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Summary: a nice read
Review: I bought this book mainly because Karen Marie Moning and Lynn Kurland are my favourite authors...and I was pleasently surprised by the other two authors' stories.. I have just recently bought a book called Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon...I haven't read it yet, so I dont know if its any good or not, but based on her story in this book, I thought to give her a chance, so we shall see...her story was a bit surprising because I dont usually read that kind of fantasy books.. Karen Marie Moning and Lynn Kurland's stories are wonderful as always, and Madeline Hunter's story isnt bad either, so all in all, this book is worth buying...
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Summary: Excellent anthology.
Review: I just finished this book and overall the stories were well done. The first one To Kiss in the Shadows was about a young woman Lianne who was partially disfigured. She finds love in a man who thought that she could never have. The second An Interrupted Tapestry was also well done,but I wish it had been a bit longer. The third,and my favorite Dragonswan written by Kenyon was to me the best of the whole group, I wish that a novel had been written about these two Channon and Sebastian were so good together,I just wish that it had been longer. The final story was very good,Into the Dreaming. Loved the Fairie King and Queen and the young man called Vengance was also a very dreamy and tortured young who finds love again in Jane a young woman from the future who did not belong there. I highly recommend this anthology, but if your like me you will wish that all the stories were longer.
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Summary: Excellent quick reads!!!
Review: I purchased this book for the story "To Kiss in the Shadows" by Lynn Kurland, as she is one of my favorite authors. After reading all of the other de Piaget stories, how could I not be interested in a story about Jason?! I can honestly say, that my only disappointment was in it not being its own book!!! The story deserved it! I also think too many people haven't read the other books that go along with this story, so they are confused by the Kendrick, Jason, Lianna triangle. All I can say is read Stardust of Yesterday and that should clear up any confusion.
I did read the rest of the stories as well.
"An Interrupted Tapestry" by Madeline Hunter was my least favorite. It moved along well, but to me lacked the feeling that I get from other stories.
Sherrilyn Kenyon's "Dragonswan" was more than I could have hoped for!! It moved quickly and the storyline was one of the best I have read in a long time. I enjoy magic, mythical beasts and time travel, so when you get them all in one story, by a gifted storytetller, it is WONDERFUL!! Any disappointment stems from the same thing as the Lynn Kurland novella - This should have been its own book!!!
The final story "Into the Dreaming" by Karen Marie Moning was no disappointment either. She is so creative, that you are finished before you know it and are ready to buy the next book (or re-read another)!!
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Summary: mostly a good read
Review: I thought three of the four stories were pretty good - Madeline Hunter's story was the only one I couldn't really get into, although I did manage to finish it. What all the stories have in common is their medieval setting and a tapestry (not the same tapestry, but every one of the stories has one)To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland - Lianna is a noblewoman who hides behind the tapestries she creates because she wants no one to see her ruined face. The other ladies make life a misery for her, and she doesn't expect any man to ever love her for herself. Her life takes a turn for the better when Jason and Kendrick of Artane, two handsome brothers who don't mind what she looks like. The only thing that really bothered me about this story was the overuse - EXTREME overuse - of the word "visage". It was used practically on every page, sometimes twice on a page. However, I enjoyed the characters and found myself wishing that this story had been a book, instead, so that the characters and relationships could've gotten more developed. An Interrupted Tapestry by Madeline Hunter - Giselle, a noblewoman, goes to Andreas, a rich German merchant who she knew years before, in the hopes of getting a loan for him. She needs the money to save her brother, the same person who has made her family so bankrupt. Giselle's devotion to her brother was annoying. Andreas' love for her made no sense, since she constantly clawed at him for "causing" her family's financial distress because he was the one to lend her brother all that money. This story was a headache. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Sherrilyn Kenyon was the reason why I picked this book up. I had just finished reading one of her books and found out that she had a short story in this book. In this story, a scholar named Channon is interrupted during her study of a mysterious tapestry. She feels drawn to him, as he is drawn to her, but he can't stay in her time. There are too many dangers for his kind in the modern world. Whereas (as far as I know), Sherrilyn Kenyon's books seem to mainly deal with vampire-like beings, this story featured shapeshifters. While I liked this story, I felt like it was a bit rushed. I wish it could've been a been, instead of a short story. Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning - Aedan has been tortured by the Unseelie king for so long that he no longer remembers who he is. However, the spell that binds him can be broken if, during the one month that he is allowed to live back in the mortal world without the king's influence, he can love and be loved. The Seelie queen decides to try and help Aedan by sending Jane Sillee back to his time. Aedan has been in Jane's dreams for as long as she can remember, and she's determined to save him. This, I think, is one of the funnier stories in the book. I can't help but think that Jane's determination to contine writing romance novels while in Aedan's time will bankrupt him. Mostly this book is worth a read, although maybe not a reread. Usually, I find romantic short stories to be too short - they always seem to me to suggest longer books - and the stories in this book aren't really exceptions.
