Where Souls Collide (Contemporary Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Stefanie Worth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Contemporary Romance | Publication Date: July 2007

Newspaper reporter Navena Larimore must prevent a murder while coming to terms with her prophetic dreams and the reappearance of a former lover.

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From the Back Cover

RELECTIONS OF THE PAST
Detroit journalist Nevena Larimore thought her romance with NBA star Maxwell McKnight would last forever, but forever came to an abrupt end fifteen years ago, leaving her brokenhearted. Now Maxwell is back in her life as the owner and editor of her newspaper, and Navena's turbulent feelings have come rushing back.

VISIONS OF THE PRESENT
Navena cannot find peace at home, either. Her boyfriend wants more of a commitment than she can give and she's haunted by prophetic dreams of murder.

DREAMS OF THE FUTURE
It is up to Navena to figure out her psychic legacy and prevent the murder...but not alone. After struggling with doubt, Maxwell realizes that Navena's visions are authentic, and it is she who might need saving. Navena may have extraordinary powers, but together they discover that real love is a force of its own.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 339 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843959703
• ISBN-13: 978-0843959703
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,496,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I live to write. Really. My mind is constantly running, absorbing the realities of everyday life and twisting them into plots my overactive imagination dreams up. So far I've taken a psychic with bad dreams, a snow globe with magical powers, and a pair of guardian angels along on my journey. Of course, you're invited, too.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars...Paranormal Romance with Superbly Developed Characters, February 27, 2008

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M. Bruner ""Deltareviewer" Real Page ... (Oklahoma!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where Souls Collide (Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Do you believe in psychic gifts? Is there really a spiritual realm that connects the past, present and future? Well, Navena Larimore has started to question reality as her psychic gift has awakened. The past comes back - Maxwell left her heartbroken years ago and now he is her new boss. The present - Luke is always showering Navena with gifts and even though he has asked for her hand in marriage she consistently refuses. The present also offers terrible nightmares of murder and mayhem. The future - will Maxwell believe Navena and will she open up her heart to accept his help?

Worth has masterfully written a paranormal adventure with superbly developed characters. The imagery in the descriptions will force you to stay up late reading and thinking about Navena's next move. The suspense, romance and fiery love scenes all brilliantly combine to make this one of the best paranormal romances this year. There are a few editing issues but that don't take away from the story. The twist in the storyline along with smoothness of time shifting will leave you in awe. Stephanie Worth is ready to pick up where the late Octavia Bulter left a colossal void.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some Soul to Keep, August 8, 2007

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Reader Woman "The Book Diva" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where Souls Collide (Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

WHERE SOULS COLLIDE is a stunning debut and a magnificent read. Worth's writing, the story and the plot grabs on to the reader and doesn't let go. The world building is amazing and works on so many levels. But I can't say too much with out giving away spoilers. Let's just say I love it when an author is able to create multiple worlds, each one believable and engaging. The prose captivates and enthralls. I would put her use of speculative elements and magical realism right up there with the greats like Morrison, Naylor and Walker.

The heroine, Navena Larimore, has a gift that has been dormat for the past 16 years of her life. She has to reconnect to the part of herself that holds her gifts before someone dies. If that isn't enough a man from her past comes in and turns her world upside down. The hero, Maxwell Mcknight, is a man on a mission. He is going to win back the love of his life or die trying. Little does he know how literal that sentiment might be... The thing I loved the most about this book was the way that the speculative elements seemed natural, almost every day... The writing flowed so well that it had me thinking I could wake up in the morning with the "Knowing"... maybe read some minds... hear some thoughts... stop time... move objects... And the love story was awesome. I love the way Navena and Maxwell (Mack and Vee) found their way to one another across time and space again and again. It's such a wonderful twist on the soul mates plot that it will make believers in true love out of the most cynical people. And the love scenes are spicy hot. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great read with paranormal, suspense and romance all woven together. Excellent job on your debut Ms. Worth! I look forward to reading more from you.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reconnecting With Your Heart, August 29, 2007

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Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"... (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where Souls Collide (Contemporary Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have heard that there is another realm similar to the one we live in. We have mirrored lives there, our twin life. The only difference is that we are opposite in our personality and behaviors. Stefanie Worth's Where Souls Collide, has just that type of storyline with a twist. Imagine being split in two because you cannot handle your gifts, and it will be up to you to become one with yourself at a certain period of time in your life. If you can picture that then you have walked into the world of Navena Larimore.

Navena is a thirty-four year-old reporter for the Dispatch. On her birthday, she meets the man that is taking the position at the newspaper that she thought she worked hard for and deserves. She also realizes that her past has caught up with her. The new man in charge was an old flame from fourteen years before, Maxwell McKnight. It is at this time that strange dreams and nightmares start to plague Navena. Decisions that she knew she had needed to make before, but always put off, now seemed as if they need to be made right away.

All of these things are new to Navena because there is something from her past that she does not remember, because her mother had separated her from her heart sixteen years before. She had done that to save her daughter's life. The time has come for Navena to reconnect with the rest of herself, her heart, so that she can experience real love. Nothing ever comes easy and to do this she has to follow the clues and the signs to save someone's life, but whose?

Stefanie Worth gives you mystery, wonderful well-developed characters, and imagery. Worth truly keeps you on the edge of your seat with every page from beginning to end. There is nothing predictable about this book, at all. The only thing that could have been better was the editing, but the mistakes were not enough to take away from this awesome read. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in psychics, mystery, and good romance.

Jennifer Coissiere
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