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The Soul of a Champion
The elements of love cannot be determined when happiness is at its peak, but in its selflessness when faced with great sacrifice ~ Alcaeus Pallas, Champion of Athena
From the frying pan and into the fire. From one mad tyrant to another, so my freedom was in question once more. Except this time, I have convinced this legendary Fae Champion to help me. Yet with every bargain, a price must be paid.
What am I willing to pay to see Queen Ragna dead?
What will I sacrifice to see the man whose gentle persistence crumbled the walls of my heart, set free?
The answers will only be found in the bloodthirsty roar of the crowd at the Divine Games.
And it is my name they scream.
Continue Melisandre's journey in the second installment of the Tria Prima Series, an action-packed DARK FANTASY ROMANCE with a plot that twists and turns and tugs at your heartstrings, and LOTS of steam! It does contain explicit scenes and is meant only for mature audiences. Trigger Warnings are provided. This book does end on a cliffhanger.
From the frying pan and into the fire. From one mad tyrant to another, so my freedom was in question once more. Except this time, I have convinced this legendary Fae Champion to help me. Yet with every bargain, a price must be paid.
What am I willing to pay to see Queen Ragna dead?
What will I sacrifice to see the man whose gentle persistence crumbled the walls of my heart, set free?
The answers will only be found in the bloodthirsty roar of the crowd at the Divine Games.
And it is my name they scream.
Continue Melisandre's journey in the second installment of the Tria Prima Series, an action-packed DARK FANTASY ROMANCE with a plot that twists and turns and tugs at your heartstrings, and LOTS of steam! It does contain explicit scenes and is meant only for mature audiences. Trigger Warnings are provided. This book does end on a cliffhanger.
- GenresDark Romance
357 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2024
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About the author
A.R. Morgan
3 books15 followersA R Morgan can be found in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by her many fur-babies. She is an avid lover of history and mythology, Morgan is a true Hobbit at heart, enjoying the comforts of home, good books, good food, whilst dreaming of adventures beyond.
Ms. Morgan has a background in Criminology and Psychology from Washington State University.
From the age of five, she began writing her own stories, her overactive imagination desperately needing an outlet. Once in adulthood, authors like Laurell K. Hamilton, Keri Lake, J. R. R. Tolkien, George R. Martin, and Brandon Sanderson only fueled her desire to pursue her own creative path of writing epic romances filled with fantasy, folklore, myths, and legends. The Heart of an Alchemist is Ms. Morgan’s debut novel.
Ms. Morgan has a background in Criminology and Psychology from Washington State University.
From the age of five, she began writing her own stories, her overactive imagination desperately needing an outlet. Once in adulthood, authors like Laurell K. Hamilton, Keri Lake, J. R. R. Tolkien, George R. Martin, and Brandon Sanderson only fueled her desire to pursue her own creative path of writing epic romances filled with fantasy, folklore, myths, and legends. The Heart of an Alchemist is Ms. Morgan’s debut novel.
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June 27, 2024
Aaaaahhh, I had to wait soooooo long for this book but it was 1000% worth it!!! A.R really poured her heart and soul into this book and made it come alive! Her attention to detail is incredible and I really felt like I was in the room with them experiencing everything first hand. A truly amazing story that tugs on your heartstrings. Now the long wait for book 3…….🙄😂
December 26, 2024
The Soul of a Champion is the 2nd book in the Tria Prima series by A.R. Morgan. This is an action-packed dark fantasy romance with steam. The books in this series must be read in order as the story won’t probably make any sense otherwise.
After being separated from Alcaeus and ending up in the Unseelie court, Melisandre is forced into an unexpected alliance with the unseelie king. Not quite a prisoner, but not free either, she now has to step up as a champion and take part in the Divine Games as a fighter. Alcaeus is still Ragna’s prisoner as she holds half of his soul, but when Ragna enlists him as her champion, they are forced to fight each other. Can Melisandre find a way to free Alcaeus from Ragnas grip? What will it take for Melisandre and Alcaeus to finish their bond? When they meet in the arena of the Divine Games – who will be the last one standing – the invincible champion of Athena or the harmless looking alchemist?
The first book (The Heart of an Alchemist) ended with quite the cliffhanger, so I was really looking forward to reading this one…and I was not disappointed. Once you pick the book up, you can’t put it down – it pulls you right into the story and leaves you wanting for more. The book is very well written and the pages just flow. The author has once again done a great job by making the plot really come alive on the pages. The world building is interesting, complex and unique enough to instantly catch and keep your interest. I really like the attention that has been paid to the small details – the bits and pieces and hints here and there that finally bind the different storylines together into a bigger picture. I really enjoyed the way the author has managed to weave everything together so effortlessly. As the story evolves, you start to question everything – every character, every motive, every move – so you never get bored. The plot is enticing, fast-paced and is full of twists and turns. This book also ends with another bang that leaves you waiting for book 3.
Book 2 expands the world considerably and explains some of the unanswered questions from the previous book. It is a steamy romance, but the story is not overpowered by it. The characters are refreshing and relatable and they really come more and more alive once the story evolves. We still follow our two protagonists: the alchemist Melisandre Von Boden and Alcaeus Pallas, the Prince of Nightmares, a vampire and of course the invincible champion created by the goddess Athena – definitely a book boyfriend to remember. We get to know them better and also learn more about their personal histories. When Melisandre ends up in the Unseelie court, she is forced into an alliance with the Unseelie king (the legendary Fae Champion Ruarc), who has ulterior motives- so, to get back to Alcaeus, Melisandre must become Ruarc’s champion in the Divine games. Training with Ruarc and discovering her powers is an interesting journey for her. We also get to know more about Ruarc, who turns out to be a very intriguing and controversial character – I think we will learn his actual motives in the next book. At the same time Alcaeus’s body is a prisoner of the ruthless and absolutely insane vampire Viking queen Ragna, who still wants him for herself. Melisandre and Alcaeus will meet again in a whirlwind of political intrigues, but are forced to fight each other in the arena ‘til death. So, in the end the story feels a bit like “Gladiator” combined with “Hunger Games”. Both of the main characters will now be further explained so you can really start to understand their depth and what they have been through and also finally get to see their full powers awaken.
