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The Shape of Desire
For fifteen years Maria Devane has been desperately, passionately in love with Dante Romano. But despite loving him with all of her heart and soul, Maria knows that Dante can never give all of himself back-at least not all the time. Every month, Dante shifts shape, becoming a wild animal. During those times, he wanders far and wide, leaving Maria alone. He can't choose when he shifts, the transition is often abrupt and, as he gets older, the time he spends in human form is gradually decreasing. But Maria, who loves him without hesitation, wouldn't trade their unusual relationship for anything. Since the beginning, she has kept his secret, knowing that their love is worth the danger. But when a string of brutal attacks occur in local parks during the times when Dante is in animal form, Maria is forced to consider whether the lies she's been telling about her life have turned into lies she's telling herself...
Reviewer: ELF
Review: Mar 20, 2012
“The Shape of Desire” by Sharon Shinn is a lyrical love story about a shapeshifter named Dante Romano and the woman, Maria Devane, who is inextricably tied to him. Maria continues to work at her job as an accountant but she lives for the ever diminishing times out of the month that her lover can live with her as a human. She has accepted all of his tales about changing into various animals over the years fo
Angels of Darkness
Tales of alpha angels...from four alpha authors. They soar through the night, unearthly creatures of legends and lore. Four masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance explore the rapture of the heavens above, and the darkness below in four all-new stories of angels and guardians, and good and evil.
Reviewer: Terri
Review: Oct 6, 2011
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, Anthologies
When I saw Angels of Darkness come up for review, I had to have it. It has four absolutely awesome authors contributing to it: Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Meljean Brook and Sharon Shinn. Now, I read or have read book from each of these authors except Sharon Shinn but I figured if she was with the other three, she had to be pretty terrific too.
Each author contributes a story to this book. The stories are a
Troubled Waters
The author of the Twelve Hours series welcomes readers to a new fantasy world, where the elements rule.
Zoe Ardelay receives astonishing and unwelcome news: she has been chosen to become the king's fifth wife. Forced to go to the royal city, she manages to slip away and hide on the shores of the mighty river.
It's there that Zoe realizes she is a coru prime ruled by the elemental sign of water. She must return to the palace, not as an unwilling bride for the king, but a woman with power in her own right. But as Zoe unlocks more of the mysteries of her blood-and the secrets of the royal family-she must decide how to use her great power to rise above the deceptions and intrigue of the royal court.
Reviewer: ELF
Review: Sep 21, 2010
Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn introduces a lush new world that is peopled with fascinating characters who are subject to the influence of five basic elements, coru (blood and water), elay (air and soul), hunti (wood and bone), sweela (fire and mind) and torz (earth and body). These elements govern one’s lives and there are systems of blessings that are intricately involved with mixtures of these eleme
Reviewer: Amy Horvat
Review: Sep 5, 2011
Sharon Shinn's latest novel, Troubled Waters, opens with funeral of Zoe Ardelay's beloved father. Her grief engulfs the scene, as evidenced both by the lack of immediate action and the rain that subtlety foreshadows Zoe's connection to the element of water. Zoe herself is listless, unwilling to make her own decisions, but Darien Serlast's arrival in town later that day jump starts the plot. The King's most
Never After
The bonds of love...
The bonds of matrimony...
The bonds between husband and wife...
Let's face it—some bonds are made to be broken.
Here, for the first time ever, are four stories from today's most provocative authors that take the classic idea of the "faerie tale wedding" and give it a swift kick in the bustle.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Nov 24, 2009
Genre(s): Urban Fantasy, Anthologies
I was really intrigued by this anthology as two of the authors were pretty new to me. I had heard of Yasmine Galenorn and Sharon Shinn but I don’t think I have read anything by them before. I also liked the skewed fairy tale theme. I will be reviewing in the order I read them.
First up was Laurell K. Hamilton’s entry, “Can He Bake A Cherry Pie”. A princess decides that the mar
Reviewer: Kyraninse
Review: Aug 21, 2009
Genre(s): Sci-Fi / Fantasy Romance
If you've never read any books by Sharon Shinn -- this is a great place to start. These four stories each touch on one of the beloved series and really work well at giving a taste of what the world is like, what difficulties the protagonists encounter, and what their goals are.
Flight was very realistically rendered -- Salome's character was very sympathetic and I appreciated how Sharon Shinn didn't po
Fortune and Fate
National bestselling author Sharon Shinn's "lyrical and entertaining" (Kirkus Reviews) Twelve Houses books have captivated readers and critics alike with their irresistible cocktail of fantasy, romance, and adventure. Now Shinn returns with a new novel set in the same world, where a troubled Warrior Rider named Wen faces her greatest challenge in the last place she ever expected: behind the walls of a great family estate known as Fortune, where Wen has been hired to guard the young heiress. Once there, she will find that fate has other plans for her . . .
Reviewer: Kyraninse
Review: Nov 3, 2008
Genre(s): Sci-Fi / Fantasy
I truly enjoyed this story, especially in light of how Sharon Shinn described Wen's emotions and reactions to what had happened to the man she was supposed to guard. Her guilt, shame, and regret were vividly presented and it was a new take on a story that had been told before. It's rare that we hear how the survivors felt, to survive their comrades, and with her position as a guard, especially the emotions ti
Elemental Magic
Four all-new stories of romance, fantasy, and natural enchantment. From wizards to weathermen, many know the powers of the four elements-natural forces that can direct the fates, change destiny, and unite lovers in the most unexpected ways. Now, those magical elements-air, fire, water, and earth-come together in perfect balance, and a perfectly unique romance anthology, from four charmed authors. In Air find romance in a breathless retelling of the Cinderella fable from award-winning Sharon Shinn, "an amazing writing talent"(Best Reviews). In Fire blazes adventure in a parallel dimension of werewolves and love-slaves from USA Today bestselling Rebecca York, "a true master" (Rave Reviews). In Water resides fantasy and a remarkable universe of magic, demons, and dangerous passion from "thoroughly original" (Starburst) award-winner Carol Berg. And in Earth discover the ultimate in profound pleasure from Jean Johnson, "a fresh new voice in fantasy romance" (Robin D. Owens). Biography Sharon Shinn is the award-winning author of many fantasy novels. Rebecca York is a USA Today bestselling author. Carol Berg is an award-winning author. Jean Johnson is the author of The Sword and The Wolf.
Reviewer: Danni
Review: Oct 16, 2007
Genre(s): Paranormal Romance
Elemental Magic is an anthology comprising stories that uses the four elements - air, earth, water and fire. The stories contained in this anthology are Bargain with the Wind by Sharon Shinn, Birthright by Jean Johnson, Unmasking by Carol Berg and Huntress Moon by Rebecca York.
The air element is Sharon Shinn's story. The earth element is Jean Johnson's story. Whereas water and fire are Carol Berg and Reb
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