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Titles & Series:

All's Fae (Fantasy Romance series); Bainevah (Paranormal Romance series); Bitter Sweet (Fantasy); Chorillan (SF series); Dreamer's Loom (Historical/Fantasy); Emerald Necklace Series (YA Fantasy series);  Faxinor (Fantasy/Romance/ Inspirational series); Hoven Quest (SF); The Hunt (YA Fantasy series);  Los Cielos (Historical Romance); How to Bury a Millionaire (Romantic Suspense); Norbra's Children (SF);  Picture This (Romantic Suspense); Tabor Heights (Inspirational Romance);  Sunsinger  (YA SF series); True Caderi (SF); Wind Walker (SF romance); Wolves on the West Side and Shatter Scatter  (YA Fantasy); Zygradon (Arthurian Fantasy series).

Please Note: My Science Fiction and Fantasy books are generally appropriate for Young Adult readers.  Romances should be considered PG-13.

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Many of the secondary characters are important to this mythological type tale, and their own stories and personalities are woven into the story, explaining more as The Prophecy unfolds. The evil that threatens Bainevah is a type of dark magic, but the force behind it and its sinister path is very well constructed by the author. As The Prophecy begins to come true, this reader was unable to put the book down, because as the danger grows clearer the story becomes quite fast-paced. This spiritual concept is quite vast, and all of the intricacies involve detailed explanations. It took this reader quite a while to understand it all, but it is well worth persevering .The sexual scenes are tender and leave the characters and the reader begging for more. Fortunately this is the first installment in a series, so I eagerly await the next release.

Fallen Angel Reviews  * 4 Angels  *  Reviewed by Naomi  

Enchanted In Romance  *  5 Unicorns  *  Reviewed by Raven

10,000 SUNS is a wonderful, encompassing fantasy. Michelle Levigne has done a wonderful job of showing us the land of Bainevah and its surrounding neighbors. This land is very complex with all the magic and religious beliefs, but the story never bogs down in details. The characters are all richly portrayed and we feel right along with them, from Challen's time in the Sanctuary, to the complex emotions between Elzan and his mother and father. 10,000 SUNS pulled me in from the very first page and kept reading right up until the satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for the next story in this series. I just hope it's Asha's story!

The Romance Studio  *  4-1/2 Hearts  *  Reviewer: Chere

Fire Priestess Reviews:

... series has a strong mythological feel. The characters are larger than life, but have very human failings ... their lives are steeped in duty. Woven through the story of Bainevah is a glorious love story. Naya and Shazzur have prophetic visions and remarkable abilities, but are unable to give themselves the treasure that they seek the most. It is only through sacrifice that they become enlightened. ... Fire Priestess is a prequel to 10,000 Suns: Book 1 of the Bainevah Series; both are enjoyable as solo reads, but I have found the series to be quite addictive and cannot wait for the next installment. Readers who enjoy this author's style are also strongly urged to read Michelle Levigne's futuristic Chorillan Series.

Fallen Angel Book Reviews  *  4 Angels  *  Reviewed by Naomi

Michelle Levigne has an excellent grasp of world-building and demonstrates it in Song Weaver. Ms. Levigne weaves the spirituality of this world into the story in such a way as to make it very personal and believable. The plot is fast-paced, drawing and keeping the reader's attentions. The background and secondary characters provide a fine foil for the lead characters of Veerian and Rushtan. Veerian is an independent, high-minded female protagonist who, even at a young age, learns to be strong and self-empowered, and to follow what she knows is the high road, despite a continuation of ugly circumstances. Rushtan brings the term "hero" to life and it becomes not just a description of a role, but an actual way of life for him. Song Weaver will inspire the reader to seek out the other volumes in The Bainevah Series, and to find other stories by Michelle L. Levigne.

The Romance Studio ** 5 hearts ** Reviewed by Annie

Song Weaver ... is complete as a stand alone novel, but as I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series I would definitely recommend reading them in sequence. The Bainevah books revolve around an imagined ancient mythology with unique paranormal elements. 

Song Weaver is my pick of the series so far. Veerian is not a complex character, so readers will quickly feel drawn into her life. ... Rushtan complicates the situation nicely with his own male insecurities. ... As the pair work together to piece together mysteries of the past and present, issues develop to add depth and conflict to the romance. Secondary characters mentioned in the first and second Bainevah books are re-introduced in a manner that does not distract from the storyline. They add interest and provide insight into some past events from a different viewpoint. 

Michelle L. Levigne has rapidly become one of my favourite authors. Her ability to make a fantasy world/planet and its unique people plausible is to be commended. Upon reflection, each of Michelle L. Levigne’s books has commentary on our own planet and people if you are to look for it. This author’s backlist is quite impressive and I’m sure that once you have read The Bainevah series, you will be keen to read more of her books.