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 A New 5 STAR REVIEW!

 

 5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Story, January 6, 2013

 

By 

Cornelia Amiri "LONG SWORDS, HOT HEROES, AND ... (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elven Magick (Kindle Edition)

"The sword le Mordah carried was no ordinary sword, the magickal blade glowed with a white light as he fought, and any who had stood in his path were struck down. It cut into their defenses like silver-fire into steal. " These lines are from Julie D'Arcy's fantasy/romance Elven Magic, book two of The Dragon And The Rose.

This romance of myth and magic involves two couples, Johden and Vellandril, from The Dragon And The Rose, and Morganna and Gabriene. Johden and Morganna are both strong warrior princesses. Vellandril, is a handsome, muscular, Elven king and Gabriene, who possess the same attributes and is half elven, is his son. Years before this book begins, Velladril betrayed Johden and she has never forgiven him. Then, early in this book, Morganna betrays Gabriene. The question for both couples is: Can a trust betrayed be regained?

Amidst the strong conflict of betrayal between these lovers, lies a tale of high adventure as Gabriene strives to retrieve the magical sword from his enemies. At the end of the book, Vellandril makes a decision to return the sword from where he it took it in the book The Dragon And The Rose.

Here is a brief excerpt: "Hitting the ground, they spun and watched the stairs pull back, the dark ragged pennants vanish and the black castle of myth recede into the black, glassy wall behind it. Not a window or turret remained to tell the tale of Castle Niraz's tormented existence."

Award winning author, Julie D'Arcy is many things, the founder of Eternal Press Publishing, a talented cover artist, whose art graces many wonderful books, the owner of a book trailer company where she creates wonderful videos, but most of all Julie D'Arcy is a gifted story teller. She brings magic alive in this engaging fantasy/romance. This is a fast action adventure of kings and castles, magic books and magic swords, immortal elves and most magical of all: true love. This enchanting story, Elven Magick, swept me away. I highly recommend it.