The Gate of Lake Forest (Guardians of the Gate Book #1) [NOOK Book]

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Overview

As one reviewer said: "She writes with tactile imagery and it's refreshing to experience this sort of romantic adventure from a male perspective."

When a human and an elfin fall in love, what happens in forbidden romance?

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The Gate of Lake Forest (Guardians of the Gate Book #1)

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Overview

As one reviewer said: "She writes with tactile imagery and it's refreshing to experience this sort of romantic adventure from a male perspective."

When a human and an elfin fall in love, what happens in forbidden romance?

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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940044310865
  • Publisher: Ami Blackwelder
  • Publication date: 11/13/2009
  • Sold by: Smashwords
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 4,746
  • File size: 645 KB

Meet the Author

"I'm extremely impressed with the quality of your writing and the range of your storytelling. Feel free to send script when you're done.”-John McLaughlin (One of the screen writers for Black Swan, and Great Gasby)

The Gate of Lake Forest -"I must say I could not put them down. I read the first book in one night; I know my students would love to hear more about your books.”-Charla VandeBerg (Raymond B. Stewart Middle School in Zephyrhills)

Shifter Evolutions -"This is a fast-moving story, never a dull moment. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.” -Imogen Rose (Author of Portal Chronicles)

‘This is a very well structured piece of writing. I very much like how you create the opening atmosphere using a good range of strong sensory descriptions. Very powerful! Also what is very good is the suspense you build by what you don’t tell. this sets up the storyline so very well. You build a very credible character in April. Great narrative, great dialogue, great book!’ -Famlavan

‘The pitch is great and the writing solid. The imagery is touchable with fluid narrative. The secret is well revealed and I liked the fact it came as a surprise to the character too. You can almost feel there is another world shivering in the background waiting to pounce.’ -Owen Quinn

‘Wow. This is a good story. I like the way you hint in chapter one that something big is wrong with April but then take your time revealing that - makes this a suspenseful read. It also makes April a sympathetic character, because she's as in the dark as much as your reader in the beginning. Well done.’ -Burgio

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 29, 2010

    YA Fantasy and Romance

    I found this a charming and engaging story for YA romance and fantasy fans. The POV character, Michael brings a refreshing innocence and rekindles those first flushes of love in the reader. I enjoyed the way fantasy blends with the "real" world. Evelyn is an appealing character and her conflict between the worlds is well-drawn by the author.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 8, 2011

    JACKSON RATHBONE

    Is that Jackson Rathbone? From Twilight

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 7, 2010

    Love from afar

    Can you believe that a gate between worlds exists in the wilderness of Colorado? Well you can now. Ami Blackwelder gives young love a thriving environment in her novel, Guardians of the Gate. Aimed for young adult readers, Guardians of the Gate, shows the senior year of Michael, a star high school soccer player, as he falls madly in love with Evelyn, the school's mysterious new arrival.

    With precise detail Ami Blackwelder leads the reader through Michael's eyes as he discovers that there is more to his mysterious dream girl than meets the eye - Danger. For thousands of years elves lived hidden in the forests of Colorado in peace and tranquility. But when Michael follows his new found love through the gate to her true homeland, he discovers that there is more to his world than he ever dreamed of. But once he leaves the world of the elves. Shadow Wolves, thriving on death and destruction, follow Michael's scent back through the gate into his home of Lake Forest.

    Can Evelyn protect Michael from the shadow wolves? Can Michael protect his friends, family, and the one he loves from the monsters in the night? Guardians of the Gate is a must read for anyone who loves a good story, and the idea that true love conquers all.

    Shawn

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