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If you love medieval romantasy with an adaptation of the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, you have to read this award-winning trilogy. Free to read in Kindle Unlimited.
Title The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
Author Jennifer Ivy Walker
Genre historical fantasy; medieval paranormal romance; romantasy series
Publisher Green Mermaid Publications
Book Blurb
In this paranormal fantasy adaptation of the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, the rightful heir to the Irish crown must flee the wicked queen, finding shelter with a fairy witch who teaches her the verdant magic of the forest. Fate leads Issylte to the otherworldly realm of the Lady of the Lake and the Elves of Avalon, where she must choose between her life as a Celtic healer or fight to save her ravaged kingdom from the ruthless Black Widow Queen.
Tristan of Lyonesse is a Knight of King Arthur's Round Table who must overcome the horrors of his traumatic past and defend his kingdom of Cornwall against a Viking invasion from Ireland. When he becomes a warrior of the Tribe of Dana, a gift of Druidic magic might hold the key he seeks.
Two parallel lives, interwoven by fate. Haunted and hunted by the same Black Widow Queen.
Can their passion and power prevail?
Excerpt
L’ Amour Fou
Taking another gulp of ale, Tristan turned to Lancelot and searched his knowing eyes. “I don’t know if she even exists, Lancelot, but I want a woman who makes me feel alive! I want her kisses to arouse my passion, her heart to sing to mine. I want a muse to inspire my song, a lady to whom I would pledge my sword—and my life.” Tristan shook his head and sighed. “Is such a love even possible?”
The First Knight of Camelot responded with a sad smile. “It is indeed possible, Tristan.” Lancelot turned his pensive gaze to the vast expanse of sea. “In French, we call such a love l’amour fou—a passion so intense… it can drive you mad.”
Lancelot glanced back at Tristan, a forlorn smile reaching his intense blue eyes. “When you find such a woman, Tristan, the love she gives you fills every empty hollow in your soul. She completes you; she invigorates you; she thrills you. And, when you consummate such a love, the exquisite blend of the spiritual and physical realms will satisfy you more than the finest wine or the greatest victory in battle. The love she gives you with her body will transport you to the stars, and you will never experience a greater joy.”
And, though he smiled, Tristan saw that the First Knight emanated loneliness, suffering, and sorrow. As Lancelot returned his gaze across the faraway sea, Tristan knew that the White Knight of Avalon longed for the beautiful blond queen of Camelot.
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Author Biography
Jennifer Ivy Walker is a former high school teacher and professor of French at a state college in Florida. She writes paranormal fantasy, medieval romance, Viking historical romance, myth retellings, and historical fiction, inspired by her travels to France and her MA in French literature.
Her novels have won numerous awards, including the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal 2023 in Mythology for her debut novel, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven, the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers’ Choice Award 2023 in the Historical Fantasy/Myth genre for The Lady of the Mirrored Lake, and the American Fiction Awards Best Historical Romance Winner 2024 for Winter Solstice in the Crystal Castle.
She also designs Renaissance Denim Couture, creates bohemian jewelry, and walks miles along the Florida beach where she lives with her family and golden retriever, Ziggy.
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Website: https://jenniferivywalker.com/
Title The Lady of the Mirrored Lake
Author Jennifer Ivy Walker
Genre historical fantasy; romantasy series; myth retelling
Publisher Green Mermaid Publications
Book Blurb
Hunted by the Black Widow Queen, Issylte--a healer with the verdant magic of the forest--must flee Avalon with the two finest knights in the Celtic realm, both wrongly accused of treason. The trio travels to Bretagne, where Issylte heals a critically injured wolf and obtains fiercely loyal, shapeshifting allies.
In mystical Brocéliande, Issylte becomes a warrior priestess of the Tribe of Dana and otherworldly mate of the Blue Knight of Cornwall, discovering with Tristan a passion that transcends all bounds. When she becomes the Lady of the Mirrored Lake, sworn to defend the sacred waters of the Goddess, Issylte must undertake a perilous quest to discover what priceless object lies hidden in its murky depths.
