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October 13, 2023
Gold Medal Winner Readers' Favorites International Book Awards 2023
I am honored to be the Gold Medal Winner for the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2023 in the Fantasy/Mythology category for my debut novel, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven!
I will be traveling to Miami to receive my gold medal award on stage! So excited and honored to receive this prestigious award!
I will be traveling to Miami to receive my gold medal award on stage! So excited and honored to receive this prestigious award!
American Fiction Awards Winner: Romance Paranormal/Supernatural
Thrilled and honored to be the WINNER of the American Fiction Awards in the Romance" Paranormal/Supernatural category for my debut novel, The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven!@
American Fiction Awards Winner: Romance Paranormal/Supernatural
Thrilled and honored to be the WINNER of the American Fiction Awards in the Romance" Paranormal/Supernatural category!
April 24, 2023
The Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight
The Emerald Fairy and the Dragon Knight, the conclusion of The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven fated mates paranormal fantasy trilogy, is available for preorder now!
March 3, 2023
Literary Titan GOLD Award!
I am delighted to announce that my new release, The Lady of the Mirrored Lake, is the recipient of a Literary Titan GOLD Award! I am honored to receive this most prestigious award!
First Place Winner Paranormal Romance Guild 2022 Reviewer's Choice Award
I am honored and thrilled to be the First Place Winner of the 2022 Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards in the Romance Historical category!
September 9, 2022
5-star review and Finalist Award for debut novel
I am thrilled to receive a 5-star review and notification of being a FINALIST for the Readers' Choice Book Awards!
Review completed by Readers’ Choice Book Awards
Author: Jennifer Ivy Walker
Title: The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
Review completed: August 2022
A wonderful adaptation of a medieval French fairy-tale, by Jennifer Ivy Walker
Fourteen-year-old Issylte, the Emerald Princess of Ireland, is forced to flee her home, when her
father, King Donnchadh of Ireland, marries Princess Morag of Scotland. Queen Morag, unable to
conceive a child of her own and fearful of the heirs’ future claim to the throne, orders her death.
Issylte is lured into the forest, but she is spared from death by two loyal guards. She is taken to the
enchanted Hazelwood Forest, where she is sheltered by Maiwenn, a wizened witch, and the forest
fairies. Issylte’s identity is hidden and she lives an idyllic life, where she learns how to wield the
herbal essences of the forest and develops her powers of healing. After several years living in
Hazelwood, Issylte’s true identity is discovered. Queen Morag is furious to learn the princess is alive
and sends an army to find and kill her. Issylte is forced to flee again, leaving behind her dear
Maiwenn, who is brutally murdered by the Queens army. Issylte finds sanctuary on the mystical
island of Avalon, with Maiwenn’s friend and mother of Lancelot, Viviane. Her identity is changed
once again and Issylte becomes an acolyte and gifted healer. She meets and falls in love with Ronan,
an Avalonian Elf.
When Queen Morag’s army savagely attacks the Kingdom of Cornwall, the Blue Knight of Cornwall
and heir to the Cornish Crown, Tristan, is severely injured and sent to Avalon for treatment and
recovery. Issylte heals Tristan and discovers a deep and powerful connection with the warrior.
Queen Morag, now betrothed to the King of Cornwall following her murder of King Donnchadh,
learns of Issylte’s and Tristen’s location on the protected Isle. She sends her army to kill both Issylte
and Tristen, as the heirs to the Irish and Cornish crowns. Issylte must decide whether to leave the
safety of Avalon and her beloved Ronan, or flee with Tristan to France, avenge her father’s death
and become the rightful Queen of Ireland.
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven is a sensational, well-crafted, medieval fantasy fiction novel by
author Jennifer Ivy Walker. The novel is an adaptation of a medieval French classic, with a perfect
blend of magic, mysticism, romance, tragedy, drama, and suspense. This novel will captivate and
enthral readers from the outset. I was fully immersed in this wonderful story and invested in the two
main characters, whose lives and journeys are seamlessly interwoven in this beautiful magical,
fantasy world.
Star rating: 5 Stars
Summary: A sensational, well-crafted, fantasy fiction novel, with a perfect blend of magic,
mysticism, romance, tragedy, drama, and suspense
Review completed by Readers’ Choice Book Awards
Author: Jennifer Ivy Walker
Title: The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven
Review completed: August 2022
A wonderful adaptation of a medieval French fairy-tale, by Jennifer Ivy Walker
Fourteen-year-old Issylte, the Emerald Princess of Ireland, is forced to flee her home, when her
father, King Donnchadh of Ireland, marries Princess Morag of Scotland. Queen Morag, unable to
conceive a child of her own and fearful of the heirs’ future claim to the throne, orders her death.
