Obsidian Mine - Rashwa Book 1

Obsidian Mine is the first book in the Rashwa series by Karen Bailey, a spellbinding opening that introduces a world of vampires and were-creatures. Seven children are taken in the heart of the night for a dangerous, laboratory experiment. Jennifer, a young woman who has watched her father destroy their home, is determined to save the children and bring them home to their families. Unknown to her, one of the children, Kyle, is king Nevar's son. When tragedy happens and she is left wounded, can she bring the children to their parents or will the enemy catch up with her? Meanwhile, the king sets out to find his son, aware that his transformation to manhood will happen soon. When the king and his companions tumble on young Jennifer, they are not immediately aware that she will turn out to be a double blessing for the king.

This is a mesmerizing tale that melds romance with the vividly drawn and stunningly written setting to offer a transporting reading experience. Jennifer is a female protagonist that readers will want to follow, a young girl who loses a beloved mother because of the insanity of her father. With seven children torn away from their homes, Jennifer knows the threat it poses to the realm of Rashwa and will stop at nothing to get the children back to their families. The encounter with Nevar is cleverly written and it introduces suspense in the narrative as readers race through the pages, wanting to discover the destiny of the king and Jennifer. Obsidian Mine is deftly plotted, balanced, and filled with intrigue. It is an absorbing tale that offers a delectable mixture of romance and adventure. I couldn't put it down.