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Zusatztext 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 you’ve been waiting for someone to do futuristic romance right…Robin D. Owens is the author for you.”—Jayne Castle “I keep telling myself that she just can’t get much better! but with every book she amazes and surprises me!”— The Best Reviews “Another terrific tale from the brilliant mind of Robin D. Owens. Don’t miss it.”— Romance Reviews Today “A taut mixture of suspense and action…that leaves you stunned.”— Smexy Books “Thank you! Ms. Owens! for this wonderful series.”— Night Owl Reviews “Sexy! emotionally intense! and laced with humor.”— Library Journal “Each story is as fresh and new as the first one was.”— Fresh Fiction “[A] wonderfully imaginative series.”— Romance Junkies “The romance is passionate! the characters engaging! and the society and setting exquisitely crafted.”— Booklist “Engaging characters! effortless world building! and a sizzling romance make this a novel that’s almost impossible to put down.”— The Romance Reader “Owens paints a world filled with characters who sweep readers into an unforgettable adventure with every delicious word! every breath! every beat of their hearts. Brava!”—Deb Stover! award-winning author of Almost an Angel Informationen zum Autor Robin D. Owens Klappentext NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED On the planet Celta! accepting a HeartMate can be the greatest challenge in the universe... Antenn! an architect hired to build a cathedral in Druida City! dares not think of his HeartMate. Even though he yearns for her! he's taken steps to ensure she will be forever unknown to him. After all! how could he! a commoner who grew up in the slums! the brother of a murderer! be worthy of any woman? Tiana! a priestess! has her own fears about being a HeartMate. She's watched her friends struggle with such a stormy destiny. She's sure her HeartMate has never claimed her due to a terrible scandal involving her Family! and she's set aside hopes for love. Antenn's gotten the commission of his life. The cathedral will make him famous! but more! it will last for ages and prove to others he can contribute to Celta...if the controversial structure isn't destroyed while being built. Tiana! too! is an integral part of this process! but the villain who wrecked her Family is ready with firebombs. Can they trust each other in dangerous circumstances to succeed...and to love? Leseprobe “I keep telling myself that she just can’t get much better, but with every book she amazes and surprises me!” — The Best Reviews Robin D. Owens Acknowledgments Characters Antenn Blackthorn-Moss : Hero, architect, Fam Pinky (a cat who became a Fam). Tiana Mugwort : Heroine, FamCat Felonerb. The Turquoise House (TQ) : Intelligent House. Mitchella Clover D’Blackthorn : Adopted mother, interior designer, FirstFamily GrandLady (heroine of Heart Choice ). Straif T’Blackthorn : Adopted father, FirstFamily GrandLord, tracker (hero of Heart Choice ). Ilex Winterberry : Cousin by marriage of Trif Clover Winterberry, Chief of all the Druida City guards (police), (hero of Heart Quest ). Draeg Betony Blackthorn : Adopted cuz, warrior (upcoming hero of Heart Legacy ). Camellia Darjeeling D’Hawthorn : GreatLady D’Hawthorn, businesswoman/cook, owner of teashops (heroine of Heart Search ), FamCat Mica. Glyssa Licorice Bayrum : FirstLevel Librarian (heroine of Heart Fortune ). Artemisia Mugwort Primross : Sister, Healer (heroine of Heart Secret ), FamRaccoo...
