Review: Till Kingdom Come
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 7, 2010
A prophecy told to second son, Prince Thrain Blackwater, many years ago is at last coming to fruition.  Thrain hadn't truly believed the prophecy until recently when he met Prince Elias Trueheart during the intricate Spider's Web dance in the presence of his father, King Ungor and Elias's mother, Queen Alaina.King Ungor sends eldest son Prince Baynor and Thrain to attack the Trueheart castle with orders to kill everyone.  Thrain races through the castle to save Elias from certain death, to save their future together.  Unfortunately, Thrain is forced to commit a heinous act upon Elias to save him from Baynor's brutality and a slit throat.How will Elias ever forgive Thrain for the night his innocence was taken?  Somehow Thrain must let go of the guilt as Elias must put the past to rest.  Otherwise, their future and a prophecy for both kingdoms will never come true.Prepare yourself for a dark and passionate tale in `Til Kingdom Come.  Firmly set in medieval times, the characters are definitely a product of the period with their physicality, attitudes, and motivations.  There is a warning here since non-consensual sex takes place.  Although pivotal to the plotline, the forced sex still won't be accepted by some.  Thrain is able to redeem himself and considering his upbringing, that's saying something while Elias manages to mature under the care of his lover.  `Til Kingdom Come explores forgiveness, redemption, and the true power of love with a one, two punch.LisaReviewed for Joyfully Reviewed