Amira is destined to be something more than even she knows and yet, when she is sent into the woods to meet her destiny, she has no idea what to expect. She certainly doesn’t expect to be thrown into a love story that she could never have believed belongs to her, or a power struggle between goddesses and demons that is as old as time itself. But when she meets Raven, she knows that something has changed, despite what he might be trying or hoping for himself. Saving his brother and all of their lives from fulfilling Amira’s destiny just might take more than any of them expected in Till Death and Beyond by Lyn C. Johanson.

This book was one that I absolutely couldn’t stop reading. I sat down thinking I would read a few pages at a time and before I knew it, hours had passed and I was done. The characters really draw you in and even though the book covers only one lifetime, you still feel as though you understand the past that Amira has endured and you’re drawn to find out more about her and Raven and everyone in the family. I loved the romance and the action, and everything that was happening throughout every page. It felt like you never knew what was coming, but you were definitely pleasantly surprised the entire time. I’m going to be checking out the second book in this series for sure and any others that are written too. Till Death and Beyond by Lyn C. Johanson is definitely a book you’ll enjoy.

Till Death and Beyond by Lyn C. Johanson is a romance about destiny and betrayal. Amira has lived several lives. In each one, she’s been murdered out of hatred for witches. Her current life is doomed to end the same way. If she happens to survive, her fate is still doomed to be the vessel for a vindictive goddess. Raven is full of hate for witches ever since his family fell at the hands of one. His only goal is to capture a witch. He certainly doesn’t intend to find himself drawn to her. Their lives entwine as the Prophecy nears. The gods have plans for her, but she’s determined to turn against their ruling. Amira has no intention of letting destiny control her. Can their love defy destiny or is she doomed to be brought back to another life?

It’s easy to call Till Death and Beyond a love story and leave it at that. Till Death and Beyond is more than love. Lyn C. Johanson begs the question, ‘Can one have free will if destiny is rigged?’ Love, death, betrayal, and rebirth are a part of their destiny. Johanson captures the horror and brutality of the witch trials. She blends flawed characters into a horrific reality and even includes romance. It’s a complicated blend, but Johanson pulls it off well. She shows the roots of people’s misguided hatred. Not every character learns from their mistakes, but some see their hatred for the cruelty it is and grow from it. Raven learns his hatred was misplaced when he sees her heart. Till Death and Beyond is perfect for those who love romance, passion, destiny, and history.