"The second Wildside romance is a big hit"
Ever wondered what really goes on in the dark underworld of
some of the most infamous cities in the US? Well, this tale
will tell you one interesting perspective. Cyra Delphin is special... so special in fact, she has
never really felt like she belonged in society. She was a
selkie, one of the water people, whose family had always
denied her abilities and traits unique to her kind.
Nonetheless, she had made some place for herself in the
world, and if she wasn't happy, she was, at least content.
Until the day her world fell apart.... Forcing her to flee
for her safety into the deserts of Nevada, the last place a
selkie should be. Thomas Marrowbone also was special, being fey himself, but
he was not just any fey. He was a very unique one, with
amazing abilities that he kept under tight rein for fear of
what he'd do with them. He was also on the run, trying to
keep alive while he completed his mission. He had to
infiltrate the Goblin hive in Las Vegas, destroying their
Queen and her lair, before her heinous plot could be
completed, wiping out the entire state of California. When these two meet up in the desert, Thomas is in sad
shape and sorely in need Cyra's help. These two discover
that if there is to be any hope for the human race, and the
magical one as well, they must work together to destroy
their enemies. Along the way, they find passion and
adventure and that all is not what it appears to be. Will
they defeat the evil Goblin Queen Lilith and her minions?
Will their courage and strength be enough? Will they
overcome the hurdles in their way to find the love they are
destined for? Only one way to find out... Enter the Goblin
lair... if you dare. Ms. Jackson shows once again that her talent for writing
incredible tales and making them believable is far from
exhausted. She, as always, is challenging the boundaries of
romantic fiction, creating new worlds and genres with her
novels. Whoever would have imagined Goblins would play such
a large role in romance? Strange, yes, but it sure works
here. The story is captivating, from the first line to the
last. It is full of dips and rises, one adventure ebbing
seamlessly into the next, until the heart-stopping climax,
which will surprise the reader. Thomas and Cyra are memorable characters, believable and
full of life. Their attraction is immediately obvious, and
when they come together, the pages of the book
spontaneously combust, singeing the fingers of the reader.
They are two of a kind, lost in a society that would deny
their very existence if it could. Lilith is grotesquely
evil, making one despise her completely for what she is.
Also, fans will be happy to see some characters for the
previous book in the Wildside Romance series, Traveler,
make cameo appearances to aid our heroes. What a delight this book is! While this book is first and
foremost a romance, enough other details are woven in, so
that it continues to explore a whole new world that will
enthrall fantasy lovers as well. Bravo! Ms. Jackson for
creating a story that readers can really sink their teeth
into and enjoy, making them impatient for what comes next.
Fear not, the third book in the series, The Courier, will
be arriving in book stores early 2004. If it is anything
like this one, it is sure to be a winner. © Kelley A. Hartsell, December 2003. All rights reserved.
Reviewed by Kelley Hartsell
Courtesy Love Romances
Posted December 21, 2003
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