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Before she can fulfill the pact to marry her childhood friend, Zemirah's worst nightmare comes to pass. She is Given to a Lykarthian warrior. Descended from berserkers, he is one of the fiercest creatures ever to walk the Earth, and the embodiment of everything she fears. But, she is not the only one disturbed by their coming marriage.
Gavril is content with the duty he serves as one of Odinn's blessed warriors. He has no need or want of a bride, but he cannot refuse a gift from a Patriarch. Though fear of his kind comes hand in hand with the respect of the empires, seeing the terror in his future bride's eyes cuts Gavril deeply.
In a time when the new Oracle is coming into power, battles between the Kamalyens and the Lykarthians are on the rise. With missions continually drawing him away from his new bride, will Gavril's responsibility as a protector of mankind get in the way of their budding relationship, or will they triumph over their obstacles and learn to live with the life chosen for them?
Gavril is content with the duty he serves as one of Odinn's blessed warriors. He has no need or want of a bride, but he cannot refuse a gift from a Patriarch. Though fear of his kind comes hand in hand with the respect of the empires, seeing the terror in his future bride's eyes cuts Gavril deeply.
In a time when the new Oracle is coming into power, battles between the Kamalyens and the Lykarthians are on the rise. With missions continually drawing him away from his new bride, will Gavril's responsibility as a protector of mankind get in the way of their budding relationship, or will they triumph over their obstacles and learn to live with the life chosen for them?
- GenresParanormalFantasy
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2015
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Melaina Rayne
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October 12, 2015
Loved, loved, loved this book! This introduction to the world of the Lykarthians holds promise for many more great stories to come. The story of Gavril and Zemirah progressed nice and steady and the secondary characters were just active enough to peak the curiosity on them. I want to know more about them as much as I want to know what is next for Gavril and his woman.
Plot kept me turning the pages and I finished the book in one sitting. She was descriptive on surroundings, making it easy to picture as I read along, and many times I shared the same emotions as Zemirah. I was easily drawn to Gavril and his alpha traits but it was his tender side for Zemirah that made me fall for him.
I highly recommend this book and all books by this author. She always keeps me coming back for more!
Plot kept me turning the pages and I finished the book in one sitting. She was descriptive on surroundings, making it easy to picture as I read along, and many times I shared the same emotions as Zemirah. I was easily drawn to Gavril and his alpha traits but it was his tender side for Zemirah that made me fall for him.
I highly recommend this book and all books by this author. She always keeps me coming back for more!
August 17, 2015
4 1/2 STARS
A great start to a new series!
I really enjoyed this story, definitely my favorite so far from this author. Gavril was everything I hoped he would be, super hot, strong and protective, loyal to his people at the expense of his own needs. Zamirah was a tough little cookie who even at times seems scared out of her wits dug deep and found the strength to embrace her new situation. I liked that their relationship didn't feel to rushed at the beginning, I enjoyed all the interaction with the secondary characters, definitely can't wait for Alirik's book.
A great start to a new series!
I really enjoyed this story, definitely my favorite so far from this author. Gavril was everything I hoped he would be, super hot, strong and protective, loyal to his people at the expense of his own needs. Zamirah was a tough little cookie who even at times seems scared out of her wits dug deep and found the strength to embrace her new situation. I liked that their relationship didn't feel to rushed at the beginning, I enjoyed all the interaction with the secondary characters, definitely can't wait for Alirik's book.
February 11, 2016
Unexpectedly great
Want to start out by stating how really great this book was for me. Love the whole opposites attract, as well as one lover bringing out the best in another. I'm hoping that this series will continue on, this storyline makes such a awesome, " can't put the book down" read
Want to start out by stating how really great this book was for me. Love the whole opposites attract, as well as one lover bringing out the best in another. I'm hoping that this series will continue on, this storyline makes such a awesome, " can't put the book down" read
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