Blurb:
Lucien Lemione the
clan leader of the feared and revered Eternals is faced with the ultimate
betrayal. His second in command for two centuries has not only created the most
grievous of offenses but also commissioned the creation of liquid silver. When
poisoned by this toxin, an immortal suffers a fate much worse than death,
frozen in an internal prison. After being wounded when found spying, he hides
deep within the eerie woods that encircle the Triad Mountains . Desperate and in
pain, he prays to an offended mother goddess for help. Her answer: a woman, but
not just any woman. A witch.
After losing her
entire coven at the hands of the Eternals, Aisleen is the last of her kind. She
retreats from the world to Trinity Forest where she is giving
the opportunity of a lifetime, or perhaps a test of principles. It’s there she
discovers the man she heals is the Eternal that wiped out her people. Although
she is bound as a healer, she could be creative in her revenge. Aisleen knows
who and what Lucien his…but does not speak of it. There can be no future with
Lucien for she can only be with a mortal man. Even if she wanted to be with
him, can she forgive the man that caused the genocide of her people?
Lucien must act
quickly for the survival of his clan is at stake. However, Aisleen’s ethereal
beauty and emerald eyes keep pushing those thoughts far from his mind.
Determined to find out what secret she hides, he prolongs his time with her.
When his people need him most what will he choose…duty, desire, or will he make
his own fate?
You can choose love
but you can’t choose destiny.
My Review:
This is a wonderful short story. Ms. Clark
elegantly depicts a new world of her own creation, one elaborate and different,
but easy to follow, thanks to her magical gift for description. This intricate world awaits you from the beautiful trees to the herbal potions to the complex mythology. The setting
comes alive, as do the characters and lore. And these characters are both so easy to fall in love with! Warning: This one will leave you
wanting for more :) And I have to just mention that the cover is one of the most magical and beautiful I have seen - a great representation of a fantastic story.
About the Author:
Bri Clark is a real
example of redemption and renewal. Growing penniless in the South, Bri learned
street smarts while caring for her brother in a broken home. She watched her
mother work several jobs to care for their small family. Once her brother could
fend for himself, Bri moved on to a series of bad choices including leaving
school and living on her own.
Rebelliousness was a
strong understatement to describe those formative years. As a teenager, her
wakeup call came from a fight with brass knuckles and a judge that gave her a
choice of shaping up or spending time in jail. She took that opportunity and
found a way to moved up from the streets. She ended up co-owning an extremely
successful construction business. She lived the high life until the real estate
crash when she lost everything.
She moved west and
found herself living with her husband and 4 kids in a 900 square foot apartment. She now
fills her time, writing, blogging, leading a group of frugal shoppers and
sharing her southern culture. Her unique background gives her writing a raw
sensibility. She understands what it takes to overcome life’s obstacles. She
often tells friends, “I can do poor. I’m good at poor. It’s prosperity that I’m
not used to.”
Bri and her husband
Chris live in Boise . Bri is known as the Belle of Boise for
her true southern accent, bold demeanor and hospitable nature.
Bri boasts several
positions in the publishing industry. An author, professional reviewer,
blogger, and literary strategist she enjoys all aspects of her career from the
creation of story to the branding and marketing needed to make her books
successful.
Bri Contact Links
OH thank you so much KiKi! Your words are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm guilty of making it a novella. But I will say the sequel The Eternal Witch is a full length novel and it releases at the end of April.