The Flame and the Shadow: Book 1 in the Four-Sided Pentacle series
Denise RossettiFantasy erotic romance
Available from Berkley
ISBN: 978-0441016341
November 2008
| Grayson of Concordia has known ever since he was a toddler he had a shadow. Known as the Duke of Ombra, Gray realizes unless he is free of the shadow, Shad, he will lose his sanity. The mercenary, and sorcerer, in Gray contracts a deal with Deiter, a wizard, who will help but he wishes an exchange. If Gray travels to Sybaris and abducts the fire witch, Cenda, Deiter will destroy Shad. Cenda is brokenhearted after the death of her daughter. Her life feels useless. As she tries to control her powers, to continue to exist, she meets Gray. While Gray sets out to bring Cenda back for his own purpose, the Technomage Primus plans to use her by duplicating her powers. As they leave Sybaris , Gray begins to question can he betray someone who has touched upon his heart. Will Cenda destroy him when she learns why he kidnapped her or will her love be stronger than any hate?
The author tells a good story that kept this reader mesmerized with the events embracing Gary and Cenda. Just reading about Cenda, and the loss of her daughter, one practically shares in the sorrow and loss. The Flame and the Shadow swirls in magic, romance, betrayal, passion and heated desire, not only between Gray and Cenda, but those that would use Cenda’s powers for their advantage. Denise Rossetti fashions an erotic fantasy while allowing the reader to go deep into the soul of Gray as he clashes with the scars that inflict him. It is amazing how she spins the tale of Gray suffering with his shadow, when deep down he knows the shadow is really him. I found it to be a great conflict. The connection between Cenda and Gray explodes with excitement in this wonderful read.
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Reviewer: Linda L. |
