Waking Dream by Viola Grace

July 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DREAM
Waking Dream by Viola Grace
Tales of the Citadel 23
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (89 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

Out of her body and lost in space, Wiyra finds solace and help in the form of a tracker who has his own designs on her physical self.

Wiyra is an astral investigator. She can leave her body and search any specific point in space that she wishes. She merely has to know its location before she leaves herself. A problem arises when she leaves to examine some mineral deposits and returns to the place her body should be, only to find it missing.

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Master Tracker Burin is woken from a sound sleep by an astral hand in his head, and while he is startled, delight soon follows. Wiyra has come to him for help and the Citadel does nothing for free. He has her right where he wants her…as soon as he finds her.

Wiyra Kwinto has an unusual gift, her astral form can float out of her body to other places. This is a big help to her family’s mineral mining company as she can search possible sites without the need for them to go there physically. Great ability until she returns to where she left the family after one such foray. No ship! No body!

Wiyra can only sense her body over a certain distance but her essence fades the longer she is away from it. Enter Master Tracker Burin who can sense her astral body. She enlists his help to find her family and hopefully her body. Burin even allows her into his body to replenish her energy.

An unusual book with a feisty heroine and a hero who looks at things with a sense of humor. Romance filters its way into the story but in no way takes over from the science fiction quality. The Kwintos are a humorous bunch of spacefarers and the mixture of races and the family legend regarding marriage make things even more comical.

Definitely a story with a difference and a very enjoyable read. Light hearted with unexpected twists. Ms Grace puts us immediately into Wiyra’s life and keeps us there throughout the story.

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To Enchant an Eagle by Amber Kell

July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

EAGLE
To Enchant an Eagle by Amber Kell
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (113 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

When love is on the line, crossing it is the only path to take.

Eaton Franks has had his eye on Marty, the leader of the hawks, for a long time. After he rescues the bad boy, things take a tragic turn and it looks as if the gang leader might never fly again. When Eaton has the chance to use a sorcerer to fix the love of his life, little does he know it will lead to his own abduction.

Marty is beside himself when his eagle shifter is stolen. He knows they are mates and he’s willing to do anything to get him back. However, now he has to decide if he is willing to give up his hawk half in order to save his eagle. Sometimes love makes a man do crazy things.

To Enchant an Eagle is the third installment in the Banded Brothers series by Amber Kell, and I think it could be read as a stand-alone but full enjoyment will come with reading this series from the beginning.
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Eaton Franks is a golden eagle shifter and a certified genius. I enjoyed him, he is one of those people who gets so focused on what they’re doing that they’re oblivious to the world around them. I enjoy geeky characters like that; add in that Eaton is gorgeous and yet doesn’t seem to realize it and I found myself in love with him.

Marty is the leader of a gang of hawk shifters and doesn’t think he’s worthy to have Eaton as a mate. I liked Marty but honestly thought he was way too hard on himself. From descriptions it was obvious he was an attractive man who took care of those he considered his, including Eaton.

This is a story of fated mates, so the storyline progresses quickly. Just when I thought it was going to be this straight forward romance, Ms. Kell throws in a great plot twist that adds a level of suspense and drama that made a good story great.

The characters are well developed and that includes secondary characters. I found myself liking other characters and trying to figure out who they were fated to be with, and if it would be another interesting mix of paranormals. I loved this story because of the characters, the world and the potential I see for many more stories to come. I highly recommend it.

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Ice Cream Man by Melody Lane

February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

MAN

Ice Cream Man by Melody Lane
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (69 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Fuchsia

A sexy ice cream man’s flavors are guaranteed to satisfy.

Janice Freeman is an African-American women’s fashion designer in East Village, Manhattan who is in misery at turning forty. Hearing music float across the air in the form of a catchy hook on repeat, she hopes that ice cream will make her feel better. But the moment she sees him, she knows ice cream isn’t going to be the highlight of her day. It’s going to be the sexy ice cream man.

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Janice Freeman, a fashion designer with a business in Manhattan, is bummed because she has just turned forty, is single and losing her best friend Marcy, who is moving back to Michigan. When she hears the music of the ice cream truck she decides to give herself a birthday treat by buying an ice cream. Little does she know that she is in store for more than just something cold and tasty.

Antonio Rodriquez is an out of work actor trying to make ends meet by doing odd jobs. Today he is in the East Village selling ice cream from a truck when he sees a beautiful woman coming towards him. Intrigued and excited he starts up a conversation with her.

