Mirella often wonders what her life would’ve been like had she been born a princess, rather than the property of one.
When a dark warlord from the north conquers her princess’ kingdom, however, he has plans for the dainty young future-queen. It makes the question all the more poignant, because now, more is at stake than just her rough treatment, but love and lust as well.
The Warlord’s Concubine is the tale of two women and the dark warlord that dictates their fate.
As an indentured servant and handmaiden to the princess for much of her life, the middle-aged Mirella sees the conquest of the land as an opportunity to elevate herself. Though as she earns the trust of their conquerors, she finds her own nature challenged as well. A life of callous disregard has made her hard, but as she battles the princess’ will for the first time and finds new allies and friends, does she have what it takes to win the love and favour of the brutal warlord? Will love and friendship be her downfall? Or will her station in life yet again be her undoing?
Caution: The Warlord’s Concubine is a dark fantasy novel that contains explicit scenes, and a twisted romance between a handmaiden and a God.
Series: N/A
Release Date: 05/15/2013
Publisher: Self-Published
Source: Author/Publisher
Reviewer: Michelle
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The Warlord’s Concubine is unlike any other romance novel I’ve ever read. It had elements of erotica, paranormal activity, and suspense. I initially thought that the characters were really what carried the book, and then the plot took off on so many twists and turns I had to keep my eyes glued to the page.
Mirella was the loyal handmaiden to the high-strung, snobbish princess when war erupted. Right away Mirella determines that the only way to survive now that the kingdom has been overthrown is to acquiesce to the wants and needs of the conquering God-King. Mirella takes center stage as the leading character that happily acquiesces to the well-endowed God-King’s every desire. She is particularly happy to fulfill his sexual desires whether he desires her or desires her “assistance” in readying another of his concubines. Mirella is a true opportunist and seizes the God-King’s sexual fulfillment as a way to thrive and finally be of an equal station to those that considered themselves better than her. There was nothing sweet, kind, or innocent about her. She did show that she wasn’t completely immoral at the end, but I don’t think she would be anyone’s classic idea of a heroine in a romance novel.
The God-King is a very imposing dark figure with an insatiable, lascivious appetite. I couldn’t decide how I felt about him. He didn’t seem to really force sex on the women, but he didn’t get them to come to him voluntarily either. He wasn’t overtly cruel, but he wasn’t tender and sensitive either. The sudden appearance of his mother revealed some troubling issues from his childhood, but I just never quite bought into him as a hero or good guy.
There was sex—okay a lot of steamy sex, then grudging respect, and trust. However, I just don’t think love blossomed in this story. I can’t describe the ending as a HEA, but it was unexpected and leaves the door open to a sequel. The book kept my attention, moved at a quick pace, and supplied ample hot lovemaking. It wasn’t a classic romance, but I enjoyed reading it.
