Natasha remembers little from her Russian childhood, other than the lingering nightmares of her mother’s tragic death. So when someone close to her hands her a one-way ticket to Russia, along with the deed to her family farm, and then is brutally murdered, she has little confidence about what awaits her in that distant land.
With doubt and uncertainty, Natasha has no choice but to leave her life in America for an unknown future. Once overseas, the terrifying facts as to why she was really summoned home come to light.
Fact one: Monsters do exist.
Fact two: The only thing keeping those monsters out of the world is an ancient mural hidden below her family’s farm.
Fact three: The mural that keeps the evil out of the world is falling apart.
The final fact: It’s up to Natasha to restore it and save the world from a horror unlike anything seen before.
Luckily, Natasha isn’t alone in her mission. Three Russian Knights are tasked with protecting her from the demons as she restores the mural. And leading the Knights is the handsome and strong Anatoly, who seems to be everything Natasha could hope for in a man. Unfortunately, there is one huge problem. Her Knights are forbidden from having relationships with the artists they protect, and Anatoly is a hardcore rule follower. But rules cannot stop the way she feels.
When a horrifying demon breaches the barrier and pulls Anatoly inside the mural, Natasha can’t help but charge, once again, into the unknown—this time to save the man she secretly loves. Now on the demons’ turf, she risks her own life to free the very one who is supposed to be protecting her. Little does she realize that if she should fail, it could mean the destruction of the very last barrier shielding mankind. Will Anatoly refuse Natasha’s help? Or will he finally realize, when love is at stake, the rules will be broken.
With doubt and uncertainty, Natasha has no choice but to leave her life in America for an unknown future. Once overseas, the terrifying facts as to why she was really summoned home come to light.
Fact one: Monsters do exist.
Fact two: The only thing keeping those monsters out of the world is an ancient mural hidden below her family’s farm.
Fact three: The mural that keeps the evil out of the world is falling apart.
The final fact: It’s up to Natasha to restore it and save the world from a horror unlike anything seen before.
Luckily, Natasha isn’t alone in her mission. Three Russian Knights are tasked with protecting her from the demons as she restores the mural. And leading the Knights is the handsome and strong Anatoly, who seems to be everything Natasha could hope for in a man. Unfortunately, there is one huge problem. Her Knights are forbidden from having relationships with the artists they protect, and Anatoly is a hardcore rule follower. But rules cannot stop the way she feels.
When a horrifying demon breaches the barrier and pulls Anatoly inside the mural, Natasha can’t help but charge, once again, into the unknown—this time to save the man she secretly loves. Now on the demons’ turf, she risks her own life to free the very one who is supposed to be protecting her. Little does she realize that if she should fail, it could mean the destruction of the very last barrier shielding mankind. Will Anatoly refuse Natasha’s help? Or will he finally realize, when love is at stake, the rules will be broken.
Review by J. Hooligan:
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
First of all, I would like to point out that I started reading this right before bed under the assumption that I would maybe read a chapter and then I could get to sleep.
I was so horribly wrong. I could not put it down. It had been a long time since I was so enthralled while reading a book. As awesome as that was... I ended up only getting a few hours of sleep that night because of it.
The way Natasha was written, it wasn't the typical female lead I tend to read. She was someone who had been through a lot of crap, but she was still a strong person and was the type of heroine that I wish existed in more books.
I enjoyed how the story progressed. It didn't just throw you into it, but gave you time to get to know the characters so you would understand their actions.
This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. My only complaint would be with something towards the end, which I can't say without risking a spoiler getting out.
With all of that being said, I highly recommend this book. It was wonderfully written.
First of all, I would like to point out that I started reading this right before bed under the assumption that I would maybe read a chapter and then I could get to sleep.
I was so horribly wrong. I could not put it down. It had been a long time since I was so enthralled while reading a book. As awesome as that was... I ended up only getting a few hours of sleep that night because of it.
The way Natasha was written, it wasn't the typical female lead I tend to read. She was someone who had been through a lot of crap, but she was still a strong person and was the type of heroine that I wish existed in more books.
I enjoyed how the story progressed. It didn't just throw you into it, but gave you time to get to know the characters so you would understand their actions.
This was one of the best books I've read in a long time. My only complaint would be with something towards the end, which I can't say without risking a spoiler getting out.
With all of that being said, I highly recommend this book. It was wonderfully written.