Issylte is lured into the forest, but she is spared from death by two loyal guards. She is taken to the
enchanted Hazelwood Forest, where she is sheltered by Maiwenn, a wizened witch, and the forest
fairies. Issylte’s identity is hidden and she lives an idyllic life, where she learns how to wield the
herbal essences of the forest and develops her powers of healing. After several years living in
Hazelwood, Issylte’s true identity is discovered. Queen Morag is furious to learn the princess is alive
and sends an army to find and kill her. Issylte is forced to flee again, leaving behind her dear
Maiwenn, who is brutally murdered by the Queens army. Issylte finds sanctuary on the mystical
island of Avalon, with Maiwenn’s friend and mother of Lancelot, Viviane. Her identity is changed
once again and Issylte becomes an acolyte and gifted healer. She meets and falls in love with Ronan,
an Avalonian Elf.
When Queen Morag’s army savagely attacks the Kingdom of Cornwall, the Blue Knight of Cornwall
and heir to the Cornish Crown, Tristan, is severely injured and sent to Avalon for treatment and
recovery. Issylte heals Tristan and discovers a deep and powerful connection with the warrior.
Queen Morag, now betrothed to the King of Cornwall following her murder of King Donnchadh,
learns of Issylte’s and Tristen’s location on the protected Isle. She sends her army to kill both Issylte
and Tristen, as the heirs to the Irish and Cornish crowns. Issylte must decide whether to leave the
safety of Avalon and her beloved Ronan, or flee with Tristan to France, avenge her father’s death
and become the rightful Queen of Ireland.
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven is a sensational, well-crafted, medieval fantasy fiction novel by
author Jennifer Ivy Walker. The novel is an adaptation of a medieval French classic, with a perfect
blend of magic, mysticism, romance, tragedy, drama, and suspense. This novel will captivate and
enthral readers from the outset. I was fully immersed in this wonderful story and invested in the two
main characters, whose lives and journeys are seamlessly interwoven in this beautiful magical,
fantasy world.
Star rating: 5 Stars
Summary: A sensational, well-crafted, fantasy fiction novel, with a perfect blend of magic,
mysticism, romance, tragedy, drama, and suspense
August 24, 2022
another 5-star review!
I am delighted to share a second 5-star review from Readers' Favorite Book Reviews:
Reviewed by Stephanie Chapman for Readers’ Favorite
Jennifer Ivy Walker creates a magical fantasy story in The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven. This beautiful fantasy novel captured my full attention from start to finish. Jennifer Ivy Walker infuses espionage, betrayal, love, magic, and danger throughout the story. The transitions were flawless. The end of the story left me yearning to read the sequel. I recommend The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven to readers who enjoy fantasy romances full of magic and strengthened by well-developed characters.
Reviewed by Stephanie Chapman for Readers’ Favorite
Jennifer Ivy Walker creates a magical fantasy story in The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven. This beautiful fantasy novel captured my full attention from start to finish. Jennifer Ivy Walker infuses espionage, betrayal, love, magic, and danger throughout the story. The transitions were flawless. The end of the story left me yearning to read the sequel. I recommend The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven to readers who enjoy fantasy romances full of magic and strengthened by well-developed characters.
5-star review from Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
I am thrilled to share this glowing 5-star review of my debut novel, "The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven"!!
Review: Reviewed by Teresa Syms for Readers' Favorite
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven is a captivating paranormal romance tale. The reader will absolutely become enthralled by this fascinating, exciting, and action-packed story. Walker created three
plots that merged together easily. Each plot was intertwined with the others so intricately and seamlessly that the reader will be caught up completely within the pages. As each character is introduced, the author gives a solid enough portrayal to be able to
visualize the character as they come to life on the pages of this book. The reader will fall in love with Issylte as she navigates her fate, beginning from her homeland of Ireland to England and then
on the island of Avalon.
I highly recommend The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven by Jennifer Ivy Walker. Congratulations on writing a very enchanting story filled with magic, knights, an evil queen, and people with hearts so pure that nothing can break them. I am now a fan!
Review: Reviewed by Teresa Syms for Readers' Favorite
The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven is a captivating paranormal romance tale. The reader will absolutely become enthralled by this fascinating, exciting, and action-packed story. Walker created three
plots that merged together easily. Each plot was intertwined with the others so intricately and seamlessly that the reader will be caught up completely within the pages. As each character is introduced, the author gives a solid enough portrayal to be able to
visualize the character as they come to life on the pages of this book. The reader will fall in love with Issylte as she navigates her fate, beginning from her homeland of Ireland to England and then
on the island of Avalon.
I highly recommend The Wild Rose and the Sea Raven by Jennifer Ivy Walker. Congratulations on writing a very enchanting story filled with magic, knights, an evil queen, and people with hearts so pure that nothing can break them. I am now a fan!
