Shadow and Ice

Gena Showalter

Oct 2018 · Gods of War Book 1 · HQN Books

About this eBook

From a New York Times bestseller, a “satisfying” first book in “an epic fantasy romance series [that] beautifully blends seduction and suspense” (Publishers Weekly).

Gena Showalter, the New York Times–bestselling author who brought you the Lords of the Underworld, introduces a scorching new paranormal romance series . . . Gods of War

Knox of Iviland, the most ruthless warrior in All War history, has spent his life fighting others to the death, winning new realms for his king. Now the stakes are higher than ever. If he prevails in the battle for Earth, his slave bands will be removed. Victory is his sole focus . . . until he meets her.

On an arctic getaway with her foster sister, street tough but vulnerable Vale London is shocked to stumble upon a cave filled with ancient gods waging epic combat. When she is inadvertently drawn into their war, she is forced to team up with an unlikely ally—the sexy god who makes her burn with desire.

Though Vale is his enemy, Knox is consumed with lust and a fierce need to protect her. But only one combatant can triumph, and he will have to choose: live for freedom, or die for love.

“I love this world . . . this is Gena Showalter at her best!” —J.R. Ward, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Children of the Gods series

“The Gods of War series is my new obsession.” —Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Leopard series

Ratings and reviews

3.5 Stars Review by Lisa Late Night Reviewer Up All Night w/ Books Blog If the caption for this book doesn't grab you as a paranormal fan, then I don't know what to say. Shadow and Ice by Gena Showalter is book 1 in the Gods of War series. That being said, there is a lot of detail and information in preparation for the rest of the series. As I enjoyed reading this book, I felt that it had a repetitiveness to it-a little to much fighting. BUT being a book of a war, it is expected. When entering into a war to the death, Knox has his eye on planet Earth. Having been enslaved as a child because of his special abilities has groomed him into the man he is today. Vale is looking for some fun before settling down to live. During her adventurous getaway, she stumbles upon the ancient Gods and her life is forever altered. Being enemies isn't always that easy when lust, maybe even love can get into the way. One thing I enjoyed about this story is the originality of it. The format is nicely done and it is very detailed in its unfolding.

I have loved previous books by this author and true to the writer I know her to be I absolutely loved this story. We are getting a world that is basically going from one place in time to the future. With Gods of war finding regular everyday average humans. Although a rift and an ice storm nothing gets them out of their contracts. Knox is one kick butt ask questions later warrior. Nothing and no one stands in his way, and he wants no partners until... Enter Vale, a human woman who frees him from the ice he has been a slave to for centuries. We get a ton of action in this book, it's a bloodfest of sorts as each player drops. I hope we see more of these players in future books.

I love Gena and all of her books. This story wasn't bad just idk what it is but I couldn't get into it like I usually do with her books. Still a good read tho.

About the author

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over seventy books, including the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld series, the Gods of War series, the White Rabbit Chronicles, and the Forest of Good and Evil series. She writes sizzling paranormal romance, heartwarming contemporary romance, and unputdownable young adult novels, and lives in Oklahoma City with her family and menagerie of dogs. Visit her at GenaShowalter.com.