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Kismet's Kiss

by Cate Rowan (Goodreads Author)

4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 · rating details · 80 ratings · 29 reviews

* Kismet's Kiss is a two-time RWA Golden Heart® Finalist and a winner of the Duel on the Delta, Molly, and Put Your Heart in a Book contests. *

In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic strikes the palace of Sultan Kuramos. Only a magical healer from an enemy land has the skill to save his royal household, but Kuramos never imagined the healer would be a woman.

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Apr 08, 2012 Mikaela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-fantasy

I purchased this one when Allromance had its 50% rebate campaign recently. And I am glad I did.
I fell in love, with Varenne and Kuranos, also with the world of Alaia. Or more correctly, the country of Kad. Each detail fit my image of live in a palace. From the reverence of the servants, to the camaderie between the Sultanas
What made me grit my teeth were the fact that women were viewed as subservient. Which made it an extra interesting to watch their reaction when they discover that a woman (...more I purchased this one when Allromance had its 50% rebate campaign recently. And I am glad I did.
I fell in love, with Varenne and Kuranos, also with the world of Alaia.   Or more correctly, the country of Kad. Each detail fit my image of live in a palace.   From the reverence of the servants, to the camaderie between the Sultanas
What made me grit my teeth were the fact that women were viewed as subservient. Which made it an extra interesting to watch their reaction when they discover that a woman ( gasp!) is the Royal Healer of Teganne. I admired Varenne's courage for coming, yet it is one of many signs that she is a healer to the heart. From the start of the book Varenne and Kuranos butts head regularily. Varenne being to much of a Teg to give Kuranos the deferrence he is used to. Not to mention giving in to her attraction, and becoming a member of his harem.
What I loved, were that the first part of the novel focused on the cure. And everyone around her, from the other Physicians to the courtiers are suspicious of her. Even the sultan.
One thing I appreciated, were the fact that the cure weren't something mysterious that only magic could solve. Yes, Varenne used her gifts, but to ease the suffering. She couldn't cure it with a snap of her fingers. But, she does find out a cure, using her common sense.

The events in the first part, eased the way to their HEA. In fact, I appreciated the later half more. Seeing the camaderie between the wives. The smiling children.
And scenes between Varenne and Kuranos. How she gently convince him to start living again.
The combined result of this, is that Varenne grows used to Kad, and that Kad gets used to Varenne.

I'll admit that at times I wondered if the obstacles were to great for them to give them a Happily ever after.   I admire Kurannos wives for stepping forward, for making the offer. And, fittingly, it was the most ambitious of them who found a way.

So, what I didn't like.
The one thing that I had most trouble with were the fact that people in Aiaia live much longer than humans on earth. I started the first time I read that someone were 100 years old.
Then there were the supporting characters. They felt... shallow. On the other hand, this were Varenne and Kuranos story, and having the other wives taking to much place would have been wrong. That said, I look forward to reading more tales by Cate Rowan.
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Oct 17, 2011 Lori Dillon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: indie-romance

KISMET’S KISS is the sequel to THE SOURCE OF MAGIC (which is a good book too). Ms. Rowan published KISS first, so I read it first. While both books take place in the same magical realm and involve some of the same characters, they each stand on their own.

Sexual Chemistry:
The first time they meet, Varene and Kuramos are instantly attracted to each other, whether they want to be or not. However, there are major hurdles in their way. In the beginning, Kuramos is appalled that he must rely on a infi...more KISMET’S KISS is the sequel to THE SOURCE OF MAGIC (which is a good book too). Ms. Rowan published KISS first, so I read it first. While both books take place in the same magical realm and involve some of the same characters, they each stand on their own.

Sexual Chemistry:
The first time they meet, Varene and Kuramos are instantly attracted to each other, whether they want to be or not. However, there are major hurdles in their way. In the beginning, Kuramos is appalled that he must rely on a infidel woman and her magic to save his family. He is chauvinistic and, along with just about everyone else in his kingdom, he treats her with arrogance and distain. Varene is used to being treated as an equal, as an intelligent woman and a gifted healer. They are constantly butting heads until she shows him the error of his ways. However there’s still another teensy, weensy problem…

Conflict:
Kuramos has 6 wives already. Count ‘em, 6! That’s unheard of in traditional romance publishing. The golden rule handed down from NY is the hero must be single (either a bachelor, widower, or divorced) and – heaven forbid -- he cannot even think of sleeping with someone else once he’s laid eyes on the heroine. I couldn’t wait to see how Rowan was going to write her way out of that one. (She does! And no, she doesn't kill off all the wives.)

