Blurb: The year 1585. The
Anglo-Spanish War. England invaded Spain for crops, land and supplies. A
war had started. Land against land. People against people. Hatred,
despise and intolerance were a way of life. Why were they so apposed to
one and other? No one knows for sure. MarcoAntonio, was a Spanish
gentleman and knight. Amaryllis, an English lady. Prohibited from being
together. Taboo romance. Intermingling of bloodlines was sinful and
forbidden. Interracial love affair in the Middle Ages...? Yes! That was
exactly it! Though, their love was not allowed, they loved each other
regardless. What would it bring? What would the outcome be? How would
they overcome? Passion. Adventure. Paranormal. Interracial. The
combination for a great and powerful love story! “MarcoAntonio &
Amaryllis”... LOVE is the result of ALL things conquered!
Review by Permanent Reviewer:
Name: Kobby Tetteh Gyampoh
Age: 18
Occupation: Author
Fav. Genre: Chciklit
Forbidden love. Dark Magic. A dashing hero. A
not-herself-most-of-the-novel heiress. A beautifully plotted novel set in the 14th
century. Shakespeare can toss and turn
in his grave (with envy) for all Y.Correa cares!
“Ma' lady
already is aware that I am a man of few words. So, I shall not waste any more
time with needless words and I will ask you again, ma' lady... once more... Just one
kiss...?”
The very mention of the above words plunges the reader into
a Romeo and Juliet setting. Truly it becomes a Romeo and Juliet setting with
the hero, MarcoAntonio being below her window and Amaryllis looking down at
him.
MarcoAntonio is a Spanish knight who certainly fits the
Knight In Shining Armor category with his dashing looks and amazing body he
carries around naked in two occasions in the novel. Sweet. He’s smitten by the
charms of Amaryllis, an English woman who fits the English Rose bill with her fine
hair and captivating smile. The two fight to overcome their love (though
MarcoAntonio does most of the fighting and Amaryllis most of the crying.)
Amaryllis is sent to a cult-like group called The Sisterhood
after being caught in bed with the dashing hero where she’s possessed by Mother
Haydie, the goddess of The Sisterhood. MarcoAntonio not knowing the whereabouts
of his lady after being imprisoned in a dungeon by Amaryllis’ father, seeks to
find her at all costs with Rye, a gypsy woman disguised in the clothes of a man
after an incident that changes her life brutally and his brother Damian, a guy
whose charms surpasses that of the main hero (I must say).
With Rye’s sense of humor that gives the novel more appeal
besides the numerous moments of passion between evil and good, Damian’s
ineluctable charms, MarcoAntonio’s strength and swiftness in slicing his sword
through his foes and Amaryllis’ split personality (being possessed by Mother
Haydie and her mind which isn’t a formidable opponent to the goddess’ powers)
this books proves to be a very delightful read and leaves a sense of
accomplishment and satisfaction on the reader’s mind when the epic battle is
fought and all problems settled.
In the end, there’s the lesson that love conquers all and
not even the most sinister villain that would make all other villains cry (with
admiration) could stop it. I couldn’t drop this book once I started (or rather,
close Adobe Reader). You don’t have to be a fan of historical romance, archaic
language and very well-coordinated love-making to adore this piece.
Writing about dark magic entangled with equally dark passion
and tongue-in-cheek humor, Y. Correa is definitely an author to look forward
to. You don’t want to miss this title. Again, it’s free till next month at Smashwords.
Look no further for a summer read.
My rating: 
4/5
4/5
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