"Jocular fantasy romance"
In Druida City, Celta, Rand T'Ash, a renowned jeweler,
is lonely until his psi power, the Flair, informs him
that "Today you will meet your HEARTMATE". Suddenly his
adrenaline flows to extreme levels as Rand anxiously awaits
the arrival at his shop the Phoenix whom he has dreamed
of forever. As he anxiously awaits her arrival, Rand pulls
out of his safe his HeartGift, a special necklace for his
beloved. However, instead of falling into his arms as he has
fantasized, Danith Mallow seems frightened of the over
eager and clearly ardent Rand with his brooding sensual
dark looks at her. She flees his shop and while he falls
into in self-pity, someone steals his HeartGift. Now Rand
must show the patience of Job (minor anachronism) while
courting his reluctant beloved and seeking the stolen
necklace that symbolizes everything he cherishes in life. HEARTMATE is a jocular fantasy romance with a
touch of
mystery that showcases Robin D. Owens' ability to combine
the varying elements into an entertaining novel that
engages fans of all three genres. The lead couple is a
delightful duo and his familiar Zanth (don't even go there)
adds humor and feline advice to the mix. The amusing one-
sitting story line works on all levels as readers from the
different genres will want Ms. Owens to return to Celta for
more tales of heartmates. Harriet Klausner - Copyright © 2001
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 26, 2001
Summary2002 RITA Finalist
T'Ash rolled the divination dice. The spun and
stopped: "Today
you will meet your HeartMate."
T'Ash has avenged his dead family and carefully crafted his
life.
He knows Danith is his future and the future of his clan.
Danith,
an orphaned commoner, wants life easy too. But one look at
T'Ash
tells her that he's going to make her life quite difficult.
She
knows he is noble, powerful and dangerous. Not for her. Then
there's the second prophecy: A woman surrounded by blasers,
in
peril...
 Winner of the PEARL AWARD 2001 - Best
Fantasy / Magical
Honorable Mention - Best Futuristic ~
Robin D. Owens - Best New Author
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