Selyn has been a liaison between Talon and the other daughters of the forgotten ones, slaving in the mines under the fists of the guards left to keep them prisoner. After meeting the contact who may help lead her and her sisters to freedom, she has been caught in the upper levels, far from her allotted place by one of the worst of the guards. Beaten and left for dead, she is found and brought to Earth and put into the care of the man Dawson who looks at her with an emotion she has never experienced. Her duty lies with helping her sisters to become armed with crystal swords so they can win their freedom and take their rightful places defending Lemuria against the demon incursion.

Dawson Buck is more than happy to help his friends in any way he can. He loves being part of the saving of legendary Lemuria. It's as if he were living in one of his beloved fantasy books. When he sees Selyn, sees what has been done to her, it brings home again that these people are not only fighting for their land against the demons like those he has encountered, they are risking their lives and it is far from fantasy. He knows Selyn has never known a kind touch from a man, the only men she knows are the cruel guards, one of whom did the damage he is doing his best to repair. He fights to keep his feelings in check, knowing Selyn is worth every bit of patience he can muster.

STARFIRE is book three of the Demonslayers series, and I think the best of the three. Although I enjoyed the main characters of the first two books, and was engrossed in the storylines, this one surpasses them in complexity and excitement. The two love interests could not be more different, and the process of them coming together is a wonderful read. The continuing story arc is brought to fever pitch as solutions are found to problems posed in the first two books. I have to say, Selyn is one of my all-time favorite female characters, and I have felt affection for veterinarian Dawson Buck since encountering him in Book 2 where he sucked up the demon mists and froze them into little evil ice cubes. (I tell you Kate Douglas is a great story teller). I was delighted to learn Dawson would have his own love story, and the reality lived up to my hopes.

Book Summary

Conquered, the Demon king has been banished to Abyss - but he is far from dead. A greater danger awaits Ginny Jones and hte Demonslayers in this spellbinding, highly sensual paranormal romance...

Stand By Me

The women of Lemuria are still in chains. The daughter of an enslaved warrior, brutally attacked by a vicious guard, Selyn has survived - barely. Beaten and terrified, she must overcome her fear: Dawson Buck, one from Earth who has crossed through the portal, a gifted healer. His skills and knowledge renew her body and strengthen her spirit - and awaken a compelling passion she has never known. But she cannot yield...

Selyn seeks revenge for herself and her mother and all the Forgotten Ones who toil in secret. If Dawson helps her, his own life may be forfeit. And for Selyn, true love does not ask such sacrifices...

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