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The Warlord

Written by: Gena Showalter
Narrated by: Max Bellmore
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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.

Rise of the Warlords

Book 1: The Warlord

©2021 Gena Showalter (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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If you’re looking for your next super spicy book, this is it! A mostly fantasy but partly urban fantasy adult romance, this was definitely a fun book to read.

Taliyah is a fierce-as-can-be harpy who is determined to slay her new, godlike husband, Roc, after her captures and imprisons her people. Sparks fly from the very beginning as they bicker, fight, and seduce each other through a marriage meant to be a sacrifice.

Taliyah had a ton of sass and bite, though I did enjoy her as a character. Roc was just as broody and ferocious as he was built up to be. These two were quite the power couple, though I found their actual romance to move way too quickly. This is partly due to a trope revealed later in the book, but I still had fun with it.

The world building is based off mythology and isn’t overly complex, as most readers will be looking for romance. And it is VERY spicy. So if you are looking for a thrilling, erotic read, THE WARLORD has you covered!

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