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Kelly Komm

Kelly Komm

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Kelly Komm was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. At age nine she met a local author and was smitten with the career. She has been writing ever since. She holds a diploma in Creative Writing and earned it along with a certificate of merit applauding her creative endeavours. In September2008, her debut novel Sacrifice, won Premier Book Awards Best Fantasy Novel of the Year for 2008.

Passion & Betrayal

Passion & Betrayal

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<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>

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<p><strong>Mystical and rich with vivid description, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>After her parents are slaughtered by the evil Garshu, young Nell is raised by Garick, a wise elf who shelters her and protects her from danger by passing her off as an elf child. Until the day Nell discovers the truth. She is Human, a race that is thought to be nearly extinct. </p> <p>Accompanied by Garick and a band of fascinating characters, Nell sets off on a perilous journey to rid the world of the bloodthirsty Garshulan soldiers, to destroy once and for all the Garshula and their nests, and to find justice for her parents’ death. </p> <p>Kelly Komm’s writing is lyrical, moving and engaging. Mystical and rich with vivid description, <strong><em>Sacrifice</em></strong> is a mix of fantasy and adventure that will keep you turning the pages until the very last one. It is one of those rare finds, and although it is marketed as young adult fiction, even adult readers will enjoy this entertaining novel. I certainly did. </p> <p>~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a freelance journalist, book reviewer and editor. She is also the author of three bestselling novels set in Canada, including the “compelling “ and “beautiful” <em>Whale Song</em>, the high-octane thriller <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/the-river"></a><em>The River</em> and the sizzling psychic suspense <em>Divine Intervention</em>. </p> <p>You can visit her website at <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/"><font color="#800080">www.cherylktardif.com</font></a></p> <p>======================================================================</p> <p><strong>Read It!, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>The novel &quot;Sacrifice&quot; by Kelly Komm is compelling.  You forget you're <span class="quoted1">reading a book, as Cantro is a believable land, alive with characters that </span><span class="quoted1">are also easy to believe as being real.  At times humorous, the narrative</span><br /><span class="quoted1">contains some surprises &amp; unexpected plot twists all set within the </span><span class="quoted1">collective harsh reality of staying alive.  I can't wait for her next </span>book.</p> <p>-Harris Christian, freelance book and concert reviewer</p>