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They were betrothed as children, but Jase Terrell refused his destiny and ran off, defying "the family." Now his promised bride is in danger and he's the only one who can save her. Yet she's the one woman who can spell his destruction . . . Kayla has no memory of the ancient ceremony that... read more
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Arranged Marriage
They were betrothed as children to be husband and wife. But Jase Terrell refused his legacy and ran off, defying "the family." Now his promised bride was in danger. And though Kayla Darland was the one woman who could spell his destruction, he was the only one who could... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jase Terrell: hero
- Kayla Darland: heroine
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Paranormal Romance: Paranormal romance blends the real with the fantastic or science fictional. The fantastic elements may be woven into an alternate version of our own world in an urban fantasy involving vampires, demons, and/or werewolves, or they may be more "normal" manifestations of the paranormal—humans with psychic abilities, witches, or ghosts. Time-travel, futuristic, and extraterrestrial romances also fall beneath the paranormal umbrella.These novels often blend elements of other subgenres—including suspense, mystery, or chick lit--with their fantastic themes. A few paranormals are set solely in the past and are structured much like any historical romance novel. Others are set in the future, sometimes on different worlds. Still others have a time-travel element with either the hero or the heroine traveling into the past or the future. Between 2002 and 2004, the number of paranormal romances published in the United States doubled to 170 per year. A popular title in the genre can sell over 500,000 copies.Many paranormal romances rely on the blend of contemporary American life with the existence of supernatural or magically empowered beings, human or otherwise; sometimes the larger culture is aware of the magical in its midst, sometimes it isn't. Some paranormal romances focus less on the specifics of their alternative worlds than do traditional science fiction or fantasy novels, keeping the attention strongly on the underlying romance. Others develop the alternate reality meticulously, combining well-planned magical systems and inhuman cultures with contemporary reality.
- Romantic Suspense: These books place a heavy emphasis on the development of a romantic relationship as jeopardy, lies, deceit and killers often stalk the hero or heroine. The sensuality of the books vary by author as does the level of violence. Romantic suspense involves an intrigue or mystery for the protagonists to solve. Typically, however, the heroine is the victim of a crime or attempted crime, and works with a hero, who tends to be in a field where he would serve as a protector, such as a police officer, FBI agent, bodyguard, or Navy SEAL. By the end of the novel, the mystery is resolved and the interaction between the hero and heroine has evolved into a solid relationship. These novels primarily take place in contemporary times, but authors such as Amanda Quick have broadened the genre to also include historical timeframes.Like all romances, romantic suspense novels must place the development of a relationship between the protagonists at the heart of the story. The relationship "must impact each decision they make and increase the tension of the suspense as it propel the story. In turn, the events of suspense must also directly affect the relationship and move the story forward."Romantic suspense novels tend to have more "clean" language, without the "emotional, intimate" descriptions often used in more traditional romances. Because the mystery is a crucial aspect of the plot, these novels are more plot-driven instead of character-driven.This blend of the romance and mystery was perfected by Mary Stewart, who wrote ten romantic suspense novels between 1955 and 1967. Stewart was one of the first to seamlessly combine the two genres, maintaining a full mystery while focusing on the courtship between two people. In her novels, the process of solving the mystery "helps to illuminate" the hero's personality, helping the heroine to fall in love with him.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 65 of 68 in Silhouette Shadows. (publisher series)
This book is in Older Paranormal-Fantasy Romances. (community list)
This book is in Gothic Romance Novels. (community list)
This book is in Dreamscape. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kimberly Raye (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Silhouette Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0373270658
Page Count: Add the page count.
Publisher: Silhouette Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0373270658
Page Count: Add the page count.
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- Dewey: 813
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