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The Lady of the Mirrored Lake (The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven Book 2) by Jennifer Ivy Walker | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ Giveaway | #Medieval #Paranormal #Romance

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

The Lady of the Mirrored Lake by Jennifer Ivy Walker
Series: The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven #2
Published by The Wild Rose Press on 01/23/2023
Genres: Fiction, Medieval, Paranormal, Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 338

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?

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Excerpt from The Lady of the Mirrored Lake

The Mating Bond

Their bodies sated—at least for now—they lay together, a tangle of limbs, reluctant to leave their enchanted realm. Tristan propped himself onto his elbow to unabashedly appreciate her nudity, worshipping her beauty with admiring eyes. He kissed her softly.

“I love you, Issylte. With every breadth of my soul. With every beat of my heart. I am yours. Now, and forever.” His sea raven heart soared in the love light shining in her forest fairy eyes.

“And I love you, Tristan. You are my warrior. My friend. My teacher. The only one who ever believed in me. Who promised to fight for me. Beside me.”

Rising onto her knees, she took both of his hands in hers and kissed them. Her eyes glistening, she whispered, “You gave me weapons. Trained me to fight. To defend myself. And that…” she choked, gazing up at him, “is not only the greatest gift I have ever received. It also saved my life.”

She kissed his hands again. “You are helping me to grow, Tristan. To believe in myself. To face the wicked queen who denies me my birthright. Who killed so many of those I loved. Whose evil threatens us all.” Lying down at his side, she laid her head over his pounding heart. He softly stroked her long blond hair. “You have made me strong, whole, and complete, Tristan. I am totally, utterly, undeniably yours. “

He held her for a few moments. His wild rose. Then, rising to his feet, Tristan took her hands, and pulled her close. He wrapped his arms around her waist, gazing intently into the deep green eyes of his Muse.

“Toi et moi. So it shall be. You and I are entwined. Eternally.”

 

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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My thoughts on The Lady of the Mirrored Lake

“The Lady of the Mirrored Lake” is the enchanting second installment in The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven trilogy by Jennifer Ivy Walker. The story starts with Issylte, a healer with the magic of the forest, fleeing Avalon with two knights wrongly accused of treason. The trio travels to Bretagne, where Issylte finds allies and becomes a warrior priestess of the Tribe of Dana. She also discovers an otherworldly love with the Blue Knight of Cornwall.

The novel explores self-discovery, courage, and the power of love. The book is filled with foreshadowing, world-building, unforgettable characters, and action. The characters grow and continue to develop throughout the story, making the readers invested in their journey.

Suppose Issylte becomes the Lady of the Mirrored Lake, sworn to defend the sacred waters of the Goddess and undertaking a dangerous quest to discover what priceless object lies hidden in its murky depths. In that case, she and Tristan will face a diabolical trio that threatens their lives, love, and kingdoms. Will they survive their greatest test yet?

Overall, “The Lady of the Mirrored Lake” is a captivating and beautifully written novel that leaves the readers as enchanted, enflamed, and entwined as Tristan and Issylte. The book is highly recommended for those who enjoy stories of self-discovery, epic romance, and adventure. Fans of the first book in the trilogy, “The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven,” will not be disappointed with its sequel.

 

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

Be sure you check out my review of book one, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven.

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Giveaway!

The author will award a $25 Amazon/BN gift card to two randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour

Visit more stops on this Goddess Fish tour for extra chances to win!

Official Tour Page for The Lady of the Mirrored Lake

Full Tour Schedule:

May 8: Novels Alive
May 8: Eclectic Ramblings of Author Heather Osborne
May 15: Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
May 15: The Avid Reader
May 22: Gina Rae Mitchell
May 22: The Faerie Review
May 22: Mysteries & More
May 29: Denise Dekker
May 29: The Book Countess

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