Janell Rhiannon

Fans of Game of Thrones will sing their praises for Song of Sacrifice!The heart of the Trojan War belongs to the women. Mothers and daughters; wives and war prizes all whisper to us across time... praying they be remembered alongside the mighty men of myth.As the Age of Heroes wanes, the gods gamble more fiercely with mortals' lives than ever before. Women must rely on their inner strength and cunning if they're going to survive the wars men wage for gold and glory.They struggle for control of their own lives. Rise from the ashes of brutal assaults. Fight to survive... by any means necessary. In a world where love leads to war and duty leads to destruction, it is the iron hearts of these heroines that will conquer all.Sing Muse, sing the song of their sacrifice...Begin your journey into this brutally tragic and romantic tale of love, war, and immortal intervention TODAY!INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR:Q: What made you want to write about Greek mythology and the Trojan War?A: I've always imagined the human stories behind the larger than life mythological characters we've read about. With the Trojan War stories, I've come to see how vital the women's roles are and wanted to focus on their stories and sacrifices, because they are the ones who made it possible for the heroes to become who they were.Q: Who are your favorite heroines in Song of Sacrifice?A: Hecuba, Leda, and Clytemnestra. These heroines held so much power in their hands, but had to wield it carefully in a society dominated by equally powerful men.Q: Who do you think is the most misunderstood heroine?A: Clytemnestra. She takes revenge for something that any parent would do. She's so, so, so powerful.Q: What books are in the Homeric Chronicles series?A: Song of Sacrifice and Rise of Princes are complete. I'm writing Rage of Queens and The White Island right now. I'm so excited for readers to discover how it all ends!Q: Which writers have influenced you most?A: The ones whose stories keep me up way past my bedtime. J.R.R. Tolkien, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Steven DeKnight (creator of STARZ Spartacus). And of course, Homer......*This series is intended for a mature audience due to war violence and sexual situations.

Song of Sacrifice

Rage of Queens

HOMERIC CHRONICLESThe Iliad and the Odyssey and a canon of Greek mythology meet in this epic retelling of the Trojan War.After the heartbreaking sacrifice at Aulis, the western Greeks unite to plunder Troy and recapture Menelaus' wife, Helen. For nine years Agamemnon and his horde lay siege to Trojan allies, but it is Achilles, the Golden Warrior, who brutally ravages the Troad lands becoming the Sacker of Cities. His fierce onslaught prompts the gods to intervene on behalf of the Trojans and their allies. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty and patroness of Troy, sends the Princess Briseis to calm the bloody fury of Achilles.Hektor, the Golden Prince, leads the Trojan army against the western invaders, keeping Troy safe behind the Great Wall. As Defender of the Citadel, he grants sanctuary to thousands of refugees seeking safety from the death and destruction sweeping the land. Behind the solidarity of the royal family, tensions over the continued presence of Helen of Sparta threaten to topple the empire. When the fate of Troy appears most grim, a ray of hope is offered by a new prophesy. Despite his private losses, Hektor vows to remain the strength his people need.Across the Aegean, the Greek kingdoms struggle with disturbing news from Troy. Queen Clytemnestra of Mycenae, reeling from Agamemnon's ruthless betrayal, loses faith in the gods and plots her revenge. Queen Penelope of Ithaka, young and uncertain, prays to Athena for her husband's swift return. And Tyndareus, the former king of Sparta, works to usurp Menelaus' throne.Trojans and Greeks face heartbreak as the war, sparked by the vanity and greed of men, continues with no end in sight.The HOMERIC CHRONICLES blends history and myth and will satisfy your love of Greek mythology, while paying homage to the original storyteller, Homer. With a cast of over 80 characters, Janell Rhiannon has created a richly beautiful and brutal world. Check out her website for character videos characters and a unique interactive map.HOMERIC CHRONICLES is an epic mythological trilogy about the Trojan War meant for grown-ups who like to mix a little warfare with their romance.Fall in love with Greek mythology for the first time or all over again.RISE OF PRINCES is for readers who love:*warfare and (steamy) romance*epic historical fiction*epic retellings*Game of Thrones style plot lines*Greek gods and goddesses*the Trojan War*warriors and battleVisit my website for exclusive offers and giveaways.

