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Sword of Justice Saga #1
Sword & Illusion
MOONRAZER was already a famous warrior when she drove the Navin from her homeworld, wrested the Sword of Justice from dragons, and became the first Exalted Warrior of the Sarl in seven generations. But now, as she is approaching her 40th birthday, she faces her most terrifying challenge of all--finding a mate and conceiving a child.
PRINCE VARIAN of Tellan needs an heir to his throne before the Festival of the Dragon Moon or the Dragons will kill him and his sisters. Twice, he has taken Dragonmarked wives to beget such an heir. His first wife, Violetta, ran away from him and after years of searching, he declared her dead and took another wife. Five months ago, his second wife and child were found dead. Now, Violetta has contacted him on her own deathbed to tell him he had a daughter sixteen years ago.
When he learns that his lost daughter may be living among the Sarl, and that the Exalted Warrior of the Sarl herself is looking for a mate, he discovers two chances to save his kingdom.
Together, Moonrazer and Varian must deal with intrigue, treachery, and even an assassin to help each other and save their kingdoms. However, even love may not be strong enough to save either world from destruction.
PRINCE VARIAN of Tellan needs an heir to his throne before the Festival of the Dragon Moon or the Dragons will kill him and his sisters. Twice, he has taken Dragonmarked wives to beget such an heir. His first wife, Violetta, ran away from him and after years of searching, he declared her dead and took another wife. Five months ago, his second wife and child were found dead. Now, Violetta has contacted him on her own deathbed to tell him he had a daughter sixteen years ago.
When he learns that his lost daughter may be living among the Sarl, and that the Exalted Warrior of the Sarl herself is looking for a mate, he discovers two chances to save his kingdom.
Together, Moonrazer and Varian must deal with intrigue, treachery, and even an assassin to help each other and save their kingdoms. However, even love may not be strong enough to save either world from destruction.
418 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
About the author
Nancy S. Brandt
7 books63 followersNancy S. Brandt is a stay-at-home mother of two children, a married daughter, 34, who works at an orthopedic clinic; and a son, 21, who works in an artisanal pizza restaurant. She is also the grandmother of one beautiful little girl. Nancy's husband, Steven, is also an author and an adjunct professor of computer science at Louisiana State University.
In about sixth grade, an English teacher gave an assignment to write a descriptive essay. Nancy's was all about a wonderful cave filled with diamonds, emeralds, and other precious gems. From that experience, she walked into every English class hoping to get to write something, and she learned three things:
1. The difference between stalactite and stalagmite,
2. That fantasy was probably the genre she should concentrate on, and
3. Never end a story with "It was all a dream."
Nancy is a two-time kidney transplant recipient (her husband was her living donor for the first one), a thyroid cancer survivor, a brain surgery survivor, and an Army veteran. She is currently working on a paranormal romance called The Demon's Pregnant Girlfriend.
In about sixth grade, an English teacher gave an assignment to write a descriptive essay. Nancy's was all about a wonderful cave filled with diamonds, emeralds, and other precious gems. From that experience, she walked into every English class hoping to get to write something, and she learned three things:
1. The difference between stalactite and stalagmite,
2. That fantasy was probably the genre she should concentrate on, and
3. Never end a story with "It was all a dream."
Nancy is a two-time kidney transplant recipient (her husband was her living donor for the first one), a thyroid cancer survivor, a brain surgery survivor, and an Army veteran. She is currently working on a paranormal romance called The Demon's Pregnant Girlfriend.
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December 13, 2012
Read this book in 3 days. Had a difficult time putting it down. Great book. Enjoyed it. Can't wait to read more book from this author!!!!
October 18, 2012
If you are looking for an action packed, page turning read, look no more! Sword & Illusion, an epic fantasy, promises magic and delivers dragons. The authors weave a compelling and intriguing story filled with love and danger. Definitely a Journey full of reward! Read more at www.josephinetempleton.com
September 21, 2012
So… I loved this book. Of course, I’m a sucker for epic fantasy to begin with, but I think that there are a lot of elements to this novel that make it a breath of fresh air for the usual fantasy reader. Read the rest of this review here: http://paperbacksandfrosting.com
April 11, 2018
The story is interesting, the writing is average, but I enjoyed reading this book.
September 18, 2021
Clean romance with intriguing twists
I enjoyed the fact that our h is older, Moonrazor has already had decades of adventure and service behind her. This fantasy igoes beyond the standard chosen one cliche. She's already the chosen one, but must seemingly give this up. This book is basically political intrigue and a bit of romance. That being said the romance is clean and closed door after marriage. But the romance did seem a bit insta love toward the end. Still a wond wonderful book and I hope.the authors will continue writing this series.
I enjoyed the fact that our h is older, Moonrazor has already had decades of adventure and service behind her. This fantasy igoes beyond the standard chosen one cliche. She's already the chosen one, but must seemingly give this up. This book is basically political intrigue and a bit of romance. That being said the romance is clean and closed door after marriage. But the romance did seem a bit insta love toward the end. Still a wond wonderful book and I hope.the authors will continue writing this series.
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