The Aura of Love [Paperback]

Kathy J. Marsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2007

An introduction made...a new love born...society, families, and friends against it. A new power appears...a secret told...a culprit revealed. Will love survive? Will they survive? As Remy struggles to come to grips with her feelings for Jace, an Auralite of a different type, she has no idea that one of their own kind is revealing their existence, in a succession of dreams, to a world-renowned journalist. The hunt is on to find the culprit once the journalist reveals the dreams as a series of fictional accounts in a national magazine. Just as Remy starts to accept Jace, the guilty party is revealed to be someone they both know and love. They are now compelled to find the journalist before their ruling body, The Council, does...or the results will be disastrous. Does the hunt strengthen them, hurt them, or rip them apart?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Enchanting and amazing…sheds light on how foolish is the common act of ‘prejudice’…a story that will leave readers wanting more." -- Armchair Interviews

About the Author

<div>Kathy J. Marsh was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. She attended several North Carolina colleges and graduated with honors from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. Writing is a recently discovered passion and, as with everything about which Marsh is passionate, she devoted many hours to learning her craft and writing her first novel while working at a local university. Currently residing in Charlotte, she is hard at work on her second novel, Suddenly Younger.</div>

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Black Diva Publishing; 1St Edition edition (May 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977495000
• ISBN-13: 978-0977495009
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,089,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read!, May 10, 2006

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Aura of Love (Paperback)

Enchanting and amazing is Kathy J. Marsh's The Aura of Love. Her characters come to life as she introduces each one. Remy Renee, the story's heroine, meets the handsome writer Jace Williams. Thus begins a love story that is made in heaven.

Not so! The story takes place east of the Caribbean in what is called "The Island." Its inhabitants are African-American. Yet, among them is a secret society called the Auralites that make up the blue and purple people. As Remy is one of the purple beings and Jace is among the blue ones, their love seems doomed from the start. Yet, the author takes us on a journey filled with espionage and enlightenment.

Remy and Jace face opposition from friends, family and total strangers. Remy takes great pains to hide her budding friendship with Jace. Yet, secrets are more than often revealed. This one has dire consequences. You will delight in turning each page, wondering what lies ahead for both of them. Not only is this story of a gallant love affair. It also sheds light on how foolish is the common act of "prejudice."

A gifted writer, Marsh, has told a story that will leave her readers wanting more. Will these coven-crossed lovers survive? Enter the world of The Aura of Love and find out. You won't be disappointed.

Armchair Interviews says this is a four-star read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant New Perspecive, July 13, 2006

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M. Thomas "a poor college student" (Elon, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Aura of Love (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book- the concept is so fresh and innovative and the characters so relatable that you can't help but wonder what will happen next!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Paranormal Romance this Year!, June 22, 2006

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Loose Leaves Book Review (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Aura of Love (Paperback)

Remy is a young up and coming fashion designer operating her own seamstress business. She is concentrating on launching her summer line and expanding her business as she meets author, Jace in the local bookstore. In their initial meeting, they discuss a range of topics and Remy has to reign in her intense feelings for an Auralite of a different coven. You see Remy is a "blue" coven while Jace is a "purple" coven, so what's the big deal? Why, interracial dating, of course.

Remy and Jace contend with a myriad of issues concerning their relationship or lack thereof. In the meantime, the Auralite community is under attack. "One of their own" is threatening their secretive lifestyle by chronicling their existence to the humans in NEWSNOW, the largest distributed publication in the world. Remy could lose it all - the love of her life, her family, and her business.

Marsh adds a unique flavor to the silent arena of paranormal romance. The Aura of Love will draw you in and make you think. The sociological issues dealt with in the story were: the politics of interracial relationships, importance of diversity in the banking industry, and the significance of socializing with your family. Marsh is a superb storyteller who will indisputably be pushed to the forefront of this genre because of her ability to lure readers into the world of the characters and keeping them spellbound until the last page. If you like paranormal romance, this will be one of your all time favorites!

Reviewed by: M. Bruner
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