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Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews Series: Roman’s Chronicles #1
Published by NYLA on July 30, 2024
Genres: Mythology, Novella, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 152
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Source: Bought
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It’s not easy serving the Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness and Death…especially during the holidays; and especially when you’re out of eggnog and one of your pesky, freeloading mythic creatures has eaten your last cookie.
Roman would like nothing more than to be left alone, but when a wounded boy stumbles into his yard and begs for sanctuary, Roman takes him in. Now elite mercenaries are camped out on his property, combat mages are dousing the house with fire, and strange priests are unleashing arcane magic. They thought Roman was easy pickings, just a hermit in the woods, but they chose the wrong dark priest to annoy. For while Roman might be patient, he is the Black Volhv, filled with the love of his terrible god. For his adversaries, it's a fight to the death, but for him, it's just another day in the neighborhood.
Includes a bonus short story and more!
Sanctuary is book one in Roman’s Chronicles series by Ilona Andrews. It’s part of the Kate Daniels world. I loved Roman in the Kate Daniels books and his interactions with Kate. This novella was a treat for this fan.
Roman, a Dark Volhv, serves the Slavic god Chernobog, the God of Destruction, Darkness, and Death. We get Roman’s backstory and learn how he became the Black Volhv. He’s grumpy, but also has a soft spot especially for animals. He finds humor to balance out the things he has to do for his God.
This is a nice introduction to the Kate Daniels series and a fabulous treat for fans. I loved this novella. It’s full of mythology, kick-ass characters, humor, and more. I highly recommend Sanctuary and all the books/audiobooks written by Ilona Andrews.
Rated: 5 Stars
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About Ilona Andrews
“Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
They have co-authored several bestselling series, including the #1 NYT bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial. For complete list of their books, fun extras, and Innkeeper installments, please visit their website at Ilona-andrews.com.
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Some day I might try this author. Glad to hear you’re enjoying this one so much!
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I LOVE ❤️💕💞 the Andrews team. Their work is timeless in that every time I re-read or listen I feel like it’s the first time. I hope you get a chance to try them. Thanks for visiting!
I was so glad they gave Roman his own stories. Loved this one, too.
Me too. He’s a great character in the series. Thanks for visiting!
Ooooh, loved this one, too! Kate Daniels is such a wonderful series I gobble up anything new in her world!
Me too. I love the Kate Daniels world. Thanks for visiting!
This was really a joy! I loved it too.
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This looks like a great read. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome! 🙂
The cover looks nice!
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