Crown of Tolem Series, Book #2
PAGES FROM THE HEART Winner in Fantasy Romance
Tag Line:
In a world of lies and betrayal, can they trust each other?
Blurb:
Lady Raell can fight, ride, and argue politics as well as her brothers. Only being mistress of her father's household keeps her in skirts. In Naed, the new Lord of Druemarwin, she has found devotion, a kindred spirit, and a marriage promise. But when a forgotten and unwanted betrothal comes to light, she has no choice but to run.
Amidst sweeping revolution, Naed must rally his people, fend off assassination attempts, and fight against claims he's a traitor. Then he discovers everything about his lineage and family is a lie. And his beloved belongs to another.
With lives and a kingdom at stake, Raell and Naed must find a way to protect the innocent and save their love.
Excerpt:
“Raell, now is not the time—”
Aye, it wasn’t. They stood in torchlight on an open parapet while
assassins stalked them, but this might be her only chance to reach him across
that precipice he’d thrown up between them, to secure the future they were
meant to share.
“Does my honor mean
naught? When weighed with D’nalian honor, is mine lesser because ‘tis a woman’s
honor? Or because ‘tis a Tolemak’s honor? Be honest and tell me that.”
The world had gone silent; Raell could hear nothing over the rush
of blood in her ears, the terrible heavy beats of her heart while she waited,
dizzy with fear, breathless with longing, for the man she loved to respond with
a word, a look, even a blink. Even a shift of his gaze she’d take as a sign
he’d at least heard, mayhap begun to consider—
“Yes, be honest, Lord
Naed,” said a voice she’d heard but once, a voice that raised all the fine
hairs on her body and made her innards contract into a cold, tight knot. “Tell
us both how much honor means to a bastard who’s betrayed his countrymen and his
blood.”
4.5 Stars & a Crowned Heart, Tonya Mathenia, InD’tale Magazine
““Lord of Druemarwin” … is a wonderful love story
filled with secrets and treachery! Readers will be immediately drawn into the
saga of war, alliances, bravery, and honor.… The lovers … are richly written
characters devoted to each other and willing to fight for what they want. The
fantastic world they inhabit is filled with honorable leaders, diabolical
villains, and well-meaning family members…. Readers will be kept at the edge of
their seats … in Ms. Johannes’ sweeping saga of romance, revolution, and
adventure!” -- InD'tale Magazine
Lord of Druemarwin is a sweeping fantasy romance. The main characters
are woven in realism. I connected with them right away.... Vivid descriptive
narration captured my attention from the start, and I found myself reading late
into the night. Helen C. Johannes plunges the reader into the world she creates
and as readers, we’re thrilled. The plot moves at a great pace with plenty of
action scenes, a full cast of intriguing characters, and romance worthy of the
big screen. Brilliantly written, Lord of Druemarwin is a must-read for both
fantasy and fantasy romance readers. Highly recommend!
5 Stars from NN Light's Book Heaven: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/lord-of-druemarwin-bookreview
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