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Wildflowers and Evertrees #1
Queen of the Wild
A Ruler who will stop at nothing to save her people.
After bringing her country, Tenoreth, back from the brink of ruin, Chief Lady Zenobia must journey to their neighbouring Vayreland to broker a peace treaty. And she has little left to barter with--except herself.
A Warrior loyal to no one but his king.
After enduring a lifetime of condemnation for his parentage, High Commander Andrew cares for little else besides protecting his best friend, the king. He's taken a vow of celibacy to better execute his duties and the solitude has never bothered him... until now.
A dangerous affair...
When Andrew is tasked with Zenobia’s safety, assassins, sacred religious practices, and impending civil war force them into each other’s arms. Will his devotion to his code of ethics and her determination to save her people be enough for them to deny an attraction that would have disastrous and possibly fatal consequences?
After bringing her country, Tenoreth, back from the brink of ruin, Chief Lady Zenobia must journey to their neighbouring Vayreland to broker a peace treaty. And she has little left to barter with--except herself.
A Warrior loyal to no one but his king.
After enduring a lifetime of condemnation for his parentage, High Commander Andrew cares for little else besides protecting his best friend, the king. He's taken a vow of celibacy to better execute his duties and the solitude has never bothered him... until now.
A dangerous affair...
When Andrew is tasked with Zenobia’s safety, assassins, sacred religious practices, and impending civil war force them into each other’s arms. Will his devotion to his code of ethics and her determination to save her people be enough for them to deny an attraction that would have disastrous and possibly fatal consequences?
491 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 4, 2020
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E.M. Howell
9 books25 followersEM Howell is an avid romance reader and author of the romantic fantasy series, Wildflowers and Evertrees. Not all people who study accounting become romance authors, but in Elizabeth’s case, it was about pursuing her dreams.
Elizabeth has been telling herself romantic stories for as long as she can remember—as far back as five-years-old!—and started typing them up by the time she was twelve. That was all fan fiction, and no, you can’t read it. That will forever stay locked in the darkest corner of her cloud storage.
Since trying her hand at original fiction for the first time in 2014 with the online writing challenge, NaNoWriMo, Elizabeth hasn’t looked back.
Getting better with each book, Elizabeth is ready to bring her writing to the world.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMHowellwrites/
Elizabeth has been telling herself romantic stories for as long as she can remember—as far back as five-years-old!—and started typing them up by the time she was twelve. That was all fan fiction, and no, you can’t read it. That will forever stay locked in the darkest corner of her cloud storage.
Since trying her hand at original fiction for the first time in 2014 with the online writing challenge, NaNoWriMo, Elizabeth hasn’t looked back.
Getting better with each book, Elizabeth is ready to bring her writing to the world.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMHowellwrites/
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September 28, 2021
This was a fun indie fantasy! The characters are lovable and vivid...Zenobia is feisty and openminded and defiantly joyous, and Andrew is loyal and stubbornly noble and just all around smitten. And the Elletai 😍 Who wouldn’t want a giant, cuddly, opinionated snow leopard friend (or two)?
I was a bit frustrated by Andrew’s stubbornness and Zenobia’s duty to country keeping them apart for so long. They were so obviously meant to be together (and the steam level was great), but the way they handled things ended up putting them both in harm’s way. TW: sexual assault, miscarriage, and PTSD toward the end of the book. My heart hurts that something terrible had to happen before things could change...
The writing does need some more editing for flow and small typos. It’s free in KU so check it out!
I was a bit frustrated by Andrew’s stubbornness and Zenobia’s duty to country keeping them apart for so long. They were so obviously meant to be together (and the steam level was great), but the way they handled things ended up putting them both in harm’s way. TW: sexual assault, miscarriage, and PTSD toward the end of the book. My heart hurts that something terrible had to happen before things could change...
The writing does need some more editing for flow and small typos. It’s free in KU so check it out!
