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"A unique and enthralling version of medieval vampire/shapeshifters."
Reviewed by Raelene Gorlinsky
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted April 9, 2003

This is one of the most unusual, original, and enthralling novels I have read. I loved it, but I am having a hard time describing it, attaching standard labels to it. Yes, it is a medieval-period historical -- but it is certainly uncommon for a romance novel to be set during Read more...

"Thrilling start to a new trilogy about fascinating shapeshifters."
Reviewed by Paula Myers
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003

Young Gillian was left an orphan by the plague at the tender age of eight. Rescued by the upyr, a group of shape-shifting immortals, she was made immortal and raised by the pack in the wilderness. An inquisitive child, she matures into an inquisitive adult, questioning the life she lives Read more...

"This paranormal historical romance is a delight"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 15, 2003

In 1349, Gillian flees into the woods to escape the plague that apparently will kill her mother and younger brother. Shapeshifters Nim Wei and her former mentor and rival Auriclus find Gillian. Both try to recruit the lass to join their pack. Though she prefers the glitter Read more...

Medieval England

Rescued from certain death by a pack of shapeshifting immortals, young Gillian yearns for the world beyond their cave. She flees as a hawk, only to be captured by a master falconere whose kindness wins her heart. But can this forbidden love survive her jealous brethren baring their fangs?

Summary

Deep in a cave in the Scottish forest live the children of midnight, shapeshifting immortals who can run as both wolves and men. Young Gillian has been rescued by their leader from certain death and transformed into one of them. She would be happy if her heart did not yearn for the world beyond.

Aimery Fitz Clare is human, second son to a noble house, and a master falconer. To him Gillian flees in the guise of a falcon, hoping to escape her immortal keepers. To her surprise, Aimery's kindness is a powerful seduction, and never mind his beauty and warmth! But does she dare embrace this forbidden love, and can it survive her jealous brethren baring their fangs?