* 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. *
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Oct 17, 2011
Lori
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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 m More...
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 m More...
May 11, 2011
Celia
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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 - kno More...
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 - kno More...
Feb 27, 2011
Paisley
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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 editori More...
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 editori More...
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Oct 13, 2010
Cheryl
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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 tak More...
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 tak More...
May 05, 2011
Marc
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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 confu More...
When it came to the magic of the world, I was a bit confu More...
Oct 22, 2010
Tori Benson
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Feb 08, 2011
VampFanGirl
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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 More...
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 More...
Nov 19, 2011
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
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Aug 27, 2011
Helen
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This is one of my favorite romances I've read in a long time. I loved everything about it: wonderful characters, beautifully drawn Arabian-style fantasy world, fast-moving plot that kept me turning the pages. I hated having to put the book down and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. I couldn't figure out how the author would arrive at a happy ending but she did and it surprised me. I loved that it is a little different to so much of the romance out there. A refreshing change. Gre
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Sep 06, 2011
Sarah
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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 instan More...
My first fascination lies within the setting. Rowan provides us with a rich, luscious and undeniably intriguing world. I was instan More...
Jun 25, 2011
Romance Novel Junkies
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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
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Apr 24, 2011
Deanna
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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 al More...
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 al More...
Sep 17, 2011
Michelle
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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
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Nov 13, 2010
Jeannie
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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
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Apr 23, 2011
Debora
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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.
Ah, but you do. I love this book. Great characters, rich description, and an ending that will totally keep you guessing.
Jan 07, 2011
Autumn
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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.
Nov 11, 2010
Sharon
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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.
Nice, enjoyable read without bumps.
Nov 13, 2010
Anne
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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 fa
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Feb 08, 2011
Hope
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A great read. The world Rowan builds in this novel is not to be missed. It's exotic and sexy.
Feb 07, 2011
Rita
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So very different. Which is exactly what I wanted and the suthor delivered
Sep 17, 2010
Cate
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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. ;)
Perhaps I'm a bit biased, but I can't really help that. ;)
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Jun 20, 2011
Sarah (blissbubbley)
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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!
See more of this review here http://www.larissaslife.com/2011/06/sara...
See more of this review here http://www.larissaslife.com/2011/06/sara...
Mar 18, 2011
Alice
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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
Jan 13, 2011
Lizzielvr
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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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