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The Legacy by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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The Legacy by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Born with the same talents as her illustrious ancestor, the High Lord General Gabriel Eagle Claw, Gabriella grows into her powers. It is not an easy road for the young Elven girl to walk, for as Gabriel’s father had expected great things from his well endowed son, so does her father expect the same things from her.

Cambria is Gabriella’s twin and partner in crime. She is a Tratchar with as much talent as her ancestress, Eden. With her best friend at her side, Ilénè, the Dark Elven Princess, they seek to ease the path that has been set out for them.

This is a coming of age story of how the Legacy of the Eagle Claw family that was missing from the Eagle Claw lineage returns. It is a symbol of power and might no one in the Empire has seen since Gabriel commanded the Combined Armed Forces.

 

 

Review:

The Legacy by M.A. Abraham is a novella from her Guardians of the Empire series.  This short story is focused on Gabriella, who at current time, is the High Lord General of the Combined Armed Forces, and a wonderful heroine, who is as good as our Gabriel from many years ago, and the previous High Lord General.

The Legacy introduces us to 8 year old Gabriella and Cambria (her sister), with their best friend, Ilene (Dark Elven Princess) who love teasing their brothers.  Gabriella begins at this young age to prove her amazing prowess, surprising her own brothers how good she really was with a sword, as well as being a step ahead. Her father senses her powers, and knows she is destined to great things. 

When they are teenagers, the girls plot a war game, with Gabriella picking a team of girls from different realms, who excel at being the best there is.  It is in this game, Gabriella shows her true powers and expertise in planning how to defeat the men and win the war game. 

There has never been a replacement for Gabriel, until when Gabriella goes beyond everyone’s expectations, and when the portal opens, she is awarded by the Guardian the title of High Lord General, which will over time increase her full ability and respect from everyone.

This was a fun, as well as interesting story showing us how Gabriella grew up to become the next in line (after all those years of no Eagle Claw) to a powerful position, and how she started as a child to learn to be what was eventually expected of her by the Fates.  The Legacy was fast paced and fun read, and giving us how Gabriella became what she is now.  If you are a big Elven Chronicles fan, you need to read this novella; very well done by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Eagle Claw Legend by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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The Eagle Claw Legend by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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The moment Gabriel’s father, Tyrian, looks upon his son he knows the child is destined for greatness. It is something he is determined to train him well for, as he knows the Fates never give gifts of this magnitude without a reason.

Danaë, Gabriel’s mother knows her mate well enough to fear for the way he will teach their son. Tyrian isn’t the only one aware of the heavy hand of the Fates. She does as well and is determined to shield him from the harsh road he will be forced to travel. It is a dream that will be denied when she is killed in battle when Gabriel is only six.

It is the beginning of Gabriel’s climb to power and how he comes to be known as the fiercest warrior in the Elven lands. He is both feared and respected by friend and foe alike. In war Elven Warriors shout their battle cry, ‘Eagle Claw’ as they race to attack their enemies. Their enemies quake at the sound as they know who they will soon face. He is Gabriel, High Lord General of the Combined Elven and Fae Armed forces, and he has no equal in the land.

 

 

Review:

The Eagle Claw Legend by M.A. Abraham is a novella set in her wonderful Elven Legends world. As we recognize by the title, this is about our illustrious hero, Gabriel and how he became the High Lord General of the Combined Elven and Fae Armed Forces.  The story begins with the birth of Gabriel to Danae and Tyrian, and his wife’s determination to allow her son to enjoy the early years of his life.  Tyrian begins immediately to slowly train Gabriel on basic things, as he knows the fates plan is to make his son into the ultimate warrior..bar none.

Danae is killed in a battle when Gabriel was only 6 years old, and despite his grief, he cannot show his father any emotions, as the father will begin to push for more strict training.  Gabriel has a brother, whom he has not seen for hundreds of years, and when Tyrian lies on his death bed, the older son is called home. Lorenth senses the life Gabriel has had all these years, and in a short time, they do become closer, as he plays pranks, and forces Gabriel to enjoy a little and have fun.

