GUARDIAN OF THE ONYX EMPIRE
VANESSA GILFOY
ISBN# 9781419913495
January 18, 2008
Ellora’s Cave
http://www.ellorascave.com/
E-book
$5.20
121 pages
Fantasy
Rating: 4 Cups

As Empress Amarla’s empire is being destroyed, her daughter Lizeria escapes, somehow managing to stay alive. Fleeing the Wizards who seek to kill her, she stumbles into the Kingdom of Vinn where she is rescued by King Alexander Rey.

Alexander Rey is a man of many secrets. He is neither elf nor hybrid, yet he is immortal. There is a connection between him and Lizeria. When he finds her, he sets out to protect her during her adventure.

Lizeria is traveling with a Dwarf named Gray, who she believes is her fated mate. She is not attracted to him and certainly not in the way she is drawn to Alexander. With his myriad of secrets, she is not certain she can trust him. Yet she does. When she does not listen to Alexander or Gray’s warnings about going to her Uncle’s kingdom, they all nearly lose their lives.

Ms. Gilfoy has created a stunning world with captivating characters. The story is a page turner, I read it in one sitting. The action will keep you on the edge of your seat, and you will be anxiously awaiting a new installment. The chemistry between Lizeria and Alexander crackles and arcs from the page, and their intimate scenes are hot, hot, hot.

Cindy
Reviewer for Karenfindoutaboutnewbooks
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance