From Publishers Weekly
Roberts built her reputation writing first-rate romantic tales involving legends and magic, and now she returns to the supernatural realm with a story that's not as stellar as her earlier works but should delight her fans. The life of gallery manager Malory Price is stalled when she is invited to a reception at a mansion near her small Pennsylvania town. Upon her arrival, she discovers that she is one of only three guests-all of whom are feisty young women with life challenges just like her own. Their mysterious hosts explain that centuries earlier, they allowed the souls of the three demigoddesses under their care to be stolen by a sorcerer. Legend says the demigoddesses cannot be freed until three mortal women find the keys to the glass box in which they are housed. Should they agree, Malory, Dana Steele and Zoe McCourt will each receive $25,000 to search for the keys, plus a million dollars if they succeed. They nervously accept, and Malory is the first to tackle her task, with the help of Dana's charming but commitment-phobic brother Flynn. The legend is as mistily silly as the art history Malory uses to search for clues, and the financial incentives smack more of a reality show than Celtic lore. Fortunately, Roberts's crisp writing, earthy humor and vivid characterizations combine to make this a compelling read.
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From AudioFile
With flirtatious zeal, Susan Ericksen depicts Mallory and her two newfound friends, providing dulcet tones for each bright, witty woman. When the author adds mythological gods who seek the women's help, this sexy mystery becomes a lively quest. Ericksen easily slips into the character of handsome, dashing Flynn, Mallory's love interest, changing tempo and pitch when he enters the story with his supercharged dog. Mallory and Flynn's love scenes are true to life yet appealingly romantic. Using various accents, Ericksen enhances each character. Appropriate music provides atmosphere, as well as story breaks. The ending leaves room for several sequels. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine--
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