Release Date: 07/10/10
BOOK BLURB:
Wynter is at last reunited with the exiled Prince Alberon, as he plots insurgency from his forest encampment. But she is losing faith with her companions, as they attempt to drive Alberon's plans in different directions. Caught between Razi's complex diplomacy, Alberon's desire for martial strength and Christopher's fierce personal loyalty, Wynter finds herself torn. Can she combine these philosophies, and find a way to heal the rift between king and heir? Or will each side destroy the other, causing Wynter to lose everything she holds dear? She fears the answers lie veiled in conflict and loss.
REVIEW:
The third part in Celine’s Moorehawke Trilogy and one that will leave the reader in not doubt that she plays for keeps as everything is to play for with some pretty good twists. Back that up with some seriously good dialogue, the pace is working well and to be honest it was a title that we really enjoyed. Add a number of great characters, some solid world building and finish it off with a descriptive style that doesn’t waste words and the reader will be more than satisfied.
Finally with an author who has learned so much over the course of a series, Celine has set herself up well for a future in the genre. I look forward to seeing what she comes up with and wish her every success.
Release Date: 02/09/10
BOOK BLURB:
Wynter Moorehawke has fled the dangers of court for bandit-infested forests, seeking exiled prince Alberon. But more than just thieves lurk in these shadows. Every tyrant and zealot who has ever threatened the kingdom is sending emissaries to meet Alberon, whose motivations seem unclear. Razi and Christopher had also set out to track Alberon, and find Wynter as enemies close in. With a savage wolf clan on their heels, they must seek sanctuary with the nomadic Merron. But this leaves them enmeshed in a net of sinister black magics and forbidden ritual. Their safety and the kingdom's future will depend on a web of alliances and hostilities. And Alberon and his war machine sit at its heart.
REVIEW:
The second offering in Celine’s Moorhawke trilogy and to be honest was one that I’ve been waiting for, firstly to see if Celine was a one hit wonder and secondly to see where the tale would wend its merry way without a lot of the second novel curses afflicting the story within.
What I received from this tale was a story that not only backed the original tale but allowed greater character growth as each faced their troubles and emerged stronger for it. The dialogue was crisp, the story line satisfactory and overall it’s set the series up for a pretty climatic ending. Definitely a series I was pleased to start and one that has taken the more romantic route without becoming too sentimental with enough edge to keep the reader glued as this author demonstrates that she plays for keeps.
BOOK BLURB:
YOUNG WYNTER MOOREHAWKE RETURNS TO COURT WITH HER DYING FATHER. BUT HER OLD HOME IS CLOAKED IN FEAR. Once benevolent King Jonathon is now a violent despot, terrorising his people while his son Alberon plots a coup from exile. Then darkness spreads as the King appoints Alberon's half-brother Razi as heir. Wynter must watch her friend obey his father's untenable commands, as those they love are held to ransom. And at the heart of matters lies a war machine so lethal that none dare speak of it. The kingdom would belong to its master, yet the consequences of using it are too dire to consider. But temptation has ever been the enemy of reason.
REVIEW:
Politics, backstabbing and double dealing abound in Celine’s debut fantasy novel and make it a title that really will leave readers spellbound as the tale unfurls. Beautifully written with an almost cinematic descriptiveness that allows the reader to fully immerse either him or herself within the world and when you add to this that it’s a young adult title it’s a definite novel to make you pay attention. I’ll eagerly await future novels in the series as this was a great bit of fun and will intrigue adults and young readers alike.
Release Date: 07/10/10
