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Desert Isle Keeper

The Beast of Blackmoor

Milla Vane

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The Beast of Blackmoor was first published as part of the Night Shift anthology, and it was far and away my favorite part of that collection. This review is an adaptation of the original review I wrote for the whole anthology, because Milla Vane has reissued her story. It’s a prequel to her A Gathering of Dragons series, which is landing DIKs left and right here. Trust me, the prequel is just as good.

This is a dark and highly erotic fantasy story, a spin on the ‘sword and sorcery’ adventure fantasy genre. Kavik’s land – and his person – were ravaged by the conquering Lord Barin, and the angry boy incurred the wrath of a goddess by disrespecting her temple (okay, he peed on the offering plate). When the same goddess’s champion Mala comes to fulfill her quest to “tame” the beast, Kavik has to show her he’d rather die than endure this final punishment of returning to life as a sexually abused prisoner. Mala, however, is convinced her mission must mean something else, because she can’t believe her goddess would ask such a thing of either of them. As a gesture of trust, she offers Kavik sexual control over her. (Yes, this book is hot).

But Kavik and Mala aren’t just chemistry. They become a team as they fight demons and monsters and work to free Kavik’s homeland. I liked Mala as a heroine, for her faith, her discipline, and her warrior’s spirit. Kavik is literally a tortured hero, but with a core of honor that his suffering hasn’t destroyed. They’re a great pair.

The entire A Gathering of Dragons series is terrific, and this introductory novella is no exception. You can read it first without being confused, or you can read it after the others to see a different corner of this world. Just make sure you read it!

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Book Details

Reviewer: Caroline Russomanno
Review Date: July 20, 2020
Publication Date: 07/2020
Grade: A
Sensuality Hot
Book Type: Fantasy Romance
Review Tags: A Gathering of Dragons series | barbarian | Gods and Goddesses | Novella

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Dabney Grinnan
Dabney Grinnan
07/22/2020 6:40 am

Started this last night and, whoosh, was completely sucked in. Again, Vane’s divinity/creation myths are mind blowingly complete. Counting the hours until I have time to finish this!

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Chrisreader
07/21/2020 2:53 pm

Just picked it up. You know what I am reading tonight!

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Maria Rose
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Maria Rose
07/20/2020 10:08 am

I hadn’t seen the anthology this was in so I picked it up last week as a standalone at Amazon (with our affiliate link of course!) and devoured it too.

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Dabney Grinnan
Dabney Grinnan
07/20/2020 10:18 am
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I just bought it!

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Trish
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Trish
07/20/2020 1:18 pm
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Me too.

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EMILY WITTMANN
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EMILY WITTMANN
07/20/2020 12:28 pm
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I found it in the anthology & it was at my library! Same grade for me. Good stuff!

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