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Lover's Talisman

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This book broke the reading rut I've had for a couple of days. Lover's Talisman is an erotic and paranormal delight. The story and the leading characters will hook you in and won't let go until its final page. Welcome to Talisman Bay -- where things go bump in the night and where love comes along in the most unexpected ways. The Shadow Walkers consist of a secret group of five mortal men who protect people from demons, vampires, werewolves and other monsters. Stephan Rashleigh is one of those men. He has dedicated his life to protecting innocent bystanders against creepy crawlies and has given up on the idea of ever finding love. That is until he meets Mariah, an exotic dancer with a tumultuous romantic past. His life is never the same after he saves her life from a mating demon. Then he decides to continue to protect her after her best friend is kidnaped by werewolves. He knows that he is the reason why she is danger, and dreads the thought of giving up on the only woman he has ever loved. There are various twists throughout the novel.

This novel has a dark edge that comes from the paranormal aspect of the story. I liked the world of Talisman Bay and the sort of noble heroes the Walkers represented. However, I would have liked for the novel to concentrate more on the monsters -- namely the vampires, werewolves and different kinds of demons -- and less on the sexual tension between Stephan and Mariah. I found it unrealistic that Mariah delved on her sexual attraction for Stephan after she had encountered a supernatural creature for the first time. Not that I didn't enjoy the sexual tension and subsequent sex scenes between the protagonists. The scenes were amazingly hot. And I liked that the leading characters were well developed, even if the other Shadow Walkers were not as well developed. But this is an outstanding series and I look forward to getting to know all of the characters. Aside from a few inconsistencies, Talisman Bay is a steamy, action-packed, entertaining novel. I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading the second part of the series.

The Shadow Walkers....
Five mortal men, born and raised in Talisman Bay, sworn to protect the innocent from all things evil. No one knows their secrets, their dreams or their desires. They walk in the Shadows.....

LOVERS TALISMAN is SPECTACULAR!

It is start to finish action and adventure with unbridled passions, strong characters and is totally captivating. In the world of Shadow Walkers, men who live their lives with deep loyalty, trust and friendship, readers are swept away. We are taken full force into a world of good versus evil with vampires, demons and the like, heart pounding danger, suspense and sensuality that knows no boundaries.

Ashleigh Raine keeps readers on the edge of their seats with LOVERS TALISMAN. From the danger and excitement, to the desire to know the Shadow Walkers, to the surprises in store, readers are riveted, spellbound and addicted to this series and the characters. Stephan is a strong and fierce leader who protects those he loves as well as the Talisman Bay citizens without question and has the heart of a man who, when he loves, he loves for life. Mariah and Stephan compliment each other very, very well in this delicious tale. Their love is quick, their passion is explosive and they become very dear to the reader.

LOVERS TALISMAN is the second tale from Ashleigh Raine, one that skyrockets out of this world. The writing is phenomenal, the characters are spectacular and the story is perfect. The duo who is Ashleigh Raine reached me on all levels with LOVERS TALISMAN. I couldnt read this story fast enough, yet slow enough to savour every word. Even though this is only Ashleigh Raines second tale, they wield the writing pen like old pros.

The Shadow Walkers are sexy, they are strong, they are even a little cynical at times, but they are addicting and will live in a readers dreams for many nights to come.

Tracey West, The Road to Romance

I loved this book! It had a ton of action and adventure, good looking demon hunters and even sexy bad guys! I can't wait to get my hands on the next one! I sure hope there are more books in the Tailsman Bay series coming!

Exiting new author Ashleigh Raine from the Publisher Ellora's Cave has a new novel for those lovers of supernatural paranormal bent... Shadow Walkers of Talisman Bay protect the inhabitants from demons werewolves vampires. Thrilling and Exciting this is a delicious novel that will make your toes curl and with some creepy character hunky heroes all added to the mix.
Worth buying this gem and its a collector

The writing duo Ashleigh Raine has been officially added to my list of "must buy" authors. The first book in the Talisman Bay series, this is a must read for paranormal lovers everywhere.

