Dive into the world of beasts and barbarians in this prequel to the exhilarating Gathering of Dragons series by Milla Vane.A warrior princess must tame The Beast of Blackmoor to earn a place among her people. When she arrives in Blackmoor, however, she finds a land cursed by a demon and ruled by an evil warlord…and discovers that the beast isn’t a monster, but a barbarian warrior who intends to … barbarian warrior who intends to do some taming himself.
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The Beast of Blackmoor – Milla Vane – This was a new author for me, but I liked the world building! I may have to check out more! Happy Reading!
This book was so different and exciting. I can’t wait to read more in the series. I would highly recommend this book.
Hi, yes, I’m a Milla Vane stan forever and always. I tucked this novella away for when I needed it, and it did not disappoint. She brings all the badass women, alpha (and often an extremely stubborn fool of a) hero, excellent worldbuilding and just UNF. All the good stuff. ALL THE GOOD STUFF. If you love excellent fantasy with some heat, this is the series for you!
Another engaging erotic romance by Milla Vane, set in her universe of magic and barbarians. A callow young warrior egregiously insults a goddess and is cursed for it (‘natch), and a warrior who serves the goddess becomes part of his destiny and his destruction. Good stuff, lots of smoldering erotic heat, magic and mayhem.
Review courtesy of Romance Junkies
Mala is second in line to Krimathe’s throne. She is also one of Vela’s chosen, a person who seeks the goddess for a sacred quest. Mala’s task is to tame the Beast of Blackmore. The goddess’ quests are never easy, a fact Mala acknowledges until she meets Kavik. Can Mala successfully tame Blackmore’s beast? Or is she doomed to fail not only her goddess but her people as well?
Kavik wants to free his homeland from an evil warlord’s tyranny and a demon beast’s taint. His dreams are plagued by a mysterious woman. When Vela’s chosen arrives at Blackmore, Kavik knows his end draws near. However, he never thought the warrior would be the woman from his dreams. Can Kavik liberate his people from both the warlord and the demon? Or will he be enslaved once more?
Mala is everything that I admire and like in a heroine. She is a proficient warrior, one who acknowledges her abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. I adore Mala’s compassion. She may be a princess, but she refuses to watch those weaker or lower class suffer injustice. I love Mala’s ability to stand up to male opposition. She is not intimidated nor cowed by men’s posturing. What I like the most about Mala is how she treats Kavik. She recognizes a tortured spirit, so she deals with him with patience and stubborn will.
Kavik is such a delicious wounded hero. His life has not been an easy one. He has endured nearly every kind of horror and travesty a person can suffer. I love how Kavik never once gave up on Blackmoor nor its people. He has tried numerous times to usurp the warlord and demon terrorizing them with no success. What I like the most about Kavik is his altruism. He tries to spare his people pain by keeping them at a distance. Kavik does not want others hurt because of him.
THE BEAST OF BLACKMORE is a prequel to Milla Vane’s high fantasy, barbarian romance series, A GATHERING OF DRAGONS. It is also a part of the NIGHT SHIFT anthology. This story touches on the darker side of fantasy. So, anyone sensitive to violence, rape, sexual assault, and abuse should be wary. I love this series. It satisfies my high fantasy needs short of FORGOTTEN REALMS and DRAGONLANCE, two venerated fantasy worlds inspired by tabletop games.
THE BEAST OF BLACKMORE is a riveting tale of two people overcoming their emotional obstacles during a chaotic time. This novella is a great place holder to tide fans over until the next full-length installment. I cannot wait to see who is next.