Review/Giveaway: Visions of Fire & Ice by Teresa D'Amario

Visions of Fire & Ice

by Teresa D’Amario

Blurb:

Trapped on a planet not their own, the Petiri spend their lives hiding the natural gifts that set them apart from the world.  They live long and unfulfilled lives, unable to find their soul mates on this backward planet known as Earth.  That is until the night Ramose comes face to face with Tamara, a woman whose gifts rival his own.  Determined to find why this human is in possession of an ancient magical Petiri relic, he arranges a meeting. 

But Tamara, embittered from past events, is wary despite lifelong dreams of Ramose and a sure knowledge he is her soul mate.  Before long the couple find themselves ensnared in a battle that has raged for millennia in Egypt’s desert.  Set, Egyptian God of Chaos, is determined to take his just due: the throne of Osiris.  

The only way to stop him is for Ramose to put his trust in Tamara, but first must gain the same from her.  The ensuing sensual relationship is filled with romance, lust and love.  Their relationship is tested by an unnatural evil. Will her powers over fire, combined with his ice be enough to win the day?  Or will the ancient gods and goddesses of Egypt destroy more than just their love?

My Review:

With an interesting premise and lots of tension that kept me glued to the story. The two main characters had the kind of appeal that I love to read about in romance stories.

Ramose and Tamara are both unique characters. I can tell a lot of work went into building this world. I appreciated the time and effort that went into creating a new race and giving them a very real and grounded story with Earth mythological elements. The plot is well paced and definitely interesting.

I recommend this for fans of escaping into a magical world, with a well-built world with superb writing.

 4 Books

I received a copy in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my review.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Born in Atlanta, the daughter of an Army Soldier during the early stages of the Viet Nam war, I spent my childhood traveling from state to state, finally ending up overseas in Germany where I graduated high school six months early.

My writing career however began as a young Airman in the Air Force, writing monthly articles for the weekly base paper.  The articles ranged from climatological data to full center fold articles on the destructive forces of hurricanes.  As I increased in rank, my writing changed to more technological instruction, including such works as  WSR-88D Doppler Radar Data Interpretation Guide for North Carolina Stations, and Station Operating Procedures.  

But my early writing wasn’t limited only to the technological side.  I’ve written multiple dog training and behavior articles for canine websites such as Sonora Canine Freestyle, and also the Ask Blackjack column, a fun training column in the voice of my labrador retriever, then a young pup.

My first book, SheWolf, won 2nd place for Best First book in RWA’s PFF&P Prism awards.

 I’m married to a wonderful man named Doug, who is also retired Air Force.  We live in North Carolina with our two dogs. 

Links:

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Buy Link:

Freya’s Bower:   http://www.freyasbower.com/paranormal-c-14/visions-of-fire-and-ice-p-292.html?zenid=4d46ff6ab4ce380ff8ab5ecbe6ef1135

Giveaway:

Teresa will be awarding a $10 Freya's Bower GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.