Rise of Princes

The TROJAN WAR SONG OF PRINCES, Book One of the Homeric Chronicles Sing Muse. Sing of the shining citadel of Troy rising from the hot sands of Asia. Sing of the Greek palaces ascending from their rocky hilltops. Sing of one woman's dream heralding the madness of men and the murder of innocents. From bull dancing rings and wild meadows, the Forgotten Prince must choose between love and a golden crown. From seclusion and safety, the Golden Warrior must choose between his honor and his life. From behind the Great Wall, the Golden Prince must choose between his family and his city. And from a rugged realm on the far side of Greece, the Warrior King must choose between his son's life and certain exile. Here shepherds and princes, warriors and kings, and seers and lovers seek to conquer their passions, outwit destiny or surrender to it. PARIS, the FORGOTTEN PRINCE. ACHILLES, the GOLDEN WARRIOR. HEKTOR, the GOLDEN PRINCE. ODYSSEUS, the WARRIOR KING. Where did their legends begin before their lives converged at Troy in one of the most famous battles of all time? The HOMERIC CHRONICLES tell the stories of Paris, Achilles, Hektor, and Odysseus in one chronological tale, beginning before the ILIAD and ending long after the ODYSSEY. Blending both history and myth, the Homeric Chronicles will satisfy your love of Greek mythology, while paying homage to the original storyteller, Homer. SONGS OF PRINCES begins with the birth of Paris and Achilles, and introduces us to a young Hektor and Odysseus. The journey of the princes begins... Fall in love with Greek mythology for the first time or all over again. ...READ THEM ALL... #songofprinces #riseofprinces #returnofkings #homericchronicles THE BIRTH OF PARIS The labor began with the pull of the full moon. Hecuba's eyes opened. She recognized the familiar dull ache. The squeeze tightened down her lower back and wrapped itself around her lower hips and belly like a merciless snake. It begins, she thought. The child whose destiny she'd agonized over these many weeks pressed his entrance into a hostile world. She rolled onto her side to ease the progressing pains. She knew precious little time remained before she would be forced to call Tessa to fetch the midwife. Hecuba planned to endure as much pain as she could bear buying time with her unwelcomed son...unwelcomed by all, except for her. She loved the child despite the prophecy. Tears filled her eyes for the child pushing his way to the light. Hecuba wept into her pillow. His innocence would be her life's burden. She would never know the burn of the first milk passing to her breasts as his little mouth suckled for the first time. She would not know the smell of his baby skin. She would not feel the weight of him in her arms as she cradled him to sleep, or the weight of his little body as it grew to fill the circle of her arms, making them ache with his increasing size. She would not know him at all. He would be stolen away from her and lost forever. With each new tug on her body, she clenched her teeth and tried to breathe as quietly as possible. In between the pains, she shifted to the opposite side to keep the mounting pressure from making her cry out. As the moonlight shifted past the high window, the birthing process accelerated. A piercing pain below Hecuba's pelvis forced a shrill scream into the stillness shattering the silver calm. The warm sticky wetness washed down her thighs. Eleithyia wasted no time bringing the child along. Why goddess? Let him stay with me a while longer, I beg you. Her plea hung unheeded in that space between earth and sky.

Song of Princes

Fiona Lavender is the new girl at school. She has a chip on her shoulder and a penchant for poetry. Dario Martinez is the star quarterback, and the most unattainable guy on campus. Their stars cross when they are paired to study Romeo and Juliet for a senior English project. Their attraction is fragile and undeniable. But, Dario is afraid of what love will do; and Fiona is waiting for love to claim her. Will they uncross the stars and find the love they both need to heal their pasts?

Uncross the Stars

Regina Wamba

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Arabella's mother already thinks she's a little crazy, so when a mysterious Presence fills her with a blinding light, in the middle of cutting her fifteenth birthday cake, she keeps it to herself. The message? Something the quirky teen suspected all along. She's not like everyone else. She's an angel charged with a heart-breaking mission: grant the hidden desires of the chosen.

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