January 18th, 2010 — 3 Stars, Alien, Another Planet/Dimension, Book Review, Contemporary, Erotica, Interracial, J-L, Kidnapping, Magic Users, Mistaken Identity, Paranormal, Politician, Secret Agent, Space, United States of America, Virgin Heroine
Have you ever read your name in a romance book? How about with different spelling? I rarely do as my name is fairly unique. Listening to my name as a protagonist in Destiny's Jewel was definitely a bit of naughty fun.
Rebecca Rogers, who narrated Maestro's Butterfly, narrates Destiny's Jewel and does another amazing job! Five out of five for steamy!
I recently went on a road trip to meet with some friends and Destiny's Jewel was my trip companion. Who needs the radio? Seriously! Listen to some erotica instead - it's sure to keep you awake and get your blood pumping.
Kyra L'orrac has been entrusted to guard a royal treasure, a giant sapphire known as the Stone of Destiny. It is her first big assignment under the Royal Special Forces (RSF). She is protecting it from the incoming vizier and magician Ellard J'aron, who seeks it for personal gain and power.
For Ellard it is imperative that he retrieved the star sapphire and its two sister jewels, an emerald and ruby respectively. If he fails to bring the trio home to Dolnair he faces execution and his family the ultimate disgrace. As if Ellard's troubles aren't enough he is under a very strict time limit and the pretty girl who holds the first of the jewels inspires passions he should not-nay can not-indulge, even if he wants too... desperately.
Rating: 3 Stars
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Side note: I marked this book as interracial because of one partner being magical and one partner being non-magical.
Originally posted 2009-04-05 05:01:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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October 21st, 2009 — Guest Blogger
by Susan Sigler, guest blogger
Some time ago, Keira asked me if I would share my interest in Yahoo groups with LRP readers. At the time, I promised to add it onto my to-do list. Which by the way, if stretched would circle the earth four times, know what I mean?
There are several reasons I love Yahoo groups, main reason being it matches my interests. Which happen to be my love of reading, a commitment to follow new projects by favorite authors, and to keep up to date on publisher news.
Here’s a list of some groups I belong to: BiancaDArcNews, ciarcullen, Deanna_Jewel_Readers, devynquinn, genashowalter, JLWilsonNewsletter, moirarogers, roxanneserotica, Terry_Spear_News, and theromancestudio.
You can find a group to match almost any hobby or interest. If you enjoy crafting, or you’re a sci-fi movie buff there’s a group for you. Are you a Harry Potter fan? there’s a group for you. Did you like the movie Twilight? there’s a Twilight chat group.
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- When an author’s writing their latest novel, he/she may choose to add unedited chapters for your reading pleasure. You’ll read the novel as it unfolds.
- Members are entered in monthly giveaways, with reader’s choice to the winner.
- You’ll be the first to know about author blog tours, giveaways, and new releases.
- There’s the option of emailing or chatting with the author.
- You can email or chat with other group members who share your interests.
- Every now and then, author attaches files with free reads, or showcases new cover art of upcoming release.
- Yahoo let’s you add and remove groups to update your changing needs. Very similar to updating your blogroll list.
- My groups are listed alphabetically, showing new posted messages, the “number” of posted messages, or if there’s no new activity.
- Did your favorite author buy a new house? Get a new car, go to Hawaii on vacation, you’ll know.
- It’s fun!
LRP readers do you belong to any Yahoo groups? Share your Yahoo grouproll with us.
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April 10th, 2009 — Guest Blogger
by Rachel Kenley, guest blogger
No matter how wonderful the heroine of a romance novel is, without the right hero, there is no book. The heroes in my stories come from different backgrounds (and even planets!) but each has passion, commitment and drive – three things I find very sexy in a man.
When I create a hero, or any lead character, I look for the things that will make him real for readers. This includes knowing what he most fears and what he will need to learn by the end of the story. Hopefully, finding the love of his life will both enhance and complicate this process. It wouldn’t be any fun if things were too easy, after all.
Teodor in THE GLASS STILETTO fears he will always be loved for what he has, over who he is. In Mariella he finds a woman who shows him how strong he is, no matter if he wears a crown and leads a kingdom. Of course, at first she doesn’t want to marry him at all… but that’s another wrinkle.
In DESTINY’S JEWEL, Ellard is a more tortured hero (and I pictured him looking like David Boreanz in Angel). He’s been raised to do his duty and take on the job of vizier, but in his heart, he’s an adventurer and the thought of being tied to king and castle is making him miserable. Not to mention the fact that he’s fallen in love with Kyra. His fear is that he will hate his future life. He must accept there is always a new journey to take.
Miles Anderson is the first contemporary hero I’ve written, created for PASSIONATE HEAT, and one of my personal favorites. Because of his childhood, thinks he is too damaged to love and be loved in return. He fears he will always be alone, never have a family. He must learn that not only he deserve this, but he can have a home wherever he chooses to create one. He also needs to see the hero in himself. Jillian, the woman he loves, is going to help him with those.
For me, memorable heroes have flaws and fears but the strength and determination to overcome them. And if along the way, they give their heart to the special woman who sees the greatness in them… well, that’s what I love about romance!
I’d love to hear about your heroes! Whether from books, movies, or real life - who are they and why do you remember them?
You can learn more about Rachel and her novels at http://www.rachelkenley.com/
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