One of Booklist's 101 Best Romance Novels of the Last 10 Years from a highly imaginative, award-winning author
Lord Drystan Hawkes 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.
Enslaved for years in a realm of illusion, Camille Ashton 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.
Together, Drystan and Camille must solve the mystery to open the portal and gain England's freedom from Elven rule.
A unique combination of historical and fantasy romance, The Lord of Illusion is an adventurous romance. Readers of Karen Monin, Sherrilyn Kenyon, 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.
The Elven Lords Historical Fantasy Romance Trilogy:
The Fire Lord's Lover (Book 1): In 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.
The Lady of the Storm (Book 2): Giles Beaumont is reluctantly assigned to protect an Elven Lord's daughter...until he falls under her enchanting spell
The Lord of Illusion (Book 3)
What readers are saying about The Lord of Illusion
"A wonderful tale as the heroic protagonists are prepared to die for their noble cause while each is willing to sacrifice themselves for the other."
"An enchanting story about love, passion and magic."
"...an epic adventure."
What reviewers are saying about The Lord of Illusion
"The world sings with
vivid imagery and fantastic magic, and all the previous characters join forces in a thrilling final fight for humankind."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
"While this novel remains true to romance-genre mores, Kennedy infuses it with unexpected plot twists that will keep fantasy readers enthralled, too."-Booklist, STARRED Review
"Superb writing and a fast-moving plot combined with magical passion make this a real page-turner!"-Publishers Weekly
"An enchanting world with characters that live and breathe between the pages... The Lord of Illusion is sensory nirvana."-Long and Short Reviews
"Exquisitely imagined... Startling magic and vivid illusion... An action-packed adventure that will appeal to both romance and fantasy fans..."-Library Journal
What people are saying about Kathryne Kennedy
"Kennedy's world-building is unparalleled 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
"As darkly imaginative as Tolkien, as richly romantic as Heyer, Kennedy carves a new genre in romantic fiction." ?Erin Quinn, author of Haunting Warrior
"[Kennedy] has created characters that live and breathe between the pages; a talent which is, in my opinion, a hallmark of skilled storytelling."-Fresh Fiction
"Ms. Kennedy's a pro at creating memorable characters, comical situations, a fun dialog, and an endearing love story."-Sia McKye's Thoughts Over Coffee
Industry Reviews
"Tender love, furious action and a life-and-death struggle bring Kathryne Kennedy's The Lord of Illusion, the final book in her Elven Lords trilogy, to a crashing finale." - Historical Hilarity
"A wonderful tale... love exponentially amplifies the skills of the lead couple." - Alternative Worlds
"An enchanting world with characters that live and breathe between the pages... The Lord of Illusion is sensory nirvana." - Long and Short Reviews
"One of the best when it comes to magical paranormal romance. Glamor and glitter have nothing on this author's imagination." - The Good, The Bad, and the Unread
" Kennedy has done a wonderful job with her fantasy world building...This story is filled with beautiful surroundings, plenty of action and a warm romance. " - Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
"An enchanting story about love, passion and magic." - Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell
"The romance is very sweet and moving... a wonderful historical fantasy series." - NetGalley Reader Review
"While this novel remains true to romance-genre mores, Kennedy infuses it with unexpected plot twists that will keep fantasy readers enthralled, too. Starred Review" - Booklist
"Superb writing and a fast-moving plot combined with magical passion make this a real page-turner! 4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick of the Month" - RT Book Reviews
"A wonderful historical fantasy series..." - NetGalley Reader Review
"Kennedy builds a world of fantastic creatures and amazing magical settings." - BookLoons.com
"Kathryne Kennedy has written another amazing book and this world continues to grow and become more creative..." - Booked Up
"Kennedy certainly has a knack for building romance, creating charming male leads and developing vividly-detailed magical settings." - Addicted to Heroines
"Exquisitely imagined... Startling magic and vivid illusion... An action-packed adventure that will appeal to both romance and fantasy fans..." - Library Journal
"The world and characters are very vibrant." - PonyTails Book Reviews
"Kennedy uses magic, violence and romance to paint a picture of an alternative history of England." - USA Today Happy Ever After
" Kennedy's world-building is unparalleled 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
"Filled with magic, action, adventure, and complex characters... " - Book Lover and Procrastinator
"A magical journey fraught with daring, danger, and dragons concludes this stunning trilogy... a fantastic tale laden with adventure, romance, and suspense. I cannot wait to see what mischief and passion Ms. Kennedy will dream up next." - Fresh Fiction
"The beautiful imagery, especially the magical illusions, was my favorite part of this book. The words are so carefully chosen, so lovingly placed, they involve all of your senses until you're there - flying on the back of a golden dragon, wind in your hair. " - When Pen Met Paper
