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Spells Cast in Shadows [Paperback]

Gracie C. McKeever (Author)
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October 9, 2006
Driven by recurrent dreams to take an ill-advised predawn ride around her ranch, Montana Freeborn stumbles across something in the road from those wildest dreams: a real live centaur. At least she thinks so. By the time she reaches the supine figure trampled beneath the hooves of her prize Appaloosa, she begins to wonder if her eyes deceived her, since before them now is a man, a magnificent, unconscious and very naked man. Cast out from his tribe as a punishment for causing the death of a fellow Sapphiran, Seth Phoenix is an arrogant young centaur of royal heritage infatuated with the human race, and now, after a twist of fate, forced to count on one of its ranks for his survival. His one chance at redemption--brokered with the Black Elf by his desperate mother, Thyra Phoenix--could be the key to his mother's freedom, or his own downfall...

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4 Stars/Hot: "Spells Cast in Shadow is a well-written book with captivating characters. This book includes the use of dark magic to manipulate lives, murder, intrigue and an amazing love story within a love story. The hero and heroine face many obstacles in discovering their love for one another. There are several plot lines developed within the story, some of which could have been expanded to add even more depth to this book. I hope Ms. McKeever will pick up the threads to tell the stories of Montana’s friend, Jason’s and that of Seth’s brother Endre to make this a series. The possibilities make my imagination soar! Seth and Montana struggle mightily to resist the lure of each other. Their resistance raises the heat level at every encounter until they surrender to the needs of their bodies, even if not acknowledging the desires of their hearts. Seeking to please themselves and each other physically, they please this reader with the passion they ignite. This book is one I’ll read again and again." —Ginger, Just Erotic Romance Reviews

4 Hearts: "Gracie McKeever has written a marvelous modern-day fairy tale, complete with a classic good vs. evil struggle of epic proportions. Because of her clever use of foreshadowing, the relationship between a human and a centaur is immediately believable. The sexual tension between Seth and Montana is so palpable that steam fairly rises from the computer screen. Her excellent prose brings both her characters and her settings to life in the reader’s imagination. While billed as erotic in nature, the erotic elements occur naturally in the flow of the story and are not extreme or overly explicit. This reviewer enjoyed this tale and looks forward to more from Ms. McKeever. Highly recommended!" —Leah, LoveRomancesandMore.com

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 322 pages
  • Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (October 9, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933563346
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933563343
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,007,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gracie C. McKeever is an author from the Bronx. Aside from several side trips along the way she's lived and worked her entire life in the Big Apple (most of it two train stops away from the House that Ruth built...Go Yanks!)

She has been writing since the ripe old age of seven when two younger brothers were among her earliest, captive audience for various short story readings and performances.

An eclectic and voracious reader whose audience has grown outside of the supportive family members, she's had the great fortune of being able to incorporate two of her favorite passions and talents - reading and writing - as a book reviewer for several online e-zines both as a regular staff member and freelancer.

Her short stories, novellas and poetry have seen exposure in various lit and art magazines and other venues - online and in print. Of particular note, her short story LEAP OF FAITH can be found in Zane's anthology, Caramel Flava 2: Sensuality. Also, heard over the airwaves on KFJC's morning show, Dancing In The Fast Lane With Ann Arbor (Unbedtime Stories) out of Los Altos Hills, CA (NEW LIFE INCOGNITA was the story of the month for March 2000.). She's also proud to be a member of the ("Worlds' Oldest Active Homeless Paper") Street News family and has seen numerous articles, poems and novel excerpts published within its pages as well as having had a poetry reading on Pseudo On-line Network (Street News Review).

In 2001 Gracie caught the erotica bug, sinking her teeth into her first erotica e-book for a review, and hasn't looked back since, an instant affinity for the genre spawning her first erotica title, BENEATH THE SURFACE, published in 2006 by Siren Publishing, Inc.


 

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Try it!!, July 19, 2007
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This review is from: Spells Cast in Shadows (Paperback)
With this baby, I really did enjoy the story...and the plot line...and the hero and heroine. And let's not forget all the other wonderful 'peoples'. The sex is great. But I just found something missing...I don't know what. (Scratchin' me noggin in confusion!! Wink!!) But I wouldn't want you to NOT buy this book just because I said that. Try it!! It is certainly different, wonderful concept (I love centaurs) and a beaut leading couple and sub characters. It ISN'T bad at all.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Klovers! Courtesy of CK2S Kwips & Kritiques, December 18, 2006
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This review is from: Spells Cast in Shadows (Paperback)
More than two decades ago, the pony-man saved her from drowning to death. Although a child, Montana Freeborn intuitively knew the importance of keeping his existence a secret. Now the pony-man has returned, although he isn't exactly a pony-man anymore, with only two legs now.

Half-human and half-centaur, Seth Phoenix has always been fascinated by mortals - a fact that has caused him trouble several times before, and has now resulted in banishment from his realm to the live amongst the humans, in human form.

When Montana's horse accidentally tramples him, she tends his injuries and shelters him in her own home. Little does Seth know that both his future and the fate of his mother lie with Montana Freeborn...

Spells Cast In Shadows is the first book by Gracie C. McKeever I had the good fortune to read, and it will not be the last! With its powerful characters and an intense plot, it is easy to see why this book was the October Top Seller for Siren Publishing.

Montana Freeborn is a beautiful heroine, inside and out. Her giving nature is evident in the way she treats others, the summer program she hosts for underprivileged children, and the way she views the world in general. Unfortunately, it is the innocent trust she places in those around her that makes her easy prey for the villain of the piece. Conversely, it is this same trust that allows her romance with Seth to progress at such a rapid pace.

Seth Phoenix is a compelling hero, fierce and territorial as one would expect a centaur to be - especially one who is a member of the royal family. Of course, his noble nature, while admirable, also serves as a roadblock to his romance with Montana as he struggles to deny his feelings in order to protect her.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Spells Cast In Shadows to any readers who love a good erotic fantasy with a beautiful romance and a suspenseful plot promising several twists!

Connected Stories:
Beneath the Surface: The Matchmaker, Book 1
Terms of Surrender: The Matchmaker 2
Manifest Destiny [The Matchmaker 3] (Siren Publishing)
(This book is not part of The Matchmaker series, but contains crossover characters from 'Manifest Destiny'. While 'Manifest Destiny' can be easily comprehended and enjoyed without reading 'Spells Cast in Shadows', the story in 'Manifest Destiny' will be greatly enhanced by reading 'Spells Cast in Shadows' first.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A captivating storyline that is a must read!, July 30, 2008
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Gracie C. McKeever's paranormal romance, Spells Cast in Shadows captures the love found between a human, Montana Freeborn, and a Centaur exhile from the world Sapphira, Seth Phoenix. After being cast into the Human World, Seth discoveres that the Black Elf placed an interference spell between him and his love, Montana. Throughout the book, McKeever does a wonderful job expressing the strength and intensity of the love and emotions between Seth and Montana. The way thier love is exemplified captivates the reader and makes you realize that there are such things as 'soul mates' and 'destiny'.

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Sistah Keyonna of the SistahFriend Book Club
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