
Miriam Smith
Healing Eden is Galena and Reese's story. It's one of redemption and destiny. Galena is a healer and Reese, who once belonged to her brother's kingdom, is the enemy. Well, he's a reluctant enemy. Unable to let secrets be made known, Reese lost his place in the Myren army and found himself forced to fight for Myren's enemy, Maxis. His decision to sacrifice himself for Galena put him firmly in enemy territory, locked away because he is a traitor. But Galena doesn't see him as that. She doesn't see him as the enemy. So she saves him, heals him even though he feels unworthy of her touch, of her gesture. Her act connects them in ways they didn't expect and opens the door to a love that is fiery and consuming. Their relationship isn't without hurdles. There's still the fact that Reese harbors secrets he'd rather Galena not know about and that he was fighting for Myren's enemy. It wasn't Galena who needed convincing of his goodness but rather her brothers, Eryx and Ramsay. Like the first book, this one moves quickly. Pay attention or you'll miss something (like the introduction of a third race that, for me, hints that things are going to change in the battle between good and evil). Yet, despite the rapid pace, Ms. Morgan manages to build Reese and Galena's relationship slowly, steadily, giving it time to develop from lust to love, for trust to grow between them so Galena's brothers listened when she vouched for Reese. I loved Unexpected Eden and couldn't wait for Healing Eden to come out. The wait was worth it. Ms. Morgan has, once again, written a book that is filled with incredible characters, mystery, suspense, action, and love. Oh, and world building! Ms. Morgan knows how to world build without info dumping, and does it so well you won't need to read Unexpected Eden to appreciate the Myren world. My fingers are crossed that Ramsay gets his story next. I can't wait to meet the person who is his equal, on and off the battlefields.