Friday, September 24, 2010

Amethyst Bound by L Shannon

She's a master thief.  See, she has this special skill:  She can blend into her background and guards don't see her...  But this is the job of a lifetime and full of surprises.

Carina Press is publishing this book in a MobiPocket reader or in an Adobe Reader ebook.  The story is currently available online for download.  I got my copy from Net Galley to review.

This is an exciting tale.  I have to admit that I love dragons, but even if there wasn't a dragon theme here the story is fast paced, full of lots of bad guys, and life changing for the characters.  You will not be bored reading this fantasy story.

Her job is to steal a small box with valuable jewels inside.  She manages to accomplish this, but is drawn to put on the amethyst pendant.  This is not a good thing - it magically welds itself to her skin!

In desperation, she approaches the archaeologist she has been watching (and lusting over) and asks for his help in removing it.  Unfortunately, not long after that the demons arrive.

The author has demons, dragons, werewolves interwoven in the story.  Toni and Ben have a steamy relationship - for more than one reason.  And there are more jewels out in the world representing imprisoned dragons.  The only hang up is that their goal is to destroy the world as we know it when they get freed again.  The last line in the book is "The End...or is it just the beginning?  There will be more, I'm sure!

I enjoyed the varied characters and the action.  The sex is x-rated, but not overwhelming.  I find the story line intriguing and would gladly read the next one is this series to see what new challenges the author throws Toni and Ben.  If you like fantasy with romance, this story is for you.

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