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Of Water and Dragons
Do you like enemies to lovers romances with magic, mythology, and Roman history?
Of Water and Dragons weaves the Roman history and Celtic lore of ancient Britain and Scotland to create an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice. They were destined to meet, but they will have to fight everything they believe in to stay together. Nemu, a half-human, half-water faery woman, lives in the untamed land the Romans call Caledonia. Soon after the devastating battle of Mons Graupius ends, she finds a wounded Roman soldier named Ambiorix. Despite her distrust of humans, she takes him in and heals his wounds. Ambiorix is a Roman soldier with a strong sense of duty. He's been taught that the Celts are barbaric and need to be conquered, but when Nemu heals him after the Romans win a key battle over the Celtic armies, he questions everything he has been taught. Though they are from different worlds, they are mysteriously drawn to each other, but unforeseen forces keep them apart until their worlds collide in a fury of fire, blood, and darkness. ˃˃˃ This compelling story mixes Roman military history with Celtic mythology. Of Water and Dragons takes place on the mystical island of Britannia from the dark enchanted lochs of Scotland to the grand bathhouses of Roman Britain. The battle of Mons Graupius in AD 84 is one of the most profound battles in history when the Romans, though greatly outnumbered, defeated the Celtic tribes of ancient Scotland and furthered the expansion of the Roman Empire. ˃˃˃ Snippet from Of Water and Dragons. Though her heart wanted something different, Nemu knew what had to be done. There was much more at stake than her own suffering or the life of one man. The encroaching Romans threatened many innocent lives. Watching the dark storm clouds gather over the mountains, she thought how odd it was that nature often reflected one's feelings. Would the sun ever appear for her again? She saw herself as a tree battered by the wind and sleet, her heart a frozen knot of roots being ripped out by the damaging winds. There was nothing she could do to escape. She would have to stay strong and hope the storm would lose its strength, leaving her heart intact and Ambiorix safe. ˃˃˃ Review Quote “Ms. Heckart draws the reader into the pages and enchants them with her words.” CTR Scroll up and grab a copy today.
Of Water and Dragons weaves the Roman history and Celtic lore of ancient Britain and Scotland to create an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice. They were destined to meet, but they will have to fight everything they believe in to stay together. Nemu, a half-human, half-water faery woman, lives in the untamed land the Romans call Caledonia. Soon after the devastating battle of Mons Graupius ends, she finds a wounded Roman soldier named Ambiorix. Despite her distrust of humans, she takes him in and heals his wounds. Ambiorix is a Roman soldier with a strong sense of duty. He's been taught that the Celts are barbaric and need to be conquered, but when Nemu heals him after the Romans win a key battle over the Celtic armies, he questions everything he has been taught. Though they are from different worlds, they are mysteriously drawn to each other, but unforeseen forces keep them apart until their worlds collide in a fury of fire, blood, and darkness. ˃˃˃ This compelling story mixes Roman military history with Celtic mythology. Of Water and Dragons takes place on the mystical island of Britannia from the dark enchanted lochs of Scotland to the grand bathhouses of Roman Britain. The battle of Mons Graupius in AD 84 is one of the most profound battles in history when the Romans, though greatly outnumbered, defeated the Celtic tribes of ancient Scotland and furthered the expansion of the Roman Empire. ˃˃˃ Snippet from Of Water and Dragons. Though her heart wanted something different, Nemu knew what had to be done. There was much more at stake than her own suffering or the life of one man. The encroaching Romans threatened many innocent lives. Watching the dark storm clouds gather over the mountains, she thought how odd it was that nature often reflected one's feelings. Would the sun ever appear for her again? She saw herself as a tree battered by the wind and sleet, her heart a frozen knot of roots being ripped out by the damaging winds. There was nothing she could do to escape. She would have to stay strong and hope the storm would lose its strength, leaving her heart intact and Ambiorix safe. ˃˃˃ Review Quote “Ms. Heckart draws the reader into the pages and enchants them with her words.” CTR Scroll up and grab a copy today.
212 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Kelley Heckart
47 books55 followers"I write strong female heroines because I never wanted to be a helpless princess waiting for a prince to save me. I wanted to be able to save myself."
Multi-published author Kelley Heckart writes romances with fantasy/paranormal elements set in ancient, medieval, and contemporary time periods. Her compelling stories reflect her passion for history, mythology, and the supernatural. Experience her fierce warriors and alpha males, bold women, otherworldly creatures, magic, and romance.
Her latest series, Shadow-walkers, is a contemporary paranormal romance series inspired by her time as a rock-n-roll musician. In these stories, the women are the rock stars.
When not writing or editing, she enjoys practicing target archery, and writing and recording music with her musician husband. She can be found online at www.kelleyheckart.com.
Multi-published author Kelley Heckart writes romances with fantasy/paranormal elements set in ancient, medieval, and contemporary time periods. Her compelling stories reflect her passion for history, mythology, and the supernatural. Experience her fierce warriors and alpha males, bold women, otherworldly creatures, magic, and romance.
Her latest series, Shadow-walkers, is a contemporary paranormal romance series inspired by her time as a rock-n-roll musician. In these stories, the women are the rock stars.
When not writing or editing, she enjoys practicing target archery, and writing and recording music with her musician husband. She can be found online at www.kelleyheckart.com.
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May 28, 2023
Not my usual reading material, but I did enjoy the story. There were a lot of ups and downs, slow and fast-paced action, history and myth blending. Nemu was of the water and a human. Ambiorix was a human and part of the Roman army/invaders. Through battles, duty, survival, love lost, and love renewed, Nemu and Ambiorix finally found themselves on the same side.
I received this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.
April 18, 2024
I'm a big fan of mythology. Pretty much any kind. I also like that it was a mix with historical. Story flowed pretty well. Some ups and downs with pace but that's with anything. Enjoyed the story. MC's were really likable too. I recommend.
October 31, 2012
An interesting tale that draws me in with each read page. It started out a little difficult to read, but once I got to the second chapter it was well worth the reading. She has a real talent for description and dialog. It's not a huge book but she has written several, so if you find this ends too soon, there are more from this talented writer to find and read.
March 24, 2024
Roman soldiers. Caledonians. A battle. Amboirix, a Roman soldier. A head injury. Helped by a water faery called Nemu. A prophecy. Betrothed. A wedding. The man she loves. Is he really a Roman or something else? Druids. A dragon. A leader. More battles. Death. A female warrior. A female druid.
October 14, 2008
I only gave this book 3 stars because it was too short! Overall, a good read with an interesting main character.
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