With the Demon war on the horizon, Gabriel proves his uncanny ability to sense where the enemy is, as well as training his warriors fiercely; which leads to the utmost respect and loyalty not only from his warriors, but from the Kings and leaders. Nothing gets done without the approval of Gabriel, who continues to be the best leader/warrior there ever will be.

With the help from other Kings and the Fae, they learn about the Dragons, and with their help, the tide changes in their favor.  It was nice to see some of our favorites from where it all began, King Daroth, Serenity, C’Liandra, Marious, Aren, Liessen, and in the last chapter, we hear the name of Eden (our ultimate heroine), whom Gabriel has not met yet.

This was a fun, as well as interesting story showing us how Gabriel grew up with a dominant father, and started as a child to learn to be what was expected of him by the Fates.  The Eagle Claw Legend was fast paced read, and brought back many memories.  If you are a big Elven Chronicles fan, you need to read this novella; very well done by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Warrior by M.A. Abraham – Review & Giveaway

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The Warrior by M.A. Abraham – Review & Giveaway

 

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Ilénè is a Dark Elven Elite warrior of repute, one who knows her worth. She has led her father’s elite squad for the last one hundred years, but she is getting tired of the constant drill. She has decided it is time to settle down and have a family. The question is with whom?

Kestriel was raised in the way of the ancient High Elven people, and he serves as one of the Guardians of the Empire. It is an honour and one he appreciates to the fullest. He has no intentions of soiling his hands on an Elven female of questionable repute. Until he meets Ilénè.

The moment Kestriel meets Ilénè, he knows he has met his Life Mate. The trouble with this is that he grew up with the impression that it was the male who should be the aggressor in a budding relationship, not the woman. What is a poor Elven Dragon shifter to do?

 

 

Review:

The Warrior by M.A. Abraham is the 4th book in her Guardians of the Empire series. Brief refresher:  This series is set in the same world as Abraham’s Elven Chronicles, but thousands of years past.  We learned of the different portals in earlier books, such as the Elven lands and the human Valley land.  There are more that we meet moving forward.

Ilene, our heroine, is a Dark Elven Elite Warrior, who happens to be best friends with Cambria & her sister, Gabriella (General of the Elven Army), both from the strong Eagle Claw family.  Early on, Ilene comes face to face with one of the ancient Guardians of the Empire, who turns out to be her lifemate.

Kestriel, our hero, is a true warrior and powerful Guardian.  One look at Ilene, he is hooked for life and thrilled to have met such a wonderful warrior in her own right, in Ilene.  It was fun to watch the two of them desperate to do the bonding, and getting interrupted along the way.

The storyline also continues with Evart, who is the youngest son of the King, as in the previous book, he helped send away Sonya and later Alexis to their safety with the Elves.  When Evart’s father, and brothers are away trying to invade the lands of the Elves, Evart works with everyone to clean up the estate, get food, and earn the respect of the workers.  But when his family returns, he is regulated back to handling the financials, until he senses an evil entity in far basement.  When Evart and one of his brothers tries to research this, a terrible evil entity escapes.  Both Sonya and Alexis sense something wrong with Evart (the entire family is affected).

What follows is an exciting and wild adventure where Gabriella, Ilene, Cambria and all the Guardians, High Elves, Tracthars, Dragons and powerful sons and daughters of the sun must step in to find the evil entity and destroy it before he creates more havoc.  This was an exciting story totally involving all the Elves, with Evart and his family under the strange spell.  There is no doubt that though it might be awhile until she gets her story and lifemate, Gabriella is the major star of this series, as she is a fantastic warrior, as well as Gabriel’s descendant.

I do not want to say too much more, as it would be spoilers, with a lot going on.  It was a fun, exciting, action-filled story, as we follow the fantastic characters Abraham has created in this series.   The Warrior was a fun and entertaining story line, written very well by M.A. Abraham.   You should read this series, and start with the first book to get to know all the characters.

Reviewed by Barb

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Angelika Leanne by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Angelika Leanne by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Angelika moved to the land beyond the portal when she was only sixteen and has lived with Tyndal for four years. She has been successful, but misses her people as well as her home world. Despite this, she is happy in her work.

