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Summary: A great read!
Review: A little magic, a little romance-why do they always seem to fit hand in hand? Danielle Cutis has spent her whole life caring for Alain Deveraux. Her career as an Olympic swimmer was sacrificed to care for him, her fiancé left her because she was unable to travel on assignment with him; her needs have constantly been subjected to his. Oh he has his good points: he is sexy as sin, handsome as all get-out, and a quiet houseguest. Maybe what really gets under Danielle's skin is the fact that her tenant is over two hundred years old and fated to sleep naked in her attic until such time as his long-lost love is reborn and of age to return to him. If anyone is to blame, it should be Danielle's long ago ancestor, Odette, who gave Alain the sleeping potion and promised her family would protect him in his sleep. It has been a legacy passed down from generation to generation of women and it is fate it seems that intervenes to awaken Alain on the day after Danielle's fiancé walks out. Now Danielle finds herself dealing with a very sexy Frenchman who knows nothing of the modern world, yet must find the reincarnated form of his love within the next thirty days or he will fade into nothingness. A thoroughly engaging tale of romance with a twist of modern day magic. I must confess that I figured out what the ending would be early on in the book, but found the ride to get there was well worth the trip. I liked the spin on your typical romance novel and enjoyed the play between characters. The author added two cats with more personality than half the real people I know and it just added icing to the cake. I can't say enough about this book and how much I enjoyed it, excuse me while I go surf amazon.com for her previous works...Aimee McLeod Reviewer
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Summary: A great read!
Review: A little magic, a little romance-why do they always seem to fit hand in hand? Danielle Cutis has spent her whole life caring for Alain Deveraux. Her career as an Olympic swimmer was sacrificed to care for him, her fiancé left her because she was unable to travel on assignment with him; her needs have constantly been subjected to his. Oh he has his good points: he is sexy as sin, handsome as all get-out, and a quiet houseguest. Maybe what really gets under Danielle's skin is the fact that her tenant is over two hundred years old and fated to sleep naked in her attic until such time as his long-lost love is reborn and of age to return to him. If anyone is to blame, it should be Danielle's long ago ancestor, Odette, who gave Alain the sleeping potion and promised her family would protect him in his sleep. It has been a legacy passed down from generation to generation of women and it is fate it seems that intervenes to awaken Alain on the day after Danielle's fiancé walks out. Now Danielle finds herself dealing with a very sexy Frenchman who knows nothing of the modern world, yet must find the reincarnated form of his love within the next thirty days or he will fade into nothingness. A thoroughly engaging tale of romance with a twist of modern day magic. I must confess that I figured out what the ending would be early on in the book, but found the ride to get there was well worth the trip. I liked the spin on your typical romance novel and enjoyed the play between characters. The author added two cats with more personality than half the real people I know and it just added icing to the cake. I can't say enough about this book and how much I enjoyed it, excuse me while I go surf amazon.com for her previous works... Aimee McLeod Reviewer
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Summary: A Fairy tale come true!
Review: Alain Devereaux watches all his dreams shatter as the love of his life is run down in the street in front of the church in which they were to wed. She dies in his arms and he wants to die too. Odette Bishop a dear friend of both Alain and his beloved Brigette, has other plans for Alain. She had once told them that the two were meant to be together, if not in this life then in the next. Odette believe she knows of a way to bring these souls together once more. The way is not without risk as Alain must ingest a potion that will put him in a sleep that until the time in which Brigette is reborn into a new life and becomes old enough to wed. At that time Alain must not only find her within a thirty day period, he must win her love once more. Should he fail, he would simply cease to exist. The female descendants of Odette's family shall watch over his sleeping form til that fateful day arrives. Dani Curtis in only one in a long line of women who have been cursed with the guardianship of the "Sleeping Beau". If she had her way she'd put him out of his misery in short order. Dani has watched her parents marriage fail, and had had to sacrifice her own olympic dreams because of her "inheritance". Now her fiance' has defected. Enough is enough. Dani is seriously contemplating giving Alain a taste of the pain he's cost her when she detects movement. The time has arrived, now all she has to do is find Alain's soul mate and she can be rid of this odious responsibility on just 30 days. Easier said than done? You'd think so. Alain awakens to a totally bewildering world but is irritable and impatient as one would expect. He wants results - yesterday. Luck is on their side when Alain spots Brigette's double on that mysterious box in the living room with the moving pictures. Oh my, she's a famous movies star and they have to find a way to meet her and make her fall in love with Alain. Meeting her takes a litte Wiccan magic, but making the woman fall for Alain takes only a little charm. So why are both Alain and Dani unhappy? Dani has fallen for Alain but to have him would surely mean his death. Alain is completely confused by his deep attraction to Dani while he feels nothing for "Brigette". Ms. Sheridan's well known humor comes into play with her side character McKenna, an off beat fellow Wiccan who is Dani's best friend. The woman bends over backwards to get these to "see" with their hearts with hilarious results. A great twist on a favorite fairy story. Readers will enjoy this tale of magical love. -- Leslie Tramposch ~ Paranormal Romance Reviews
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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable book.
