Showing posts with label Camelia Miron Skiba. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Camelia Miron Skiba. Show all posts

November 2, 2014

Cover Reveal

 Congratulations to Camelia, my cyber friend and fellow author, for the soon coming event - the release of her story within a box  set with other authors. Today, Camelia shares with us SOMETHING:
 
Finally here, the cover for the Say Something Anthology inspired by A Great Big World's song "Say Something." Seven short stories by seven talented authors: Angelica French, April London, Deena Remiel, Kris Tualla, Morgan Kearns, V. S. Nelson and last but not least yours truly, Camelia Miron Skiba.

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Publishing date: 12.01.2014. Isn't it beautiful?

August 11, 2013

Book Reviews (III)

Book Review: BORN IN SIN by Camelia Miron Skiba


BLURB:


Loathing the thought of his beloved Oriana in the arms of another man, fearless Zyraxes delivers death upon the Roman enemy. With only the rugged land as his bed and the sky as his blanket, trouble finds him often.

Summoned to aid Oriana’s father in the war against two powerful enemies—one of them Oriana’s savage husband—Zyraxes proves himself worthy of more than just noble titles and coin. But he wants none of it. What he wants is her.

When Zyraxes discovers a broken and nearly dead Oriana, though forbidden, he disregards her father’s orders to leave her to her death, and instead chooses to protect and conceal her. Will saving her be enough to win her heart? Will his part royal lineage make him worthy of her love?

MY REVIEW       

I read first Born in Vengeance and was anxious to see what happened next. I liked the historical part quite a lot.  As a native of Ilias's and Zyraxes's country I was able to see in my mind's eye the places the characters traveled around.  Though you'll meet again Ilias, the main character in Born in Vengeance, Born in Sin focuses on Zyraxes's feelings.


The first pages begin with the aftermath of a huge battle that has just ended - blood and death.


The characters are interesting and unique, and I commend the masterful way Camelia Skiba describes how they get to be where they are and makes their connections throughout a very well written story and original design.

The author kept my interest by telling the story from Zyraxes's POV, at the same time introducing me to the ancient times of the action by means of meticulous details. Zyraxes tries to reconcile duty and love. How he manages it, if he succeeds or not, you'll have to find it for yourself. All I can tell you is that the love story in Born in Sin is an intricate one. I highly recommend this extremely engaging book to fans of historical fiction. They won't be disappointed. I give it five stars! 

June 21, 2013

Book Reviews (II)

Book Review: BORN IN VENGEANCE by Camelia Miron Skiba

Book Description

Legend has it … centuries after Spartacus another hero is born—Ilias, the bastard son of King Decebalus. 

Thirsty for revenge and eager to unshackle the Roman oppression, Ilias’ obsession to fulfill his oath has no bounds, even if that means kidnapping Nerva, the beloved daughter of Emperor Traianus. What he doesn’t know is his own heart threatens to betray his conscience.
 

What will prevail: his mind or his heart?




MY REVIEW:
A story of ancient times, revenge and love. The story of how the people living in present day Romania was born. I read it in a go. I simply couldn't put it down. 

Ilias is a strong leader who stands up for what he believes in. He's been planning on revenge, for over a decade, against Rome for destroying his family, and kingdom.  The time has come and there is nothing to stop him from following the course he has set. The story, told from Ilias POV lets us get closer to his thoughts and doubts and feelings.

Nerva is a strong heroine too. Traianus's relative, with her flaring temper and lovely face, will prove a more dangerous enemy to Ilias than the Roman soldiers. Will he manage to keep his word towards his followers and destroy the conquerors or will he be an easy prey for another enemy, close at hand, his budding feelings of love for Nerva?

My conclusion: Gripping. Fast paced. Cami Miron Skiba has offered the readers a quick and entertaining read and I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series. I highly recommend it to those who love a historical/light romance story, and give it five stars.