With the intention of bringing Tyndal back home to the Valley, Ravel and his brother, Rafe, journey to the outside world. She is needed at home, it is time for her to take her place in their society. It is Rafe’s hope that he will catch her interest and return as his wife. It is, however, not to be, as with one kiss, Ravel realizes that she belongs to him. He will fight anyone that gets in his way, even his brother. How can he get her to come back willingly though?

Forced to go to Ravel’s help, Angelika’s family travels to Tyndal’s home and the fun begins. It takes the female members to track her down, and then, much to the dismay of the men, they decide to indulge in their idea of having a good time before they leave for home. The problem with this is that it does not involve the men. How are they to not only find their wives, but get them to go home peacefully after they have been allowed to run wild in this world?

 

 

Review:

Angelika Leanne by M.A. Abraham is the 3rd book in her Daughters of the Valley series.  Angelika, our heroine, moved out of the valley through the portal when she was 16 years old, feeling neglected by her family and issues with her sister.    She stays with her godmother, Tyndal and becomes a major success in creating bakeries. 

Both Rafe and Ravel decide they need Angelika to return home, where her abilities are required, as she reaches her powerful  destiny.  Rafe will realize quickly that Ravel is the one who will mate with Angelika, as their bond is apparent.  Though she feels their attraction, she wants nothing to do with Ravel, and spends most of her time at her bakeries.  Ravel, despite his determination to win Angelika, will have his hands full, even to the point of giving up.

It was nice to see the family and previous heroes return (Teryka, Merika, Riven, Tyrus, etc)  as they try to help Ravel and Tyndal to bring Angelika back.  In the last book, when Teryka (Angelika’s mother) was the heroine, she worked for an evil film producer, and eventually escaped back home to the Valley. It is this same producer who wants to find the portal, hoping to gain immortality.  He is a very powerful and evil man, who will stop at nothing to get his way.  He hires people to kidnap Angelika, and the last half of the book becomes a bit more exciting, though the shenanigans of the wives against their husbands was fun.

What follows is a wonderful fun and exciting story, with a nice romance of two people determined to fight their destiny.  I really enjoyed seeing all the wonderful characters Abraham has given us, as well as Ravel and Angelika.  This is a story that you need to read and enjoy, so giving too much information would ruin it.  M.A. Abraham once again gives us a sweet lighthearted story line, and dangerous excitement.  I suggest you read Angelika Leanne.  It was a fun read.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Priestess by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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The Priestess by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Britallia hides secrets from her people, even as she leads them as their Princess Priestess. She is an Elf. She keeps her hair in a style that always covers the points of her ears, but she can’t hide what she is from others like her.

Talus is one of the chosen, an Elven Prince who has earned the right to be part of the squadron of Elven/Dragon shifters that guard the Elven Empire. He, like his brethren, have been in Dragon form for too long, and have lost a part of his heritage to the character he becomes.

It takes one look for these two unlikely mates for them to recognize each other for what they are, Life Mates. The question is, can she tame his Dragon, or will she be bound to forever love half an Elf?

 

 

 

Review:

The Priestess by M.A. Abraham is the 3rd book in her Guardians of the Empire series.  Refresher: This series is set in the same world as Abraham’s wonderful Elven Chronicles series, but thousands of years after that series ended; with all surviving humans having been granted a land called The Valley, to live in peace and prosperity.  Over the years, these humans did not remember the Elves, who were in their own portal.  In the first two books of this series, we not only met three wonderful powerful female leaders, who play major parts in this series; with Chania and Serena having been the heroines; but the Elves will get to meet many of these humans, as well as having to fight against the evil in those lands.

Britallia, who is the priestess, is our heroine in this story, as she tries to avoid having contact with Talus, who is her lifemate.  Britallia thinks that being a priestess doesn’t allow her to have a relationship with her mate, but in time she will learn how wrong she was.  They did make a great couple

As this story is a continuation, I do feel the major character in this series is Gabriella, an Eagle Claw and descendant of Gabriel.  She is the General of the Elven Army, and a very powerful and fierce warrior. Gabriella will work closely with Chania and Britallia to help save some of the innocents under the regime of the evil King in The Valley.  

