Lover's Talisman: Talisman Bay, Book 1 [Kindle Edition]

Ashleigh Raine (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...dark, paranormal, erotic suspense story--one that will keep readers engrossed in the plot, characters and very hot sex scenes." -- RT Bookclub Magazine, January 2004

"4 stars...dark, paranormal, erotic suspense story...will keep readers engrossed in the plot, characters and very hot sex scenes." -- Cindy Whitesel for RT Bookclub Magazine, January 2004

"LOVER'S TALISMAN is SPECTACULAR...start to finish action and adventure with unbridled passions, strong characters and is totally captivating..." -- The Road to Romance's Reviewers Choice Award Winner, August 2003

"Ms. Raine has created a world that can provide an endless supply of stories for needy readers...definitely a must-read!" -- Denise Powers for Sensual Romance

"The depth and the passion of Ms. Raines writing riveted me. 4 1/2 roses" -- Carolyn for A Romance Review

5 Hearts "I highly recommend this book...a fun filled roller coaster ride with laughter and nail biting suspense." -- Sara Sawyer for The Romance Studio

Product Description

Welcome to Talisman Bay, where all hell breaks loose on a daily basis, especially when you fall in love.

Book one in the Talisman Bay series.

For twelve years Stephan Rashleigh has lived in the shadows, patrolling the city streets as leader of the Talisman Bay Shadow Walkers. The danger of his world leaves no room for a woman in his life. Until now. It should have been easy—rescue Mariah, then let her go. Except once she’s in his arms, he can’t walk away. Vibrant, breathing life into him, she makes him feel again.

Mariah DeSilva isn’t interested in falling in love, even with the gorgeous hero who rescued her from a brutal attack. When her best friend is kidnapped, she turns to the only man she can trust to help. The more time she spends with Stephan, the less she can hide her growing feelings for him. There’s so much more between them than an explosive romp between the sheets, against the wall and everywhere in between.

As they search for Mariah’s missing friend, a sinister evil is revealed, someone who’s been watching, waiting for Stephan to reveal his greatest vulnerability—falling in love. This enemy will stop at nothing to wipe out the Shadow Walkers and claim Mariah for his own.

Warning, this title contains the following: Bondage and knife play (don’t worry, no one gets hurt). A fantasy ménage scene—two brothers loving one woman, yay! Magical orgasms. Pleasure sparks. Lots of demon killing, lots of cursing while killing demons, and even more sex (without the demons).

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 277 KB
• Print Length: 272 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (January 1, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0012VNAX0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,736 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great paranormal romantica..., May 26, 2005

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This review is from: Lover's Talisman (Paperback)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book NOT to me missed. A definite keeper!, November 24, 2003

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Tracey West "Avidreader" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lover's Talisman (Paperback)

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

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Buffy, you'll love this!, August 6, 2005

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Cathleen A. Cody (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lover's Talisman (Paperback)

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!