Out of the Blue (Arabesque)

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Summary: An enchanting tale for true romantics!
Review: Out of the Blue is an enchanting tale by the gifted storyteller, Janice Sims. From the arctic waters of Russia to the balmy Florida Keys, Sims has crafted a story of romance and mystery that's sprinkled with just enough fairy dust to make you wonder...and smile. Well done!

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Summary: I wanted to give you something different, something magical.
Review: There is a Brazilian folktale about dolphins that transform themselves into men, come ashore and seduce women. Some Brazilians still believe the river dolphins are magical creatures. They have been described as good-looking, sharp-dressed and entirely irresistible. In Out of the Blue, I combined that Brazilian folktale with Greek mythology and science fiction to bring you the Aquarians, shapeshifting aliens who appear to be black people but who are much more than that. The Aquarians came to earth when mankind was living in caves. When the story begins it is the late 1990s, and marine biologist, Gaea Maxwell, is in Russia on an expedition in search of the blue whale. During the course of her trip, she is standing on deck of the vessel, The Cassiopeia, and she sees something fantastic in the icy waters, a dolphin transforms into a man and back again! Thus begins a fast-paced tale that will have Gaea wondering about her sanity. What she doesn't know is that she has made first-contact with an alien species. And she's closer to them than she imagines. Out of the Blue was my first science fiction romance. My second, Desert Heat, was published in September 2003. Thanks for your time. Janice Sims.
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Summary: Delicious!
Review: This is a romance that can keep you awake at night, or have you riding the bus or train past your stop. You NEED to know what's on the next page.

Carefully researched and written, OUT OF THE BLUE is no child's tale, but it does make you believe that so much is possible. This story even makes you wonder about your own heritage (smile). As people of color, we know that our histories are filled with myriad racial twists and turns -- but isn't that a part of what makes us so unique? Well, initially Gaea Maxwell might have said yes, but that was before she learned how deeply those twists and turns would affect her.

And who knew gorgeous Micah Cavanaugh would come along for the roller coaster ride!

As a writer, I very much enjoyed this author's word usage. She gives us tone and texture in abundance. As a woman, I enjoyed her descriptions of both the people and the setting. She gives us evocative sensuality and passion on a visceral level. At one point, I would have sworn I could feel my hair curling from the steamy Florida heat.

This is an excellent effort, and I have to admit, I'm wondering what Ms. Sims might do with Scully and Mulder -- given the opportunity.