Evart, who is the youngest son of the King, worked with them secretly to send his twin sister, Sonya to safety working with the powerful female Elves, and as the story comes close to the end, he helps send Alexis, a young woman he was in love with to join Sonya; leaving both of them broken hearted.  Will Evart be able to survive his father and brother’s wrath should they discover he was helping the Elves?

Another POV of this story, are the Guardians who are looking for their life mates.  As the story ends, we get to meet a new character who has been hiding behind a veil for many many years, which promises to be an excellent continuation in the next book.  The Priestess was an entertaining, fun, and serious story line, with a wonderful cast of characters. 

Reviewed by Barb

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An Elven Love Song by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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An Elven Love Song by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Well after the Drazon Wars, in the Valley gifted to the humans that once rode at the side of the Elves…

Matrium, the only child of Segreth and Larieth of the Valley is a lonely Elven Princess despite the love of all the people surrounding her. She yearns for her Life Mate, although she is not aware of doing so, or of his existence.

Gaylon is a musician in the lands of his ancestors of the Elven Empire and he can feel the lure of his Life Mate. In his heart there is only love and a song, one he will only play to one. He rides to seek her out and win her heart.

With one glance the two lovers know they were meant to be. Yet, true to her Light Elven heritage, Matrium will fight the attraction, while Gaylon plays their song to guide her to his side.

This is their song.

 

 

 

 

Review:

An Elven Love Song by M.A. Abraham is a novella from her Guardians of the Empire series. An Elven Love Song is very difficult to write a review, since not only being a novella, but also saying too much would reveal the entire story line.

Gaydon, our hero, is an ancient elf and musician; he begins to have visions that he needs to leave the Empire and travel to the valley, where something awaits him. He trusts those visions are being sent by the Fates.  Gaydon has been around a long time and has given up on finding his mate.

Matrium, is an Elven princess, who loves the Valley, and she too gets vibes that something or someone is coming to their land.  As she senses the person coming is in bad shape due to the bitter cold in their land, and she rushes out to save him.

What follows is Gaydon, once recovered, sings his love songs to Matruim, showing her his feelings, and only she can hear him.  She enjoys spending time with Gaydon, and the wonderful things he does for everyone in the Valley.  But she worries, as she knows nothing about having a lifemate.  Matruim will learn more from her mother, and see Gaydon as she was meant to see…her Lifemate.

An Elven Love Song was a short sweet romance between two people that were chosen by the fates to find true love.  This was a fun, sweet story line that was also a fast read. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Equals by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Equals by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Teyla Sherman is a military genius that has climbed the ranks quickly on the planetoid known as New York in a cluster that was seeded centuries before by Earthships. She is known for her tactical mind, as well as her beauty and, although she is often sent into areas of the cluster to plan out strategies, she will not like the mission she is about to be sent out on. She is to shadow an equally talented General to develop plans for an attack on his planet, should they be needed. To do this, she is ordered to use every asset she has to accomplish her goal.

Luce Renfrew is known as a ladies man, a handsome devil that attracts women like a magnet. He is used to getting what he wants and he wants Teyla. He is prepared to use every dirty trick in the book to get his way, especially when he discovers that the attraction is mutual.

General Roberts is Teyla’s commanding officer and he hates her with a passion that is not to be denied. He will do anything to destroy her, but up to this point, his efforts have only elevated her career. When he finds out she is in love with a General from another Planetoid, he declares war of a different kind. If he can’t win one way, he will another.

When Generals from opposing sides of the cluster fall in love and the stakes are high, what will it take for those around them to let them come together?

 

 

 

Review:

Equals by M.A. Abraham is a standalone Sci Fi novel.  We meet our heroine, Teyla Sherman at the start.  Teyla is a 4 star General on the planetoid known as New York, and is considered one of the best in her field, especially being a female, which is unheard of to be that high.  Teyla, because of her brilliance and tactical mind, is sent once again to another planetoid to fix things.    Everyone respects Teyla ability, except one of the senior Generals, who always sends her on impossible tasks, as he is very jealous of her.