As a nascent evil emerges in a fetid cave, Issylte and Tristan must face a diabolical trio that threatens their lives, their love, and their kingdoms.
Enchanted. Enflamed. Entwined. Can their passion and power prevail?
Excerpt
“The Gallizenae are Mélusines-- mermaids who can shape shift. They control the tides and the seas, invoking horrendous storms to capsize invading ships which threaten their shores.” Laudine locked eyes with Issylte. “It is rumored that the Mélusines are the legendary Dragons de Mer. The Sea Dragon warriors who destroy any ship which enters their sacred realm.”
Murmurs rippled across the table. Tristan squeezed her trembling hand.
“But a woman such as a Priestess of Dana may go there,” Laudine continued, her fiery eyes glowing with challenge. “Seeking knowledge from the Gallizenae. To protect the Celtic realm. And defend the three sacred elements of the Goddess.”
Issylte’s breath hitched as realization dawned upon her. “I must go there to discover what lies hidden in le Miroir aux Fées.” She turned eagerly to Tristan, her heart filled with wonder, excitement, courage.
And fear.
“Yes, Issylte.” Laudine reached across the table to squeeze her other hand. “They will tell you what secret lies hidden in the Mirrored Lake. And why the dwarves are desperate to obtain it. It must be an object of tremendous power.”
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Title The Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight
Author Jennifer Ivy Walker
Genre historical fantasy; paranormal medieval romance; romantasy series
Publisher Green Mermaid Publications
Book Blurb
Wielding a trio of enchanted Elven weapons to battle a dark wizard and a legion of diabolical dwarves, Tristan is faced with the impossible choice between saving the woman he loves or defending his endangered kingdom. Inexplicably compelled to remain in the sacred forest where he hears the voice of her heart, the heir to the throne of Cornwall incurs the wrath and scorn of his army when he decides to hunt for his captive mate.
Her verdant magic greatly enhanced by the mystical Morgane la Fée, Issylte must summon a coalition of Naiad nymphs and celestial fairies to destroy a nascent evil as she fights to reclaim her rightful crown.
When the Black Widow Queen unites with a malignant menace and a ghost from Tristan's haunted past, the Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight must ally with a triad of shapeshifting warrior tribes to defeat a Viking Trident and defend their trinity of Celtic kingdoms.
Interwoven fates. Otherworldly mates. Destiny awaits.
Excerpt
She held the églantine to her nose, inhaling the delicate fragrance with a smile of wonder. “Thank you, my love. It reminds me of the nightingale in the woods of Avalon. You never cease to amaze me.” Gratitude shifted to empathy as she intently searched his face. “How does it feel to come home?”
Tristan looked out at the cerulean sea. The blue waters of Lyonesse. His home. “I feel…conflicted. Tremendous guilt and grief, mingled with incredible joy.” He raised the hand in which she held the wild rose, lifting the pink blossom to his nose. He inhaled its soothing floral fragrance—Issylte’s essence—to ease his heavy heart. “When I saw the edge of the forest where Goron held me that day…I relived the horrors…” A violent shudder shook his body.
Issylte wrapped her arms around his waist and nestled her head against his thundering chest.
He kissed the top of her head, cocooning her in loving arms. “But now…with you here…I remember the love.” He rocked her in his arms as fond memories flowed, washing away the sadness and sorrow. “My mother’s tender touch…my sister’s beautiful smile…my father’s noble face. All the happiness we shared here. All the laughter. All the love.”
Issylte raised her tear-stained face to beam at him. “Love conquers hate. It is the Goddess’ greatest gift. And I am eternally grateful that She has healed your broken heart.”
He kissed her. His Wild Rose. His green golden goddess. His Emerald Fairy. “Aye, my love. She has. Through you.”
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