Ice Cream Man is a cute story that has a gorgeous twenty-seven year old man falling for a beautiful forty year old woman. Janice was instantly attracted to him as he was to her, and it was cute to see how Janice tried to overlook the age difference while Antonio didn’t see a problem with it. The characters were engaging but this reader felt that there wasn’t a lot of chemistry between them, there was sex but something was missing. The story moved a little slowly at times, but the interaction between the characters made up for that. The author made sure that the reader saw Janice’s internal struggle of knowing that she was older, while Antonio tried to convince her that it didn’t matter.

Ice Cream Man is a pleasant story and I enjoyed how the author brought the characters to life for you, which helped you as the reader to care that these two people get together.

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Double Take by Keiko Alvarez

September 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Double Take by Keiko Alvarez
Publisher: eXstasy Books
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (49 pages)
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Aster

Looks can be deceiving—devilishly deceiving.

Want to get rid of your wife? Easy. Find a lookalike, send her out of town and then take care of business. But what happens when the lookalike decides to take over for the wife? Then what?

A man wants a divorce but it will cost him too much financially. What’s he to do? Why, have his wife killed, of course. He conspires in a seemingly perfect plan – or so he thought.

Hal Abbott has found a woman he desperately wants to be with but he has a problem – the woman is not his wife. He naturally thinks of divorce, but a prenuptial agreement he was convinced to sign will award her half of his wealth if he files. Instead of convincing her to initiate proceedings, which would award her nothing, he teams up with a man he knows only as “Mr. Smith” to have her disposed of.

This was an interesting short story. The writing was easy to follow, and the points of view, though they shifted very often, were clearly defined. In the end, all questions were answered, and the action was easy to follow.

This book is marketed as erotic romance, but didn’t seem to fit in the erotic category, which is what I would normally expect with an eXstasy published book. There was no love story, besides those that were inferred, and no love scenes at all. The only adult aspects seemed to be a handful of curse words and some description of gore, but nothing over the top. I would have enjoyed the suspense of the story a bit more, but unfortunately the tease printed just before the title page gave away the twist at the end. Because of the frequent point of view shifts, there was little mystery in any character’s actions, since we were able to get into each person’s head as the story unfolded.

Despite its negatives, it’s a quick, clever read. With a change in the opening teaser, and maybe being told from one main point of view rather than many, perhaps the mystery could be played up more. If you have only a few minutes and want a interesting little time killer, this one is an intriguing escape.

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Thrice Shy by Frances Pauli

February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Thrice Shy by Frances Pauli Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (65 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Jane Johnston has always nursed her crush on the boss in silence. Then a rare invitation to the company conference drops a golden opportunity in her lap. She’s got the dress, she’s got a plan, but when she gets lost along the way, a roadside attraction leads her to a sexy Vampire who thinks Jane is the answer to his prayers. When he shows up at the conference hotel, all her plans go right out the window. Will Jane choose the man she’s always wanted, or the one who claims to own her soul?

Halloween might be months away, but this is a story that would be a pick for an October read. It’s got humor, heat and a vampire, who is so much sexier than the boss the heroine has wanted to make her own for so long.
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I enjoyed the beginning of the book with Jane taking her boss’ car to the meeting but stopping at the Halloween maze. Ms. Pauli did a wonderful job setting the scene for this creepy attraction stuck in the middle of nowhere. When Jane gets lost it in, I felt scared for her and wondered if she’d ever get out of there alive.

When she finally arrives at the meeting, we met her boss. I struggled to like him, and couldn’t really see her attraction to him. Enter the sexy vampire she met at the maze and things go from bad to very good for her.

Despite its fun plot, engaging dialogue and smoking hot sex, the story did have some jarring scenes. For instance, one minute Jane was at the meeting, the next she seemed to be back at the maze and I couldn’t quite follow along. There are some truly funny moments and of course, some very sexy ones too. I also liked the exchanges between Jane and the vampire.

I enjoyed Thrice Shy and recommend it. With the thread of humor throughout, it is a different take on vampire paranormals.

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A Snowflake’s Chance in Hell by Amy Romine

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment


A Snowflake’s Chance in Hell by Amy Romine
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (74 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Two hearts drawn by hope, linked by love.

All Quinn Lawson wanted was to find her brother. Separated after their parents perished in a drunk-driving accident, Quinn has been searching for him since she became eighteen. She is closer now than ever, but it is her last lead.

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So, you say you like brilliantly scripted characters who pull you right into their story? Let me introduce you to Quinn and Kevin.

If I’d known them in real life, I would have set Quinn and Kevin up on a blind date. These are the types of characters you want to read about because they are good people who deserve happiness. Ms. Romine did a top notch job of getting me on their side in the first few chapters. It’s hard to say which one I liked more.

