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"A highly enjoyable futuristic romance"

Connal MacArran is both fascinated and repulsed by what he knows of Sarian dream weavers, but this half-Sarian is the last link to his missing friend and clansman, Garris. Because of his desperation, Counselor Liandra Tavor agrees to a dream seeking for the stranger that arrives at her door. In spite of the stories of Sarian sensuality, Liandra has never felt any real attraction to a man until she finds herself with MacArran during their mind dream. She has never experienced anything to match the feelings as she dream shares with Connal on her crystal bed. Suddenly something goes wrong while dream sharing. When they escape, Liandra is unconscious and Connal brings her and her crystal bed to his hidden planet.

Connel's upbringing of Caledonia's segregation from the League and all technology comes into conflict with her needs. Connel expects that she will adjust to her new home on his planet. When Liandra attempts to escape, he punishes her but jealousy of some clanswomen make the punishment worse than intended. Soon, though Liandra is accepted as part of the clan.

They try another dream sharing and they are attacked by an alien creature. There are many more twists and turns as they find themselves fighting an unknown power and must combine their efforts as well as that of others to save the universe from the unknown aliens coming from another dimension.

The characterization of both the main characters and other personalities in the story are a joy (or dread) to read. Although there are some predictable events, this is a highly enjoyable futuristic romance. The explanations of world events and technology are consistent and easily believable. The writing style keeps you turning pages in anticipation.

I read this first as the original paperback realease in 1997, but it was a pleasure to read again for review. I hope Ms. Cooper writes a sequel, as I look forward to visiting this world again.

Cy Korte © Copyright 2002
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Reviewed by Cy Korte
Posted June 16, 2002

In the cold depths of space, an enemy is lurking and a love is destined to burn brighter than the stars ... Can two deeply sensual, but seemingly mis-matched lovers overcome their mistrust to defeat an enemy that vows to destroy them...

He is Connal MacArran, a Caledonian chieftain, honor bound to protect his world, but duty forces him into the arms and dreams of a green-haired alien witch.

She is Liandra Tavor, an Asarian dreamweaver. Despite the legendary sensuality of her kind, she has never experienced the love call until she dreamshares with Connal on her crystal bed. From that moment their passion is unleashed.

Connal's mission was simple: use Liandra's famed powers to locate his missing kinsman and leave her as quickly as he could, but he did not count on the ability of one woman to destroy his plans. Forced to save her life by abducting her to his world, he must face the wrath of his clan, while battling the allure of his beautiful captive. Liandra is determined to be free of Connal, for though he is a barbarian, he ignites her soul as no other.

Neither of them dare acknowledge the fierce attraction they have for each other. But a love that is destined to be cannot be denied for long ...