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A'yen's Legacy #4
Freedom's Embrace
They made the wrong choice. Putting it right requires going into a war.
A'yen's Reign: Year Two
Taran has served Nicco, prince of Marcase, for twenty-three years. While on a fact-finding mission to Corsica--a planet annexed by the empire thirteen years ago--Taran and Nicco are kidnapped by the Freedom Alliance and taken deep into the Corsican hardwood forests.
Da'Renna, sister to King A'yen's linked bodyguard, has loved Taran since the moment he saw her. Leaving him behind wasn't easy, but her brother needed her more. Hearing about Taran's kidnapping makes her wonder if she made the right choice.
With the help of a friend from Corsica, Da'Renna and her brother sneak in to find Taran. When mercenaries take her hostage, Taran must make the choice he dreads most: his master, or his soul-mate.
If Taran loses his girl, he'll never find his way to freedom.
Note: This novel stands alone and is a great entry point into the A'yen's Legacy futuristic romance series.
A'yen's Reign: Year Two
Taran has served Nicco, prince of Marcase, for twenty-three years. While on a fact-finding mission to Corsica--a planet annexed by the empire thirteen years ago--Taran and Nicco are kidnapped by the Freedom Alliance and taken deep into the Corsican hardwood forests.
Da'Renna, sister to King A'yen's linked bodyguard, has loved Taran since the moment he saw her. Leaving him behind wasn't easy, but her brother needed her more. Hearing about Taran's kidnapping makes her wonder if she made the right choice.
With the help of a friend from Corsica, Da'Renna and her brother sneak in to find Taran. When mercenaries take her hostage, Taran must make the choice he dreads most: his master, or his soul-mate.
If Taran loses his girl, he'll never find his way to freedom.
Note: This novel stands alone and is a great entry point into the A'yen's Legacy futuristic romance series.
- GenresParanormal
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2015
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Rachel Leigh Smith
13 books68 followersRachel Leigh Smith was swept off her feet at the age of six by Magnum, P.I., then again at nine by Frank Hardy. She remembers her favorite romance novels by the hero’s name, so of course she writes romance for the hero lover. She lives in central Louisiana with her family, a half-crazed calico, a ginger tabby lion, and a menagerie of book boyfriends.
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November 9, 2023
This is book 4 of the A'yen's Legacy series, and introduces Ren and Taran, who we met briefly in book 3, as the main characters. The book is split between two stories, really, with some sections filling out the history between Ren and Taran while others follow present day events, which take place shortly after the events of To Save a Life.
It was interesting to finally get a deeper glimpse inside the Marcasian Empire and some of the problems it faces. And, of course, to get to know Taran better - ok, and some of the other characters. Ro and Varune make a significant reappearance in the story, and we see some of the more familiar faces too.
I had no difficulty following the separate story lines, and especially the historical information was useful to finding out what drives Ren and Taran in the present. And I'll be frank; at times I just wanted to knock their heads together and get them to wake up and see the light... well, to be honest, that applies more to Ren than to Taran: Taran has a far better grip on what's really going on.
The book is an excellent exploration of what "freedom" really is and means to different people. That, and sacrificial love. And boy, the answers don't come easily in the slightest.
Another star turn from Rachel, and I can't wait for the next one!
It was interesting to finally get a deeper glimpse inside the Marcasian Empire and some of the problems it faces. And, of course, to get to know Taran better - ok, and some of the other characters. Ro and Varune make a significant reappearance in the story, and we see some of the more familiar faces too.
I had no difficulty following the separate story lines, and especially the historical information was useful to finding out what drives Ren and Taran in the present. And I'll be frank; at times I just wanted to knock their heads together and get them to wake up and see the light... well, to be honest, that applies more to Ren than to Taran: Taran has a far better grip on what's really going on.
The book is an excellent exploration of what "freedom" really is and means to different people. That, and sacrificial love. And boy, the answers don't come easily in the slightest.
Another star turn from Rachel, and I can't wait for the next one!
April 19, 2016
What I liked:
Fully fleshed and complex, tortured characters you can immediately sympathize with (though I wanted to slap the main couple). I was so happy to see more of Ro and Jasmine even though this wasn't their story, the majority of that having taken place in book three. This book can stand alone so you don't have to read the previous three to be able to follow the majority of it (although personally I was glad I had as it gives you more back up/lead up to this story and the politics/history behind it). It continues to build on the A'yen universe and the slow crawl toward freedom for all the Lokmane. This is a story about divided loyalties, what freedom means to an individual, and what they are prepared to sacrifice for love. This is perhaps the smoothest read of the series so far, and not only progresses the story but also ties up some loose ends from the previous books.
What I didn't like:
I actually can't pick up on anything I didn't really like. The 5* rating says it all. Aside from getting frustrated with the central couple (which is the whole purpose of the story), and maybe a bit too much of the cupping faces again (but touch is so much more important to a Lokmane because of the almost spiritual connections couples share), I can't fault it.
In conclusion:
Recommended for those who want to try scifi romance but are put off by the prospect of having to wade through a lot of science, or for paranormal/UF lovers looking for something a bit different to the usual vampires, shifters, demons etc. You don't even have to have read the previous books in the series as this can stand alone (though personally I would suggest that you do).
Fully fleshed and complex, tortured characters you can immediately sympathize with (though I wanted to slap the main couple). I was so happy to see more of Ro and Jasmine even though this wasn't their story, the majority of that having taken place in book three. This book can stand alone so you don't have to read the previous three to be able to follow the majority of it (although personally I was glad I had as it gives you more back up/lead up to this story and the politics/history behind it). It continues to build on the A'yen universe and the slow crawl toward freedom for all the Lokmane. This is a story about divided loyalties, what freedom means to an individual, and what they are prepared to sacrifice for love. This is perhaps the smoothest read of the series so far, and not only progresses the story but also ties up some loose ends from the previous books.
What I didn't like:
I actually can't pick up on anything I didn't really like. The 5* rating says it all. Aside from getting frustrated with the central couple (which is the whole purpose of the story), and maybe a bit too much of the cupping faces again (but touch is so much more important to a Lokmane because of the almost spiritual connections couples share), I can't fault it.
In conclusion:
Recommended for those who want to try scifi romance but are put off by the prospect of having to wade through a lot of science, or for paranormal/UF lovers looking for something a bit different to the usual vampires, shifters, demons etc. You don't even have to have read the previous books in the series as this can stand alone (though personally I would suggest that you do).
October 15, 2015
Ms. Smith has done it again! Book 4 is a Multi-genre Fiction Masterpiece Novel! Another 5 star must read in the phenomenal series, "My Name is A'yen" :) This book 4 is just as addictive as the previous 3 were! ... Even if you haven't read any fantasy or sci-fi books in the past, this fiction work of art includes romance & suspense and more! ... Awesome attention to details, descriptions & complex characters will keep those pages turning! ... This unique and amazing story will pull you right in, so that you won't even care what genre it is, that is how engaging Ms. Smith's stories are! ...
Again, I was hooked from the start and did not want to stop whenever my real life got in the way ;) LOL ... Yes! I highly recommend this and all the books in this amazing series! ... Even tho I was fortunate to be given an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review, I would have bought this & will buy anything from this talented Indie author, whom I know will one day be on the bestsellers lists! ... I cannot wait for book 5, but I will :D
Again, I was hooked from the start and did not want to stop whenever my real life got in the way ;) LOL ... Yes! I highly recommend this and all the books in this amazing series! ... Even tho I was fortunate to be given an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review, I would have bought this & will buy anything from this talented Indie author, whom I know will one day be on the bestsellers lists! ... I cannot wait for book 5, but I will :D
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