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Lealah Redmond considers herself a modern woman, with one exception. She doesn’t want a career, but would rather be a full time mother and housewife. But that does not mean she will be a floor mat or obey blindly. She wants a partner, however unlikely it is in this day and age. As a reoccurring dream disturbs her sleep, Lea would give almost anything to find her fantasy man. Confused and unsure of her future, Lea finds an unusual crystal. The instant she touches the smoother surface, Lea is shocked by her reaction to it.
Darien Finn Mal is the chieftain of his clan, yet for the last few weeks a restlessness has plagued him. Following the dictates of his world, he allows the Orb of Atrios to select his mate. Yet, things go wrong from the first. Instead of a normal selection, the orb has chosen a woman from Earth!
One moment Lea was contemplating her life, the next lightening strikes -literally. Transported to another world, she wakes naked. In hours, she finds herself in Dare’s arms, listening to a fantastic tale of who he is and her role in this new world. As the future unfolds, Lea fights his command at every turn. Will Lea realize Dare’s the husband she always wanted or will his commanding ways push her away?
Dare came across dominating, almost rigid in his beliefs, but underneath, a man who clearly cares for those around him. His soft side made me forgive any harshness that being a commander required. Lea, unsettle by her new surroundings, fights to understand her new life and her natural inclination to be treated as an equal. Some of the rituals and customs alternate from being interesting, to funny, to down right sensual. One of the love scenes felt a little contrived, but the ending of the book wrapped everything up perfectly. Kate Steele is definitely one to keep a look out for if you want a sexy, hot read with gorgeous alpha males to keep you entertained.
Reviewed by Stacey Brutger
for The Road to Romance
January 25, 2005
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