Review: Highly Recommended A little magic, a little romance-why do they always seem to fit hand in hand? Danielle Cutis has spent her whole life caring for Alain Deveraux. Her career as an Olympic swimmer was sacrificed to care for him, her fiancé left her because she was unable to travel on assignment with him; her needs have constantly been subjected to his. Oh he has his good points: he is sexy as sin, handsome as all get-out, and a quiet houseguest. Maybe what really gets under Danielle's skin is the fact that her tenant is over two hundred years old and fated to sleep naked in her attic until such time as his long-lost love is reborn and of age to return to him. If anyone is to blame, it should be Danielle's long ago ancestor, Odette, who gave Alain the sleeping potion and promised her family would protect him in his sleep. It has been a legacy passed down from generation to generation of women and it is fate it seems that intervenes to awaken Alain on the day after Danielle's fiancé walks out. Now Danielle finds herself dealing with a very sexy Frenchman who knows nothing of the modern world, yet must find the reincarnated form of his love within the next thirty days or he will fade into nothingness. A thoroughly engaging tale of romance with a twist of modern day magic. I must confess that I figured out what the ending would be early on in the book, but found the ride to get there was well worth the trip. I liked the spin on your typical romance novel and enjoyed the play between characters. The author added two cats with more personality than half the real people I know and it just added icing to the cake. I can't say enough about this book and how much I enjoyed it, excuse me while I go surf amazon.com for her previous works... Aimee E. McLeod, Reviewer
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Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable book.
Review: Highly Recommended A little magic, a little romance-why do they always seem to fit hand in hand? Danielle Cutis has spent her whole life caring for Alain Deveraux. Her career as an Olympic swimmer was sacrificed to care for him, her fiancé left her because she was unable to travel on assignment with him; her needs have constantly been subjected to his. Oh he has his good points: he is sexy as sin, handsome as all get-out, and a quiet houseguest. Maybe what really gets under Danielle's skin is the fact that her tenant is over two hundred years old and fated to sleep naked in her attic until such time as his long-lost love is reborn and of age to return to him. If anyone is to blame, it should be Danielle's long ago ancestor, Odette, who gave Alain the sleeping potion and promised her family would protect him in his sleep. It has been a legacy passed down from generation to generation of women and it is fate it seems that intervenes to awaken Alain on the day after Danielle's fiancé walks out. Now Danielle finds herself dealing with a very sexy Frenchman who knows nothing of the modern world, yet must find the reincarnated form of his love within the next thirty days or he will fade into nothingness. A thoroughly engaging tale of romance with a twist of modern day magic. I must confess that I figured out what the ending would be early on in the book, but found the ride to get there was well worth the trip. I liked the spin on your typical romance novel and enjoyed the play between characters. The author added two cats with more personality than half the real people I know and it just added icing to the cake. I can't say enough about this book and how much I enjoyed it, excuse me while I go surf amazon.com for her previous works... Aimee E. McLeod, Reviewer
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Summary: An endless love...
Review: In 1797 Alain Devereaux, bereaved over the loss of his bride-to-be drinks a magical sleeping potion offered by sorceress Odette Bishop Odette's descendant, Danielle Curtis is the reluctant protector of the "Sleeping Beau" in her attic. She knows that once Alain awakens she will have only thirty days to help him find and win back his reincarnated love. If she fails, Alain will cease to exist and she will have dishonored countless generations of witches before her... But, if she succeeds in reuniting Alain with his Brigette, Dani will lose the only man she ever loved...
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Summary: enchanting romance
Review: In 1797 New Orleans, Alan Devereaux is distraught on his wedding day because a speeding carriage killed his fiancée Brigette. The witch Odette Bishop explains to Alan that evil destroyed his soul mate. She also explains how they can come back together again when Brigette returns to earth in a future reincarnation. A desperate Alan agrees to become a "sleeping beau" waiting till Brigette catches up, but if he fails to get her acceptance and love within thirty days of awakening he will fall into the void of eternity. In the year 2000, Danielle Curtis recently lost her fiancée due to Sleeping Beau who has been in her family's care ever since her distant relative Odette arranged it. Sick of Alan in her attic, she is stunned when he wakes up and starts the thirty-day countdown. He sees his beloved Brigette on TV, but she is Hollywood celebrity Cate George and he has little chance meeting her. As the days pass, Danielle falls in love with Alan. He returns her feelings but this situation can only lead to disaster because Brigette-Cate is his destiny. Fans of reincarnation romance will enjoy Barbara Sheridan's taut tale, SILVER RAIN. The story line leaves the audience with little doubt that sleeping beaus, reincarnation, and other magical elements exist. The lead characters are a wonderful duo, especially the frustrated Danielle who wants a life not a responsibility. Alan's willingness to risk eternal nothingness for true love touches everyones' soul. This entertaining novel will leave paranormal romance readers clamoring for more works costarring Odette and company. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Paranormal at it's best!