Luce Renfrew, our hero, is a powerful General on the planetoid where Teyla is assigned to find information about a possible attack and war.  Luce is immediately attracted to Teyla, and despite being on different teams, he is determined to win her over at any cost.  Teyla is strict and unbending, and does everything in her power to keep Luce at a distance; even though after a bit, she begins to feel things she normally does not feel; especially since she does not do relationships.

What follows a slow built romance between two unlikely people, with both being independent and equals at the top. For much of the book, I wasn’t sure if they would ever be together.   I did like Luce, after a bit, as he was too pushy early on, but there was no question that he did love Teyla.  I did like Teyla, but I thought for the first half of the book, she was a bit too rigid, not allowing herself to reveal how much she was beginning to feel for Luce.  But overall they did make a great couple, and their chemistry together was hot.    As much as Luce being a great general, it was Teyla who had to step up often to defend her planetoid, and later fight the man who wanted to destroy her.  To reveal too much more of the story would be spoilers, but it was a great read.

M.A. Abraham once again gives us a fabulous new Sci-fi stand-alone romance novel. Equals was very well written and kept our attention throughout the book.  It is always fun to see what else M.A. Abraham has in store for us.  I recommend that you read and enjoy Equals.

Reviewed by Barb

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Final Contact by M.A. Abraham – Review & Giveaway

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Final Contact by M.A. Abraham – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Kyllan, the Tribunal Elder, is not happy with the idea of taking the mother ship to Earth to save the remaining Sirens that have asked for help. There is no help for it. He has given his word to the Siren Queen and she will hold him to it. First, they must make a few stops along to way, to right some wrongs.

Kyllan couldn’t have foreseen the trouble a simple trip that should have only taken a couple days to make could cause, but then again the people on Earth had never been easy to deal with. What makes it more complicated is that there is an Earth Warship on its way to Mars and perhaps even to Tantalus.

Word has spread amongst those that are being persecuted on Earth and they are reaching out to Kyllan for help in their most desperate hours. The gifted, like Adele, are being exterminated and, those that are not are being used in brutal, inhumane fashions. He is tempted to turn his back and walk away, leaving them to their plight, but cannot find it in his heart to say no. This triggers a private war between the members of his crew along with their allies on Earth, and a crime lord on Earth. It is time for the Tribunes Waterford and Vasalon to shine, which they do in stellar fashion. The Tantalarians are not alone in their fight though, for neither the Sirens nor those on Earth that are being saved intend to be left out of the game.

Will they manage to win the battle waging on the surface of Earth? And will they get back to Tantalus in time to protect their own planet?

 

 

Review:

Final Contact by M.A. Abraham is the 6th and final book in her Tantalus series. We have been leading up to this book for awhile, and Abraham does a wonderful job with this fantastic conclusion.  As you already know from previous books, this Sci-Fi series revolves around three species (Tantalarian, Humans, and Sirens) working together on the planet, Tantalus.

Kyllan, is the Tribunal Elder, and he is in deep preparation with other Tribunes (Vasalon and Waterford) to begin the rescue trip to save humans and sirens, as well as watching for the oncoming dangerous Mercenary ship coming from Mars.

What was at first a simple trip to pick up the remaining Sirens on Mars to bring to the live on Tantalus, becomes a larger rescue attempt.   Kyllan and his team plan to head for Earth to rescue not only some more Sirens, and many gifted humans, who are being terminated or tortured.   One of those psychic humans is Errol, who is willing to give up his own life to save his human cohorts, and he will go a long way to help Kyllan & Vasalon to stop the evil man behind the destruction and the murder or many humans.

What follows is an excellent, enthralling, exciting story line that will lead us to the conclusion of this series. If you have not read this series, to tell too much more, would be spoilers.  Final Contact was non-stop adventure from start to finish, and it was fun to watch how well the Tantalarians handle the dangerous people on Earth, as well as those on the ships coming to Mars or Tantalus.  You really need to read this series to understand many of the characters, and the evil trying to uproot Tantalus.

M.A. Abraham did a fabulous job with this conclusion, which was very satisfying.    Again, if you have not read this series, I do suggest you start with the first book to be able to understand this world.  Final Contact was a great finish to this series, and I am happy to say there will be a spinoff in the future.

Reviewed by Barb

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