"Sizzing paranormal romance!"

When slavers attacked Alyssa Palonui they didn't know and wouldn't have cared that she was a princess of Oceanus. She was treated cruelly and her only use to them, was to put money in their pockets when they put her on an auction block. She would be sold to the highest bidder.

When Rahim Al Sayyed, Sultan of Aradi, sees the beautful Alyssa he wins the bidding and saves her from a fate worse than death. He tells himself it is just to save her from the brothel owners but, deep down it is something more elemental.

Although afraid, Alyssa is drawn to Rahim both sexually and though her gift of paranormal gifts. After a time of traveling together things began to heat up physically. The sexual tension is great but, there are many secrets between them. Rahim has no idea of her true identity and does not know that Alyssa is betrothed to his deadly enemy. As their feelings grow these two must over come some life threatening obstacles for their peace and happiness.

Come take the journey into April Reid's world of paranormal fantasy. Where Rapto-dinosaurs, water dragons and a distant planet take us into a whole new realm. A place where sexual tension and steamy loves scenes reign supreme.

Whether this author writes under April Reid or Barbara Clark she continues to draw readers into her stories with all the elements of a page turner. Don't miss DARK PASSION.

Reviewed by Tami Sutton
Posted May 23, 2005

Summary

When Rahim Al Sayyed, Sultan of Aradi, sees the flame- haired Alyssa Palonui standing in chains on the slaver's block, he makes the highest bid, telling himself it's to save her from the vicious owner of a brothel. Rahim doesn't know she's a princess of Oceanus and betrothed to his deadly enemy—the one who caused his father's death. As they journey across planet Traber, into the enemy's stronghold, and the cave of night flying dragons, Alyssa and Rahim explore growing paranormal gifts and the deep, dark passions hidden in each other's heart, mind, and soul.