December 6, 2020
I truly enjoyed reading the first book in this fantasy world. I wasn't really sure what to expect from the cover, but it's definitely an adult fantasy romance, with plenty of mystery. The mystery aspect teases you with hints and twists, lots of suspicions, but is ultimately satisfying.
My favorite part of this story is that it's filled with excellent characters you become invested in. Zenobia and Andrew's relationship is wonderful fun to read, and his friendship with the King is well-developed too. I like that the author didn't just focus solely on the main romance, but really built up the primary male friendship as well.
You can tell there is a lot more to the societies they live in, and the world in general that sounds like it will make for really interesting stories to read. For example, I'm super curious about these seas that change and can't be navigated without guides. It leaves on a bit of a cliffhanger, but don't worry, it's not too bad. I'm definitely up for reading the next book in this series.
My favorite part of this story is that it's filled with excellent characters you become invested in. Zenobia and Andrew's relationship is wonderful fun to read, and his friendship with the King is well-developed too. I like that the author didn't just focus solely on the main romance, but really built up the primary male friendship as well.
You can tell there is a lot more to the societies they live in, and the world in general that sounds like it will make for really interesting stories to read. For example, I'm super curious about these seas that change and can't be navigated without guides. It leaves on a bit of a cliffhanger, but don't worry, it's not too bad. I'm definitely up for reading the next book in this series.
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December 16, 2021
( 2.75)
There is forbidden love trope and pregnancy trope that was not for me.
Zen and Andrew are ( to me) just sexually attracted, we don't have scene where they just spend time together without them having sex.
SPOILER : when they decide to have sex just after he "rescue" her next to dead bodies and literally in the middle of the streets ( wtf) and they realize later that they is in fact dead bodies lying next to them. It's worst than Rhys and Feyre in the tent after battle. And also can I add that for a month she was being sexually assaulted, raped, underfed and that her only thought : let's have sex?
I believe there is a sequel but I don't think I will read it, one book is enough and the story could have ended there.
There is forbidden love trope and pregnancy trope that was not for me.
Zen and Andrew are ( to me) just sexually attracted, we don't have scene where they just spend time together without them having sex.
SPOILER : when they decide to have sex just after he "rescue" her next to dead bodies and literally in the middle of the streets ( wtf) and they realize later that they is in fact dead bodies lying next to them. It's worst than Rhys and Feyre in the tent after battle. And also can I add that for a month she was being sexually assaulted, raped, underfed and that her only thought : let's have sex?
I believe there is a sequel but I don't think I will read it, one book is enough and the story could have ended there.
October 7, 2025
This is a thoughtful, meditative collection that rewards patient reading. A Conclave of Cardinals reads like a conversation between the poet and the world itself. Sutphin’s attention to detail the way he notices light, wind, or the passing of seasons reminded me of Mary Oliver’s poetry, though his tone is distinctly his own.
Some poems struck me harder than others, especially those dealing with loss and extinction. They carry a quiet sorrow beneath the beauty. I felt as if I was walking through his memories and reflections, guided by someone who has seen much and still finds wonder. A very satisfying and emotional read.
Some poems struck me harder than others, especially those dealing with loss and extinction. They carry a quiet sorrow beneath the beauty. I felt as if I was walking through his memories and reflections, guided by someone who has seen much and still finds wonder. A very satisfying and emotional read.
March 26, 2021
I ended up enjoying this book immensely once it really got into the story. I laughed a lot, and even cried a little. There was plenty of plot and deep worldbuilding to enjoy, and just the right amount of heat. I'm really looking forward to picking up sequel in the near future.
October 16, 2022
Great characters and story!
The romance, the friendships, the mystery and deceit, along with a touch of the supernatural, make this a very pleasing read! Excited to read the sequel!
The romance, the friendships, the mystery and deceit, along with a touch of the supernatural, make this a very pleasing read! Excited to read the sequel!
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