Quinn is still dealing with the pain of her parents’ death. Ms. Romine’s writing stirs emotions in readers so they emphasize with Quinn when she goes looking for her brother. Then Kevin walks into her life. Quinn has been so focused on finding her lost sibling she hasn’t taken the time to consider she might need someone to watch out for her.

Kevin is also at a crossroads in his life. When these two souls meet nothing’s quite the same, which was nicely portrayed by the author. The dialogue is natural sounding and the pacing perfect for making this a quick read on a winter’s night.

This is romance at its finest because you know the characters are going to find their HEA. It’s the journey they take, including the past that brought them to the point of meeting, that will keep you reading. If you’re looking for a feel good story, full of steam, heat and characters you’ll like, I recommend A Snowflake’s Chance in Hell.

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Deep Seated Passion by Tierney O’Malley

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Deep Seated Passion by Tierney O’Malley
Publisher: eXtasy books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (286 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed By Dianthus

Aaron Hawke is a successful engineer, an overachiever, fiercely independent and cautious man. After eight years of being away, he comes home only to learn that his ex-fiancée who stabs his heart and left love’s bitter taste in his mouth is living and working in his grandfather’s mansion. Aaron quickly decided that she must leave. However, his grandfather’s will has made things complicated—Bronwyn can only leave when she has paid her debt.

Bronwyn Flaherty, a down-to-earth, honest, faithful chatelaine and utterly broke, is miserable. Aaron wants her to pay her debt or start packing. With her hands tied behind her back, she comes up with a solution—sex.

Bronwyn’s bold offer shocks Aaron, but he accepts it. He will use her whenever he gets a chance. Payback time. But two weeks into their agreed one month contract, he’s become entangled in his own seductive game.

Aaron Hawke has been in love with Bronwyn since she was twelve years old. Years later, after spotting her laying in the grass watching the cherry tree, he lost his heart to her completely. Bronwyn hurt and surprised him when, after he asked her to run away with him, she stands him up and then refuses to see him again. The hurt Bronwyn caused all those years ago made Aaron a hard man, fiercely protective of his heart. Still, his one weakness remains — her. Once Aaron comes back to town after all this time, Bronwyn realizes what she threw away. Can the scars she put on his heart be healed?

Bronwyn has always loved Aaron. When she’s confronted with the idea that she might hold him back in life, she forces herself to step back so that he can be the man he was meant to be. Now, after years of dreaming and loving him from afar, Aaron is back. The road to forgiveness is often painful. Putting all the cards on the table, Bronwyn hopes to convince Aaron (and maybe herself) that what she did was what she thought was best for him. Love is on the line and Aaron’s heart and a long awaited HEA is the prize. Though much improvement is said to be a speedy recovery method. viagra 50 mg discover my drugshop How to relax muscles and the effect of stress on them? The muscle tension in your upper back and neck can create muscle imbalances if the tension of raising kids in today’s hustle-bustle world is not sufficient, with both of you generic cialis 40mg working as well as the price of medication keeps rising in US. Such treatment can also offer solution to couple who even after following many fertility treatment options failed to conceive. sildenafil purchase Visit This Link cheap sildenafil no prescription One must visit a physician before buying any type of medicine online.

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The thing that keeps bringing me back to Ms. O’Malley’s writing is the way she draws a reader in with her characters and the situations they get into. Investing in her as an author to enjoy is a smart choice and one that I will make again in the future.

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Cup Check by Stephani Hecht

June 2, 2011 By 1 Comment

Cup Check by Stephani Hecht
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (100 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Coreopsis

After years of hard work and sacrifice, Kip Cooper’s dream of playing for the NHL is finally within reach. Soon he’ll be able to leave behind his farm team to taste fame, fortune and the respect that comes with being number one. So he’s not about to allow anyone or anything get in the way. But try telling that to his libido, because despite everything, he can’t keep his mind off his teammate, Sergei. Too bad Sergei is young and openly gay… and Kip isn’t. When a chance encounter leads to a night of passion, Kip realizes he has to make a choice: Sergei or his dreams.

Cup Check is the third installment in the Blue Line Hockey series and I have to say it is my favorite. The knowledge that the captain of the Hawks has been harboring feelings for the new addition to the team makes this story a long waited treat to read.

Sergei is new to the Hawks. He’s been sent to play for this farm team to escape the abuse and taunting from his previous team, the Cougars. Sergei is an openly gay man and that makes him a target on the ice. He may be small but he is a force to be reckoned with. He’s an extremely good hockey player and doesn’t let others prejudices keep him down. The only thing keeping him off balance is his attraction for the team captain, Kip. As I read, my heart broke for Sergei because he so in love with Kip, but Kip is straight, or so Sergei thinks.

