


This entry is “Survivor-meets-paranormal-romance-story”. But I almost have to be dragged to the altar, so to speak. Once I’m there, I really enjoy the story. I have enjoyed these books, but have found them to be consistently “slow starters.” It takes me about 50 or more pages to really get into their groove. It’s an interesting premise with some “out there” concepts”. This means nymphs, vampires (really?), centaurs, dragons, etc., are all living, loving, and fighting together in their own little world. The ones who were considered failures were sequestered in Atlantis and sunk to the bottom of the sea. Its premise is that several paranormal species were created by the gods in their quest to create man. Paranormal fantasy romance released by HQN 1 Mar 09 For in an impossible game of the gods’ devising, they’ve been trapped on an island, about to face the ultimate challenge: surrender to the passion that will bind them forever.or be doomed to an eternity apart.Gwen’s review of The Vampire’s Bride (Atlantis, Book 4) by Gena Showalter Neither trusts the other – nor can they survive alone. Yet there’s no denying their consuming desire every time he nears her. Wary of love, the beautiful Amazon wants nothing to do with the tormented vampire. But since a rogue horde of dragons killed his beloved over two centuries ago, Layel has existed only for vengeance.until he meets Delilah. He is Layel, king of the vampires, a master seducer no woman can deny. Because there’s one thing Shaye doesn’t know: that when a nymph discovers his true mate, she’s his for life. Now Valerian must fight for the privilege of claiming her as his own.


For underneath the warrior’s arrogant beauty lies a complex and powerful man. The cynical Shaye wants nothing to do with the mighty warlord, but she’s inexplicably drawn to him. None can resist his blatant sensuality and potent allure – until he steals Shaye Holling from a Florida beach and holds her prisoner in his underwater kingdom. Females young and old, beautiful and plain crave Valerian’s touch.
