Trace's Psychic
Jory Strong
Ellora's Cave
Terrific erotic romance! The blend of relationship development and action is as good or better than anything released by the big publishers. Jory Strong is a rising star!
Trace is a typical macho cop, skepitcal to a fault and uninterested in the paranormal. When a murder investigation seems to involve a psychic, Trace's beliefs are challenged. A missing child is recovered with the help of a psychic, who later is murdered. Trace must delve into a part of the society that believes in all things paranormal if he has any hope of solving the crime.
His path soon crosss that of Aislinn, who is not only psychic but is also half-elf. Their attraction is immediate and scorches the pages, but their fundamental differences in beliefs threaten to tear them apart. And there is the messy business of murder, and Aislinn's safety could be quite fleeting.
This book personifies what erotic romance is about. Aislinn and Trace have amazing chemistry, but their relationship never overwhelms the overall suspense plot. The sexual scenes add to the overall intensity of the book, driving both the action and the suspense.
In a sea of erotic romances, this jewel shines brightly.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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D.A. by Connie Willis
D.A.
Connie Willis
Subterrenean Press
4 1/2 stars
This short story is targeted to young adults and harkens back to Robert Heinlein's YA science fiction. At 75 pages, this is a very quick read, but one that thoroughly satisfies.
Theodora Baumgarten is not like the rest of her school mates. They all clammor to be a part of the IASA's cadet program. Very few students are chosen for this honor and students train for years for a chance to become one of the chosen. Theodora has no interest in space. She just wants to go to a nice Earth college and get on with her life. The entire cadet process is beyond her interest.
Then, to her shock and horror, she is chosen to be a cadet. How can this happen when she hasn't even applied for the honor? Soon, she is in space, an unwilling and uninterested participant in a program she neither enjoys nor respects.
I found the idea that this was a, 'Screwball comedy' as described on the blurb, to be very misleading. The book is serious though it isn't very intense. As a quick read, the motivation is primarily action and character development isn't the main thrust of the story. Still, it was an engaging and enjoyable read!
Connie Willis
Subterrenean Press
4 1/2 stars
This short story is targeted to young adults and harkens back to Robert Heinlein's YA science fiction. At 75 pages, this is a very quick read, but one that thoroughly satisfies.
Theodora Baumgarten is not like the rest of her school mates. They all clammor to be a part of the IASA's cadet program. Very few students are chosen for this honor and students train for years for a chance to become one of the chosen. Theodora has no interest in space. She just wants to go to a nice Earth college and get on with her life. The entire cadet process is beyond her interest.
Then, to her shock and horror, she is chosen to be a cadet. How can this happen when she hasn't even applied for the honor? Soon, she is in space, an unwilling and uninterested participant in a program she neither enjoys nor respects.
I found the idea that this was a, 'Screwball comedy' as described on the blurb, to be very misleading. The book is serious though it isn't very intense. As a quick read, the motivation is primarily action and character development isn't the main thrust of the story. Still, it was an engaging and enjoyable read!
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