Review: In New Orleans 1797, Alain Devereaux watches as his bride is struck by a wagon as she lovingly approaches him on their wedding day. She perishes in his arms and he knows he must find some way to be with her again....so he willingly consumes a sorceress's magic potion which puts him in a deathlike sleep. Of which he will only awake when his beloved is reborn in another life. In New Orleans 2000, Danielle Curtis is the current female descendant of the sorceress and the tradition has been handed down through the generations to protect the 'sleeping' male at all cost. Even if the cost is happiness in her own life. Dani's fiancee dumps her and she feels unloved and unwanted and lays the blame on the lifeless male body in her attic. As she kneels before his prone state, in despair, he awakes from his 'sleep' and Dani must now help him find his true love in thirty days or he will cease to exist. From page one, I was intrigued and totally into this fantastic story. The hero is to die for....gorgeous and so endearing, my heart went out to him. The heroine is spunky and dedicated, regardless of her own feelings....she deserves her heart's content. Together, this couple entranced me! This story is why paranormal fans love this genre!! A highly recommended book!
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Summary: Paranormal at it's best!
Review: In New Orleans 1797, Alain Devereaux watches as his bride is struck by a wagon as she lovingly approaches him on their wedding day. She perishes in his arms and he knows he must find some way to be with her again....so he willingly consumes a sorceress's magic potion which puts him in a deathlike sleep. Of which he will only awake when his beloved is reborn in another life. In New Orleans 2000, Danielle Curtis is the current female descendant of the sorceress and the tradition has been handed down through the generations to protect the 'sleeping' male at all cost. Even if the cost is happiness in her own life. Dani's fiancee dumps her and she feels unloved and unwanted and lays the blame on the lifeless male body in her attic. As she kneels before his prone state, in despair, he awakes from his 'sleep' and Dani must now help him find his true love in thirty days or he will cease to exist. From page one, I was intrigued and totally into this fantastic story. The hero is to die for....gorgeous and so endearing, my heart went out to him. The heroine is spunky and dedicated, regardless of her own feelings....she deserves her heart's content. Together, this couple entranced me! This story is why paranormal fans love this genre!! A highly recommended book!
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Summary: An okay read really.
Review: This story is basically Sleeping Beauty with a role-reversal twist - the hero's the sleeping beau here. Years ago, Alain Devereaux lost his one true love Brigette to an evil curse of the latter's dead hubby. A sorceress takes pity on him and puts him into a magical sleep, where he would awake from when Brigette is reborn in another time and place. Alain in his crystal coffin gets passed on the sorceress Odette's descendents. The coffin ruin quite a many of these women's lives. Now, in New Orleans in year 2000, Danielle Curtis sees her boyfriend head for greener pastures, thanks to a big conflict about that Thing In The Coffin Upstairs. Dani has seen her parents' marriage detoriate thanks to That Thing, and Dani has to scarifice her Olympic Gold Medal in Gymnastics, again thanks to That Darned Thing. She's had it with responsibilities. She takes a knife in an impulsive attempt to mutilate that... you know, but lo, Sleeping Beau awakens. Alain now has 30 days to find Brigette and marry her before he disappears from existance. Dani finds herself helping him, and things get a bit sticky when Alain identifies the new and improved Brigette as Cate George, actress. And Brigette's evil hubby may be also reborn in the present. And of course, Dani feels the hormone thing about Alain too. Oh dearie me. SILVER RAIN is an entertaining story about magic, but as a romance, it kinda flounders. I sympathize with Dani's initial hostility about that darned man in the coffin business ruining her life. I would ma that man with the hardest rolling pin myself if he ruined my life the way he ruined Dani's. And come to think of it, when Alain asks me to help him find Brigette, my first reaction would be to kick his butt out of the door. Dani is a better woman than me, I must say. The trouble is, very little of the story is devoted to Alain's point of view. Hence for the most time I'm subjected to Dani's thoughts. Which means Alain is trying to woo Cate, not Brigette. Then, suddenly Alain is sleeping with Dani while mooning for Cate. My eyes narrowed into tiny slits of annoyance at this point because since I have no idea what makes Alain tick, he comes off a horny, flacky creepo. And the abrupt confession of love from him at the last few chapters don't ring true because frankly, I have no idea what is going on in his head. And to be honest, I don't find Alain a sexy hero. He is always befuddled and making Dani do everything for him for setting him up with Cate all the way to showing him the wonders of modern plumbing. A lost, hapless St Bernard doggie who keeps requiring my constant pampering and time and help isn't what I would call hero material, no matter how adorable a St Bernard Alain reminds me at times. Guess Dani likes her man that way, but I find Alain more of a lost child than a sexy hero. Worse, a child who doesn't seem to be able to take care of himself or do anything. (I'm old fashioned in that I like my heroes to be able to do things, you know.) The romance in SR isn't very absorbing, but I must say everything else in the plot is very engaging and entertaining. SR makes a better book as a paranormal story with some romance-lite thrown in. It's entertaining, but as a romance, it misses the mark.
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