Title: Origins
Series: Talisman Ring of Amenhotep, #2
Author: Zev de Valera
Genre: Historical/ Paranormal/ Fantasy
Length: Novella (97 pages)
Publisher: MLR Press (January 16th, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.75Hearts
Blurb: Drawn into the past to face his future.

A new relationship. An ancient ring that you’ve slipped upon your finger. So far, so good. Life is looking up. But then you uncover the mystery surrounding that golden ring. Your life will never be the same.

So it is for veterinarian Julian Wingate. Struggling to come to terms with the ancient power which can be wielded by the Talisman Ring of Amenhotep, Julian must work to hold together his relationship with his lover, Dinesh Daas, who harbors his own dark secrets, while battling his nemesis, the mercurial Directrix, for control of the alien science at the heart of the Talisman Ring’s history.

ISBN: MLR-1-02014-0362

Product Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=ZVORIGNS

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I really enjoyed reading this intriguing story. I couldn’t believe how old the directrix was simply because of an ancient ring. The ring itself was beautifully described.

The powers the ring held were awe-inspiring.

There were so many twists in this book with people attempting to back stab each other to get the ring Julian had by any means necessary. Loved the history and origin of the ring. Felt very sad for Amenhotep having to watch his lover, Nergal, pass away. What intrigued me the most were the wings on Nergal’s back.

Well written and full of drama, intrigue and mystery. The sex between Julian and Dinesh was hot. Great read.

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