Secrets:
Both Kuramos and Varene have them and Rowan does an excellent job of sprinkling clues throughout the story. There’s also court intrigue afoot and the cause of the strange illness afflicting Kuramos’s royal house. Is it a curse or something else? Usually I can figure these things out early on but the author kept me guessing until the end.

Humor:
Gunjan, the talking bird, is a riot!

What makes this book standout:
This book was a 2007 and 2009 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Finalist. It is also the first Indie book I ever read. When I saw the quality of the writing and the originality of the storyline, I had to wonder how on earth this book never sold. Actually, I do know. Ms. Rowan is a rule breaker. She writes stories that don’t fit into the NY box and they’re all the better for it. (less)

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May 11, 2011 Celia rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Storyline: It’s like the King and I with a lot less singing and a whole lot more sexy. Cate Rowan has spun a fabulous Middle Eastern romantic fantasy with Kismet’s Kiss.

The Great Sultan Kuramos is facing down an enemy that even the most mighty of warriors and greatest of kings cannot overcome: a disease born of a goddess’ curse. This mysterious plague has sickened many members of the royal family and there seems to be no hope until he reaches out to a neighboring realm of Teganne - known for its...more Storyline: It’s like the King and I with a lot less singing and a whole lot more sexy. Cate Rowan has spun a fabulous Middle Eastern romantic fantasy with Kismet’s Kiss.

The Great Sultan Kuramos is facing down an enemy that even the most mighty of warriors and greatest of kings cannot overcome: a disease born of a goddess’ curse. This mysterious plague has sickened many members of the royal family and there seems to be no hope until he reaches out to a neighboring realm of Teganne - known for its great healers and magic.

The Royal Healer Varene na Seryn is as talented and stubborn as she is beautiful. Combining her healing knowledge and magic, she must overcome the sickness that is taking the Sultan’s family and servants one by one.

Can Sultan Kuramos and the Healer Varene overcome their differences to save the royal family? Will his strange customs and distrust of magic be the wedge that keeps these two apart or will it draw them together as the fates so will it?

Grammar/Spelling: I noticed a few errors; I would recommend another good read through by a beta reader.

Character Development: As a strong-willed (ok, really, I’m more “stubborn” than “strong-willed” because I have very little will power when it comes to chocolate…I mean, really… It’s quite sad.) woman myself, I can absolutely relate to the Royal Healer’s refusal to play second (or even seventh) fiddle to an old fashioned custom that puts the man in charge.

Not only am I the Queen of Commas, I am also the Empress of Mixed Signals and Kismet’s Kiss was definitely a story of two ships passing in the night. That being said, throughout Kismet’s Kiss Varene and Kuramos are definitely wandering over into my Land of Confusion (not to be confused with that great Genesis track) and you are left wondering if they’re ever going to get it together.

Writing Style: The story quickly grabs the reader’s interest and pulls the reader through the sensuous and magical desert land of Kad. Ms. Rowan’s fantasy world is unique and mysterious. I really felt like I was transported (possibly via magic carpet) into a land of endless desert and talking jencel-birds.

Even though this is a romance novel, the love scenes are actually few and far between; so even the most modest of readers could enjoy Kismet’s Kiss.

Continuity: No issues with continuity.
Overall Rating: 4+

Ms. Cate Rowan’s novel, Kismet’s Kiss, was a breath of fresh air with a whole new world (HA! Like I could resist swiping a line from Disney’s Aladdin! You’d have been sad and disappointed if I wrote this entire review without mentioning it at least once. Admit it.) set in the very ancient world of the Middle East.

