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  • Sweep of the Blade

  • Innkeeper Chronicles, Book 4
  • By: Ilona Andrews
  • Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
  • Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (160 ratings)

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Sweep of the Blade

By: Ilona Andrews
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
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Summary

Maud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers - a special group who provide "lodging" to other-planetary visitors - so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards. But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her.

Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud - completely abandoned by his family - has spent over a year avenging his debts. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire.

Except...in helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined. Arland is not used to hearing the word "no"; and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire.

To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman - a human, with a very questionable past - who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. Maybe she’s not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn’t going to decide for her. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they’re expecting.

©2019 Ilona Andrews, Inc. (P)2019 Ilona Andrews, Inc.
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Great book

This book has discription on point. All the battles are discribed so well that my heart races along with them.

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Book 4 but I need more

Ok well that was book four, where's the next one, you can't leave me with that bombshell in the last sentence. I need more!!

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Impressive!

Officially a HUGE fan of this series, read them all! Looking forward to the next, seriously looking forward to the next....please hurry!

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strong female hero

loved this. Strong female hero who meets someone who is worthy of her strength

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Riveting

Sheer gold. I have listened to this book over half a dozen times and love the story and the narration.

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Well written and well read

As always me Andrews plots keep me guessing, and the action is nicely broken up by the interactions between the characters.
The narrator was excellent and I could listen to her for hours (which, in fact, I did 😀).
I would recommend this book, but it is better if you read / listen tothis series in order.

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Fantastic.

I cried, laughed and went through every emotion inbetween. I have read all the books in this series so far without pause. I was completely immersed in the story. Not something that happens very often

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Great characters

This book has so many great characters. I really enjoyed the strength of them. Written well and Natalie gives a brilliant performance.

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A Completely Addictive Story That Had Me Hooked!

Just a quick few lines to say I am already a big fan of this Urban Fantasy series and love Ilona Andrews' writing style. Natalie Naudus is a new-to-me narrator and I loved her performance. My 5 star rating confirms that I love this latest instalment of the Innkeeper Chronicles and I will write a more detailed review when it's not the middle of the night! See, I couldn't put this story down! ;-)

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Innkeeper Chronicles Book Four.

Innkeeper Chronicles Book Four. First Book with Maud as the lead character.

Maud Demille has only one love in life - her daughter, Helen. When she meets the vampire Arland of House Krahr, Maud is determined to keep him as far from her as she can. She is done with the vampires after their treatment of Helen after Maud's husband was exiled. However, Arland is persistent and proposes to her at Dina's inn after barely surviving his attempt to save them all. Maud agrees to accompany him back to his home world, where Helen will have a normal life, but she will not marry him. Proving that she is worth more than a pawn is the first step to Maud feeling truly safe in the vampire world.

If you've been waiting for more Arland and were interested in Dina's sister, Maud, jump into this book immediately.

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Natalie Naudus voices Maud beautifully. Because of the change in lead character, it makes perfect sense to change narrators. Maud and Arland couldn't have had a better champion.

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