The story is one of magic, mystery and intrigue with unexpected plot twists, and a steamy romance. The story pulls you right in and doesn´t let go until you have turned the last page – even after that you can find yourself wondering what will happen next. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I can´t wait to read book 3.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
After being separated from Alcaeus and ending up in the Unseelie court, Melisandre is forced into an unexpected alliance with the unseelie king. Not quite a prisoner, but not free either, she now has to step up as a champion and take part in the Divine Games as a fighter. Alcaeus is still Ragna’s prisoner as she holds half of his soul, but when Ragna enlists him as her champion, they are forced to fight each other. Can Melisandre find a way to free Alcaeus from Ragnas grip? What will it take for Melisandre and Alcaeus to finish their bond? When they meet in the arena of the Divine Games – who will be the last one standing – the invincible champion of Athena or the harmless looking alchemist?
The first book (The Heart of an Alchemist) ended with quite the cliffhanger, so I was really looking forward to reading this one…and I was not disappointed. Once you pick the book up, you can’t put it down – it pulls you right into the story and leaves you wanting for more. The book is very well written and the pages just flow. The author has once again done a great job by making the plot really come alive on the pages. The world building is interesting, complex and unique enough to instantly catch and keep your interest. I really like the attention that has been paid to the small details – the bits and pieces and hints here and there that finally bind the different storylines together into a bigger picture. I really enjoyed the way the author has managed to weave everything together so effortlessly. As the story evolves, you start to question everything – every character, every motive, every move – so you never get bored. The plot is enticing, fast-paced and is full of twists and turns. This book also ends with another bang that leaves you waiting for book 3.
Book 2 expands the world considerably and explains some of the unanswered questions from the previous book. It is a steamy romance, but the story is not overpowered by it. The characters are refreshing and relatable and they really come more and more alive once the story evolves. We still follow our two protagonists: the alchemist Melisandre Von Boden and Alcaeus Pallas, the Prince of Nightmares, a vampire and of course the invincible champion created by the goddess Athena – definitely a book boyfriend to remember. We get to know them better and also learn more about their personal histories. When Melisandre ends up in the Unseelie court, she is forced into an alliance with the Unseelie king (the legendary Fae Champion Ruarc), who has ulterior motives- so, to get back to Alcaeus, Melisandre must become Ruarc’s champion in the Divine games. Training with Ruarc and discovering her powers is an interesting journey for her. We also get to know more about Ruarc, who turns out to be a very intriguing and controversial character – I think we will learn his actual motives in the next book. At the same time Alcaeus’s body is a prisoner of the ruthless and absolutely insane vampire Viking queen Ragna, who still wants him for herself. Melisandre and Alcaeus will meet again in a whirlwind of political intrigues, but are forced to fight each other in the arena ‘til death. So, in the end the story feels a bit like “Gladiator” combined with “Hunger Games”. Both of the main characters will now be further explained so you can really start to understand their depth and what they have been through and also finally get to see their full powers awaken.
The story is one of magic, mystery and intrigue with unexpected plot twists, and a steamy romance. The story pulls you right in and doesn´t let go until you have turned the last page – even after that you can find yourself wondering what will happen next. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I can´t wait to read book 3.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 28, 2024
After the first book ended we are left questioning every thing, worried about what will happen next and if everyone is ok. This is the second book and it does not disappoint. You will fall even more in love with the amazing characters who really are unique and amazing Melisandre is so strong even when she doesn't realize it. The turmoil she has to go through makes me cry. This book is a wonderful mix of laughter, sweet, awe, terror, and mystery. We get to know the characters more and see really how deranged some are but also why they are like that.
This book leaves you wanting more and worried for the future for who knows what will happen next and we can only hope she makes it through to the end with at least most of her sanity in tact.
If you love books that will grab you, not let go until you are fully immersed and then leave you wanting more this is a book for you! I highly recommend this book and if you haven't read the first one go do that!
This book leaves you wanting more and worried for the future for who knows what will happen next and we can only hope she makes it through to the end with at least most of her sanity in tact.
If you love books that will grab you, not let go until you are fully immersed and then leave you wanting more this is a book for you! I highly recommend this book and if you haven't read the first one go do that!
July 22, 2024
if you love a story that always has more mystery and intrigue around the next plot twist you will love this series. Each book finishes one hurdle in larger problems of the world without giving you everything about the world so it is required to read book 1 before you read this one. I love that book two expanded the world and showed us more about what happened to the other Champions after the God War but at the same time I asked myself well what exactly happened during the God War and AR Morgan is putting it in Book 3! I'm all for it! The romance is steamy and the Nightmare King is a book boyfriend who can haunt my dreams any time!
I received this book and this is my honest opinion.
I received this book and this is my honest opinion.
July 22, 2024
I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait so long for book 2 in a series, but boy was it worth it! A.R. has such a penchant for detail, you can close your eyes and picture exactly what she has described. Her characters will make you fall in love with them (even the villains). I cannot wait to see what she brings us with the next book 😉
July 12, 2024
Wow lover the 2nd installment of this book , loved the ending , strong reminder that when gods are in play nothing ever as it seems
August 26, 2024
This story is like Castlevania crossed with Outlander: The action is brutal and epic but the romance is even more fierce. The ending was bloody but so satisfying! Can't wait for Book 3!
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