I encourage all of you lady folks to read this one (and maybe even you men folks can read it too… I won’t judge you…) and get lost in a sexy world of love, magic and mystery. (less)

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Feb 27, 2011 Paisley Owl rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Mechanics:

We shouldn’t even mention that this book is self-published, and the only reason we are is because this book has made us optimistic that good, talented authors can find a way to get their books to market regardless of the health of the industry or the often depressing terms of Ebook houses. Really, we’ve come across releases from large, brick and mortar publishing houses and spotted typos and grammatical errors aplenty, but were hard pressed to see anything less than editorial perfectio...more Mechanics:

We shouldn’t even mention that this book is self-published, and the only reason we are is because this book has made us optimistic that good, talented authors can find a way to get their books to market regardless of the health of the industry or the often depressing terms of Ebook houses. Really, we’ve come across releases from large, brick and mortar publishing houses and spotted typos and grammatical errors aplenty, but were hard pressed to see anything less than editorial perfection from Kismet’s Kiss.

This story is a long one and not in a bad way—only that Ms. Rowan makes you earn the relationship between the sultan Kuramos and the healer Varene. It doesn’t’ happen quickly, they don’t jump into bed and with six wives and a deadly disease spreading through the palace, the story does a great job establishing its priorities. (Kind of like real life—in the midst of your closest circle dying off, you don’t exactly get swept away by passion for a stranger directly upon meeting. You want them to save your family!)

There’s conflict and then there’s more conflict. There’s conflict between the two cultures who now stand toe to toe in crisis. Magic vs. faith. Woman vs. society. Cultural marriage norms vs. contradictory views. Man vs. woman. Sultan vs. subject. It’s all in there and it really pushes the plot along through every single of the 352 pages. (On our nook, anyway! Your page count may vary!)

The narrative is strong and the only reason the book lost a point in the mechanics department was the occasional head-hopping episode. We are more forgiving of the occasional, unexpected jaunt from hero to heroine without scene breaks, but there was an occasion or two when we were suddenly lifted out of one of those two points of view and placed directly in the head of a more secondary character. Just a pet peeve of ours, but did not detract from the story enough to punish the book too harshly!

Reading experience:
Like many of the reviewers out there who spoke of Kismet’s Kiss, we were wary once we got the whole picture. A man with six wives? Falling for a beautiful healer who believes in monogamy? Now how on (their) Earth would this work out? And would we even be rooting for it to?

Well, it does. And we did. And it was beautiful.

On top of the magical love story, this is a book that takes you so far out of your own world, you should have a passport.

Talking bird men (who we hope return in the subsequent books! They were fantastic!) new worlds where people live for hundreds upon hundreds of years and look as sexy and smashing as the swarthy, mysterious Kuramos does, magical travel, healing magic, superstitions, palace intrigues…it’s all here and it’s woven together with a golden thread by Ms. Rowan who has left us wondering what’s next for the good people of Kaddite universe? Only the author knows and she’s not telling yet!(less)

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Oct 13, 2010 Cheryl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kuramos, the Great Sultan of Kad has a huge dilemma on his hands. His people have fallen deadly ill. Kuramos does not know what to do. Kuramos is directed to send for a healer. Kuramos hopes the healer can help as the healer could possibly be Kuramos and his peoples last chance.

Varene na Seryn is the royal healer of Teganne. When Varene receives the summons that Kuramos requires a healer, she knows it must be some mistake. Varene is right. When she arrives in Kuramos court, he is taken by surpri...more

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May 05, 2011 Marc rated it 3 of 5 stars

Kismet's Kiss was a very good romance book. It was written very well and I liked how the relationship between the characters were done. It touched me from time to time while reading it especially with the whole will she, won't she thing. The world was described very well. I'm having a very hard time, trying to say good things about the book. I want to make it clear that it was a good book. As you can tell, there's a 'but' coming.

When it came to the magic of the world, I was a bit confused. I lik...more

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Oct 22, 2010 Tori smexys_sidekick rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I gave this a 4.5

Favorite Quote, “It will be the greatest agony I can bear. But the alternative is something I can’t bear at all.”

