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4.0 out of 5 stars
This light Faerie Romance is 2nd in Korbel's series., February 19, 2008
After reading the prolog and the author's note I was expecting Dark Seduction to be, well - Dark. But it isn't and that's fine by me because lovely Sorcha heir to Faerie Queen Mab's throne deserves a light a lovely romance of her own and that's what she gets here when she is sent to Earth to retrieve the Dearann Stone and restore Springtime to her world.
When Sorcha first meets Harold the Earl of Hartley, it is more than apparent that this man who doesn't fit so well into his own world and who carries the fate of his family and his crumbling family estate on his shoulders is going to have a hard time believing in Sorcha's magical heritage -- even though magic is just what he needs in his life. Harry for all his attempts to deny his own magical heritage and do his ever practical duty, is really a very sympathetic character and it is easy to believe that meeting Sorcha is a recognition of like calling to like and that she is really meant for him. Sorcha is so sweet and pure that even though Harry thinks that Sorcha is probably either delusional or play acting, he just can't resist her. And Sorcha with her fairy morals sees no reason not to pursue what's between them but doesn't realize that with this man she will not be able to keep things light and uncomplicated, and Harry quickly captures her heart.
There is such a bittersweetness in the relationship between Harry and Sorcha. It is clear to them both that their duties must come first and those responsibilities will make it impossible for them to have more than a few brief moments together when forever wouldn't be long enough. The plot here is not deep and the resolution not super original, but it was enjoyable for what it was, a light and frothy paranormal with a very likeable heroine and a hero that very much needs her in his life.
Dark Seduction is the second book in th Korbel's Daughter's of Myth series. The first book Dangerous Temptation (Nocturne) was the story of Sorcha's older sister Nuala and up next is Sorcha's final sister, Orla, I'm guessing that Orla may actually get to walk on the darkside when she gets her turn in the spotlight
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hohum!!, October 6, 2008
I didn't read the first book in this series so I don't know just how good that one was. This book....well...all I can really say is: boooorrriiinnggg!!! I gave it three stars because of the 'magical' nature of the story otherwise it would have been only two. I will say, it was definitely a good idea to at least read this book and/or the first...as it ties itself up beautifully in the third book. Now THAT book was sensational. Look, I really don't mind reading a 'light' book...sometimes I need that after reading 'heavier' ones. Alas, this one was so light...all it took was a wee wind an' it blew right outta my hands!! :o) Sorry, but I just couldn't handle THAT much boredom. But, as I said, the third book Deadly Redemption was exceptional.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Lovely Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers....and a Cherished One, April 13, 2008
A fairy princess named Sorcha is given a great task....to find a magical stone lost to the world of mortals. Sorcha, second daughter of the fairy queen Mab, feels she can't possibly complete this mission as Sorcha is only a teacher of children. Her other soul-gift is recognizing the stones of each fairy. Not much in the way of gifts when she knows she must face a possible battle to recover the Dearann Stone...a large clear quartz stone that is able to bring Spring to the worlds of fairy and mortal.
Still, Sorcha is not given a choice, and crosses the gate into the human world in the middle of a storm. She meets Harry...the Earl of Hartley within minutes of her arrival. She in fact, falls into him..due to her shaking legs...and they end up falling down a long hill. It is Harry who saves the day by bringing her to his mansion.
Harry is torn. Recently a book written by his grandfather was turned into a movie. The movie about a fairy prince who came to live in the mortal world is in fact, about his great-grandfather, Cathal. Cathal fell in love with a mortal woman and left his fairy life behind, bringing with him the Dearann Stone. Now that the movie is out...Harry's lands are being besieged by "fairy" people...mortals pretending they are fairies and driving Harry mad.
Harry assumes Sorcha is a "fairy" pretender. Their subsequent romance is intially difficult to Harry..but he comes around. It's a lovely romance.
My enchantment with this Harlequin novel comes from Lilly, the precious 4-yr-old with Downs' Syndrome. She is amazing..and described with love by the author. In the fairy world, Down's children are called the "Cherished Ones" and treated with great love because only these children can "see" fairies ....and will continue to see fairies for their entire lives. These children only have love in their hearts, making them precious to fairies everywhere...even the Dark fairies.
I compliment the author on a lovely, light tale of romance..with an endearing cast. For your description of Downs' children...I offer you a bow. I don't have a Downs' child, but as a medical professional, I have worked with them...and you're right....they do have only love in their precious hearts.
Thank you.
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