Ranulf never expected to return to the home of his family’s oldest rival. But to stop the violent plans of a blood-sorcerer, he must protect the island’s magic. And face the only woman he ever loved. He doesn’t expect it to be easy, but the family is stonewalling him at every turn and Ran knows something more than an ancient feud is behind the deception.Years ago, Tara was forced to make a … make a choice: Ran or her family. She’s never regretted staying for her siblings, but she’s never forgotten the boy she loved. Now he’s back and she’s facing the choice all over again. Protect the family’s dark secret by lying to him? Or trust him with her heart and risk destroying everything generations of Tirnan’s had built?
With enemy ships only days away, Tara and Ran have to move past the hurt and secrets if there is any hope of saving the island and stopping a madman bent on ruling the world with blood magic and terror.
Check out in this clean fantasy romance series featuring Hound-shifters, determined heroines, adventure, magic and happily-ever-afters.
Or binge read the complete Lost Shrines series:
By Vengeance Guided, Book 1:
Torn between love and duty, Lia and Wyn confront the blood magic menacing everything they’re sworn to protect. Even though it means sacrificing the connection growing between them.
By Destiny Bound, Book 2:
Yve and Maddyn overcome distrust and secrets to find a mythical labyrinth and stop an assasin before he unleashes dark magic.
By Blood Betrayed, Book 3:
With an army approaching and dark sorcery threatening, Selena and Phelan brave enemy territory together in a desperate attempt to protect a shrine and Selena’s family.
By Love Reclaimed, Book 4:
Tara and Ran have to move the beyond the hurt and secrets of their past if there is any hope of stopping a madman bent on ruling the world with blood magic and terror.
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This book continues a series set in a well-realized fantasy universe that is reminiscent of ancient Eire. Each storyline follows a ‘power couple’ brought together by the Goddess to counter forces of evil let loose by blood magick. Holland has imbued each meeting tale with gripping adventure and relatable personalities who have successfully blended their special abilities with a matrix of loving humanity and greater service to their world.
Those who prefer a veil of sacred euphemism to remain between them and the physical aspects of romance will be pleased by this series, which makes it safe for young adults. Descriptions never stray beyond kissing and cuddling in this installment.
This book stands alone quite well, but you will be craving happy endings for all the heroes.
The three shape-shifting Hound brothers have divided the hunt for dark sorcery between them, and Ranulf surprised them by opting to return to the Milesan Isle of Tirnan, where once his heart was broken. Somewhere is a rumored goddess cave, fully separated from the renowned sacred Sword shrine, and dark forces could infiltrate there and put all their lands at risk. Tara’s father scorned Ranulf as an adopted and inferior Milesan then; this legacy persists due to the family secrets Tara and her brother and sister still conceal.
Tara, a Defender of Hearth and Home, is struggling to keep their isle whole despite the worsening onslaughts of darkness that plague her and her sister of Harvest and brother of Storm. How can a Harbinger of Death like Ran possibly aid full Milesan Powers like them? Why was their love judged so wrong when it felt so right in their youth? It will take the truth, and the powers of both their feuding lineages, to defeat the insidious plots the blood sorcerer laid in the course of generations.
Only then will Ran and Tara allow themselves to love again. If it succeeds, and they are not separated by the Death he senses around her.
Though this is the purported end of the series I sense that there are other pairings possible and not yet explored by Amberlyn.
ONE INCREDIBLE FINALE
Smackdown! Amberlyn raises to the challenge with this thrilling conclusion, delivering one heart pounding, pulse racing, block busting dynamo, melding this baby together seamlessly. Continence and dynamics in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so profoundly until everything else ceases to exist. A raging tempest of vexing mishaps and perplexing events, noting the taxing trials and dubious tribulations, alongside the dramatic twists and intricate turns, unmasking a life changing culmination. Shenanigans run rampant and havoc is rife, dishing out the drama, turmoil, intrigue, revelations, escalating suspense and intense situations, make for one incredible adventure. The characters are complex and genuine with traits and qualities that add depth and realism, blend and flow transforming into relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions that feel as though you were transported to ground zero with them. Remarkable job Amberlyn, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
I really enjoyed this book. A second chance of love. Great characters and story line. Amazing writting. I was glued from start to finish. There is romance, suspense, secrets and magic. I can not wait to read more of Amberlyn’s work.
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Book four in The Lost Shrines series a well written story that held my interest until the end. The end of this series and a book I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Living in the past is over.
This is such a twisted thread of a story first you have Ran and Tara whose love was torn apart. Then there is Tara, her brother and sisters secret and let us not forget there is an evil sorcerer. He must stop and only working with Ran and his brothers can Tara, her brother and sister can this be done. With so much going on in this story you will be glued to the pages. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A second chance fantasy romance. Ran and Tara were just falling in love when her father broke it up, stating Ran wasn’t good enough for his daughter. Ten years later they must work together to stop an evil sorcerer from gaining more power, and taking over the world. But Tara, her brother, and her sister have been keeping secrets. Secrets that if known would reveal a past betrayal of everyone in all the lands. Can the siblings do the right thing and forget about their pain and embarrassment, and tell Ran the truth so that he and his brothers can save Tara’s island, and ultimately all the lands? Or will they stay silent and forever damm the world to the evil sorcerer’s plans. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review