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The Rose of Shanhasson

by Joely Sue Burkhart

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Book One of Blood and Shadows. Shannari is destined to unite the Green Lands and wear the Rose Crown, though she doesn't yet know how. She's the avatar of the Goddess, but she's only ever been betrayed in love. She's beset on all sides by enemies, including the current pretender to the throne who wants to marry her...and then kill her, cementing his claim. When she prays to the Goddess for Guidance, she doesn't expect her answer to come in the guise of a barbarian warrior who demands her hand. Now, all she has to do is survive a battle with the barbarian, marry him, escape him and his elite warrior band, kill her former fiance, and make it back home in one piece. The men in Shannari's life don't take no for an answer easily, and she's definitely worth fighting for, but Shannari never says yes. She doesn't believe in love. Now, Rhaekhar, her barbarian warrior, has to convince her that his love is worth fighting for, and keep her alive while doing it.

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Shannari is destined to unite the Green Lands and wear the Rose Crown, though she doesn't yet know how. She's the avatar of the Goddess, but she's only ever been betrayed in love. She's beset on all sides by enemies. When she prays to the Goddess for Guidance, she doesn't expect her answer to come in the guise of a barbarian warrior who demands her hand.
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PeachesNCream, January 11, 2010 (view all comments by PeachesNCream)
Loved this!

The world building here is fantastic. I was swept away into a world familiar yet intriguing. Vivid and fully realized characters continue to haunt me long after the last page. The plot -- "Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..." the grandfather from Princess Bride -- seriously though, the plot was rich and full!

The Sha'Kae al'Dan have a beautiful, rich culture reminiscent of Native Americans. Rhaekhar is the Khul or the leader of the Sha'Kae al'Dan. He is strong and sure and the perfect hero.

The Green Lands, a culture reminiscent of medieval kingdoms, are in turmoil. Shannari is the last direct descendant and destined to be High Queen. And, of course, someone doesn't want THAT to happen. But she's been hurt and damaged and requires the greatest growth to achieve her happily ever after. I could completely relate to her survivor instinct and call to fulfill her destiny.

Add in Gregar, one of Rhaekhar's personal guard, and you have a love triangle -- menage a trois? -- of epic proportions. Gregar is just as damaged as Shannari, a not so perfect hero, and to say something calls between them would be an understatement. (Side note: I love it when the person I picture portraying a character matches that of the author!!)

Run, don't walk, to pick this one up! This trilogy is destined for my keeper shelf!

Note: If you don't like blistering hot sex, and lots of it, then you should give this a pass. But I think you'd be sorry if you did.
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ISBN:
9780979808197
Author:
Burkhart, Joely Sue
Publisher:
Drollerie Press
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Romance - Fantasy
Subject:
Romance - Adult
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy
Publication Date:
20091131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
258
Dimensions:
6.00x9.00x.58 in. .84 lbs.
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Product details 258 pages Drollerie Press - English 9780979808197 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Book One of Blood and Shadows. Shannari is destined to unite the Green Lands and wear the Rose Crown, though she doesn't yet know how. She's the avatar of the Goddess, but she's only ever been betrayed in love. She's beset on all sides by enemies, including the current pretender to the throne who wants to marry her...and then kill her, cementing his claim. When she prays to the Goddess for Guidance, she doesn't expect her answer to come in the guise of a barbarian warrior who demands her hand. Now, all she has to do is survive a battle with the barbarian, marry him, escape him and his elite warrior band, kill her former fiance, and make it back home in one piece. The men in Shannari's life don't take no for an answer easily, and she's definitely worth fighting for, but Shannari never says yes. She doesn't believe in love. Now, Rhaekhar, her barbarian warrior, has to convince her that his love is worth fighting for, and keep her alive while doing it.
"Synopsis" by , Shannari is destined to unite the Green Lands and wear the Rose Crown, though she doesn't yet know how. She's the avatar of the Goddess, but she's only ever been betrayed in love. She's beset on all sides by enemies. When she prays to the Goddess for Guidance, she doesn't expect her answer to come in the guise of a barbarian warrior who demands her hand.
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