Shards of the Mind [Paperback]

Theolyn Boese (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 2008

Several months have passed since Thea was attacked, but the nightmares continue -- ones filled with blood, knives, and a fear that even the comforting weight of her husbands beside her cannot banish.

To distract herself on the voyage to Ta'e, Thea prepares a marriage veil for Sya'tia, and her husbands encourage her to offer it to the Warrior Chosen woman they have all come to care for. Will Sya'tia accept it and join her life to theirs?

But, when they arrive at Ta'e, Thea finds it is not the paradise she believed it would be. While the Ta'e'shians do not harbor the same hatred her attacker did, there is a subtle disdain in the air that disturbs her. And, occasionally not so subtle, she discovers, when she meets her new in-laws.

Meanwhile, Kyrin and Daeshen are making their own sexy plans to regain Thea's trust in them. They have no intention of letting her pull away from them, even if they have to tie her up to do it...

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Homoerotic sexual encounters, ménage, mild bondage, and spanking.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Loose Id, LLC (July 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596327529
• ISBN-13: 978-1596327528
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #850,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies!, August 19, 2008

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Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shards of the Mind (Paperback)

Although Thea didn't ask to be taken from the only home she had ever known and transported to a futuristic world in order to breed children, she has to admit that her husbands, Kyrin and Daeshen fill her life with love. Months ago after being kidnapped by an evil force and left for dead, Thea is still healing from the emotional pain and hurt that the attack caused. Now, just when things are starting to get back to normal, little things begin happening that are unexplained. In addition, Thea experiences animosity not just from the unknown but from members of her husbands' families.

Kyrin and Daeshen love Thea and each other. Having been together as a couple long before they acquired Thea, the men know when things are bothering the other. Unexplained hostility from their families aside, they know that the only way they can make Thea happy - and as such make their marriage happy - is to help Thea face her demons. Trying to gain back Thea's trust, her husbands hatch a plan - a plan that only includes rope and her compliance.

I fully enjoyed the first installment of this futuristic series and had no doubts that I would take as much pleasure in SHARDS OF THE MIND. Thea is a strong heroine who has to fight very hard to overcome post traumatic stress. Lucky for her she has two men who want her healthy and whole. Their love and devotion is more than apparent on each written page. SHARDS OF THE MIND enticed me with the publisher's blurb and thoroughly satisfied me with such a well written story. I can't wait to see what Theolyn Boese releases next!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shards of the Mind- A Joyfully Recommended Title, September 16, 2008

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shards of the Mind (Paperback)

It has been a few months since Thea Conner was attacked. She is still having trouble coming to terms with what happened to her. The ship she is on is headed for the Ta'e'sha world and she'll have to prepare herself for the trial.

During the trip to the home world, mischief is happening all over the ship and Kyrin and his crew can't figure out what is going on. Thea has an idea, but she is distracted by making a marriage veil for Sya'tia, her best friend on the ship.

Will Sya'tia accept the proposal from Thea, Kyrin, and Daeshen? Will Theadora be able to make it through the trial? Can Kyrin and Daeshen distract her enough to overcome her fears? Will the humans be accepted on the Ta'e'shan home world?

Shards of the Mind is INCREDIBLE! As a follow up to Daughters of Terra, Shards of the Mind is superb and almost out shines Daughters of Terra. Theolyn Boese has outdone herself. I had no trouble falling back into her world of myth and legend. Ms. Boese has another winner on her hands with Shards of the Mind. The only problem I have is the wait for the next book in the series! I loved Shards of the Mind so much that I am Joyfully Recommending it!

Jambrea
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Shards of the Mind, November 8, 2008

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Sandra Smith (Flint Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shards of the Mind (Paperback)

Having read the previous book, flaws and all, I had hopes the sequel would be better. However, I was very disappointed. I never really understood why the Wicca aspects were included, as well as the importance of the cats and their mischief. The religions were very muddled, and I couldn't understand the significance of it's many aspects. The "wedding" of the other female to their group, and Thea's feelings towards Sya'tia, were a little confusing, as well. She claimed not to be gay or bisexual, but they seemed to enjoy their intimacy more on that level.