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Book Title: Twenty-One Arrow Salute (Order Series #Book 2.5)
Author: Kasia Bacon
Publisher: Self-published
Cover Artist: Ying Draws
Genre/s: NA Fantasy
Length: 23 000 words/ 100 pages
Release Date: June 11, 2018
Other stories in the series: The Mutt #1, The Highlander #2
Blurb
An archer’s heart is a hard target to hit…
Verhan Tŭrryés of Black Mountain is a handful.
Freshly enlisted in the Highland Regiment, he does all he can to steer clear of responsibility and commitment. Just not his cup of mead, that. Loose of tongue and even looser of morals, he rarely misses an opportunity to get into trouble—and into the other archers’ knickers, too.
In a unit composed almost entirely of Dark Elves, Hernan Seinnés, with his green eyes and auburn hair, is an outsider. When Verhan, up the creek again, is blackmailed into helping Hernan, he never expects to fall for him. But during the long hours spent training Hernan for the Honour Guard, feelings strike the Highlander right in the heart—and with the force of an arrow.
Unversed in relationships, Verhan finally plucks up enough courage to tell Hernan how he feels, only to drive the Asirhwӱnian away instead. If Verhan can swallow his pride, he might get one last chance to show Hernan what he means to him—and maybe this time he can hit the mark.
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Excerpt
Taking a step too wide, Hernan faltered at the very end, finishing the last form atthe wrong angle. The error turned his stance rigid, his poise evaporating before my eyes.
“Not bad. For an Asirhwӱnian,” I grinned and winked. “Let’s repeat it a few more times without stopping. I want to try something. Close your eyes and picture the forms in your mind. I’ll be behind you, guiding your steps, alright?”
Hernan nodded.
Slowly, I approached him from the rear and placed my hands on his hips.
That first time I touched him, my heart downright assailed my rib cage, beating out a rhythm violent enough to cause me internal damage. To my dismay, I felt more riled up by that innocent contact than the last time I had my trousers around my ankles and a bulky sergeant pressed against the wall. Silently swearing, I tried shutting down those thoughts and refocusing.
And so we moved in a half circle, gliding through the air, in tune with one another.
The sweet spiciness of his scent reminded me of darhê. Hyperawareof the warmth emanating from his body, I lost all sense of time. It might’ve been a few minutes or an hour before we came to a stop.
As if bewitched, both of us remained still. It was Hernan who eventually turned his head to the side. He looked up at me over his shoulder.
The air seemed to shimmer around him, the edges of my vision distorted. I took in his smooth, flushed skin embellished with a few freckles. His slightly parted lips, plump and rosy. His wide, pale eyes, as green as a forest fern. All the colours that defined him filled me with a sense of wonder.
4 Stars!
Twenty-One Arrow Salute is a companion piece to the first two books in the Order Series and while it technically can be read as a standalone, I suggest reading the first two books first so you can get a 'feel' of this universe.
Verhan is, frankly speaking, a manwhore who would hit on anything that moves, but when he's recruited to train Hernan Seinnés for the Honour Guard, he slowly falls for the shy, redheaded outsider and discovers there's more to life than the next conquest.
I absolutely loved Verhan, he was so much fun to read. He was also a bastard with Hernan and I wanted to throat punch him, but his reaction was somewhat understandable all things considered. He did make things better, eventually, so there's that.
Actually, if it weren't for the fact that I was a bit disappointed with how the book ended, this would have been my favorite of the three books that comprise the series. As it was, though, it was well-written and engaging and I had so much fun with Verhan's antics and watching him fall in love for the first time with Hernan. Very recommendable!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
About the Author
A linguist and an avid reader with a particular fondness for fantasy and paranormal genres, KASIA BACON lives in London with her husband. When not tearing her hair out over a translating project, she writes stories about the shenanigans of emotionally constipated assassins and sexy Elves. Otherwise, she can be found shaking her loins at a Zumba class, binging on anime or admiring throwing knives on Pinterest. She has a mild coffee and lemon tart addiction. A lover of MMA and Muay Thai, she also enjoys nature and the great outdoors. She dreams of becoming independently wealthy, leaving the city and moving into her wooden mini-manor—located in the heart of stunning forests resembling those of the Elven Country depicted in her tales.
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ReplyDeleteI love Kasia's books. I am completely hooked to the Order Universe. I can't wait for the next story...
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