In the desert realm of Kad, a deadly epidemic has struck the palace of Sultan Kuramos. As the Royal family lies sick and close to death, only a magical healer from an enemy land may have the skill to save his household.
When Varene, the Royal Healer of Tergenne, is summoned to Kad she finds things are not as...more

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Feb 08, 2011 VampFanGirl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, fantasy-romance

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The Plot:

Kuramos, the Great Sultan of Kad, is in the midst of a nightmare when a deadly illness strikes his palace killing his trusted mentor and threatening the lives of his wives and children. After a freak accident takes the life of his Royal Physician, robbing Kuramos of a cure, the sultan's desperate need forces him to seek help from the rival realm of Teganne. A culture steeped in vile magic, the Tegannese people are scorned by Kaddites but when left with no other options Kuramos...more

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Nov 19, 2011 The Pen & Muse added it

Get ready to be lost in a world of love, magic and mystery. Rowan takes us on a journey of magic, intrigue and the division of two cultures with Kismet’s Kiss. The Sultan Kuramos and his healer from a rival kingdom are at odds. Varene, the healer will stand up to him and humble him. She will even prove to him that she is a great skilled healer. Although the relationship builds between the two, don’t stop reading, it was a slow pace, but it builds into a great book that you will soon love. It’s f...more

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Sep 02, 2012 Linda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved the book! Wonderfully romantic with a lovely story & H/H that had amazing chemistry that I connected with right from the beginning (ok, it took a while to get over the 6 wives). This was a book that I was sorry when I reached the end because I didn't want it to end yet. The writing was quite accomplished & the story flowed beautifully. Interesting side characters including a talking intelligent bird which added a bit of humor. Sexual tension btwn the H/H that kept me rea...more

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Sep 06, 2011 Sarah Snyder rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: indies, ebooks-i-want

I will admit, I did not really know what I was getting myself into when I cracked open Kismet’s Kiss. I knew I loved the cover (shallow, I know) and I thought the premise sounded interesting enough. I will be the first to admit, this book absolutely soared beyond my expectations. I loved every minute of it and I had to physically pry myself away from it.

My first fascination lies within the setting. Rowan provides us with a rich, luscious and undeniably intriguing world. I was instantly captivat...more I will admit, I did not really know what I was getting myself into when I cracked open Kismet’s Kiss. I knew I loved the cover (shallow, I know) and I thought the premise sounded interesting enough. I will be the first to admit, this book absolutely soared beyond my expectations. I loved every minute of it and I had to physically pry myself away from it.

My first fascination lies within the setting. Rowan provides us with a rich, luscious and undeniably intriguing world. I was instantly captivating by the descriptions and I found it easy to craft an image in my mind. I will admit, I did have brief, fleeting visions of Aladdin running around, especially in the market.

I read in a forum that Rowan took inspiration from The King and I. Looking back, I can see that connection quite clearly, and I am rather surprised I did not make it myself. The relationship between Varene and the Sultan has the same will they or won’t they/should they or shouldn’t they aspect. The characters themselves also vaguely resembled that of Anna and the King. Both couples are incredibly strong willed and refused to be pushed around. Both Anna and Varene have a difficult time grasping and accepting the status of women in their new society and they both are loved more by their men for it.

The relationship between Varene and the Sultan was surely a remarkable one. I think what I enjoyed most about it was that they were equals. Even in a society that looked down on and objectified women, Varene refused to be anything less than herself. She was a strong, empowered woman and like me, the Sultan was completely taken with her.

The fact that there is something brewing between Varene and Kuramos wasn’t all that surprising (it is a romance book people). Still, Rowan was able to keep me guessing on whether or not our two star crossed lovers would end up together. You see, not only do they hail from warring countries, but Kuramos is already married… to six women. As you might imagine, Varene isn’t too keen on sharing. Things don’t work quite like that in her homeland. I honestly did not know how things would end, I didn’t even know how I wanted the chips to settle. I wanted them together, but I did not want Varene to simply be one of Kuramos’ women. But then, I didn’t want anything to happen to his other wives or children. I actually liked them as characters. So, as you can imagine, my emotions and predictions were all over the place.

There was only one aspect of the story that I can remember really questioning. None of the Sultan's wives seem are the least bit possessive of him. Well, that's not true - one of them is, but she simply wants to secure her sons ascension to the throne. She doesn't want the sultan out of love. I cannot imagine that none of his wives actually loved him. As you read the book, you come to see that he is truly a wonderful catch. It doesn't make sense that they wouldn't love him, and therefore be jealous and possessive. In fact, they actually seem to want to share. Can you imagine sharing someone you loved?

