FLESH AND STONE
Berkley
February 7, 2006
ISBN: 0-425-20905-9
IN HER WORLD, SHE WAS A PROTECTOR
Mara Kincaide knows what it is like to live in chaos.
For six years, she has operated a shelter for women,
bearing witness to the dark side of mankind as well
as the great potential for good in humanity. But when
a client whom she deeply cared for disappears, a concerned
Mara follows her friend’s trail—and ends up falling
victim to the same ominous fate…
IN HIS WORLD, HE WOULD PROTECT HER
Powerful, lithe, and cunning, Connor Rihyad is a force
not to be trifled with, even among the other Gargoyles
who, with him, have watched over humanity for centuries.
But when Mara is “given” to Connor, she senses something
about the brooding guardian that separates him from
his ageless brethren—an untamed desire that yearns to
be unleashed.
Now, as betrayal and savage violence threaten to explode
around them, Mara must decide if she has truly found
the man of her dreams—or the embodiment of her nightmares… |
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CARVED IN STONE
Berkley
June 2005
ISBN: 0425202917
Six year old Rachel Vandermere didn’t believe in monsters—until
she saw one kill her parents. Now all grown up and an
INTERPOL investigator, Rachel has quietly amassed an
impressive collection of evidence to support the existence
of preternatural creatures. But she dares not go public
with her beliefs until she can produce a living, breathing
abnormal being to show the world—which she is certain
she can do if only she can convince the enigmatic Nathan
Cross to help her.
Disavowed from the Chicago congregation of Gargoyles,
Nathan has given up life as a guardian of mankind for
a quieter, more human existence. But when Rachel shows
up at his door spouting her crazy theories about monsters,
he is thrust into the role of protector once again.
For Rachel’s theories aren’t as crazy as some people
might think, and her diligent pursuit of the truth might
just get them both killed if the wrong people find out
what she knows.
With an ancient evil force gathering on the horizon
to destroy them, Rachel and Nathan must both come to
terms with the secrets of their pasts before it’s too
late for them to save their future…together.
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Romantic Times magazine review:
Interpol agent Rachel Vandermere knows there is something interesting about the handsome man touring the museum, but she can't quite put her finger on what it is. When a fatal shooting occurs shortly after her observance, Rachel's hunting instincts are aroused. Though Professor Nathan Cross is grieving over his friend's death, he is also strongly attracted to the very persistent Rachel. Getting involved with her would be extremely dangerous, though, as Nathan is not fully human. Centuries ago, his people were cursed and turned into les gargouillen (gargoyles), with a mission to protect humanity. Regrettably, many have turned into vigilantes. Despite Nathan's broken ties with his people, he is concerned when his old leader Teryn warns of a coming evil. As Rachel doggedly pursues her search for answers, she soon learns more than she bargained for. The question new becomes: What or who are the real monsters in this world? Taylor charts a clever and unique new path by unveiling the dark world of gargoyles--an exciting and new world with plenty of opportunities for exploration. Carved in Stone is a sexy, sensual and dangerous romance.
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