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Summary: First 3 Stories Merely Okay, Last One Was GREAT!
Review: Karen Marie Moning's story was very interesting. I loved the characters and the plot, no matter how far-fetched. A delightful read. I wished it were longer!
As for the other stories...not very interesting; bland, in fact, especially when compared to Ms Moning's story.
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Summary: Four different tapestries woven by masters of romance!
Review: Lynn Kurland - TO KISS IN THE SHADOWS
Lianna of Grasleigh is a ward of King Henry brought to his court when her family was slain. Until Henry gives her away in marriage, she hides in the shadows to avoid being taunted and treated cruelly because of her ugly visage. The envious, malicious women in the queen's solar treat her even worse when Kendrick of Artane, the most sought after knight of the realm, befriends her. His brother Jason who carries a message from their father follows Kendrick, and Jason also sees Lianna's inner beauty, rather than her outer countenance. Though Jason is even more comely than his brother, he was squire to a known warlock, thus everyone believes he's practiced the dark arts and fears him. - Everyone except Lianna. Lynn Kurland's story that follows is one for Lianna to weave into a tapestry as romance unfolds between two most unlikely people. It's refreshing to read a story about an imperfect woman and man of maligned reputation. And it's fun to read of siblings who love each other deeply, yet have the most unusual way of showing that love. AN INTERRUPTED TAPESTRY - Madeline Hunter
An old friendship promises to develop into much more when the lovely Giselle must seek out the only person who can help her brother: Andreas, a wealthy merchant shipper who was at one time her brother's best friend. Giselle is still an innocent who believes in her brother Reginald's schemes to strike it rich and regain their noble title and lands. Andreas is in London to sign a contract to wed the daughter of a wealthy Italian merchant shipper, a merger that will make the two families the most powerful merchants in the world. Giselle must come to realize truths about her brother, and Andreas must decide whether love or wealth and power are most important. Ms. Hunter leaves them with a new tapestry to weave to replace the treasured family tapestry now lost to Giselle. DRAGONSWAN - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Prepare yourself for a sizzling, sensual time-travel when the immortal Sebastian meets Channon in a museum as she studies a famous Dragon tapestry. The gorgeous six foot five hunk of the Drakos race doesn't know it, but fate has chosen her to be his mate. Sexual tension heats up the instant their eyes meet, and when she sleepily agrees to travel home with him; Channon has no idea what/when/ or where she is going to end up. I won't spoil the story for you, but I will give you a teaser. Sebastian comes from a race that can weave magic spells, and his human form transforms into a dragon by electrical impulse. His powers are enhanced through sexual contact, and the passion he and Channon share give him awesome power to last two full days. This one is a scorcher that will have you flying through the pages. INTO THE DREAMING - Karen Marie Moning
Venture into the land of the fairies, where good will battle evil. Aidan McKinnon was tricked in the tenth century by an evil fairy king, and has been held a prisoner in an icy world for five hundred years. He's lost his hold on sanity and is as cold as the ice that has preserved him. Aidan is in total dominance to the fairy, kept in his control by evil spells. He's become an evil, brutal killing machine known as Vengeance, marauding at the whim of the evil fairy. There is nothing but a shell left of the old Aidan McKinnon; in fact he remembers nothing, not even his name. In the warm realm of light, the fairy queen knows all about her counterparts plans and decides to cast a few spells of her own. She able to reach Aidan through dreams and weaves a beautiful tapestry in poem and song, sending the dreaming spell to Aidan and his true mate - a little girl living in the 21st century. Five hundred years pass before the window of opportunity opens. The fairy queen has thirty days until the moon reaches it fullness once more, during which time she'll time-travel a sassy, grown-up Jane back to early Scotland to resurrect Aidan. INTO THE DREAMING is an excellent sensual fantasy. Karen Marie Morning weaves her own tapestry to cover readers with her magic storytelling that will enchant them. Carol Carter, Reviewer - As written for Romance Reviews Today
