{"product_id":"9781402274220","title":"The Lord of Illusion","description":"One of Booklist's 101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years from a highly imaginative, award-winning author \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLord Drystan Hawkes\u003c\/strong\u003e dreams of fighting for England's freedom from the endless evils of the Elven Lords. But first he must find the beautiful slave girl who holds the secret to his quest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnslaved for years in a realm of illusion, \u003cstrong\u003eCamille Ashton\u003c\/strong\u003e has learned to trust no one. But she's truly spellbound when she meets Drystan, and somehow when they are together, she can see what's true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, Drystan and Camille must solve the mystery to open the portal and gain England's freedom from Elven rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique combination of historical and fantasy romance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of Illusion\u003c\/em\u003e is an adventurous romance. Readers of Karen Monin, \u003cstrong\u003eSherrilyn Kenyon\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kresley Cole, and Diane Duval will be engrossed by Kathryne Kennedy's use of magic, violence and romance to paint a picture of an alternative history of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Elven Lords Historical Fantasy Romance Trilogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fire Lord's Lover (Book 1): \u003c\/strong\u003eIn a magical land ruled by ruthless Elven lords, the Fire Lord's son Dominic Raikes plays a deadly game to conceal his growing might from his malevolent father-until his arranged bride awakens in him passions he thought he had buried forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lady of the Storm (Book 2):\u003c\/strong\u003e Giles Beaumont is reluctantly assigned to protect an Elven Lord's daughter...until he falls under her enchanting spell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lord of Illusion (Book 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of Illusion\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"A \u003cstrong\u003ewonderful\u003c\/strong\u003e tale as the heroic protagonists are prepared to die for their noble cause while each is willing to sacrifice themselves for the other.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An \u003cstrong\u003eenchanting\u003c\/strong\u003e story about love, passion and magic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...\u003cstrong\u003ean epic adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat reviewers are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of Illusion\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe world sings with \u003cstrong\u003evivid imagery and fantastic magic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and all the previous characters join forces in a thrilling final fight for humankind.\"-Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review\u003cp\u003e\"While this novel remains true to romance-genre mores, Kennedy infuses it with unexpected plot twists that \u003cstrong\u003ewill keep fantasy readers enthralled\u003c\/strong\u003e, too.\"-Booklist, STARRED Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superb writing and a fast-moving plot combined with magical passion make \u003cstrong\u003ethis a real page-turner\u003c\/strong\u003e!\"-Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An enchanting world with characters that live and breathe between the pages... The Lord of Illusion is \u003cstrong\u003esensory nirvana\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"-Long and Short Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exquisitely imagined... Startling magic and vivid illusion... \u003cstrong\u003eAn action-packed adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e that will appeal to both romance and fantasy fans...\"-Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003eWhat people are saying about Kathryne Kennedy \u003cp\u003e\"Kennedy's \u003cstrong\u003eworld-building is unparalleled\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fantasy genre and her plotting is amazing. This is a book any romantic fantasy fan would be thrilled to read.\"-Debbie's Book Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As \u003cstrong\u003edarkly imaginative\u003c\/strong\u003e as Tolkien, as \u003cstrong\u003erichly romantic\u003c\/strong\u003e as Heyer, Kennedy carves a new genre in romantic fiction.\" –Erin Quinn, author of \u003cem\u003eHaunting Warrior\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Kennedy] has created characters that live and breathe between the pages\u003c\/strong\u003e; a talent which is, in my opinion, a hallmark of skilled storytelling.\"-Fresh Fiction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ms. Kennedy's a pro at creating \u003cstrong\u003ememorable characters, comical situations, a fun dialog, and an endearing love story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"-Sia McKye's Thoughts Over Coffee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133476028656,"sku":"9781402274220","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781402274220_p0.jpg?v=1763715176","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781402274220","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}