When I began reading Kismet’s Kiss, I expected a light, slightly steamy romance. What I got was infinitely better. Kismet’s Kiss is intriguing, thought-provoking and addicting. The storyline keeps you interested and on-edge. The descriptive setting keeps you marveling. And the romance keeps you hoping for a miracle. There is excitement, love and magic around every corner. I cannot wait to read more of this series, I just hope that Rowan returns to these characters.
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Jun 25, 2011 Lady Raven RAVE! rated it 3 of 5 stars

Now I know I gave this book 3 stars but I liked it draws you In From the moment you start reading. Kad I was kind of wireded out with the 5 wives thing but it goes well with this story . Loved Varene, they are both from fueding sides but needed her help to heal his people who are sick but with all the issues they face they seem to connect with each other and the rest they say is history. Like I said not a bad read but it wasnt a great read for me also. The author incorporated a lot of elements i...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Deanna rated it 2 of 5 stars

I had very high hopes for this book but for whatever reason could not get into it. There are a number of factors associated with that, I guess, including, the fact that it was very Middle Easters / Arabian Nights and I did not like the setting, there was not much focus on the fantasy aspects of this story and the fact that the hero was already married.

I did, however, like the hero's character and who he was as a person. I totally understand where he was coming from as a person and also culturall...more

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Sep 17, 2011 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, romance, fantasy, ipbr-recommended-read, 4-and-5-star, talking-animal-character

This story takes place in a lightly magical world that is similar to our world yet different. The imagery was wonderfully descriptive without overdoing it. It transported me to another place and time. What that time was though I am not sure. It felt like a subtle alternate world fantasy in an Arabian Nights style setting. It had scimitars and sherbet (in the desert?), palm fronds and key-hole doorways, falafels and churidars, harems and hammams. These things that are real in our world and so we...more This story takes place in a lightly magical world that is similar to our world yet different. The imagery was wonderfully descriptive without overdoing it. It transported me to another place and time. What that time was though I am not sure. It felt like a subtle alternate world fantasy in an Arabian Nights style setting. It had scimitars and sherbet (in the desert?), palm fronds and key-hole doorways, falafels and churidars, harems and hammams. These things that are real in our world and so we can relate to them in some way even though they may not all be things we are familiar with, but there are also fydds (horses), jencel-birds (a talking bird character that I loved!), and kyrra (a magical essence within someone). People also seem to live very long as in hundreds of years. These are some things unique to the story that give it an alternate world feel. There were a couple of times a word would sneak into the narrative or dialogue that felt a little too modern and jarred me out of the time and story for a second…but just a second, I got over it. :)

I wasn't sure how much I would like Kuramos as the male lead character in this fantasy romance. He is the Sultan of Kad and has a harem of six wives. He appears a little arrogant when Varene first appears in his palace but you soon see underneath that hard exterior and realize he has many admirable qualities that make him a likable character. He respects his wives and cherishes his children. He is kind to the servants and wants the best for the people of Kad. He is loyal, protective, and willing to make sacrifices, but can be fierce when necessary.

I liked Varene from the start. She is kind, smart, and brave. She stands up to those who would dismiss her worth and healing abilities because she is a woman. She knows what she wants and she soon learns she wants Kuramos. But what of his wives? She isn’t willing to share. How could she ever compromise on that?

Both Kuramos and Varene have painful secrets they are hiding in their past, which are unraveled as the story progresses.

Though I knew this story would have an HEA...a big honking HEA as it turns out...I was still curious how it would play out. How do we go from a harem of six wives to a happily ever after for Kuramos and Varene? At the beginning of the book, Dabir, Kuramos's mentor and father figure, prophesizes that "She will come...Will you bend, or will she? Perhaps neither." and sets up part of the conflict for this romance that stuck in my head for the entire book. Who will bend? Though I sort of guessed how it would be resolved, I wasn't totally right, but I was totally satisfied with the ending.

I have to say a word about Gunjan, the jencel-bird. Jencels are talking birds but not like a parrot. I just loved this character! But then I am a sucker for a talking animal character that doesn’t seem to be channeling a Disney movie.

