Key to Forever (Draycott Abbey Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Christina Skye (Author)

Book Description

Series: Draycott Abbey Novels | Publication Date: March 1, 1997

Once raised to defend a doomed Scottish queen, the Cameron sword lies hidden, guarded by a deadly curse. Only the bravest dare seek the fabled blade--and the rare treasure it contains.

A British earl with Gypsy blood, in his wild youth Alexei Cameron shared an extraordinary night with a beautiful stranger who vanished with the dawn. Now she is back in his life--bound to him in a chilling mission.

A tour guide at beautiful Draycott Abbey and an expert on ancient weaponry, Joanna Russell had good reasons for abandoning Alex after their unforgettable night of passion. But she must forget her haunted past to solve the puzzle of the lost Cameron sword--confronting dark secrets and an enemy who knows too much.

To find their treasure, Alex and Joanna must fulfill their destiny, set centuries before. For the key to an ancient mystery lies in a passion reborn. . .and in a haunting love too long denied.

Once raised to defend a doomed Scottish queen, the Cameron sword lies hidden, guarded by a deadly curse. Only the bravest dare seek the fabled blade--and the rare treasure it contains.

A British earl with Gypsy blood, in his wild youth Alexei Cameron shared an extraordinary night with a beautiful stranger who vanished with the dawn. Now she is back in his life--bound to him in a chilling mission.

A tour guide at beautiful Draycott Abbey and an expert on ancient weaponry, Joanna Russell had good reasons for abandoning Alex after their unforgettable night of passion. But she must forget her haunted past to solve the puzzle of the lost Cameron sword--confronting dark secrets and an enemy who knows too much.

To find their treasure, Alex and Joanna must fulfill their destiny, set centuries before. For the key to an ancient mystery lies in a passion reborn. . .and in a haunting love too long denied.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The successful Draycott Abbey series continues with this book. Ancient weaponry expert Joanna Russell and British Earl Alexei Cameron join forces to solve the puzzle of the lost Cameron sword. With the hot-blooded passion of his Gypsy ancestors, Alexei pursues Joanna and the answers he must have. But Joanna has secrets that haunt her soul, and only through love can the pair release the past and lay claim to the future. This is a remarkable story filled to the brim with passionate characters, unforgettable ghosts, and authentic detail. Don't miss the other books in the series: Hour of the Rose, Bridge of Dreams, and Bride of the Mist.

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"Amaster...Christina Skye delivers wonderfully unique and spellbinding tales." -- -- Romantic Times

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380782804
• ISBN-13: 978-0380782802
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #461,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Draycott Abbey Series, December 18, 2000

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Helen Murphy (Tracy, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Key to Forever (Draycott Abbey Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read all of the books in this series and can't WAIT for more! The two main couples in the series..the human Kacey & Nicholas and the ghosts Adrian & Gray are such a wonderful mix of past and future. Every time I read one of these books it transports me back to the time of Castles & Knights. I hope there are many more books to come! BRAVO Christina!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love is Forever - That IS the Key, August 15, 2002

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key to Forever (Draycott Abbey Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is my 3rd and will not be my last as I have become quite a fan of Ms. Skyes stories. Alexei Cameron of Gypsy blood, and a British Earl is an extraordinary hero in this latest novel from the very gifted Christina Skye.

Joanna Russell, a beautiful tour guide at the wonderous Draycott Abbey along with being an expert on ancient weaponry, had known the man five years prior, but he went under the name of Alexei Turov and he was an artist who made incredible swords. He also made incredible love, but Joanna could not trust him nor herself then, or now. He was a fever in her blood now as he was then and she had too many secrets that could not be shared, and much too much to lose should her secrets come out.

This is an exciting story, with plenty of sensual delights, mystery and secrets galore, with treachery and betrayals and non-stop excitement. It is a story that begs to have a happy ending as you see two people so scarred and hurt that trust was a foreign word to them.

Key to Forever is so very hard to put down. Gypsies, palm reading, and a mystery concerning Mary Queen of Scots - what an exciting adventure!! AND let us not forget our wonderful resident ghosts, Adrian, Gray, and Gideon. A rare book that makes you feel great during and after the read. I really loved these two - Alexei and Joanna - the chemistry between them was really hot and their love scenes sizzling. An EXCELLENT read and really worth buying.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forever in my heart!, April 11, 2000

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Claire "Night Rose" (Malta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Key to Forever (Draycott Abbey Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

A British earl with Gypsy blood, in his wild youth Alexei Cameron shared an extraordinary night with a beautiful stranger who vanished with the dawn. Now she is back in his life - bound to him in a chilling mission.

A tour guide at beautiful Draycott Abbey and an expert on ancient weaponry, Joanna Russel had good reasons for abandoning Alex after their unforgettable night of passion. But she must forget her haunted past to solve the puzzle of the lost Cameron sword - confronting dark secrets and an enemy who knows too muc.

To find their treasure, Alex and Joanna must fulfill thier destiny, set centuries before. For the key to an ancient mystery lies in a passion reborn ...and in a hautning love too long denied. (text taken from Book's cover)

Another great romance from the Queen of Romances Chirtina Skye. Whenever I buy her books I am always sure that I will love reading them even more than three times and Key to Forever certainly does not disappoint me. The story is full of action, love, passion , intrigue and so much more. The characters are very likeable as all Ms Skye's characters are and they are both tortured and in need of rescue. There is really no need for me to add much more other than that this books,as all other Christina Skye's books, is perfect for all of those who like their romances spiced up with an element of danger, and full of action blended perfectly with romance. A MUST READ!