

And who knew? Perhaps the end would be quicker and much less painful than if she’d told Glebovicha to go to hell with her ridiculous task. Her life was over no matter which choice she made, so she might as well string this pathetic existence out as long as she could manage.

But Elina had no delusions about any of this. Even, perhaps, all the Tribes of the Steppes that were under the rule of the Anne Atli herself. Glebovicha had said it was to help Elina get a reputation she could be proud of among their tribe. But she didn’t have a choice, did she? The leader of her tribe, Glebovicha, had ordered her to take on this task. It was, of course, not a destiny she wanted for herself.

“Laugh-out-loud funny-I loved it!”-Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author Read moreĮlina Shestakova of the Black Bear Riders of the Midnight Mountains of Despair in the Far Reaches of the Steppes of the Outerplains-or just Elina for those who are lazy-carefully made her way up the mountain toward her destiny. “A chest thumping, mead-hall rocking, enemy slaying brawl of a good book.”- All Things Urban Fantasy “Aiken’s patented mix of bloodthirsty action, crazy scenarios and hilarious dialogue have made this series a truly unique pleasure.”- RT Book Reviews (4½ Stars) How could she not when I am just so damn charming? And I’m sure that she, like all females, will learn to adore me. How is that even possible? But I know what I want and, for the moment, I want her. gods! That endless name!īut what am I to do? I am Celyn the Charming with direct orders from my queen to protect this unforgiving female.Įven more shocking, this unforgiving female is completely unimpressed by me. And now I’m trapped with Elina Shestakova of the Black Bear Riders of the Midnight. Forget you put a woman in the local jail for a few months-and she takes it so personally! And yet she is the one trying to assassinate the queen. The trouble with humans is that they’re far too sensitive.

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