Legend

Spirian Saga #3

by Rowena Portch

In “The Protected,” book 1 of the Spirian series, Skye, a 45-year-old woman who believes her life is over, is launched into a world where anything is possible. She is destined to marry Khalen Dunning, a Spirian clan leader with a dark and mysterious past.In “The Union,” book 2 of the Spirian series, Khalen and Skye are united as mates. Skye begins to learn the Spirian ways and eases into her roll as the infamous “Legend.”In “Legend,” book 3 of the Spirian series, Skye carries twins, a pregnancy that is far too risky to carry full term. With her infallible charm, she convinces her mate, Khalen to let her proceed. Despite every instinct that warns him to take one of the twins, he concedes to her wishes.During the council meeting that occurred in “The Union,” the Shadows had been ordered to release their women and halflings, leaving only one mate per male. They do not heed that decree, and Khalen is impelled to enforce the laws in his territory. This, of course, stirs the Shadow’s wrath and generates a new war between the clans.In the midst of the war, both Skye and Khalen find a powerful strength and unravel the mysteries of their past. The truth creates a quandary for their unborn twins and their future together. Through it all, they discover that power belongs to those who wield it wisely. It is not the demonstration of strength to destroy, but to build and unite with the unfathomable balance in all things.

374 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2011

About the author

Multi-award-winning author for over 30 years, Rowena Portch is best known for her Spirian Saga, a nine-book series. In journalism, she has written numerous articles for distinguished publications, such as LiveStrong, Public Slate, Airbrush Magazine, Northwest Travel, and Guardian Liberty Voice. Her spiritual commitment to God is foremost in her life, but her heart belongs to her husband Gregg and guide-dog Skye-Bear. She has earned a Bachelors degree in business management and a Masters in computer sciences. She is only 16 credits shy of earning her Doctorate in natural medicine. Portch worked as a senior technical editor for Microsoft and Osborne/McGraw-Hill. Other professionals see her as an intelligent woman who learns quickly and follows through with commitments. Her true distinction, however, is her drive for learning. Her family and friends call her a perpetual student who hates wearing shoes.

Reviews

[Monekia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chauvinism is becoming too much. You can’t just leave women untrained on how to protect themselves! It’s a good story but getting pretty annoying to me

[Rowena Portch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fun to write. It brought out some interesting memories that I had suppressed for many years. When Khalen forced Skye to talk about her horse, Keko, I felt my chest compress. I hadn't thought about my horse for many years, and having Skye recall and voice my memories of him was both painful and therapeutic.

Another helpful realization was the fact that we are who we are. Running from ourselves or denying that which is strong in us is futile.

[Rowena Portch · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Skye finally understands that being a legend is not always about the person framed with such a label. Sometimes legends are meant to establish hope in others who believe in the legend's message. The battle between good and evil claim a few casualties proving that no war is won, it is only fought.

[Myra Barrows · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each book is better than the previous as Rowena grows as an author her stories pull you in and leave you wanting more with each book.