By Dark Deeds

Blade and Rose, Book 2

By: Miranda Honfleur

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb

Her hands shackled. An assassin hunting the man she loves. Will she save him in time?

Elementalist Rielle needs to get to the man she loves before the assassin pursuing him finds her mark. There's only one problem: she's chained aboard a slave ship bound for a foreign land.

And her new life is harsh, with her movements watched, food scarce, and safety even scarcer. Immortals ravage Emaurria, and a distant relation sparks the fires of rebellion against the new king while shrewd royals angle for an advantageous marriage. Powerful foreign nobles whisper promises in Rielle's ear - and lies with fatal consequences - but with more than her life at stake, whom can she trust? And while Jon faces personal demons, wars, widespread hunger, unrest, and politics, the assassin lurks in his periphery, a knife in the dark.

With her death looming at every turn and an unforgiving barren desert between her and Jon, can Rielle save him before it's too late, or will the brutal sands claim her life...and everything she loves?

If you like the romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses, the dark intrigue of the Black Jewels series, the epic adventure of Game of Thrones, and a heroine who never gives up, you’ll love this romantic epic fantasy series.

Pick up By Dark Deeds and dive into a medieval world sensual and dark, full of magic and greed, love and blades, where factions vie for influence and there are no easy choices....

(Note: This is an adult fantasy novel, and as such, there are adult situations depicted, including adult language, violence, romance, depression, alcohol and/or drug use, etc. This is the second book in a projected six-book series, so although this book's story is complete, it is not a stand-alone novel.)

©2018 Miranda Honfleur (P)2019 Miranda Honfleur

My new favorite series.

I seriously can’t understand why this series isn’t in mainstream bookstores and libraries. I feel it is just as good if not better than many of the books I’ve read there.
Oh! The feels! For most of the book, I wanted to either shake someone or hug them. The things that Rielle had to go through and the destruction of Jon over her disappearance made me want to scream and cry and hope no one was watching me listen to this book. Not to mention Brennan’s about face.
Amanda Leigh Cobb has narrated another masterful performance. This was one of those books that made me want to hurry up and find out what happens, while purposefully delaying, just so I can stay in the world Miranda Honfleur created just a little bit longer.
All of the characters are soooo flawed. Good and bad. Every. Single. One of them. I was so close to yelling at Jon. Yelling at Rielle. Yelling at the both of them. Together. Lots of yelling. Olivia was my savior. She was the only one who had a brain in her head and even her, poor girl, couldn’t catch a break.
Leigh, on the other hand, came out smelling like roses compared to the shitstorm he unleashed on the world.
I loved that the book was so long. A lot of people complained about the elves being boring but I loved that there were good “fantasy” creatures that came back as well as the bad. If we can have knights and princesses, why not dragons and giants? Or mermaids and elves? It reminds us that not only one little piece of the world was affected, but the whole thing.
I can’t wait for the next installment. Thank you, Miranda Honfleur, for the audiobook arc in exchange for my unbiased review.

Heartbreaking!!

This book is absolutely nothing like the first book. The first one was definitely more lighthearted and fun. This one is almost hard to read because of how much pain and heartbreak is in here. I absolutely never cry ever for any reason, but there's one point in this story where a tear fell down my cheek. The story is written beautifully, where you feel the characters love and anguish and it feels like you're there in the room with them. I had no idea the story was headed in this direction. Just when you think you know what's going to happen and who is going to end up with who, you're sorely mistaken. The book reminds me a lot of Sarah J. Mass books, where romance changes in every book. I almost want to say I liked this book better than the
Sarah j. Mass books I've read. I wasn't screaming at Rielle. But I was screaming at John. Oh it was painful, but so good. On to the next one if my heart can take it.

Wow! Just Wow!

Wow! What a great follow up to Blad eand Rose! The narrator is really great and the storyline flows well following the adventures of all our main characters as they navigate the dangers of life!
Nothing is easy for any of them and all suffer at the hands of others ot at the hands of dangers around them!
I really enjoyed this and look forward to the continuing adventures of all! I really need to find out what happens to them - there are hints of yet more adventures that will try out the courage and will of all of our characters

I highly recommend thiis, but please read/listen to the first book before this one as they do follow on!

I received an ARC copy and am leaving this review freely and absolutely without reservations!!

Even better than the first

This book was even better than the first if that is possible. I loved it so much and I got so invested in the story I got so mad at the characters twice that I had to put the book down because I realized how upset I was getting. I just wanted everyone to come out with all the secrets and make everything right, but that would not be a very interesting story would it? I cannot wait to read more about Rielle, John and Brennan! Miranda Honfleur is great at cliff hangers making you need the next book now, which is something I love about her books.
I got to read this as an audio book and it has a great narrator!

Fantastic adventures!

This book takes you on a roller coaster of emotions for sure! Just when you think it’s going to be a wonderful moment, there’s a kink and everything gets upended! Fantastic second book in the series! I can’t wait for the next!
Amanda Leigh Cobb is absolute perfection with her narration! Crisp clear voice and you are never confused about which character is speaking! She changes characters flawlessly! A favorite voice for me!