In
a land ravaged by civil war, the Mage King Kedehen initiates a ruthless purge
of the magas. Eolyn, last daughter of the magas and sole heiress to their
forbidden craft, seeks refuge in the South Woods.
When
she meets the mysterious Akmael, heir to the throne of this violent realm, she
embarks on a path of hope, seduction, betrayal, and war. Desire draws Eolyn
toward Akmael’s dark embrace, but fate binds her to Corey of East Selen, a
cunning mage whose ambition challenges the limits of love and loyalty.
Can
she trust either man?
Hunted
in a realm of powerful wizards and brutal deceptions, Eolyn must find her own
path to freedom or she will burn on the pyre.
"Vigorously
told deceptions and battle scenes, with a romantic thread." -Publishers
Weekly
Excerpt:
Eolyn
knew Akmael did not agree with her decision, and for a moment she thought he
would ruin their last meeting by starting another argument. Instead he drew
back his sleeve and said, “I would like to give you something to remember me
by.”
The
symbols embroidered into the fabric of his robe reflected the forest in
multiple shades of green. Underneath the folds, Eolyn saw a silver band around
his arm. Removing the jewel with care, Akmael offered it to Eolyn.
Awed,
Eolyn turned the bracelet over in her hands. On the etched surface she
recognized multiple forms of Dragon: winged serpent, snake, lion, butterfly,
river otter, fish and many others. Each figure blended into the next, creating
a single creature as fantastic as imagination itself.
“It’s
beautiful,” she breathed.
“It
was a gift from my mother.” Akmael’s voice broke with quiet emotion. “She gave
it to me before she died.”
Retrieving
the armband gently from her grasp, Akmael slipped it over Eolyn’s wrist and
moved it just past her elbow. The metal coiled into a perfect fit against her
skin.
Akmael’s
hand traveled back down Eolyn’s arm. He caught her fingers in his and studied
her for a moment. “I will miss you, Eolyn.”
Then
he leaned forward and kissed her.
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2: Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin'
3: 3 Partners in Shopping, Nana, Mommy, & Sissy Too!
4: A to Z Reviews
5: Around the World in Books
6: Author C.A.Milson
7: BooksChatter
8: Cover2Cover
9: Deal Sharing Aunt
10: Hope. Dreams. Life... Lovel
11: Lilly's Book World
12: Stormy Vixen Book Reviews
13: Mama Reads Hazel Sleeps
14: Natural bri
15: Nightstalker and Nightshades
16: Queen of All She Reads
17: Readeropolis
18: Robyn Bachar: Paranormal and Sci Fi Romance Author
19: Romance That's 'Out Of This World'
20: Room With Books
21: Sapphyria's Book Reviews
22: Sharing Links and Wisdom
23: StarAngels Reviews
24: The Snarkology
25: Tina Donahue Books - Heat with Heart
26: Two Ends of the Pen
27: Wake Up Your Wild Side
28: Welcome to My World of Dreams
29: Harlie's Books
30: BookSkater
31: Beyond Romance
Author Bio and Links:
Karin
Rita Gastreich writes stories of ordinary women and the extraordinary paths
they choose. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where she is part of the
biology faculty at Avila University. An ecologist by vocation, Karin has
wandered forests and wildlands for over twenty years. Her past times include
camping, hiking, music, and flamenco dance. In addition to The Silver Web
trilogy, Karin has published short stories in World Jumping, Zahir, Adventures
for the Average Woman, and 69 Flavors of Paranoia. She is a recipient of the
Spring 2011 Andrews Forest Writer’s Residency.