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Summary: Dissapointed
Review: On my opinion this book is not worth buying. I was bored and uninterested with the firt two novels by Madeline Hunter and Lynn Kurland. I could not even finish them..and had to skip through many pages.
The reason why I used 3 stars instead of 1 is the last two novels by my favorite authors - Sherrilyn Kenyon and Karen Marie Moning. They save the day with interesting plot and great characters. As usual their excellent writting style and talent shine through the pages. But their stories were too short.. They should have been written as seperate novels with more story and character development. If you are a fan of Sherrilyn Kenyon and Karen Marie Moning you may find it worthwhile to buy this book but I would recommend to get it from your library.
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Summary: Four Excellent Tales !
Review: Since other reviewers have given the synopses of this collection, I'll merely add to their echoes of praise for "Tapestry". This is truly a wonderful group of novellas. Often, in these collections, the stories lack similarity and are difficult to read. Not so, with these tales. All blend together to make a lovely 'tapestry' for the reader to discover. That said, I believe "Dragonswan" by Sherilyn Kenyon, was the weakest of the four novellas. Though it was fun to read along with the rest of the collection, it lacked the 'weight' the other stories held. Additionally, it came across as a bit absurd. It was still enjoyable, especially when reading other similar tales, but left on its own, "Dragonswan" wouldn't have flown. This is the only reason why I felt the collection was not due five stars, instead of four. Regardless of the one weaker story, this is lovely book and enjoyable to read.
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Summary: A mixed batch
Review: Strangely enough, the top-billed story in this novella was the one I enjoyed the least! My favourites of the book were (in order): Karen Marie Moning's story about the man who forgot he was a man until his dream-lover showed him the way and Madeline Hunter's story about the half-dragon-half-man. I loved them both!
The other two stories were not awful, they just lacked emotional punch and a little more erotica. However, the book is worth buying just for the two stories I mentioned above. Karen Marie Moning is establishing herself as a writer who can deliver fantasy, erotica and emotional punch equally well.
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Summary: Burning Passions Woven In A Tapestry
Review: Tapestry will not disappoint. Four novellas into one, this novel is filled with adventure and romance. All of the stories revolve around a tapestry. Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dragonswan was a great read. Sebastian was a dragon slayer standing at six foot five, with long black hair and eyes a greenish-gold. Wow ~ talk about mouth watering! My favorite, though, was Karen Marie Moning's Into the Dreaming. No, it wasn't Aedan MacKinnon which grabbed my attention. Nope ~ it was the Unseelie King. Wow! He just leapt off the pages and instantly DEMANDED my attention. The power he possessed was enormous and terrifying. He was so seductive and sinister as he cleverly set into motion a plan that even the Seelie Queen does not know about. I had such a soft spot for those that are dark. And there was no one darker than the Unseelie King. I would love to read a novel solely about him. Enjoy.
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