Rowan has weaved a wonderfully engaging and romantic story set in a magical Arabian Nights style middle-eastern setting that kept me turning the page. The smooth writing style allowed me to easily fall into the story. I was rooting for Kuramos and Varene and was eager to see how it would all be resolved. The Source of Magic, which is the prequel novel, focuses on Alvarr and Jilian, who are the rulers of Teganne, Varene's homeland. We get a brief glimpse of them in this book and I'm already eager to read their story and jump back into this world. (less)

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Nov 13, 2010 Jeannie Lin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy-romance

As a fan of traditional fantasy and romance, Kismet's Kiss was a must read for me. And I was not disappointed! The worldbuilding was effortless and I felt transported into the Arabian Nights. Kismet's Kiss takes place in a fantasy world with a Middle Eastern flair, but it's clear from the start that this world is the author's unique creation. Two opposing kingdoms, Kad and Teganne, have a long history of struggle between them. Teganne is a land of mages whereas the Kaddites distrust magic. Yet w...more

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Apr 23, 2011 Debora Geary rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love fantasy that's fun and interesting, and not too dark. I also enjoy a dash of romance, but I don't want it to be the entire focus of the book. I kept reading this book thinking "no way. No way do you get a happy ending with a love interest already married to six wives."

Ah, but you do. I love this book. Great characters, rich description, and an ending that will totally keep you guessing.

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Jan 07, 2011 Autumn Jordon rated it 5 of 5 stars

As an avid romance reader, I was skeptical that I would enjoy this story since the hero is a sheik with several wives, but the author pulled the HEA off in a very satisfying way. I loved both the heroine and hero. They were smart, strong and compassionate. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Nov 11, 2010 Sharon Hamilton rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great imagery, and interesting premise. Was wondering how Cate was going to solve the problem of the Heroine falling in love with a Hero who already had 6 wives. No spoilers here, but she pulled it off (in more ways than one).
Nice, enjoyable read without bumps.

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Feb 08, 2011 Hope Ramsay rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romantic-fantasy

A great read. The world Rowan builds in this novel is not to be missed. It's exotic and sexy.

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Apr 06, 2013 Paisley Kirkpatrick rated it 5 of 5 stars

Read this story in two sittings - couldn't put it down. Delightful story.

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Feb 07, 2011 Rita Henuber rated it 4 of 5 stars

So very different. Which is exactly what I wanted and the suthor delivered

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Apr 23, 2013 Anne rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy_romance

This is a fantastic introduction to a new Paranormal Romance (PNR) series. The hero and heroine are both strong characters with lively personalities. You really are pulling for them to get together. There's one explicit sex scene in the book, follow-up scenes are more quickly depicted, and honestly, that's just the way I like it. Just right. I also love the setting - there aren't that many PNRs that I can think of that have an "Arabian Nights" feel, but this one does and it was fantastic. Defini...more

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Apr 05, 2013 Marti rated it 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed the world. King and I + Magic= Good!

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Sep 18, 2012 Ladysw (Sara) rated it 4 of 5 stars

The setting is lush and exotic, and the romance is unique.

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Aug 27, 2012 Angela marked it as to-read

Shelves: romance, paranormal

8/27/2012: $0.99 on Kindle

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Sep 17, 2010 Cate Rowan rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author) Recommends it for: Fantasy readers & romance readers

I wrote this novel, so yes, I love it. Adore it. And still wish I could drop myself into it and run around.

Perhaps I'm a bit biased, but I can't really help that. ;)

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Jun 20, 2011 Sarah (blissbubbley) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really loved this book and the way that Cate Rowan captured a lot of elements into this and I would be keen to read more from her. An enjoyable read and don't be put off by how detailed it is, I admit I was at first but then could not stop reading it!

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Mar 18, 2011 Alice rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A very good book. Different. A typical romance in a not-so-typical situation. Does that make sense? For more on my review: http://alicev.com/blog/?p=23

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Dec 07, 2010 Lizzielvr rated it 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! I was hesitant about my interest in the story in the first few chapters, but was totally swept into the story once Varene entered Kad. Wonderful story, great characters!

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Jun 17, 2013 Mydearloverboy marked it as to-read

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Cate has washed laundry in a crocodile-infested African lake, parasailed over Cabo, had monkeys poop in her hair, and swum with dolphins, but her best adventures are her story worlds. Her lush fantasy romances about magic, danger and passion in faraway realms have won more than thirty awards. Her debut novel, Kismet's Kiss, was a two-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist.

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