The
End of Hatred
Etherya's
Earth Book 1
by
Rebecca Hefner
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
These
are dangerous times on Etherya’s Earth…
Slayer Princess
Miranda, heir to the throne, has hated the Vampyres for a thousand
years. Since the Awakening, she's fought to protect her people,
choosing to be a warrior more than a royal. When a female Vampyre
washes up on the shore of her compound’s riverbank, she seizes the
moment to take the offensive.
Sathan, King of the Vampyres,
distraught at his sister’s disappearance and captivity, agrees to
travel with Miranda to resect the Blade of Pestilence, also hoping to
change his people’s state of endless war. Although the woman hates
him due to the constant raids on her compound for the Slayers’
life-giving blood, he can’t help but admire the stubborn and strong
princess.
As their journey progresses, both begin to
understand that they are aligned in their hatred of Crimeous, leader
of the Deamons, as well as their hope for peace between the Slayers
and Vampyres. Determined to fight their growing attraction, they
forge a tentative truce. But old wounds run deep and trust is scarce.
Their faith in each other must remain strong or all will be lost…
**The
Etherya's Earth series is best read in order, so that the reader can
enjoy the evolution of the characters. After all, the author loves a
good twist and wants the reader to uncover them organically. However,
readers of romance rest assured that each book has its own featured
hero/heroine and HEA.
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The
Elusive Sun
Etherya's
Earth Book 2
Lila,
a high-born aristocrat of the Vampyre kingdom, was betrothed to
Sathan, King of the Vampyres, for a thousand years. The betrothal,
declared by the goddess Etherya, was deemed unbreakable. Although she
cared for Sathan, and loved him as her king, secretly her heart
yearned for his brother. When Sathan falls for another, Lila ends the
betrothal, terrified at what her life will become now that she won’t
be queen.
Latimus has loved Lila since they played together on
the grassy riverbank as children. Knowing that his brother was the
better man, he never begrudged his betrothal to the woman he secretly
loved. Now that Sathan has married another, Latimus becomes aware of
Lila’s feelings. Determined to push her into the arms of a worthier
man, he believes that a war-torn army commander such as he could
never offer her the life she deserves.
As the war against the
Deamons rages, Latimus fights for his people, protecting them against
the evil Dark Lord Crimeous. When Lila suffers a brutal attack,
Latimus is shaken to his core. Determined to avenge her, he
acknowledges the emotion that has always burned for her in his
blackened heart. But Lila has moved on and as the war ensues he
worries that it might be too late to claim her...
The
Darkness Within
Etherya's
Earth Book 3
Arderin,
princess of the illustrious Vampyre kingdom, has always marched to
the beat of her own drum. Motivated by a calling to heal others,
frustration consumes her since her brother, King Sathan, doesn’t
understand her desire to study medicine in the human world. Moreover,
the son of the Dark Lord Crimeous has moved onto their compound and
he seems obsessed with driving her absolutely insane. Hating him for
his sharp tongue and dark nature, she tries to squelch her unwelcome
attraction to him.
Darkrip has been enthralled by Arderin
since the night he knocked her unconscious and sent her down the
river, prompting the end of the War of the Species. Never has he met
a woman more beautiful and passionate. Frustrated by her dramatics
and consumed by his desire for her, he vows to stay away. For the son
of Crimeous, with his malevolent blood, could never have children or
a normal life.
When Crimeous threatens both their lives,
forcing them into a shared captivity, they do everything they can to
escape and survive. As their connection grows, so does their
attraction. Knowing they have no future together, and the
consequences of furthering their relationship would be disastrous,
they forge ahead in the conflict against the Dark Lord. But the
Universe is fickle and can muddle with even the best laid intentions…
The
Reluctant Savior
Etherya's
Earth Book 4
Evie,
daughter of virtuous Princess Rina and malicious Deamon King
Crimeous, is a woman torn in half. The first centuries of her life
taught her fervent lessons about pain and suffering. For ages, she
suppressed her mother’s noble blood, crafting a reality where she
was drifting alone, needing no one. Until an ancient prophecy calls
to her, possibly creating a purpose for her squalid
existence.
Kenden has commanded the Slayer army for a thousand
years. Strong, cunning and loyal, he longs for the day when Crimeous
has been defeated and he can settle down to build a family. Focused
on conquering the Dark Lord, he is stunned when Evie makes a brazen
demand that must be fulfilled before she chooses to fight with
them.
Although incensed by Evie’s ultimatum, Kenden has
never desired a woman more than the flame-haired vixen. Though she
stirs his ire, he also has a deep well of compassion for the beauty
who suffered so much trauma centuries ago. Together they train and by
night their connection grows, building toward the moment when they
will battle her father. But, in the end, Evie has a choice and
struggles to espouse righteousness over malevolence. For when one’s
worst fears are exposed, the evil is so much easier to embrace…
The End of Hatred
What an intense start to a new series!I am going to open with saying I enjoyed this read and at this point would recommend the series.
The story line is engaging and detailed.
It was easy to follow what was happening and who was who even though the story line itself was complex, something I enjoy in my reads.
There were times however I felt the author was trying to put too many details into this opening episode. I think we met everyone who will be anyone and got tidbits of backgrounds and possible whys, but many times, not enough IMO to build a solid picture.
Miranda is the princess of the Slayers. She is a warrior in her own right. She wants peace among the species and she believes she is the one prophesied to bring it to fruition. At times her choices seemed to be swayed by her connection with her father who IMO stifled her quite a bit to his own gain (dad may be a few bricks short). Miranda has a pretty solid wall up between her and the world. I felt like only one other character knew the girl behind the princess. When fate seems to deliver the perfect pawn right at her feet she embarks on a quest to fulfill the prophecy.
Sathan is the King of the Vamps. For me, he was an easy character to like. Despite being the king he is pretty laid back ~ he doesn't put up with any bull but he is open-minded. When it came to his sister though he is a bit old fashioned (it could be he is just overprotective). He has been seeking peace among the species for decades. He has and will continue to do what is necessary for the survival of his people even if it is not the most peaceful solution.
He has a couple of younger brothers and a sister who make up this quartet of siblings ~ they kept me entertained.
Just too much to sum up at this moment
I enjoyed the world-building and the characters are well written making it easy to make an emotional connection with them.
I was provided a comp copy of this book
Rebecca
Hefner grew up in Western NC and now calls the Hudson River of NYC
home. In her youth she would sneak into her mother's bedroom and raid
the bookshelf, falling in love with the stories of Judith McNaught,
Sandra Brown and Nora Roberts. Years later that love of a good
romance, with lots of great characters and conflicts, has extended to
her other favorite authors such as JR Ward and Lisa Kleypas. Also a
huge Game of Thrones and Star Wars fan, she loves an epic fantasy and
a surprise twist (Luke, he IS your father). One day, over a decade
ago, she began writing her own stories and recently mustered the
courage to leave her corporate medical device sales job and become a
full-time author.
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ReplyDeleteThank you. I am enjoying this series. And I believe I saw it won an award recently. Congratulations! It was well deserved.
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