalks their steps, and an ancient evil is gathering, yet the restraints forbidding their love strain and snap one by one.
Saving Olivia and the kingdom means defying orders and sacrificing her every ambition, and could mean losing the man who’s become so much more to her than a mission. Which will she choose: her best friend and the kingdom, or the love of her life?
If you like the fantasy romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses*, the dark intrigue of the Black Jewels series, the epic adventure of* Game of Thrones*, and a heroine who never gives up, you’ll love this heart-wrenching romantic epic fantasy series.*
Buy Blade & Rose and dive into a medieval world sensual and dark, full of magic and greed, love and blades, where factions vie for influence and there are no easy choices…
(Note: This is an adult fantasy novel, and as such, there are adult situations depicted, including adult language, violence, romance, alcohol and/or drug use, etc. This is the first book in a projected six-book series, so although this book’s story is complete, it is not a standalone novel.)
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What an adventure. Full of mystery and action. Jon and Rielle face all odds to find love and then another curveball is sent their way. Can’t wait for the rest of the series. I love their connection and the passion they share!
I am so loving these books. Hooked from the first page!! Reading all the synopsis from the other books to see what happens to Brennan… Love him!! Starting book 2 right now
Rielle is an Elemental Mage worried about her potentially missing friend, Olivia. Before she can learn more, she is tasked with taking Jon, a Paladin, across the city to the Temple. While they travel, rumors are spreading that the entire royal family has been killed. Fearing Olivia has been captured, Riella is in a rush to get to her friend. Yet the journey with Jon has been plagued with trouble. Both high mages and assassins want him dead for some reason and Rielle is determined not to let that happen. Which path will she follow? The one to save a lowly Paladin, or the one to save her dear friend?
WOW! Tolkienesque fantasy with a dash of romance. Not a HEA romance but near 700 pages of fantasy. Well-written, outstanding character developed in great detail with an unseen surprise thrown in near the end of this first book. No spoilers from me, this is a must-read for fantasy lovers! The 700+ page sequel, By Dark Deeds is my next read.
Loved this book! Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
I received an ARC for an honest review!
Sometimes the memories we have aren’t built on reality but a false sense of security – A way for our mind to accept the truth without the guilt
I found myself lost on multiple occasions within the maze of subterfuge and innuendos and what constantly felt like answers hanging just right there -yes there – just out of reach – Love that suspense that keeps you hanging on the edge!
The characters are detailed and easy to connect with. She uses a slow build – not only of the tone, but also it’s inhabitants – one that is filled with action, suspense and intrigue -giving us just enough berth to allow us to make our own misguided assumptions – then suddenly finding ourselves caught by her slight of hand. I had a great time with this and am looking forward to the next in the series.