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WILD LAVENDER
WILD LAVENDER
The Aurelian Guard #1
Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher
Releasing March 8th, 2016
Diversion Books
This
gorgeous, sweeping historical romance will enchant the readers of Deanna
Raybourn, and introduces a wildly talented new voice.
Anna was born of Chevring, a
territory renowned for its valorous war horses, in the kingdom of Aurelia. But
peace reigns, and her family’s fortune has dwindled. Her father brokers an
alliance with the wealthy Lord Roger of Stolweg. The price: his eldest daughter
and the secrets to her family’s once great power. Soon after they are wed,
Roger proves himself cruel and calculating, a harsh lord who sows the seeds of
fear in his people.
He has an ambitious secret, and
nothing will stand in his way. Not his new bride, nor his older brother, heir
to all that he covets. But secrets have a way getting out, and the people of
Stolweg quietly bide their time, coming to love Anna for her noble bravery in
standing up to her scoundrel husband. She will prove the leader they need to
rise up and bring their underground resistance to flourish.
But it is Larkin, a guard of
Aurelia, whose presence brings Roger’s treachery to the forefront, igniting the
spark of war. Larkin comes to Stolweg to investigate Roger for treason against
the realm and ends up giving all of his attention to Anna. For she not only
captures his heart, she may be the only person who can stop the battle that
will tear the kingdom apart.
"Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher's
debut novel Wild Lavender is engrossing right from the prologue." —B.B.
Haywood, New York Times bestselling author
My Review
This historical fantasy is amazing, a real treat, it caught my attention from the first page. The kingdom of Aurelia is really fascinating and well developed, descriptions of landscapes and rich in detail, it is easy to imagine yourself there.
Anna had always dreamed of a romantic marriage, even when parents combine her wedding still hopes to have married her great love. But her husband Roger is a traditional man, very attentive to formalities, not at all romantic. After she discovers that he is indeed a cruel and unscrupulous man. Her life in the new castle is very sad and the only consolation is her beloved horses. And the memory of a guy she had met in her palace and in a few minutes he had won her hearts.
All the characters are well characterized and incredible. Anna is a great heroine. She is stubborn, independent, rebellious, brave, smart with a big heart. Lark is a royal guard, in love with his queen. He's a brave knight, honest and fair
The plot is intriguing, exciting, full of mysteries, twists. Keeps you glued to the pages and you really can't put it down.
Great debut for this author and this new series, I can't to reading the next book.
I recommend it to those who love historical fantasy
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A graduate of the University of Michigan’s College of Literature,
Science and Arts, Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher studied French
Literature and Language, Spanish and Mandarin while concurrently attending
UofM’s Art School. She moved to France and attended the Université Catholique
de l’Œest before relocating to Belgium to complete an internship at a fine arts
and antiques auction house. During this time, she traveled throughout the
countryside of Europe, immersing herself in its history, architecture, and art.
Nicole lives in Northern Virginia with her two children, husband and Tully the
Dog.
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