Welcome to My Monday Minis.
This is where I review very short stories and flash fiction.
For today I’ll be telling you about Beginnings
The Prequel to The Guardians of Vesturon Series
by A.M. Hargrove
You met the Guardians of Vesturon in Survival and Resurrection. Now read about how their parents, Rowan and Annalise met in Beginnings, the novella Prequel to The Guardians of Vesturon. Learn more about Rowan and how Annalise unwittingly captured his heart and how his chance meeting of her took him on a journey of forbidden love.
My Review
I was thrilled when the this book was released. I’ve read the entire Vesturon Series and this back story about Rowan and Annalise and how they met was like cheese cake with strawberries drizzled all over it. A sweet, tasty morsel to satisfy my craving for more.
When Rowan first lay eyes on Annalise, he was a goner. But when he approached her, she discouraged his advances.
First-Born and lower- born were not allowed to fraternize and Annalise could lose her job, or maybe worse if caught even speaking to Rowan.
But Rowan is not to be denied and sets out to change the out of date , prejudicial laws set by the Council of Elders, not just for him, but for everyone. Even standing up to his father, the Great Ruler of Vesturon.
I tore through this book in about an hour, not pausing until the end.
I admired Rowan and his fight for change. He was dogged in his determination and so tender with Annalise.
Annalise will melt your heart like she did Rowan’s when he gazed into her eyes. She’s gentle but not timid and supports Rowan’s fight.
It was also interesting to read about Rowan’s training as a Guardian. It was very brutal and reminded me of what soldiers go through in our special forces elite units.
I couldn’t imagine being tortured until I broke, and that’s knowing that they really won’t kill you. Scary stuff.
Now that I’ve read Beginnings I just may have to read the whole series again. I remember just how much I love this world and its many characters.
When you read The Guardian’s of Vesturon series you’ll see how these two loving people instilled their self-confidence and strong beliefs in their children.
4 STARS
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Other books in The Guardians of Vesturon Series
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Reviewing soon
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Reviewing soon.
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A Praestani Series Novel
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The Edge Series
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About A.M. Hargrove
One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would quickly be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So, she rolled down the passenger window of her fabulous (not) company car and tossed out her leather briefcase. Luckily, the pedestrian in the direct line of fire was a dodge ball pro and had über quick reflexes enabling him to avoid getting bashed in the head. Feeling a tad guilty about the near miss, A. M. made a speedy turn down a deserted side street before tossing her crummy, outdated piece-of-you-know-what laptop out the window. She breathed a liberating sigh of relief, picked up her cell phone, called her boss and quit her job. Grinning, she made another call to her hubs and told him of her new adventure (after making sure his heart was beating properly again).
So began A. M. Hargrove’s career as a YA/NA and Adult Romance writer. Her books include the following: Edge of Disaster, Shattered Edge and Kissing Fire (The Edge Series); The Guardians of Vesturon series (Survival, Resurrection, Determinant, reEmergent and Beginnings); Dark Waltz and Tragically Flawed.
Other than being in love with writing about being in love, she loves chocolate, ice cream and coffee and is positive they should be added as part of the USDA food groups.
Author Social Media Links:
http://www.amhargrove.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/@amhargrove1
http://www.facebook.com/anne.m.hargrove
http://www.facebook.com/guardiansofvesturon
http://www.goodreads.com/amhargrove1
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