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Praise for Fallen Embers:
Lesleigh J. Owen, PhD.. co-poet, FAT POETS SPEAK: VOICES OF THE FAT POETS' SOCIETY, and author, writing as Elle Hill, of the upcoming HUNTED PAST:
A deliciously rich, empowering fantasy epic that features complex and realistic characters. Every woman who has had her beauty, her competence, her worth questioned will find in Kiera a relatable heroine that proves one person's strength and compassion can not only make a difference but inspire a nation.
Michael Kimmel, author of MANHOOD IN AMERICA:
With wit and passion, Lauri Owen constructs a world both fantastic and familiar -- a world of strong women and the occasional valiant and
ethical man in a world of patriarchal poseurs and obedient drones. Like Dorothy in Oz, Kiera struggles heroically to be taken seriously by men -- and to finally get home; unlike Dorothy, though, her adventures are morally complex, cleverly witty, and deliciously sexy.
Juniper Bell, author of MY THREE LORDS:
Lauri J Owen's Fallen Embers is a gorgeously written journey into an alternate-world Alaska ruled by powerful magic. Kiera is an unforgettable heroine finding her way in this strange, cruel land as she discovers her own mysterious powers. At the heart of it all is a passionate love story with a hero to die for. Be warned, you'll have a hard time putting this book down and it will stay with you long after you do. I highly recommend Fallen Embers to anyone who loves magic, passion, and wonderful storytelling.
Laurel Kriegler, author of FORGOTTEN:
Lauri Owen has crafted a magnificent tale of romance and political intrigue, tightly interwoven through the visions of grandeur and depravity that are her alternate Alaska. From the first page one is gripped by the story as one follows Kiera and Alex, living out a pretty ordinary existence in present day Alaska, through their shocking initiation into the realm of magic, where they must survive or be destroyed. The pages of this book turn of their own accord as one devours the images that flow from them, eager to seek out the mysteries that lie hidden within and, of course, to follow the ultimate conclusion of the romance that is the river of hope wending its way through the book.
Pippa Jay, author of KEIR:
Flawlessly written and deeply compelling, Lauri J Owen takes you on a journey through the wilds of an alternate Alaska, full of strange, new magic. Snared in the complex politics that suppress the weak and betrayed by the love that she finds, Kiera must battle against more than just a corrupted nobility in her search for justice and the way back home. We are drawn with her relentlessly as she follows her heart regardless of the price, to emerge from this dark and enthralling fantasy with hope for the future.
Readers Favorite gives FE five stars here
Excerpt: I love the plot. I was quickly drawn in and had to read every word. It is the author’s fault that I am behind in all other work.
Smexy Books raves about FE here
Excerpt: Fallen Embers is a deceptively complex Urban Fantasy that takes the sensitive issues of slavery and abuse and wraps them in a vibrant magical world that hides a rotten core. Teeming with intrigue, suspense, and forbidden love, Ms. Owen's word building skills are phenomenal. I found myself unable to put this down once I started. While the story reads fast and the writing style easy to follow, the actual arc is complex with its multiple story lines and background information. The vivid descriptions and rich details drew me in and made me part of this world.
FatGrrl weighs in here
Blurb: The undeniable skill, charm, and sass of Owen's writing has a power rarely encountered. To trudge through the dangers of an unknown Alaska at the side of a thoughtful, compassionate, and stubborn herione like Kiera reminds us of the issues we face in our own present and shows us how we can navigate them with wit, loyalty and courage.
The Pen & Muse extols FE's virtues here
Excerpt: In Fallen Embers, the first book of the promising Embers Series, author Lauri J Owen delivers a powerful homage to paranormal writing. Using a gifted combination of thoughtful cultural awareness, a determined heroine, and vivid descriptiveness, Owen gives readers an incredible journey into a world where Kiera must learn everything she can to get home safely. Fighting off armies and learning magic skills are not her only lessons. Kiera meets the dashing Laszlo who threatens to steal her heart; the heart that remains firmly fixed on her home and getting there. Or is her heart seeking a new home?
