Chosen of the Orb

Talrion Finn Mal was in no hurry to find his soul mate. Galatin, his friend, was insisting that it was time for him, as High Chieftain, to choose his mate. Giving in, Tal goes through the ritual of the Orb to find his perfect mate. While traveling to visit another clan, Tal meets Lira. Lira is like no woman he has ever met. Her beauty takes his breath away and he is impressed with her skills as a huntress. When he hears that she has no interest in acquiring the favor with the Orb to become mate to the High Chieftain, Tal hides his identity. Unable to deny their passion, the two spend the night together and are moved by the experience. Upon returning to his village, Tal and Lira are both shocked to learn that Lira is destined to be his mate.

Lira does not want to become any man’s mate. She likes her life just the way it is – she goes where she wants and does what she wants. Going to visit her cousin Galatin is more to appease her family than to find a mate. While on her way, she meets Tal. Lira has never encountered a more beautiful man. Unable to resist the passion he brings forth, Lira is shaken by the experience. Traveling with Tal to his village, Lira is shocked to find that he is the High Chieftain and more shocked when the Orb reveals that she is his destined mate.

Chosen of the Orb is an exceptional book. Tal and Lira are remarkable characters that are unwilling to compromise in the pursuit of true love. Ms. Steele tells a wonderful story that keeps the reader’s interest. I enjoyed that both Tal and Lira were independent and true to themselves. The author’s writing style flows and never drops its pace. I look forward to her next book.

Reviewed by: Tewanda