Devotion Duology Book 1
The Evil Emperor Charr is capturing magical creatures, forcing them to perform in a circus to entertain humans.
Ranamayve, a beauty even amongst elves, is taken from the only land she’s ever known to a world filled with humiliation and savagery. As she strives to conceal her identity, Ranamayve must make alliances with Races that she would have preferred never to meet. She is forced to take a closer look into her prejudices when Bozek, a half-ogre, befriends her. His beastly form frightens her, yet she’s intrigued by his soft heart.
Bozek has struggled his whole life with his half-ogre heritage. Nevertheless, he has a mission, and his resolve is unwavering until the beautiful Ranamayve distracts him from his task of discovering the Emperor’s source of power. Bozek loses his heart, but can Ranamayve see past the beast? Can their alliance grow into Devotion?
“The palpable and steadily building tension keeps the pages flying. Uniting a beastly hero and a stunningly beautiful heroine who is equal parts fierce and vulnerable, this romantic fantasy shines by serving realistic conflict alongside vivid settings. Readers will revel in this.” ~Prairies Book Review
“ “Alliance” by E. B. Bridenstine will have a special appeal to readers with an interest in romance, adventure, and fantasy. With a memorable cast of deftly crafted characters embedded in a compulsive page turner of a read. It should be noted for the personal reading list of dedicated romance and fantasy fans.” ~Midwest Book Review
“Kirby Heyborne narrates a captivating fantasy romance centered on an unlikely place: a magical circus in which creatures are forced to perform for humans. Elven Ranamayve, who stands out even among her kind, finds herself thrust into a world of brutality. But she finds solace in the warm heart of a half-orc named Bozek. Heyborne commands listeners’ attention with a careful tone that captures the ear before unleashing a bevy of strange and wondrous accents, including the thundering voice of Bozek. Romance anchors the story, but Heyborne’s masterful narration also builds upon the fantastic and fantastical for an engrossing listen. To the final minute, the story of Ranamayve and Bozek is an earnest romance brimming with action, adventure, and heart.” ~Audiofile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner 2019
