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"This book has it all -- political intrigue, betrayal, and some pretty hot love scenes"
Branded a demon's spawn by her mother, Ashla Townsend has
rarely known a kind hand or word. She has certainly never
known love. After a devastating car crash leaves Ashla in
a coma, she finds herself in a desolate and abandoned New
York City. Thinking that a horrible global phenomenon has
occurred, though never quite understanding what, she
finds herself alone in the world. Just when she thinks
this is how things are meant to be, a dark and
devastatingly handsome warrior comes into her life. Trace is an immortal Shadowdweller, a race of beings who
have to shun the light in order to survive or suffer an
agonizing death. He is not only a battle-worn warrior, but
also a trusted vizier to one of the ruling twins of the
Shadowdwellers. When Trace discovers a traitor to the
royal house he pursues him into Shadowscape, a
lightless dimensions just out of phase with
Realscape. After killing the traitor, Trace resigns
himself to his own death because before killing the
traitor, he was mortally wounded as well. However, he
wasn't expecting to find a Lost one in Shadowscape. Ashla
has the ability to heal and despite the fear and
trepidation after seeing the bloody battle she doesn't
hesitate to use her power on Trace, despite the certain
damage it will do to herself. Ecstasy is the first book in Frank's new The
Shadowdwellers series, a spin-off of her best-selling
series, The Nightwalkers. I admit to having some
difficultly initially getting into this story. But to be
fair, I don't think it was the book's fault. Once I
settled in and really began reading it, I found myself
spellbound by Trace and Ashla's story. This book has it
all -- political intrigue, betrayal, and some pretty hot
love scenes, as well. I immensely enjoyed Frank's
Nightwalker series and was ecstatic to find that she
created this spin-off series. Initially introduced in the
Nightwalker series, I was always curious to learn more
about these reclusive immortals known as The
Shadowdwellers. Ms. Frank's doesn't disappoint and I
highly recommend this book for both old and new fans alike.
Reviewed by Mippy Carlson
Posted January 19, 2009
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**A PNR Top Pick** At one with the darkness, the mysterious Shadowdwellers must live as far from light-loving humans as possible in order to survive. Yet one damaged human woman will tempt the man behind the Shadowdweller throne into a dangerous desire… HER WORLD IS TOXIC TO HIM, AND SO IS THEIR ATTRACTION Among the Shadowdwellers, Trace holds power that some are willing to kill for. Without a stranger’s aid, one rival would surely have succeeded, but Trace’s brush with death is less surprising to him than his reaction to the beautiful, fragile human who heals him. By rights, Trace should hardly even register Ashla’s existence within the realm of Shadowscape, but instead he is drawn to everything about her — her innocence, her courage, and her lush, sensual heat… After a terrifying car crash, Ashla Townsend wakes up to find that the bustling New York she knew is now eerie and desolate. Just when she’s convinced she’s alone, Ashla is confronted by a dark warrior who draws her deeper into a world she never knew existed. The bond between Ashla and Trace is a mystery to both, but searching for answers will mean confronting long-hidden secrets, and uncovering a threat that could destroy everything Trace holds precious …
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