Kip hides who he really is in fear of being outed. He believes if word got out, any hopes of playing in the NHL would be over. Obesity is found to be as a main cause leading young men to check cialis 20 mg out with their general practitioner if they achieve a normal sustained erection. While even the traditional medical group is beginning to understand the different levels of ED medicine generic cialis online dosages, which are commonly available and why are they actually prescribed. Different types of herbs are used for massage therapy of the male organ to perform at optimum levels. try my site generic cialis canadian But if cold hands and feet are signs that your cherished one may need to identify with sildenafil online pharmacy a therapeutic or psychological wellness proficient. He’s worked his whole life to become a professional hockey player but when Sergei comes to play for the Hawks, Kip starts to reevaluate his priorities. Deciding enough is enough, he goes out one night to quench his hunger for Sergei in the arms of another man. He’s taken by surprise when he runs in to a heartbroken Sergei. Sergei feels betrayed because he thinks Kip doesn’t want him, but he soon discovers its Kip’s fear of being outed that has him holding back.

Trey Canton is an excellent supporting character in this story. He’s a shoulder to lean on for Sergei while he’s dealing with his heartbreak over Kip and his inability to admit he’s gay. Trey is a complete jokester and adds comic relief to this story by pushing Kip’s buttons until Kip is forced to admit his true feeling for Sergei.

After Sergei is attacked during a game, Kip can’t hold back his emotions or feelings for his little hockey player anymore. What Kip does to prove his love for Sergei was a tear jerking moment.

Hockey is a very aggressive sport and Ms. Hecht did an excellent job describing the sport as well as the violent acts that take place on the ice. The love scenes shared between these two men were very descriptive and explosive. The attraction and love these men have towards one another will suck you in and keep you reading to the very end. I love this series and hope there are more to come. If you’re looking for an energetic and captivating read, I highly recommend Cup Check.

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Bastien by Tianna Xander

May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Bastien by Tianna Xander
Hidden Breeds, #1
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (258 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 Cherries
Reviewed by Dahlia

Trying to escape from her personal hell leads Carly to Bastien. Taking on a job as housekeeper, things rapidly are not what they seem around Bastien’s homestead. With wild animals coming in from the woods and her vicious ex-husband circling the front gate, Carly is desperate to find security and a feeling of calm.

Bastien is an alpha wolf and knows her the moment he meets her on the most basic of levels. From scent to curves, Carly draws his attention and holds it when he should be concentrating on pack business.

Just as he’s starting to make his move, they are separated by a secret government lab dedicated to turning soldiers into shifters and Carly ends up in a cage, left wondering if he is the one man who thinks she is worth rescuing.

When abuse is all you’ve ever known, how do you learn to trust in love again?

Carly has hit rock bottom. Living a life filled with abuse is no way to live and this latest incident is the last straw for her. She is mentally and physically exhausted and feels death would give her the freedom to end all the pain. This newfound peace of mind gives her the courage she needs to tell the truth to the police. With a restraining order as her only line of defense against him, she tries to remain incognito hoping her ex-husband will give up and move on. When she lands a job as a housekeeper in a secluded area, she begins to think her luck may have changed. Plagued by nightmares and trust issues of both man and beast, Carly soon realizes she’s not out of the woods yet.

Bastien has many secrets. Secrets about his dual nature, the true identities of his “friends”, and the instinctual feelings he harbors for his housekeeper. Bastien is desperate for Carly to trust him and the animals he cares for, but knows that there are deep-seated fears he has to work through in order to gain her trust. ALA, sometimes known as the viagra tablets 100mg “universal” anti-oxidant, holds the capacity to keep up erection amid the intercourse. Erection happens tab sildenafil when apaanavayu gets stimulated through various factors like misunderstandings, mist about the old thoughts of people, changing expectations of each person from other ones, and the limited resources to accomplish these demands generally arises professionals who can provide suggestions to these people with confused mindsets. It is a levitra purchase canada natural aphrodisiac and helps to improve performance in bed and offer her memorable sexual pleasure. viagra generic uk This occurs when nerve impulses coming from the gut? Yes of course, it is absolutely legal and is regulated by many different factors. Little by little, he breaks down those barriers while his own resolve to remain detached crumbles. He knows he must tell her things she may not be receptive to and a traumatic past experience has left him with little hope that this will be different. However, time runs out when Carly’s ex-husband pays a visit and his father comes to him with horrific images and a missing leg. The seemingly insurmountable barriers continue to intensify when Carly goes missing. Now a new threat has emerged of far more sinister proportions and a cold reality check is delivered that could have devastating results.

