Prince Of Time

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Summary: the fascinating conclusion to a magical trilogy
Review: Courtesy of Love Romances

Lady Avallyn le Severn, Priestess of the Bones and Princess of the White Palace, has spent her entire 125 years of life awaiting the fulfillment of a sacred prophecy that will save the Earth from an ancient and deadly curse. Dharkkum is the great living darkness which consumes all it comes in contact with, leaving nothing but desolation behind. She is supposed to combine her powers and abilities with those of the foretold Prince of Time. They will set out together on a dangerous journey to defeat their greatest enemy once and for all. Her mission is to rescue a magical book from the Lost Five, great and powerful warriors who became trapped in the last great battle. They sacrificed themselves to save the world, 10000 years ago in 12th century Wales.

Morgan ab Kynan is a washed out drunken thief, who comes from a long ago age, thrust forward in time by an accident of fate. But was it really an accident? Or was it predestined? He arrives in a time and place unlike everything he knows, yet eerily familiar. He is permanently scarred, both mentally and physically, from his last battle with Dharkkum, in ancient Wales. During the battle he was thrust into the time weir, created by the great golden worms, guardians of time. He was cast forward in time, surviving terror and wounds he thought were the end of him. His only thoughts are to escape living nightmare only he can see.

Now he must take his place alongside Avallyn, so they can meet their destiny.

When first they meet, Avallyn is horrified at the man fate has chosen to defeat the evil Dharkkum. Yet she is inexplicably drawn to Morgan all the same. She must help him overcome his weaknesses and his fears so they can fulfill their destiny. They join forces in preparation for their journey to the distant past and put an end to the great darkness and nightmare. Their goals are tested by a cruel villain from Morgan's past, who is partially consumed and twisted by the very curse they are out to destroy. He will stop at nothing, and will even follow them through time, to get what he desires; an end to his living death and Avallyn.

Morgan and Avallyn are joined by a motley group of friends, which include a young warrior boy, an ancient priestess, a powerful mage, some mysterious shapeshifters and fellow timeriders, and a few of the Fae folk. There is even a pair of legendary dragons, the only creatures who can destroy Dharkkum for all eternity. Join Morgan and Avallyn on their travels through time and their journey to an eternal love.

Ms. McReynolds has spun a magical tale, a worthy conclusion to her trilogy. Once again, she does not disappoint. This is a beautiful tale of destiny and love intertwined, and its ability to conquer all, even time itself. She weaves a tale combining enchanting characters, who firmly entrench themselves in the reader's heart, with a fanciful plot and some shocking twists. This reviewer would have liked to see the actual journey through time play a bigger role in the story however. The story focused more on the attempt to make it to the time weir than the actual timeriding of the characters. Especially considering the name of the book. The journey through time almost seems just tacked on to the end.

Past characters also make several appearances in this book, mainly through flashbacks. All in all, an entirely compelling read, the only big disappointment being that this is the end of the story. This reviewer certainly hopes Ms. McReynolds will write more fantasy romances like this one.

© Kelley A. Hartsell, 2001. All rights reserved.

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Summary: A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Review: Hnmmmm, for what ever reason the wonderful PRINCE OF TIME has lost it's dreamy romantic cover with it's just right models. Don't know why it was changed, I loved the original cover. Still, I want to assure everyone it is still the same romantic, unique, action packed story.

Let's take a minute to look at the new cover. We have a hunk who is handsome without looking as though he could lift a horse.(Can't stand those horse lifters!) :) There is that wonderful Claymore hanging on his back, those manly wrist bands! Even with the country western shag, this is a hero to be reckoned with!

What waits for Morgan at the top of the stairs? Are those mists tranquil, or malevolent? Do those creeping, twisting vines protect Morgan, or the Hart Tower itself?

Where is the lovely Avallyn? Does she wait for rescue in this egnigmatic tower, or is she occupied with her own adventure? Perhaps she is right behind as a brave and resourceful back-up.Ready to face the dreadful evil forces that threaten her world, and her beloved.

Climb those tower steps with Morgan. There is a fantastic love story waiting for you chock full of romance and adventure, and wonderfully imaginative characters.Take the extra moment to find this special paper back with it's intriguing new cover. PRINCE OF TIME is definitly worth a second look. This size fits so well in a purse or bookbag too.:) Don't miss wonderful Glenna McReynolds'wonderful PRINCE OF TIME!

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Summary: Different cover, same great book!
Review: Hnmmmm, for what ever reason the wonderful PRINCE OF TIME has lost it's dreamy romantic cover with it's just right models. Don't know why it was changed, I loved the original cover. Still, I want to assure everyone it is still the same romantic, unique, action packed story.

