Synopses & Reviews
The award-winning author returns to her wonderfully imaginative”* world of Heart Fire and Heart Fortune for an all-new Celta novel about a young womans destiny, and the one man whose love could be her downfall.
After the death of GrandLord Yew years ago, the Yews withdrew to their self-sustaining estate and disappeared from Celtan society. The current head of the household is believed to be eighteen-year-old Loridana. To find out, Draeg Blackthorn has been sent to the estate to spy, undercover as a stableman for the stridebeastsbeautiful creatures that hold a place in Loris heart no member of her family ever could.
Bullied by her family, Lori has decided to abandon her bloodline and live on her own with her true familyher animals. When Draeg discovers shes rejecting her heritage, hes appalled. Hes come to love the land as much as the woman, even spinning small fantasies of marrying Lori and becoming Lord and Lady of the manor. Draeg wants her to stay and fight her elders. For Lori, its an alternative that could render her absolutely powerless to pursue her own destiny, and drive her further away from her perfect dreams and the man she loves, Draeg.
*Romance Junkies
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"Heart books are like fine chocolate. I am compelled to go back for just one more over and over again."
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"[A] wonderfully imaginative series."
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Praise for the futuristic fantasy of Robin D. Owens, Winner of the 2002 RITA Award for Best Paranormal Romance by the Romance Writers of America
“If youve been waiting for someone to do futuristic romance right, youre in luck, Robin D. Owens is the author for you.”—Jayne Castle, New York Times bestselling author of The Hot Zone
“Must reads for paranormal, romance and futuristic romance readers.”—Fresh Fiction
“Another terrific tale from the brilliant mind of Robin D. Owens. Dont miss it.”—Romance Reviews Today
“A taut mixture of suspense and action…that leaves you stunned.”—Smexy Books
“Sexy, emotionally intense, and laced with humor.”—Library Journal
Synopsis
On the faraway planet Celta, there are some things you can never tell—until someone discovers your Heart Secret…
When a virulent disease killed the woman he loved and her baby, Garrett Primross was left alive, a reluctant survivor. Now, as a private eye, he strives to banish the memories of his past and rebuild his life. The Healers of Celta have something else in mind: Discover why he survived.
He is monitored by Healer Artemisia Panax—his HeartMate, a love he never pursued. Still mourning his loss, he refuses to acknowledge her. Since her family was publicly disgraced, she's used to such treatment. She wants nothing more than to guard her livelihood and protect the secrets she's sworn to keep.
Thrown together by duty, Garrett and Artemisia find the body of the last Black Magic Cultist who ruined her family. Suspicion flares, but they have little choice but to investigate the crime together. When their own lives are placed in danger, they realize that denying their HeartMates is only denying their own future.
About the Author
Robin Owens is the RITA Award-winning author of the Celta novels, including Heart Fire and Heart Fortune,