Fierce Heart

Elven Alliance, Book 1

By: Tara Grayce

Narrated by: Liz Brand

Essie would do anything for her kingdom...even marry an elf prince she just met that morning.

The human kingdom of Escarland and the elven kingdom of Tarenhiel have existed in an uneasy peace after their last wars ended with both kings dead. As tensions rise once again, desperate diplomacy might be the only way to avert war. If only negotiations between elves and humans were that simple.

When a diplomatic meeting goes horribly wrong, Essie, a human princess, finds herself married to the elf prince and warrior Laesornysh. Fitting in to the serene, quiet elf culture might be a little difficult for this talkative princess, but she’s determined to make it work.

With impending war and tenuous alliances, it will be up to Essie to unite her two peoples. And maybe get her hands on elven conditioner while she’s at it.

©2019 Tara Grayce (P)2020 Tara Grayce

FIERCE HEART 7 Stars!! Brilliant!!

Tara Grayce is simply the best author Fantasy YA. there is. Her books are emotionally charged and have you wanting more and more. Very much enjoyed! (It for sure is going on my re-listen list "This book is worth hearing multiple times") I ADORED the hero and heroine. They were both like able characters, not your typical angst rebellious heroine or brooding, borderline-mean hero. I totally neglected editing project to do it. I laughed, I cried, it moved me, They were so well written, and I LOVED the arranged marriage plot. There are not enough books about married couples, and I loved how this one played out. The Narrated (Liz Brand) was phenomenal I will be looking out more of her books. The romance was so beautifully written, so sweet, and very clean while still being deliciously swoon worthy. I haven’t listened to a whole book so quickly in FOREVER.. No, seriously, it did. And I certainly did my fair share of swooning. It was adorable and delightful and I can hardly wait to read book two!!


I would listen to Liz Brand narrate the f****** phone book. She’s incredibly talented. Thank you. THANK YOU!!!

Just Listen to it. You won’t regret it.

Plot. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
Narrator.: Liz Brand ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review"

Great story

I thought it was a bit slow for a long time but it was things that you needed to know. The last part was exciting. I am going to get the second book for sure.

WOW! Finally I can get some sleep!

Definitely a favorite series. And this is only book one. I haven't stayed up all night reading while listening to a book. Nothing accomplished yesterday! Really, this was better than any Korean drama I watch where it takes 24 episodes for the kiss. LOL.

I didn't feel the book finish. Only the passing of time through windows. It really has been a while since I enjoyed a fantasy/ romance story with Elves. This was clean, while the romance was building up between Essie and Farrendel. There was action towards the end. Well, there were battles, but the reader wasn't present. Oh, did I mentioned I loved this book!?

The heroine of the story goes into this arranged marriage wanting to make the best of it, even if becomes a one sided love. After all, friendship can make both their lives better. This is a story where both, heroine and hero know what their union means for their prospective Nations, and try to get along.

The world building was... WOW! From the start,I didn't need a full, detailed description of surroundings. Yet, I could see the town, it's Steam Engines. The way the story was told, it took me there.

Ok. Time to sleep, and then on to book 2! Hope there's narration too. I had borrowed the book on KU. I really got shores to do later on. Might just get the Audible. Definitely need to add all in series to my collection. 💖✨

Such a great story

I love how the Elves are depicted in this book. I like this version of them. As for this story, very sweet, endearing and really pulls you in to the highs and lows they experience in it. I did wish there were more interactions between Essie and Farandel but the ones they did have were worthwhile. Overall, Essie is a very positive and upbeat person, she reminds me of myself, choosing the high road and positivity. I loved learning about the elven culture and how the small differences made a big difference in the daily interactions... hand holding, shampoo and conditioner, injuries and ideas of beauty and perfection, frailty... it truly was a great story and I look forward to the second book.

Heartfelt, Love, & Action Packed

I loved this book. I fell in love with Essie and Laesornysh as they were falling in love together. It wasn’t rushed, it was so believable, and I felt it too. This book was a great start to the series. I loved how they were so opposite but it worked. I liked how she peeled away at his very guarded layer. It seemed that he would’ve never found an elven bride because the elves were so pent up on perfection but Essie was the perfect person for him. She didn’t rush him, she gave him space, and gave him just the necessary amount push he needed to feel confident when he wasn’t the warrior. While at the same time he was exactly who she needed. He let her be herself, Carefree, talkative, loving, and adventurous. They both opened up to each other in a very meaningful way.

If you want to fall in love with characters this is definitely the book.