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THE ASSASSIN'S LOVER A short novelette in The Georgian fantasy world of THE ELVEN LORDS |
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HIS MISSION WAS LIKE ANY OTHER... until Jak meets his new mark. Since his job as an assassin for the Rebellion results in saving the lives of hundreds of Englishmen, Jak has never had a problem fulfilling his orders. But then he meets Minerva Overon, and she has such an unusual request that he soon finds himself more involved with the woman than he wants to admit. BUT THIS WOMAN IS LIKE NO OTHER... Because of her special magical gift, Minerva knows that when Jak crawls through her window, he is there to kill her. She is ready and waiting for him, determined not to die a virgin. But she harbors many secrets, and it takes Jak several twists and turns before he figures out the real truth. |
Does a killer deserve a happy ending? You will have to decide... |
Praise for THE ELVEN LORDS series... |
"Kennedy's exquisite world-building and terrific plotting make this a must-read for fantasy fans as well as readers who like sizzling romance...While this tale of danger, suspense, magic, and passion stands firmly on its own, it is the second in Kennedy's thrilling and distinctive Elven Lords series."~Diana Tixier Herald/Booklist STARRED review/A BOOKLIST TOP 10 ROMANCE OF 2011 (The Lady of the Storm) "Fans will adore the satisfying conclusion (after The Lady of the Storm) of Kennedy's Elven Lords romantic fantasy series...The world sings with vivid imagery and fantastic magic, and all the previous characters join forces in a thrilling final fight for humankind."~Publishers Weekly STARRED review (The Lord of Illusion) "Kennedy's world-building, featuring an eighteenth-century England ruled by cruel Elven lords facing a rising rebellion of their half- human offspring, is superb. The hero and heroine are also out of the ordinary, and while this novel remains true to romance-genre mores, Kennedy infuses it with unexpected plot twists that will keep fantasy readers enthralled, too."~Booklist STARRED review and TOP TEN Romance of 2012 (The Lord of Illusion) "The third book in The Elven Lords series enhances the author's outstanding reputation for worldbuilding and mesmerizing stories of love. Superb writing and a fast-moving plot combined with magical passion make this a real page-turner!"~RT BOOKReviews Top Rating and TOP PICK, 2012 Historical Fantasy Nominee Reviewers' Choice Awards for Best Books of the Year (The Lord of Illusion) "This enthralling story combines magic and realism as its excellent plot reaches out with great depth of emotion, heart-stopping action and characters easy to care about wrapped in a passionate love story. " A K.I.S.S. from RT BOOKReviews/A Knight In Shining Silver, an unforgettable hero for the month of July. (The Fire Lord’s Lover) "Fantastical creatures, magical spells, lengthy quests, angst, and passion will satisfy readers looking for a romance plot in a well- developed fantasy setting."~Publishers Weekly (The Lady of the Storm) "Superb..."~Booklist's 101 Best Romance Novels of the Last TEN Years (The Lady of the Storm & The Lord of Illusion) |
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