Guardian Of Fate
L.J. Kentowski
L.J. Kentowski
Fate
Series, Book #1
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
ISBN: 978-0615581514
ASIN: B006LEFWU2
Number of pages: 302
Word Count: 78,483
Book Description:
Fear of death is all too common. Visions of it
chill the bones and skip heartbeats. Seeing it coming and knowing only you can
rescue the soul of the victim from the fiery bowels of hell…that’s downright
life-altering.
Cassandra Cosgrove’s life was altered at the age
of sixteen when she found out that it was her responsibility to save the lives,
and ultimately the souls, of innocent victims targeted by Hell’s demons. As
impossible as it seemed at first, she was able to live a fairly normal life,
while secretly fulfilling her obligation as a Guardian of Fate.
But years later Fate has its own plan when her
visions begin drastically changing at the same time two mysterious men appear
in her life. Cassandra suddenly finds herself caught in a battle between good
and evil, with her own soul on the line. When it seems everyone in her life has
a secret they’ve been hiding from her, who can she trust to be the Guardian of
her Fate?
Short
Excerpt:
He reached his arm across my body, and I trembled from the
mere breeze of his action. Holding my breath, I froze. My eyes were the only
thing capable of motion, as I watched him open up the console and grab a
tissue. I was so hypnotized by him that I couldn't even form the words to ask
him how he knew they were there.
He offered it to me, and I took it slowly. As I wiped my
nose, he continued to watch me, his body still too close to mine. Even after I
was finished, I remained frozen in my awkward position, afraid to move.
Emotions warred within me. My mind told me that I should be terrified of this
big, powerful man, whom I just met. Crouching in front of me, he was close
enough that I wouldn't stand a chance of escape if he chose to attack me, but
something deep inside made me feel safe with him. Maybe it was because I felt I
knew him from all the years I'd dreamt of him. Maybe I just had a death wish.
My emotions battled silently, and my pent-up breath rushed
through my lips in a pant. As his eyes moved to my mouth, the air between us
suddenly felt so thick, I thought I might suffocate.
He moved away from me, but remained crouched next to the
car.
"Are you okay now?" he asked.
"Yes."
He stood up, and I was struck by an incredible urge to make
him stay, if only for a second longer.
"Hunter, have we met before?" I blurted out. It
wasn't just a question to keep him near me I had to find out if, somehow, he
knew me too.
He looked at me for a moment with his head tilted slightly
to the side, as if a better angle might help him place me. Slowly, he crouched
next to me again, causing me to lean back once more.
"No, we've never met."
Not willing to come to terms with the fact that I was the
only one who could feel this powerful connection between us, I asked, "Are
you sure?"
"Cassandra, if we had met before," he said in a
deep, almost seductive voice, "I assure you, it would have been
memorable."
My body shook from the meaning of his words. I was sure that
he had me under some kind of spell, because I didn't realize he'd actually
moved in closer. Wiping a stray tear from my cheek with his thumb, his fingers
rested softly against the side of my head. His touch was so light, I would have
considered it a mere caress, if not for the burning sensation it left when he
pulled it away. My hand immediately flew to the spot he had touched, and I
stared at him in astonishment.
"I should apologize for being so forward as to touch
you," he said, "but I'm afraid I'd do it again if given the
opportunity." Standing up, he continued, "I hope your mother is well.
Maybe we'll see each other again."
I felt as if I were in some crazy trance that I couldn't
shake, so it took me a minute to process what he said. As he started to walk
away, I stood up and called, "I thought you were just passing
through?"
I heard him
laugh, and then he stopped and turned around. The smile was still on his face
when he told me, "I was, but I'm starting to like what I see here, so
maybe I'll stick around for a bit longer." The shocked expression I wore
was starting to feel like a permanent facial feature tonight. It remained in
place as I watched him turn back around and walk into the night.
Overall:
I liked the book for its plot twists and the interesting take on fate and preventing souls from being taken to Hell. Trying to stop people from being taken by demons, Cassandra uses her visions to try and even the playing field in a war between good and evil. Sometimes her decisions made me want to scream "Don't!!!" (like in a horror movie). Secrets abound and the two hunky men were fun. Pushing limits and taking us on a journey that is driven by fierce characters, passion, regret, angst and lots of drama, this book captured my interest. I will be waiting to see how it ends up with Hunter...
4/5
Author Bio:
L.J. Kentowski is living in disguise as the author
of her debut novel, Guardian Of Fate, working diligently on the subsequent
novels in the Fate series. Her true identity as Supermom and Superwife, living
in the Midwest with SuperDog must never be revealed without security clearance.
Every day, after tucking in her 6yr old talking prodigy, she rips off her cape
and delves into the world of angels, demons, and the in-betweens.
Author website: http://www.LJKentowski.com
Blog: http://www.ljwrites.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LJKentowski
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Thanks so much for having me today, Dana! And also for the awesome review!
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