Devyn Kell was once a physician for The League, until their corruptness forced him to leave. No one voluntarily leaves The League though. Devyn has been a hunted man ever since - just like his father before him.  Alix Garran is desperate. She has to bring Devyn Kell to Merjack, the chief minister of Justice. Otherwise Merjack will kill her mother and sister. Once she manages to get on board Devyn's ship, Alix begins to see that Devyn is not the ruthless criminal Merjack portrays him as, but she can't risk her family's lives just because he seems like a good guy. Devyn has been decieved before and he doesn't trust easily, but something about Alix has him giving her a chance. Alix knows Merjack's brutality knows no bounds, but it won't compare to Devyn’s if he finds out what she's up to.

I love Born of Ice's storyline and Alix's charming innocence. I adore how the  story and characters from the second book, Born of Fire, and Born of Ice are tied together. While you don't have to read Born of Fire first, Born of Ice is that much better if you do. Devyn Kell is the son of Shahara and Syn from Born of Fire and he is fighting against an even more corrupt League than his father did. Devyn is different from Kenyon's usual leading man. While he's dealt with his share of angst, he's not her typical tortured hero; he's a new breed of deliciousness. Alix is the one with the tormented and painful past.  Her ability to remain unjaded and kind after the degradation and indifference she has suffered is admirable. She has a conscience, and from the beginning she has trouble being deceitful. Alix's vulnerability and guilelessness are endearing. When there's no action taking place in Born of Ice, the witty banter between Devyn, Vic, Sway, and the rest of their friends is highly entertaining. And the sex between Devyn and Alix is as poignant as it is sensual.  Born of Ice has action, adventure, and a passionate romance while the surprising twists at the end give it a dramatic and exciting conclusion.