Let's take a minute to look at the new cover. We have a hunk who is handsome without looking as though he could lift a horse.(Can't stand those horse lifters!) :) There is that wonderful Claymore hanging on his back, those manly wrist bands! Even with the country western shag, this is a hero to be reckoned with!

What waits for Morgan at the top of the stairs? Are those mists tranquil, or malevolent? Do those creeping, twisting vines protect Morgan, or the Hart Tower itself?

Where is the lovely Avallyn? Does she wait for rescue in this egnigmatic tower, or is she occupied with her own adventure? Perhaps she is right behind as a brave and resourceful back-up.Ready to face the dreadful evil forces that threaten her world, and her beloved.

Climb those tower steps with Morgan. There is a fantastic love story waiting for you chock full of romance and adventure, and wonderfully imaginative characters.Take the extra moment to find this special paper back with it's intriguing new cover. PRINCE OF TIME is definitly worth a second look. This size fits so well in a purse or bookbag too.:) Don't miss wonderful Glenna McReynolds'wonderful PRINCE OF TIME!

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Summary: GREAT! SENSUAL - Very Romantic with a good story!
Review: I can't believe previous reviewers said this was not romantic or great. I was spell-bound throughout the whole book. This is an intelligent author that writes fascinating detail and storylines -- and it was a true romance. I have read hundreds of romance books and this is one of those very rare treasures that I am keeping. The 3rd in a series, I liked it best of all three.

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Summary: Romantic, Sensual Time-Traveling Adventure
Review: I have generally being reading historical romances, but this book was amazingly good -- if you like science fiction, magic and romance, this is a perfect blend of all. The story in incredibly beautiful and detailed. Avallyn and Morgan's adventure held me glued to the book all the way through. If you like this, you might also like books by Dara Joy.

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Summary: Save your money and time. A cereal box is more interesting.
Review: I haven't read a book this bad in 10 years. The writer is more in love were here own meanderings than she is with the plot. The suppossed romance is a farce but so is every character the writer tries to create. It is books like these that make you wish publishers offered a money back guarantee. I simply can't imagine how this thing got to print and those people who rated this book 5 stars, must be pseudonyms or friends of the author (but I can't even see a friend risking their neck on approving this garbage).

Rating:
Summary: Save your money and time. A cereal box is more interesting.
Review: I haven't read a book this bad in 10 years. The writer is more in love were here own meanderings than she is with the plot. The suppossed romance is a farce but so is every character the writer tries to create. It is books like these that make you wish publishers offered a money back guarantee. I simply can't imagine how this thing got to print and those people who rated this book 5 stars, must be pseudonyms or friends of the author (but I can't even see a friend risking their neck on approving this garbage).

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Summary: A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Review: I just picked this book up with several others while shopping one day and low and behold it was a time travel/fantasy. I usually avoid them because I'm more often disappointed than not (Diana Gabaldon's epic being a HUGE exception). However, this was a great story with plenty of action and engaging characters. You really come to care for them and are quickly pulled into their story. After reading this one, I will definitely keep my eye on Glenna McReynolds. The preview given at the end of Prince of Time for her new book (a contemporary story) interests me greatly. Can't wait!

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Summary: Really should not be classified a Romance
Review: I picked this up in the library under the romance category. I had three problems with the book.

1. the author is in love with Welsh spelling, a reader cannot pronounce half the names. Given, I wasn't reading aloud, but it is still annoying.

2. I picked up the last book in a series, which I was able to still read and follow the plot, I just wish I had more of an idea as to what already happened.

3. This isn't a romance. I would categorize this more as a fantasy book. Anne McCaffery, Marion Zimmer Bradley and others write similar genre and they are not considered romance just because the two main characters hook up in the end.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and became wrapped up in the story, but anyone who thinks this is one of those time travel romance books should know that it is not what would typically be considered romance. They should consider it sci-fi/fantasy.

Rating:
Summary: Really should not be classified a Romance
Review: I picked this up in the library under the romance category. I had three problems with the book.

1. the author is in love with Welsh spelling, a reader cannot pronounce half the names. Given, I wasn't reading aloud, but it is still annoying.

2. I picked up the last book in a series, which I was able to still read and follow the plot, I just wish I had more of an idea as to what already happened.

3. This isn't a romance. I would categorize this more as a fantasy book. Anne McCaffery, Marion Zimmer Bradley and others write similar genre and they are not considered romance just because the two main characters hook up in the end.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and became wrapped up in the story, but anyone who thinks this is one of those time travel romance books should know that it is not what would typically be considered romance. They should consider it sci-fi/fantasy.