Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter begins a dark, sexy new series—Rise of the Warlords—with a fan-favorite character from her beloved Lords of the Underworld series, Taliyah Skyhawk. The ice maiden faces off with her greatest enemy, a villain brutal beyond imagining.
For centuries, Taliyah Skyhawk has prepared to become Harpy General, leader of the deadliest female army in existence. One of the requirements? Remain a virgin. But, for a chance to save her people, she must wed the fearless leader of the Astra Planeta, Alaroc Phaethon.
The time has come for Roc to sacrifice another virgin bride to his god. There has never been a woman alluring enough to tempt him from his path. No warrioress powerful enough to overcome his incredible strength. No enchantress desirable enough to make him burn beyond reason. Until now.
With the clock ticking, war between husband and wife ignites. Except Taliyah never expected the merciless king to challenge the future she once envisioned. She certainly never anticipated the thrill of their battles turning into games… The problem is, only one spouse can survive.
Love is a battlefield in Showalter’s The Warlord.
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Release date: February 23, 2021
Publisher: HQN Books
Print pages: 384
Reader says this book is...: action-packed (1) entertaining story (1) high heat (1) rich setting(s) (1)
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The Warlord has a great slow-burn romance woven with action and intriguing worldbuilding as it twines Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld’s bloodthirsty harpies and Harpina with the new Astra Planeta warlords. The harpies have never been a favorite of mine, but I found the Astra Planeta and their intense leader, Aloroc “Roc” Phaethon really interesting; and the sharp-taloned and -tongued Taliyah Skyhawk met him equally on every front. Can’t wait to read further.
*HQN Books ARC via NetGall...
The Warlord has a great slow-burn romance woven with action and intriguing worldbuilding as it twines Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld’s bloodthirsty harpies and Harpina with the new Astra Planeta warlords. The harpies have never been a favorite of mine, but I found the Astra Planeta and their intense leader, Aloroc “Roc” Phaethon really interesting; and the sharp-taloned and -tongued Taliyah Skyhawk met him equally on every front. Can’t wait to read further.
*HQN Books ARC via NetGalley
The Warlord (Rise of the Warlords #1). By Gena Showalter, Narrator: Max Bellmore. 2021. Harlequin Audio. ASIN: B08MKRYSMC (Unabridged audiobook, 11 hrs, 53 mins).
The narration is a great fit for the fierce and sexy Roc and Taliyah, and the battle-hardened Astra Planeta.
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