Chock full of steamy sex, hot alpha males, and a plot line that keeps those pages turning, this is one book that belongs on the keeper shelf. I'm an offical Shadow Walker fan for life. Please keep churning out these fantastic books!

Lover's Talisman was the first book I ever read by Ashleigh Raine. IF this one is any indication I will definately be looking for more. This story introduces us to The Shadow Walkers and they protect us from the nasties out there. This is anything goes with hot sex, danger and delicious love. Great Job!!

This book is a most have!!!!!! I couldn't put it down!If you are a lover of anything paranormal....You will love this story...It has Strong Male and Female Characters and scary Monsters in it.

Ashleigh Raine is a wonderful,GREAT writer...she knows how to make a world come to life in your mind.

I highly recommend this book and any of her books.

Lover's Talisman (Talisman Bay)

Mariah DeSilva Had Been Almost Raped By Her Mom's Current Lover When She Was Eighteen And Grieving In Her Bed After A Funernal, A Lamp That Was On Her Night Stand Helped Beat Him Off Of Her So That She Could Escape And Later On She Found Out That He Hadn't Died As She Thought, But Then At Twenty Bruce Had Done Another Number On Her And Since Then She Trusted No Man. Twyla, Her Roommate Had Saved Her Sanity By Helping Her Get Through Her Past But Her Five Year Self Afflicted Refusal To Have Sex With A Man Was Finally Getting On Twyla's Nerves. She Danced At A Club In Twilight Bay Where Men Paid Her To Look At Her Nude Body. As She Was Leaving One Night After Work, She Was Assualted By A Monster Who Had Boobs And Was Huge, It Threw Her Into A Brick Wall And The Next Thing She Saw Was A Gorgeous Face Leaning Over Her As She Laid On A Sofa.

Stephan Rashleigh Patrolled Talisman's Bay As A Shadow Walker Where People Thought That He And His Fellow "Walkers" Were Gorgeous, Wealthy Businessmen Who Operated A Business Called Rare Imports And Unusual Things But Little Did The Citizen Know That The Shadow Walker's Night Job Kept Them Safe And He Meant To Keep It That Way Every Since His One Time Friend Tried To Burn Them All Alive In A House Just On The Outskirts Of Town Twelve Years Ago!

Wow, Does Ahleigh Raine Go For The Jugual, Bite, And Refuse To Let You Go Until The Very Last Word Has Been Read!! Stephan, Mariah, Twyla, And The Rest Of The Shadow Walkers Get Caught Up In A Long Ago Propheised Battle Of Good Versus Evil That the Shadow Walkers Were Trying To Keep Away From Their Home Town, But As Always Evil Never Rests And It Has plans For Talisman's Bay And Fully Intends To Unlease Its Evil There And Then Conqueor The Entire World. Once The Dread Lord Leader Finds Out That Stephan Has A Woman, He Plots To Kidnap Mariah And Use Her To Get to Stephan, the leader of the Shadow Walkers--Only A Mistake Is Made....................

If the characters spent less time in their heads rethinking the same time over and over the book would be 1 chapter. The action lasts 5 seconds and the characters are weak. The first book was seriously stuck in f*&k and c*&k land it was used every other sentence. Not bothered by crude language but it was overused especially towards the end. Felt like the author was running out of something better to say so use filler. Not impressed, not even a good mix of sci-fi and action. The characters get stuck in their heads thinking about their mates and can't stop admiring them over and over - again feels like filler. Read the first book and tried to read the second book but it's just not holding my interest the story doesn't move just spins around then some action is thrown in.

Lover's Tailsman is a start of an unforgettable series. Once you start, it is a page turner you can't just put down. You get everything from strong characters, action, mystery, plot twists, and don't forget the steamy sex! It is a must read that will be on my keeper list to be read again, again, and again.