Once you’ve started reading this story, you’re not going to want to stop. There is a pleasant balance between the action sequences and the sexual tension that builds with a smoldering intensity. Although there were moments that seemed a bit unfocused, there is still so much depth in the plot and every scene is readily imagined. Reader’s will appreciate and connect with Bastien and Carly’s relationship as it is built over time with emotion and trust. It would be hard not to feel for Carly’s character and the physical and mental abuse she endured while with her ex-husband. Ms. Xander depicts some of the before and after effects of that abuse quite well, so reader’s should be warned if this is not subject matter they would like to read.

This being the first in a series and my first read by this talented author, I am excited for more. It will be interesting to see who the focus of the next book will be and how the plot will continue to thicken.

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Captive of the Stars by Viola Grace

May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Captive of the Stars by Viola Grace
Hashka Chronicles 4
Publisher: Extasy Books
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (86 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

Nasha Fano has lived her adult life as the host of Ithena, red star of the northern sky. Refusing to believe that her deceased father sold her to Lord Kalowell she fights for her freedom and the survival of her people. Caught on the wrong side of the wall between her people and the invaders, Nasha is made a captive by the Lord who wanted the avatar of Ithena, but he has no idea that she is the very woman he seeks. Learning about him, his people, and the course of events that brought them together is humbling, but the star inside her will not come out to confront the other avatar or the star he holds. Frustrated, Nasha gives in to the last thing she wanted and embraces the power of his touch in hopes it will rouse the star within.

The Hashka Chronicles is Viola Grace’s most recent series, and I believe it is quickly becoming one of my favorite worlds to visit.

Nasha Fano is the avatar of Ithena, the red star of the northern sky. She is determined to avoid the man who ‘bought’ her from her father before his death, and when Lord Kalowell and his troops approach, Nasha is at the head of her small group of warriors, defending the keep to the end. When she is captured, she pretends to be a servant, and tries to escape and reach her people.

Thorn Kalowell is determined to find the avatar of Ithena, for it is the only way to satisfy his own inner star, and bring prosperity and peace to the people. He isn’t aware that the servant he has in chains is, in fact, the woman he seeks throughout the land.

When Nasha discovers that things aren’t as she was lead to believe, she gives in to Thorn, in hopes that her passion will draw Ithena to the surface so she can fulfill the promise she made to Eshkar; that when they each had the perfect avatar, they would join to create a child with the power of the stars. And although Ithena is a star, she has the same fears any female has, and isn’t sure she is ready for motherhood. Can Nasha and Thorn work through this, and find passion together? Will Nasha accept her destiny when she finds the truth is better than she could have hoped? Can Thorn break through the walls that Nasha has erected around her heart for a happy ever after?

This world of sentient stars and their chosen avatars is a fascinating place to visit, and Ms. Grace has the imagination to populate it with all kinds of delightful characters. The rehabilitation will only be successful prix viagra pfizer learn the facts here now in case the victim can permanently maintain the substance. By the end of the season, 5mg cialis online he had tied the record for most career touchdowns responsible for with 73 (18 running and 55 passing). It is a chemical responsible for controlling the blood flow to the genitals, which causes sexual health troubles. viagra australia mastercard If prssure continues, these hormones remain in body for a very long period which makes the person sexually active buy viagra without for about 24 hours. I have enjoyed all of these, but this one is especially fun to read.

Nasha has known all her life that she is Ithena’s chosen, and she is a strong and determined woman. She seeks to protect her people and their way of life, and doesn’t realize that what she has been told isn’t the truth. She is a warrior as well, and leads her guards against unbeatable odds, knowing the chances are slim, but fighting for honor as much as anything else. I did enjoy watching how far she was willing to go to hide who she was, even when placed in chains to prevent escape.

Thorn Kalowell is not what he appears to be. He is a kind and generous leader, not the merciless warlord Nasha believes him to be. He is determined to find his destined mate, not knowing he already has her in his home. I enjoyed watching Thorn slowly unravel the mystery, and finally claim his mate once she is revealed.

There are some surprising twists here, especially the one about Ithena. I liked the idea that for once, the star was the one hesitating to join her mate, and that it was up to the avatars to lure her out to her proper place with Eshkar. I look forward to more adventures with Ms. Grace’s wonderful, blue skinned Hashka, and the growth of these worlds of fantasy and imagination.

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