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Between Darkness and Daylight

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Nova Foxx's life changed drastically when she had a near-death experience after a mountain climbing accident. Although she'd long scoffed at her mother's paranormal abilities, she can no longer deny their existence when she finds herself imbued with the same precognitive and telepathic powers that her mother possesses.

Premonitions of danger to a man she has never met propel her to move New York in search of the man who haunts her dreams and her fantasies, leaving everything behind in search of an unknown future.

Zane Youngblood's life has been marked by multiple tragedies, leaving him a shell of a man, yet still intent on helping others through his job as a social worker. Caring for his orphaned nephew proves a full-time job on its own for the handsome widower, and a challenge that utilizes all of his skills as a social worker.

But a dark danger lurks in Zane's past, and unbeknownst to him, lingers in his present, waiting for an opportunity to strike again. When Zane and Nova find each other and sparks fly, the unseen menace strikes into action once again, threatening all Zane holds dearest.

Gracie C. McKeever is one of those authors whose skill belies the true difficulties that challenge a professional writer. Simply put, she makes it look easy. Stories seem to flow effortlessly from the pen of this talented author, whose fresh and prolific ideas serve well to frequently satisfy her fans.

Between Darkness and Daylight continues McKeever's theme of multicultural paranormal romances, but delivers this story a little differently. While the other books I have enjoyed from this author employ very strong heroines also, they have been led by very Alpha Male heroes who have been more certain of the romance than their leading ladies. In Between Darkness and Daylight, however, we see a bit of role reversal, with a heroine who leads her hero to the happy ending instead of vice versa.

Nova Foxx is a strong, capable career woman. She knows what she wants, and never wavers from her goal. Granted, she has the benefit of precognition to help her stay focused on this romantic end game, but there is still the little matter of keeping her newly found soul mate and herself alive in order to see that `Happy Ever After'.

Zane is scarred by loss, and is determined never to love again. But he can't seem to stop himself when he meets the headstrong Nova, who seems to understand what both he and his teen-age ward need, acting as a balm to their woeful hearts. While no weakling, he is a man who is happy to be led by the woman in his life, a role that Nova fits very nicely.

This author always balances her romance plot with a great bit of suspense, and this book is no exception. McKeever keeps us on the edge of our seat throughout the book, granting voyeuristic bits of insight into the villain's mind as he plots the downfall of Zane and his loved ones. Even though she reveals the identity of the villain fairly early in the book, it never lessens the intensity of the action or the danger.

Between Darkness and Daylight should not be missed by fans of romantic paranormal suspense, and especially fans of Gracie C. McKeever.

After a near fatal accident, clairvoyant Nova Foxx moves to New York in search of the man in her visions. She unexpectantly finds him when a purse jacking goes bad. Throughout the novel, Nova is faced with the dilemma of keeping him safe while keeping her "gift" a secret.

Between Darkness and Daylight evokes an array of emotions, ranging from excitement to fear to sorrow to love. When I picked up this book and began reading, I didn't want to put it down. I was Intrigued by how the characters' emotional dilemmas were all intertwined. From beginning to end, I could feel each character's raw emotions. If you are driven by drama or high end adventure, I would recommend Between Darkness and Daylight as your next read.

5 Pink Diamonds
Shawn Thomas of the SistahFriend Book Club

Nova Foxx is a hard-working, successful overachiever. Blessed with a doting fiancé and charmed life, adversity is merely a foreign concept for her - that is, until a freak accident leaves her debilitated and near-death, suddenly thrusting her future into the realm of uncertainty. During her recovery, she becomes aware of a "gift" left in the accident's wake: compelling visions of a mysterious stranger so vivid and real, she soon leaves the comforts of her Los Angeles home for the unfamiliar streets of New York, obsessed with finding him...

Zane Youngblood is no stranger to the dark side of the unknown. In fact, after losing his wife and unborn son to a murder that remains unsolved, he conditions himself to expect the worst; however, while this trait helps him deal with the daily grind of his life as a high school social worker, it can barely prepare him for the uncertainty that soon follows once the alluring Ms. Foxx unexpectedly enters his life...

As Nova and Zane grow closer, they can neither deny the passion of their bond nor the mystery surrounding it. Also, what neither knows is that both carry dark secrets from their pasts, which threatens the safety of their collective future. As the layers of truth are ultimately revealed, their lives - both individually and together - quickly evolve into unavoidable realities neither could ever expect...

Between Darkness And Daylight is a sharp story with even sharper characters, sure to keep the reader on his/her toes. McKeever interweaves suspense, mystery, and romance throughout the tapestry of her narrative with impressive ease. Also, in recounting the visions experienced by both Nina and Zane, her skillful use of metaphor as an effective storytelling vehicle is reminiscent of Hitchcock in his heyday.

With its spicy plotline and timely twists, Between Darkness And Daylight is sure to add to McKeever's already considerable fan base. Highly recommended.