Lesleigh J. Owen, PhD.. co-poet, FAT POETS SPEAK: VOICES OF THE FAT POETS' SOCIETY, and author, writing as Elle Hill, of the upcoming HUNTED PAST:
A deliciously rich, empowering fantasy epic that features complex and realistic characters. Every woman who has had her beauty, her competence, her worth questioned will find in Kiera a relatable heroine that proves one person's strength and compassion can not only make a difference but inspire a nation.
Michael Kimmel, author of MANHOOD IN AMERICA:
With wit and passion, Lauri Owen constructs a world both fantastic and familiar -- a world of strong women and the occasional valiant and
ethical man in a world of patriarchal poseurs and obedient drones. Like Dorothy in Oz, Kiera struggles heroically to be taken seriously by men -- and to finally get home; unlike Dorothy, though, her adventures are morally complex, cleverly witty, and deliciously sexy.
Juniper Bell, author of MY THREE LORDS:
Lauri J Owen's Fallen Embers is a gorgeously written journey into an alternate-world Alaska ruled by powerful magic. Kiera is an unforgettable heroine finding her way in this strange, cruel land as she discovers her own mysterious powers. At the heart of it all is a passionate love story with a hero to die for. Be warned, you'll have a hard time putting this book down and it will stay with you long after you do. I highly recommend Fallen Embers to anyone who loves magic, passion, and wonderful storytelling.
Laurel Kriegler, author of FORGOTTEN:
Lauri Owen has crafted a magnificent tale of romance and political intrigue, tightly interwoven through the visions of grandeur and depravity that are her alternate Alaska. From the first page one is gripped by the story as one follows Kiera and Alex, living out a pretty ordinary existence in present day Alaska, through their shocking initiation into the realm of magic, where they must survive or be destroyed. The pages of this book turn of their own accord as one devours the images that flow from them, eager to seek out the mysteries that lie hidden within and, of course, to follow the ultimate conclusion of the romance that is the river of hope wending its way through the book.
Pippa Jay, author of KEIR:
Flawlessly written and deeply compelling, Lauri J Owen takes you on a journey through the wilds of an alternate Alaska, full of strange, new magic. Snared in the complex politics that suppress the weak and betrayed by the love that she finds, Kiera must battle against more than just a corrupted nobility in her search for justice and the way back home. We are drawn with her relentlessly as she follows her heart regardless of the price, to emerge from this dark and enthralling fantasy with hope for the future.
Readers Favorite gives FE five stars here
Excerpt: I love the plot. I was quickly drawn in and had to read every word. It is the author’s fault that I am behind in all other work.
Smexy Books raves about FE here
Excerpt: Fallen Embers is a deceptively complex Urban Fantasy that takes the sensitive issues of slavery and abuse and wraps them in a vibrant magical world that hides a rotten core. Teeming with intrigue, suspense, and forbidden love, Ms. Owen's word building skills are phenomenal. I found myself unable to put this down once I started. While the story reads fast and the writing style easy to follow, the actual arc is complex with its multiple story lines and background information. The vivid descriptions and rich details drew me in and made me part of this world.
FatGrrl weighs in here
Blurb: The undeniable skill, charm, and sass of Owen's writing has a power rarely encountered. To trudge through the dangers of an unknown Alaska at the side of a thoughtful, compassionate, and stubborn herione like Kiera reminds us of the issues we face in our own present and shows us how we can navigate them with wit, loyalty and courage.
The Pen & Muse extols FE's virtues here
Excerpt: In Fallen Embers, the first book of the promising Embers Series, author Lauri J Owen delivers a powerful homage to paranormal writing. Using a gifted combination of thoughtful cultural awareness, a determined heroine, and vivid descriptiveness, Owen gives readers an incredible journey into a world where Kiera must learn everything she can to get home safely. Fighting off armies and learning magic skills are not her only lessons. Kiera meets the dashing Laszlo who threatens to steal her heart; the heart that remains firmly fixed on her home and getting there. Or is her heart seeking a new home?