Ecstasy: The Shadowdwellers

Overview

At one with the darkness, the mysterious Shadowdwellers must live as far from light-loving humans as possible in order to survive. Yet one damaged human woman will tempt the man behind the Shadowdweller throne into a dangerous desire.

Worlds Couldn't Keep Them Apart

Among the Shadowdwellers, Trace holds power that some are willing to kill for. Without a stranger's aid, one rival would surely have succeeded, but Trace's brush with death is less surprising to him than his reaction to the beautiful, fragile human who heals him. By rights, Trace should hardly even register Ashla's existence within the realm of Shadowscape, but instead he is drawn to everything about her-her innocence, her courage, and her lush, sensual heat.

After a terrifying car crash, Ashla Townsend wakes up to find that the bustling New York she knew is now eerie and desolate. Just when she's convinced she's alone, Ashla is confronted by a dark warrior who draws her deeper into a world she never knew existed. The bond between Ashla and Trace is a mystery to both, but searching for answers will mean confronting long-hidden secrets, and uncovering a threat that could destroy everything Trace holds precious.

Editorial Reviews

Bestseller Frank's intensely emotional and sensual series debut expands the universe of her Nightwalkers series (Noah, etc.) to include the light-shunning Shadowdwellers. Trace, a Shadowdweller vizier, almost dies in a sword fight with an assassin in Shadowscape, a realm of uninhabited darkness between his world and the human-inhabited Realscape. Human healer Ashla Townsend, whose New York attitude is tempered by fear of persecution over her gifts, saves Trace by drawing his injuries into herself, leaving him wondering why she can enter the Shadowscape and see him. As their mutual attraction develops, Trace realizes they're Sainted, destined to be mates for life, but cultural differences and the assassination plot threaten their burgeoning relationship. This romantic and strongly sexual story between complicated characters is made even richer by an intriguing secondary cast and efficient world-building that's familiar without being lazy. (Jan.)

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Author Information

Bio of Jacquelyn Frank

Jacquelyn Frank lives in Saugerties, New York, and has been writing romantic fiction ever since she picked up her first teen romance at age 13. With four sisters, a family scattered up and down the Eastern Seaboard, and a history of living all across the USA herself, she still tries to find ways to give a nod to her native New York in her work. Jacquelyn lives with her foster daughter and four furry children as well--four male domestic shorthaired cats whose personalities have often inspired aspects of her characters. A former Sign Language Interpreter and substitute teacher, she is a powerful advocate of reading and writing. She is known for her persistent gifts of books to all the children in her life, in an effort to see them love both as much as she does. She believes there is nothing more rewarding than the imagination and all it inspires, and nothing more tragic than illiteracy. Feel free to contact Jacki at JacquelynFrank@hotmail.com or come and visit her at her website at www.jacquelynfrank.com and read all about the Nightwalkers, other planned series, and to join in the forum's discussions and the live chat room.

Customer Reviews

• Loved It

  Posted January 29, 2009 by Victoria, Orlando

  This book kept me captivated, I literally could not put it down. The characters were well though out and very realistic. The book was funny, sexy and suspenseful.

• Great Story

  Posted February 13, 2009 by Gio, Tampa

  I would have finished this book in a day, but I had to work. The story is great and I love how it's tied into her NightWalker series.

• MIND BLOWING!

  Posted June 09, 2009 by Vanessa , Guam, U.S.A.

  What an experience! Made me wonder if it all could actually be true??!?! Can't wait for the next installment due out next month!

Additional Info

Imprint

Zebra Books

Filesize

820.94 KB

Number of Pages

352

eBook ISBN

1420108972