Kiss of Frost and Flame by Ken Czech
With 320 entries, the two winners are:
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Kiss of Frost and Flame by Ken Czech
With 320 entries, the two winners are:
Renee G and James C.
CONGRATULATIONS! sTAY TUNED, WE HAVE MORE GIVEAWAYS COMING UP.
Posted by Teddyrose@1 on January 31, 2024
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged With: Historical Fiction, Kiss Of Frost And Flame by Ken Czech, Romance/Action/Adventure, Romance/Historical/Medieval, War & Military | 2 Comments
Kiss Of Frost And Flame by Ken Czech
Publisher: Fireship Press, (June 22, 2023)
Category: Historical Fiction, Romance/Action/Adventure, Romance/Historical/Medieval, War & Military
Tour Dates January 15-February 8, 20223
ISBN: 978-1611794113
Available in Print and ebook, 304 pages
When Defending the Homeland Means Defending Your Heart.
Siberia 1581. When Umey, a young outcast woman, stumbles on a ravaged
village, she uncovers a plot that threatens to devastate her beloved
homeland. It’s furs—soft gold—the invading Cossacks crave, and the
greediest of them is Yermak, the man who saved her life and raised
her.
Armed with fearsome muskets, the Cossacks plunge deeper into the
Siberian forest, crushing the tribal folk who stand in their way.
Although prejudices are arrayed against her, Umey emerges as a tribal
leader, albeit a reluctant one. She and Alexey, a Russian soldier who
has seen too much war, are soon caught in an unfolding crucible of
destruction where their courage and incipient love will be tested in a
final collision with Yermak and his horde.
This novel was completely enthralling! Ken Czech has a way with words that I just find so compelling, and that makes me want to read everything that he writes! With every new novel he puts out, he creates a distinct, atmospheric world and characters that you can really root for.
In this book, the main characters are Umey and Alexey, two people from different worlds whose lives collide in an unforgettable way.
First, we are introduced to Umey, a wanderer who lives in the great forests of Sibera in the year 1581. Umey is nearly killed when she accidentally finds the remains of a Russian village that has been raided and burned to the ground. Barely escaping the musket fire of the soldiers that attacked the village, Umey recovers in a Vogul village where the people ask her to investigate the identity of the soldiers as payment for their care of her.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Alexey Danilov wakes from a hangover into a nightmare. He is arrested for treason against the tsar, a charge that he is not guilty of. Unfortunately, his uncle is guilty, and the man’s whole family is being executed as a result. Alexey also barely manages to escape death and is, instead, drafted into the war against the Tatar rebels.
Having formerly achieved the rank of Lieutenant before his arrest, this seems like grunt work to Alexey, but his mood changes significantly when he meets Umey, who makes it to the Russian camp while hunting down the raiders. The two hit it off immediately, despite discouragement from Umey’s adopted uncle, who is Alexey’s superior. As the war begins to take shape around them, the pair of forbidden lovers must decide what is right for them and what is worth fighting for. All 5 stars!
I heartily recommend this to historical fiction lovers!
Ken Czech is a retired history professor whose passion has turned to writing fiction.
His previous novels include BEYOND THE RIVER OF SHAME (All Things That Matter Press, 2017); LAST DANCE IN KABUL (Fireship Press, 2018); and THE TSAR’S LOCKET (Fireship Press, 2020). As a member of the Historical Novels Society, he has attended HNS conferences and workshops.
Website: https://www.kennethczech.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehistoricalnovelist/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-czech
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Iron Maiden: An Alternate History of the German Empire by J.T. Maicke
Publisher: DX Varos Publishing, Inc. (October 31, 2023)
Category: Historical fiction, Alternate History
Tour Dates January17-February 23, 2024
ISBN: 978-1955065917
Available in Print and ebook, 411 pages
What if a woman ruled Germany in 1914? This alternate history explores that very question. An elaborate attempt to rid Germany of the Hohenzollerns has left a young sole heiress, Christiana, to take the throne of the German Empire. But this is no typical princess, hidden away in a gilded cage. This college educated, expert fencer, and accomplished equestrienne is not the meek little girl the politicians think they will be able to control. She has her own ideas how to rule!
“Somehow, word had leaked out regarding the venue for the coronation ceremony and crowds of thousands of curious people, anxious to witness a piece of history, started gathering at dawn in the main plaza—the Schlossplatz—in front of the Berlin Palace. “ – ‘Iron Maiden,’ by J.T. Maicke.
A compelling alternative history novel from the author J.T. Maicke where history shifts in one bloody act.
Early morning, Easter Sunday, 1910, the Kaiser of Germany and his young family are killed when a bomb is set off at the church where they are attending a service. At the same time, all over the country, all of the members of the royal family are systematically assassinated.
All but one. Christiana Von Preussen is a cousin to the Kaiser and an accomplished woman, herself. As one of the first women in the country to attend University and a talented fencer and horsewoman, Christa is beloved by her family, despite refusing to conform to their expectations about how a princess should act.
But Christa must very quickly go from being a princess, to being a queen when she ends up as the only living member of the royal family left alive. Determined to do her best for the country that she loves so much, Christa claims the throne with aplomb, and proves all of her detractors wrong along the way.
This is a must read that offers a fresh take on a historical novel and I savored every last morsel. ‘Iron Maiden’ is an incredibly satisfying read and, while Maicke clearly did his research it never, at any point, felt like the narrative got bogged down by too many details.
If you are looking for a lush, enthralling read that sucks you in and makes you forget about the rest of the world, ‘Iron Maiden,’ by J.T. Maicke is definitely the book for you!
A self-described Germanophile, J.T. Maicke writes historical fiction novels that take place in Germany or among German-American communities in the Midwest. He has spent most of his life studying German history, geography, language, culture, customs, and cuisine. Maicke also spent several years living in and traveling throughout Central Europe, and he has visited many of the locations depicted in his novels. Maicke’s debut novel was ‘The Humble Courier.’
Website: https://www.jtmaicke.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jt.maicke/
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